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English
Accessories and spare parts
Only use original accessories and original spare parts.
They ensure that the appliance will run fault-free and
safely.
Information on accessories and spare parts can be
found at
www.kaercher.com
.
Scope of delivery
The scope of delivery for the appliance is shown on the
packaging. Check the contents for completeness when
unpacking. If any accessories are missing or in the
event of any shipping damage, please notify your deal-
er.
Device description
For the figures, please refer to the graphics page
Illustration A
1
Transport wheel
2
Storage for high-pressure gun
3
Storage for spray lance
4
Storage for high-pressure hose / mains connection
cable
5
Spray lance dirt grinder for stubborn soiling
6
Vario Power spray lance for common cleaning tasks
The working pressure can be continuously in-
creased from "SOFT" to "HARD". To adjust the
working pressure, release the trigger gun lever and
turn the spray lance to the desired position. Deter-
gent can be added to the water jet when the spray
lance is turned all the way in the SOFT direction.
7
High-pressure gun
8
Clamp for connecting / disconnecting the high-pres-
sure hose
9
High-pressure gun lever
10
High-pressure gun lock
11
High-pressure hose
12
Mains connection cable with mains plug
13
Trigger "0/OFF" / "I/ON"
14
Transport handle, extendable
15
High-pressure connection
16
Type plate
17
Water connection with integrated sieve
18
Detergent suction hose
19
Coupling for the water connection
20
*Garden hose (fabric reinforced, diameter at least
1/2 inch (13 mm), length at least 7.5 m, with com-
mercially available quick coupling)
* additionally required
Safety devices
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CAUTION
Missing or modified safety devices!
Safety devices are provided for your own protection.
Do not bypass, remove or render ineffective any safety
devices.
Power switch
The power switch prevents unintentional operation of
the device.
High-pressure gun lock
The lock locks the lever of the high-pressure gun and
prevents the device from starting unintentionally.
Auto-stop function
If the lever of the high-pressure gun is released, the
pressure switch turns off the pump and the high-pres-
sure jet stops. The pump switches on again when the le-
ver is pressed.
Symbols on the device
Mounting
For the figures, please refer to the graphics page.
Fit the supplied loose parts onto the device before start-
ing up the device.
Installing the water connection coupling
1. Screw the water connection coupling onto the water
connection on the device.
Illustration B
Initial startup
1. Place the device on a level surface.
2. Unwind the high-pressure hose and eliminate any
loops and twists.
3. Connect the high-pressure hose to the device.
a Pull up the clamp on the coupling.
b Insert the high-pressure hose into the coupling.
c Press down the clamp on the coupling.
Illustration C
4. Insert the high-pressure hose into the high-pressure
gun until it audibly clicks into place.
Note
Take care to ensure the correct alignment of the nipple.
Illustration D
5. Check for a secure connection by pulling on the
high-pressure hose.
6. Plug the mains plug into a mains socket.
Note
Take care not to exceed the maximum permissible
mains impedance at the electrical connection point (see
chapter Technical data).
Contact your electricity supplier in the case of any un-
certainties regarding the mains grid impedance at your
electrical connection point.
Do not aim the high-pressure jet may at per-
sons, animals, live electrical equipment or
the device itself.
Protect the device against frost.
The device may not be connected to the
public drinking water network.