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Carrying out the most common cleaning
tasks. The work pressure can be infinite-
ly regulated between "Min" and "Max".
Release the lever on the trigger gun.
Turn the spray lance to the desired
position.
Note
: Suitable for working with deter-
gent; for this, turn the spray lance to
the "Mix" position.
For particularly dirty items or areas.
Caution
Car tyres, paint or sensitive sur-
faces such as wood should not
be cleaned with the dirt blaster,
as there is a risk of damage.
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Not suitable for use with detergents.
Please use exclusively KÄRCHER de-
tergents and care products to carry out
the respective cleaning task, as these
were specifically developed for your
appliance. The use of other detergents
and care products may lead to prema-
ture wear and can invalidate your war-
ranty claims. Please obtain information
at your local dealer or request informa-
tion directly from KÄRCHER.
Illustration
Pull detergent suction hose as far
as is required out of the housing.
Suspend end of detergent suction
hose in a container filled with deter-
gent.
Use spray lance with pressure reg-
ulation (Vario Power).
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.
Spray the detergent sparingly on
the dry surface and allow it to react,
but not to dry.
Spray off loosened dirt with the high
pressure jet.
Release the lever on the trigger gun.
Lock the lever on the trigger gun.
During longer breaks (more than 5
minutes), 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 pres-
sure in the system.
After working with detergent, sus-
pend detergent 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.
Release the lever on the trigger gun.
Turn off the appliance "0/OFF".
Turn off tap.
Detach the appliance from the wa-
ter supply.
Caution
: When disconnecting the
supply or high pressure hose, warm
water may leak from the connec-
tions after operation.
Press the lever on the trigger gun to
release any remaining pressure in
the system.
Lock the lever on the trigger gun.
Pull out the mains plug.
Spray lance with pressure
regulation
Spray lance with Dirtblaster
Working with detergent
Recommended cleaning method
Interrupting operation
Finish operation
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