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Do not store the appliance at tempera-
tures below 6°C while it is filled with sum-
mer Diesel. Risk of flocking of diesel
components. Use winter diesel in low tem-
peratures.
Caution
Protect the appliance and its accessories
against frost.
The appliance and its accessories can get de-
stroyed through frost if there are any water
residues in them. To avoid damage to them:
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Store the appliance and the entire acces-
sories in a frost-safe room.
Use only original KÄRCHER spare parts. You
will find a list of spare parts at the end of these
operating instructions.
You can rectify minor faults yourself with the
help of the following overview.
If in doubt, please consult the authorized cus-
tomer service.
Danger
Turn off the appliance and remove the mains
plug prior to any care and maintenance work.
Repair works may only be performed by the
authorized customer service.
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Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the de-
vice will switch on.
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Check whether the voltage indicated on
the type plate corresponds to the voltage
of the mains supply.
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Check the mains connection cable for
damages.
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Appliance ventilation: Switch the appli-
ance on with the high-pressure hose de-
tached and operate (max. 2 minutes) until
the water exits the high-pressure connec-
tion without bubbles. Switch off appliance
and reconnect high-pressure hose.
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Check the water supply.
Illustration
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Clean the sieve in the water connection.
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When switching on, first pull the lever of
the trigger gun and then switch the appli-
ance switch to "I/ON".
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Clean high-pressure nozzle: Remove dirt
and debris from the nozzle bore, using a
needle and rinse through with water from
the front.
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Check water flow quantity.
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Slight leakage from the appliance pump is
normal. If the leakage increases contact
the authorized customer service.
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Set 2-part nozzle to low-pressure flat jet.
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Clean the detergent suction hose filter.
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Check the detergent suction hose for kinks.
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Check the settings at the dosage regula-
tor for detergent.
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Fill the fuel tank.
Important instruction
: If there is air in
the fuel line (with new appliances or after
operating with an empty tank), it can take
up to 5 minutes until the burner starts.
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Fuel has flocked due to low exterior tem-
peratures, use winter diesel when temper-
ature falls below 6°C.
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Change fuel filter.
KÄRCHER UK Limited operate a helpline al-
lowing customers to discuss any problems ex-
perienced with our products.
The helpline operates during normal business
hours and may be busy at peak periods.If you
have difficulty getting through we would ask that
you try to contact us again later in the day.
The helpline number is 01295 752200,
open from 8.30am to 5.00pm
Monday to Friday.
It helps us if you have the model number and
data plate details to hand before making your
call so that we can assist you with your query
more effectively.
Frost protection
Spare parts
Troubleshooting
Appliance is not running
Pressure does not build up in the appli-
ance
Strong pressure fluctuations
Appliance is leaking
No detergent infeed
Burner does not start
Helpline