Kärcher HDS 5/12 C, Original Instructions Manual

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– For connection values, see technical
data and type plate.
– The electrical connections must be
done by an electrician according to IEC
60364-1.
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DANGER
Risk of injury on account of electric shock!
– Unsuitable electrical extension cables
can be hazardous. Only use electrical
extension cables outdoors which have
been approved and labelled for this pur-
pose and have an adequate cable
cross-section.
– Always unwind extension lines completely.
– The plug and coupling of the extension
cable used must be watertight.
ATTENTION
The highest allowed net impedance at the
electrical connection point (refer to techni-
cal data) is not to be exceeded. In case of
confusion regarding the power impedance
present on your connection, please contact
your utilities provider.
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DANGER
Danger of explosion! Do not spray flamma-
ble liquids.
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Risk of injury! Never use the appliance
without the spray lance attached. Check
and ensure proper fitting of the spray lance
prior to each use. The screw connection of
the spray lance must be finger-tight.
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DANGER
Risk of injury! Hold the hand spray gun and
the spray pipe firmly with both hands.
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DANGER
Risk of injury! The trigger and safety lever
may not be locked during the operation.
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DANGER
Risk of injury! Contact Customer Service if
the safety lever is damaged.
ATTENTION
Risk of damage! Never operate device with
an empty fuel tank. The fuel pump will oth-
erwise be destroyed.
 To open the trigger gun: Actuate the
safety lever and trigger.
 To close the hand spray gun: Release
the safety lever and trigger.
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DANGER
Risk of injury! Switch the appliance off prior
to replacing nozzle and activate hand spray
gun until device is pressureless.
 Secure the trigger gun. To do so, push
the safety catch towards the front.
 Replacing the nozzle.
1 Operating with cold water
2 Operating with hot water
3 Eco setting (hot water max. 60 °C)
 Set appliance switch to desired operat-
ing mode.
Indicator lamp for operational readiness
lights up.
The device starts briefly and turns off, as
soon as the working pressure is reached.
 Release the trigger gun. To do so, push
the safety catch towards the back.
When activating the hand spray gun the de-
vice switches back on.
Note: If no water comes out of the high
pressure nozzle, vent pump. Refer to "Help
with malfunctions - appliance is not building
up pressure".
Power connection
Operation
Opening/closing the trigger gun
Replace the nozzle
Operating modes
0/OFF = Off
Turning on the Appliance
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2
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