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3. Operate the device, see chapter
.
Removing the device from the water reservoir
4. Switch off the device, see chapter
ATTENTION
Risk of damage!
There is a risk of damage if the device is removed im-
properly from the water reservoir.
Only grasp the carrying handle of the device to remove
the device from the water reservoir.
Do not pull on the battery pack or the battery pack hold-
er.
5. Remove the device from the water reservoir:
a Press and hold the unlocking button on the de-
vice.
b Grasp the device by the carrying handle of the
device and pull it out of the device holder.
Illustration K
Sucking water from open containers
When used with the KÄRCHER SH 5 handheld suction
hose (special accessory, order no. 2.644-124.0) this
pressure cleaner is suitable for sucking in surface water,
e.g. from rain barrels or ponds (for the maximum suc-
tion height see chapter
1. Unscrew the coupling on the device.
2. Fill the suction hose with water.
3. Hand-tighten the union nut of the suction hose on
the water connection piece and hang the suction
hose in a water source (e.g. rain barrel).
Lay the suction hose without kinks and do not put it
under tension or pressure.
4. Vent the suction hose:
a Operate the device, see chapter
, until no more air bubbles can be seen in
the suction hose.
b Release the trigger.
c Press the locking button.
Note
If the device cannot be vented, remove the spray lance
from the medium pressure gun, see chapter Installing/
removing the flat jet nozzle and spray lance, reduce the
suction height and repeat the venting process.
If the device still does not build up pressure, install the
spray lance, connect the device to a water line and op-
erate it for approx. 1 min until it is vented. Then repeat
steps 1 to 4.
Installing the battery pack
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CAUTION
Risk of injury and damage if the battery pack is not
engaged!
A battery pack that is not properly engaged can fall out
and cause injury or damage.
Make sure that the battery pack engages correctly in the
battery mount.
1. Push the battery pack into the battery mount until it
audibly clicks into place, see .
Illustration L
Operation
ATTENTION
Pump running dry
Damage to the device
If pressure does not build up in the device after 2 min-
utes then switch the device off and proceed according
to the instructions in chapter Troubleshooting guide.
Switching the device on/off
Switch on
1. Switch off the device:
a When drawing water from a water line or open
container: Place the device with its underside on
a horizontal, level surface.
Illustration M
b When drawing water from the water reservoir:
Place the water reservoir with the wheels and
feet on a horizontal, level surface.
Illustration N
2. Press the ON/OFF button.
Illustration O
The operating state LED lights up.
The device is ready for operation.
Switching off
3. Press the ON/OFF button.
The operating state LED goes out.
The device is switched off.
Operating the device
1. Switch on the device, see chapter
.
2. Operate the device:
a Press the unlocking button.
b Pull the trigger as far as it will go and carry out the
cleaning process.
Illustration P
Operation with detergent
DANGER
Risk to life and health when handling cleaning
agents!
Improper handling of detergents can lead to death and
serious damage to health.
Observe the safety data sheet of the detergent manu-
facturer, in particular the instructions on personal pro-
tective gear.
ATTENTION
Risk of damage due to foreign substances in the
water!
Foreign substances in the water will damage the device.
Do not add any foreign substances such as detergents,
pesticides or other additives to the water.
ATTENTION
Risk of damage due to detergents acting too long
and drying out!
Detergent can damage hot surfaces and damage sur-
faces if left to act for too long.
Do not apply detergent to hot surfaces and observe the
maximum contact time.
Do not allow detergent to dry on the surfaces being
cleaned.
1. Spray the detergent sparingly on the dry surface and
let it work for a while (do not let it dry).
2. Rinse off the loosened dirt with the pressure jet, see
chapter
Interrupting operation
1. Interrupt the operation:
a Release the trigger.
b Press the locking button.
The trigger is locked.
Illustration Q
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