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Operating Instructions HD 605
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Using the cleaner for the
first time
Electrical connection
Caution!
The voltage specified on the model
rating plate must correspond to the voltage
supplied.
Caution!
Use an extension cable whose cable
cross-section is adequate (30 m = 1,5 mm²)
and unreel it completely from the cable drum.
For connected loads see model rating plate/
Technical Specifications.
Water connection/suction feed
operation
Connection to water main
Caution!
Pay attention to the regulations of the
water supply company; according to DIN
1988, the cleaner may not be connected di-
rect to the public drinking water supply.
A short-term connection via a non-return val-
ve (Order no. 6.412-578) is allowed.
For connected loads see Technical
Specifications.
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Connect a supply hose (not supplied) to the
water outlet on the cleaner and to the water
inlet (e.g. water tap).
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Open water inlet.
Suctioning water from an open container
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Screw suction hose with filter (Order no.
4.440-238) to the water outlet.
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To vent the unit, unscrew the nozzle and
leave the unit running until the water exits
with no air bubbles.
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Switch off the unit and screw the nozzle
back on.
Operating the cleaner
Danger!
Observe the relative safety regulations
when using the cleaner at filling stations or
other high-risk areas.
Caution!
Only clean engines in places which
have appropriate oil separators (protection
of the environment).
Caution!
Only wash animals with the low-
pressure fan jet (see ”Selecting the type
of spray”).
Operating with high pressure
The cleaner is equipped with a pressure
switch. The motor only starts up when the
lever is retracted.
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Press safety switch and retract lever.
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Set unit switch to ”I”.
Selecting the type of spray
The handgun must be closed.
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Rotate the housing of the nozzle until the
desired symbol corresponds with the
marking:
High-pressure pencil jet
for particularly stubborn
accumulation of grime.
Low-pressure fan jet
for operating with detergent
or cleaning with negligible
pressure.
High-pressure fan jet
for dirt accumulation over a large
surface.
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