The appliance should always be con-
nected to the electrical mains using a
plug. It is forbidden to permanently con-
nect the appliance to the power supply.
The plug is only for mains separation.
Check the power cord with mains plug
for damage before every use. If the
power cord is damaged, please ar-
range immediately for the exchange by
an authorized customer service or a
skilled electrician.
The plug and coupling of the extension
cable used must be watertight.
Use the extension cord that has an ad-
equate cross-section (see "Technical
Data") and unwind it fully from the ca-
ble drum.
Unsuitable extension cables can be
hazardous. Only use extension cables
outdoors which have been approved
for this purpose and labelled with a suf-
ficient cable cross section:
For connection values, see type plate/
technical data.
Water connection
Connection to the water supply
Warning
Observe regulations of water supplier.
According to the applicable
regulations, the appliance
must never be used on the
drinking water supply without a system
separator. Use a suitable system sep-
arator manufactured by KÄRCHER; or,
as an alternative, a system separator
as per EN 12729 Type BA. Water flow-
ing through a system separator is con-
sidered non-drinkable.
Caution
Always connect the system separator
to the water supply, never directly to
the appliance!
For connection values refer to techni-
cal specifications
8
Connect the supply hose (minimum
length 7.5 m, minimum diameter 3/
4") to the water connection point of
the machine and at the water sup-
ply point (for e.g. a tap).
Note
The supply hose is not included.
Open the water supply.
Drawing in water from open reservoirs
Screw the suction hose with filter
(order no. 4.440-238.0) to the water
connection.
Deaerate the appliance:
Unscrew the nozzle.
Switch on the appliance and let it run
until the water exiting is bubble-free.
At the end let the appliance run for
approx. 10 seconds - then switch
off. Repeat the procedure for a cou-
ple of times.
Switch off the appliance and fit the
nozzle again.
Danger
Risk of explosion!
Do not spray flammable liquids.
If the appliance is used in hazardous
areas (e.g. filling stations) all of the
safety provisions and operating in-
structions detailed in this manual must
be observed.
Caution
Clean engines only at places with cor-
responding oil separators (environ-
mental safety).
High pressure operation
Note
The appliance is equipped with a pres-
sure switch. The motor starts up only
when the lever of the pistol is pulled.
Set the appliance switch to "I".
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EN
Operation