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HDS 798 C
7
OVERVIEW
Fig. 1
1 Swivel caster with parking brake
2 Connection for high-pressure hose
3 Fuel tank inlet
4 High-pressure hose
5 Cover latch
6 Handgun
7 Pressure gauge
8 Filler opening for cleaning agent
and metering equipment
9 Water connection 1 with strainer
Fig. 2
1 Selector switch ON/OFF
and temperature
Indicator lamps
2 Fuel empty
3 Liquid softener empty
4 Readiness for service
Fig. 3
Press down cover latch with
screwdriver or coin and turn counter-
clockwise to open.
To close, turn clockwise.
Fig. 4
Compartment for accessories
beneath cover
10 Steam nozzle
(4.766023) optional
COMMISSIONING
–
Unit, piping, high-pressure hose
and connections must be in
perfect working order!
–
Lock the hand brake.
Checking oil level
Fig. 5
Prior to initial startup, cut off tip of oil
reservoir cap
Contact KÄRCHER AFTER-SALES
SERVICE immediately if oil is
opaque!
If oil level is approaching MIN mark,
fill up with oil as far as MAX mark.
Seal oil filler inlet.
Refer to technical data for oil grade.
Filling with scale inhibitor
Fig. 6
(sample pack included with scope of
delivery)
Scale inhibitor stops heating coil
becoming calcified when using hard
tap water. It is metered in at the
inlet in the water reservoir one drop
at a time.
The metering is set at the factory to
medium-hard water.
For other water hardness classes,
call in KÄRCHER AFTER-SALES
SERVICE to perform adjustment to
local conditions.
Filling with fuel
–
Never operate unit with fuel tank
empty! Fuel pump would
otherwise be destroyed!
Fig. 7
Only fill with Kerosene
Close tank cap
Wipe off excess fuel
Filling with cleaning agent
*
Only use KÄRCHER products.
*
Never pour in solvent (petrol,
acetone, thinner etc.)!
*
Avoid contact with eyes and skin
*
Pay attention to cleaning-agent
manufacturer's instructions on
safety and handling
KÄRCHER can provide an
individual range of cleaning and
treatment agents.
Your dealer will be pleased to advise
you.
Fig. 9
Fill with cleaning agent