Kärcher K 2 Manual Del Usuario página 18

Start up
 Park the appliance on an even surface.
Illustration
 Connect the high pressure hose to the
high pressure connection of the appli-
ance.
 Insert the mains plug into the socket.
Water supply from mains
For connection values, see type plate/tech-
nical data.
Observe regulations of water supplier.
ATTENTION
Impurities in the water can damage the
high-pressure pump and the accessories.
For protection, the use of the KÄRCHER
water filter (optional accessory, order no.
4.730-059) is recommended.
Illustration
 Screw the supplied hose coupling on to
the end of your water supply hose.
 Attach the water supply hose to the
coupling on the water connection.
 Connect the water supply hose to the
water supply.
 Completely open the water tap.
Operation
ATTENTION
Dry running of more than 2 minutes leads to
damage of the high-pressure pump. If the
appliance does not build up pressure within
2 minutes, switch the appliance off and pro-
ceed in accordance with the instructions in
Chapter "Troubleshooting".
Only use equipment for less than 15 min-
utes continual.
High pressure operation
CAUTION
Keep a distance of at least 30 cm when us-
ing the jet for cleaning painted surfaces to
avoid damage.
ATTENTION
Car tyres, paint or sensitive surfaces such
as wood should not be cleaned with the dirt
blaster, as there is a risk of damage.
Illustration
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 Push the spray lance into the trigger
gun and fasten it by turning it through
90°.
 Turn on the appliance "I/ON".
 Unlock the lever on the trigger gun.
 Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the
device will switch on.
Note: Release the lever of the trigger
gun; the device will switch off again.
High pressure remains in the system.
Operation with washing brush
ATTENTION
Risk of damage to the paintwork
When working with the washing brush, it
must be free of dirt or other particles.
 Push the washing brush into the trigger
gun and fasten it by a 90° turn.
Operation with detergent
Note: Detergent can only be added when
the device is operated in low pressure
mode.
DANGER
When using detergents, the material data
safety sheet issued by the detergent manu-
facturer must be adhered to, especially the
instructions regarding personal protective
equipment.
Foam nozzle
Illustration
 Connect the detergent tank to the foam
nozzle.
 Connect the foam nozzle to the trigger
gun.
Recommended cleaning method
 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.