Kärcher HDS 5/12 C, Original Instructions Manual

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 Set device switch to desired tempera-
ture.
 Close the hand spray gun.
 Turn the casing of the nozzle till the de-
sired symbol matches the marking.
Select round or flat spray using touch-less
switching:
 Close the hand spray gun.
 Turn the spray-pipe that is inclined
about 45° downward to the left or the
right.
– For considerate treatment of the envi-
ronment use detergent economically.
– The detergent must be suitable for the
surface to be cleaned.
 Set nozzle to "CHEM".
 With support of the detergent dose
valve set detergent concentration as
determined by the manufacturer.
Note: Recommended values at the control
panel at maximum working pressure.
Note: If detergent is be suctioned from an
external container, route the detergent suc-
tion hose through the recess to the outside.
 Set temperature and detergent concen-
tration according to the surface to be
cleaned.
Note: To prevent damage due to too much
pressure, always position high pressure ray
first from a greater distance towards object
to be cleaned.
– Loosen the dirt:
 Spray detergent economically and let it
work for 1...5 minutes but do not let it
dry up.
– Remove the dirt:
 Spray off loosened dirt with the high
pressure jet.
Removal of light contaminations and clear
rinse, i.e.: Gardening tools, terrace, tools,
etc.
The appliance works in the most economi-
cal temperature range (max. 60 °C).
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DANGER
Scalding danger!
 Set device switch to desired tempera-
ture.
We recommend the following cleaning tem-
peratures:
– Light contaminations
30-50 °C
– Contaminations containing protein, i.e.
in the food processing industry
max. 60 °C
– Vehicle cleaning, machine cleaning
60-90 °C
 Secure the trigger gun. To do so, push
the safety catch towards the front.
 Set dosing value for detergent to "0".
 Set the appliance switch to "1" (opera-
tion with cold water).
 Open the hand spray gun and rinse the
appliance for at least 1 minute.
Adjust cleaning temperature
Triple nozzle
High pressure flat spray (25°)
for large dirt areas
High pressure circular spray
(0°) for specially stubborn dirt
Flat low pressure spray (CHEM)
for operating using detergents
or cleaning at low pressure.
Operation with detergent
Cleaning
Recommended cleaning method
Operating with cold water
Eco level
Operating with hot water
Interrupting operation
After operation with detergent
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