Kärcher K 1, Manual

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Operation
ATTENTION
Pump running dry
Damage to the device
If pressure does not build up in the device after 2 min-
utes then switch the device off and proceed according
to the instructions in chapter Troubleshooting guide.
High-pressure operation
ATTENTION
Damage to painted or sensitive surfaces
Surfaces can be damaged when the jet is too close to
the surface or an unsuitable spray lance is used.
Maintain a minimum spray distance of 30 cm when
cleaning painted surfaces.
1. Connect the high-pressure gun to the jet pipes.
a Insert the Spray lance extension into the high-
pressure gun .
b Fix by turning 90°.
c Insert the Spray lance with the high-pressure
nozzle into the Spray lance extension .
d Fix by turning 90°.
Illustration G
2. Switch the device on ("I/ON").
3. Unlock the lever of the high-pressure gun.
4. Press the lever of the high-pressure gun.
The device switches on.
Operation with detergent
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DANGER
Failure to adhere to the safety data sheet
Incorrect handling of the detergent can seriously dam-
age your health
Observe the safety data sheet of the detergent manu-
facturer, in particular the instructions on personal pro-
tective equipment.
Note
KÄRCHER Detergent guarantee trouble-free work.
Please seek advice or request our Catalogue or our De-
tergent information sheets.
Note
Detergent can only be mixed into the jet at low pressure.
1. Pull the suction hose for the Detergent out of the
Casing to the required length.
2. Hang the Detergent Suction hose in a Container
with Detergent solution .
Illustration H
3. Separate the Spray lance with the high-pressure
nozzle from the Spray lance extension and only
work with the Spray lance extension installed.
The detergent solution is mixed with the water jet
during operation.
Recommended cleaning method
1. Spray the detergent sparingly on the dry surface and
let it work for a while (do not let it dry).
2. Rinse off the loosened dirt with the high-pressure
jet.
After operation with detergent
1. Flush the device with clear water for approx. 30 sec-
onds.
Interrupting operation
1. Release the lever of the high-pressure gun.
The device switches off when the lever is released.
The high pressure in the system is retained.
2. Lock the lever of the high-pressure gun.
Illustration I
3. Switch the device off "0/OFF" during work breaks
longer than 5 minutes.
Ending operation
몇 CAUTION
Pressure in the system
Injuries from high-pressure water escaping uncontrolla-
bly
Only disconnect the high-pressure hose from the high-
pressure gun or the device when the system is fully de-
pressurised.
1. Release the lever of the high-pressure gun.
2. Close the water tap.
3. Press the lever of the high-pressure gun for 30 sec-
onds.
The pressure remaining in the system is discharged.
4. Release the lever of the high-pressure gun.
5. Lock the lever of the high-pressure gun.
6. Disconnect the device from the water supply.
7. Switch off the device "0/OFF".
8. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.
Transport
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CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during transporta-
tion.
Transporting the device in a vehicle
1. Secure the device against slipping and tipping over.
Storage
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CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during storage.
Storing the device
1. Place the Unit on a level surface.
2. Disconnect the Spray lance with the high-pressure
nozzle from the Spray lance extension .
3. Disconnect the Spray lance extension from the high-
pressure gun .
4. Store the Spray lance and the Spray lance extension
in the appropriate storage.
5. Disconnect the high-pressure hose from the Device
.
6. Disconnect the high-pressure hose from the high-
pressure gun .
7. Stow the high-pressure hose and the high-pressure
gun on the Device .
8. Stow away the Mains connection on the Device .
Observe additional information before long-term Stor-
age , see Chapter Care and Service.