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Care and service
DANGER
Danger of electric shock
Injuries due to touching live parts
Switch off the device.
Remove the mains plug.
The device is maintenance-free, i.e. you do not need to
perform any maintenance work.
Clean the sieve in the water connection
ATTENTION
Damaged sieve in the water connection
Damage to the device through contaminated water
Check the sieve for damage before inserting it in the wa-
ter connection.
If necessary, clean the sieve in the water connection.
1. Remove the water connection coupling.
2. Pull the sieve out using flat pliers.
3. Clean the sieve under running water.
Illustration M
4. Insert the sieve into the water connection.
Clean the detergent filter
Clean the detergent filter before longer periods of stor-
age.
1. Pull the filter off the detergent suction hose.
2. Clean the filter under running water.
Illustration N
Troubleshooting guide
Malfunctions often have simple causes that you can
remedy yourself using the following overview. When in
doubt, or in the case of malfunctions not mentioned
here, please contact your authorised Customer Service.
DANGER
Danger of electric shock
Injuries due to touching live parts
Switch off the device.
Remove the mains plug.
Device not running
1. Press the lever of the high-pressure gun.
The device switches on.
2. Check that the voltage specified on the type plate
corresponds to the voltage of the power source.
3. Check the mains connection cable for damage.
Device does not reach required pressure
The water supply is too low
1. Open the water tap fully.
2. Check the water inlet for an adequate flow rate.
The sieve in the water connection is dirty.
1. Pull the sieve in the water connection out using flat
pliers.
2. Clean the sieve under running water.
Air is in the device.
1. Vent the device:
a Switch on the device without a connected spray
lance for a maximum of 2 minutes.
b Press the high-pressure gun and wait until the
water escaping from the high-pressure gun is
free of air bubbles.
c Connect the spray lance.
Strong pressure fluctuations
1. Clean the high-pressure nozzle:
a Use a needle to remove dirt from the nozzle drill.
b Rinse the high-pressure nozzle from the front
with water.
2. Check the water supply volume.
Device leaking
1. The device leaks a small amount for technical rea-
sons. If the leak is severe, request authorised Cus-
tomer Service.
Detergent is not sucked in
1. Use the Vario Power spray lance and turn it to "MIX".
2. Clean the filter on the detergent suction hose.
3. Check the detergent suction hose for kinks.
Warranty
The warranty conditions issued by our relevant sales
company apply in all countries. We shall remedy possi-
ble malfunctions on your appliance within the warranty
period free of cost, provided that a material or manufac-
turing defect is the cause. In a warranty case, please
contact your dealer (with the purchase receipt) or the
next authorised customer service site.
(See overleaf for the address)
Technical data
Subject to technical modifications.
Electrical connection
Voltage V
220-240
Phase
~
1
Frequency
Hz
50-60
Current consumption
A
6
Degree of protection
IPX5
Protection class
II
Power protection (slow-blowing)
A
10
Water connection
Feed pressure (max.)
MPa
1,2
Input temperature (max.)
°C
40
Input amount (min.)
l/min
8
Device performance data
Operating pressure
MPa
8
Max. permissible pressure
MPa
12
Water flow rate
l/min
5,5
Maximum flow rate
l/min
6,3
Detergent flow rate
l/min
0,3
High-pressure gun recoil force
N
12
Dimensions and weights
Typical operating weight
kg
5,4
Length
mm
297
Width
mm
280
Height
mm
677
Determined values in acc. with EN 60335-2-79
Hand-arm vibration value
m/s
2
<2,5
Uncertainty K
m/s
2
0,6
Sound pressure level L
pA
dB(A)
74
Uncertainty K
pA
dB(A)
2
Sound power level L
WA
+ K uncer-
tainty
WA
dB(A)
90