Kärcher HDS 551 C, Manual

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English HDS 551 C, 558 C, 698 C, 798 C, 558 CSX, 698 CSX, 798 CSX 23
EACH TIME AFTER USAGE
Warning!
Danger of scalding with hot water.
After operating it with hot water or
steam the unit must be cooled for at
least two minutes by operating it
with cold water and its open
handgun.
Following operation with cleaning
agent
– Set cleaning-agent regulator to "0"
–
Set mode selector switch to "I"
– Actuate handgun and flush unit for
approx. 1 min
Stopping machine
– Set mode selector switch to "0"
–
Shut off water supply
– Briefly (approx. 5 sec.) switch on
pump with selector switch
– Remove mains plug from socket
ONLY with dry hands
– Detach water connection
–
Actuate handgun to depressurise
unit
– Securing spray pistol
Illustration 8, Illustration 1 2
–
Engage spray lance in cover
holder
–
Roll up high-pressure hose and
cable and place in compartment
– On equipment with hose drum:
Stretch high pressure hose to full
length before rolling up.
Turn crank handle clockwise
(direction of arrow)
* Take care not to kink high-
pressure hose and cable!
Frost will destroy unit if water is not
drained off completely!
Store unit in a frost-free location
Observe the following if the unit is
connected to a flue:
Danger of damage caused by cold
air entering through the flue.
Disconnect unit from flue at outside
temperatures below 0°C.
Take unit out of service if frost-free
storage is not possible.
DISCONTINUATION OF USAGE
In the event of lengthy periods of
non-use or if frost-free storage is not
possible:
– Drain off water and flush out
equipment with antifreeze
– Drain cleaning fluid tank
Drain off water
– Unscrew water supply hose and
high-pressure hose
– Unscrew supply line at boiler base
and allow heating coil to drain
– Run unit for max. 1 min until pump
and lines are empty
– Equipment with hose drum: Screw
off both pipes at bottom of boiler.
Allow heating coil and hose drum
to drain completely. Screw off
nozzle from jet pipe and operate
spray pistol
Flushing unit with anti-freeze
– Use commercial grade antifreeze
– Observe handling instructions of
antifreeze manufacturer
– By this means, a certain degree of
corrosion protection is achieved
MAINTENANCE
* Disconnect unit from mains before
carrying out any maintenance or
repair work.
* Always use genuine spare parts
Shut off unit before performing any
work, refer to AFTER USE.
– Set mode selector switch to "0"
– Pull power plug out of socket
– Shut off water supply
– Actuate handgun to depressurise
unit.
– Detach water connection
– Allow unit to cool down
Please consult your Kärcher
dealer for details of regular safety
inspection/maintenance
agreement
Maintenance intervals
Once a week
– Clean strainer in water connection
– Check oil level
Contact Kärcher AFTER-SALES
SERVICE immediately if oil is
opaque!
Once a month
– Clean strainer in low water
protection
– Clean filter at cleaning-agent
suction hose
After 500 hours of operation, at
least once a year
– Change oil