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Illustration
Insert the high pressure hose tightly into
the quick coupling on the appliance, it will
lock in audibly.
Note:
Make sure the connection nipple is
aligned correctly.
Check the secure connection by pulling
on the high-pressure hose.
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Illustration
Push the spray lance into the trigger gun
and fasten it by turning it through 90°.
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Completely open the water tap.
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Insert the mains plug into the socket.
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Turn on the appliance “I/ON”.
Danger
The trigger gun is subjected to a recoil force
when the water jet is discharged. Make sure
that you have a firm footing and are also hold-
ing the trigger gun and spray lance firmly.
Caution
Prior to cleaning, make sure that the high
pressure is placed safely on level ground.
Wear protective goggles and protective cloth-
ing during the cleaning process.
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Unlock the lever on the trigger gun.
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Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the de-
vice will switch on.
Note:
Release the lever of the trigger gun; the
device will switch off again. High pressure re-
mains in the system.
Carrying out the most common cleaning
tasks. The work pressure can be stagelessly
regulated between "Min" and "Max".
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Release the lever on the trigger gun.
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Turn the spray lance to the desired posi-
tion.
Note
: Suitable for working with detergent; for
this, turn the spray lance to the "Mix" position.
For particularly dirty items or areas.
Caution
Car tyres, paint or sensitive surfaces such as
wood should not be cleaned with the dirt blast-
er, as there is a risk of damage.
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Not suitable for use with detergents.
Please use exclusively KÄRCHER detergents
and care products to carry out the respective
cleaning task, as these were specifically de-
velopped for your appliance. The use of other
detergents and care products may lead to
premature wear and can invalidate your war-
ranty claims. Please obtain information at
your local dealer or request information direct-
ly from KÄRCHER.
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Illustration
Pull detergent suction hose as far as is re-
quired out of the housing.
Suspend end of detergent suction hose in
a container filled with detergent.
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Use spray lance with pressure regulation
(Vario Power).
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Turn the spray lance to "Mix" position.
Note:
This will mix the detergent with the
water stream.
Note
: If required, the washing brushes can be
used to work with detergent.
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Spray the detergent sparingly on the dry
surface and allow it to react, but not to dry.
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Spray off loosened dirt with the high-pres-
sure jet.
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Release the lever on the trigger gun.
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Lock the lever on the trigger gun.
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During longer breaks (more than 5 min-
utes), also turn the appliance off using the
"0/OFF" switch.
Caution
Only separate the high-pressure hose from
the trigger gun or the appliance while there is
no pressure in the system.
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After working with detergent, suspend de-
tergent suction hose in a container filled
with clear water, switch the appliance on
for around 1 minute once the spray lance
has been removed and rinse until water
runs clear.
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Release the lever on the trigger gun.
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Turn off the appliance "0/OFF".
Operation
Spray lance with pressure regulation
Spray lance with Dirtblaster
Working with detergent
Recommended cleaning method
Interrupting operation
Finish operation
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