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Suck water from open containers
This high-pressure cleaner with the KÄRCHER suction
hose is suitable for sucking in surface water, e.g.from
water butts or ponds (for maximum suction height, see
Technical data).
1. Unscrew the coupling on the water connection.
2. Fill the suction hose with water.
3. Screw the suction hose onto the water connection of
the device and hang it in a water source (e.g. rain
barrel).
Vent the device
1. Switch the device on "I/ON".
2. Unlock the lever of the high-pressure gun.
3. Press the lever of the high-pressure gun.
The device switches on.
4. Allow the device for run a maximum of 2 minutes un-
til the water escaping from the high-pressure gun is
free of air bubbles.
5. Release the lever of the high-pressure gun.
6. Lock the lever of the high-pressure gun.
Operation
ATTENTION
Risk of damage!
Damaging the pump during dry running.
Switch off the device if it does not build up pressure
within 2 minutes.
Proceed according to the instructions in chapter Trou-
bleshooting guide.
Smart Control System
The "+/-" buttons on the high-pressure gun can be used
to select the pressure and detergent dosing levels. The
spray type can be changed by turning the 3-in-1 multi jet
spray lance.
Note
The sensitivity of materials can vary greatly depending
on age and condition. The recommendations are there-
fore not binding.
Flat jet nozzle
Pressure Display
level
Recommended for e.g.
Stone terraces, asphalt,
metal surfaces, garden
utensils (wheelbarrow,
spade, etc.)
Cars / motorcycles, brick
surfaces, plastered
walls, plastic furniture
Wooden surfaces, bicy-
cle, sandstone surfaces,
rattan furniture
English
Dirt blaster
Pressure Display
level
Detergent nozzle
Pressure Display
level
High-pressure operation
ATTENTION
Damage to painted or sensitive surfaces
Surfaces can be damaged when the jet is too close to
the surface or an unsuitable spray lance is used.
Maintain a minimum spray distance of 30 cm when
cleaning painted surfaces.
Do not clean car tyres, paint or sensitive surfaces such
as wood with the dirt blaster.
1. Insert the 3-in-1 Multi Jet spray lance and turn it 90°
to fix it in place. Be aware of the orientation!
Illustration P
ATTENTION
Spray type change when the lever of the high-pres-
sure gun is pressed
Damage to the spray lance
Let go of the lever of the high-pressure gun before
changing the spray type.
2. Select the spray type. Do this by turning the 3-in-1
Multi Jet spray lance until the required spray display
is visible above.
Illustration Q
3. Switch the device on ("I/ON").
4. Unlock the lever of the high-pressure gun.
5. Press the lever of the high-pressure gun.
The device switches on.
Activating the BOOST function
For cleaning stubborn dirt, the BOOST function can be
activated for 30 seconds regardless of the pressure lev-
el set. This increases the water pressure.
1. Hold down the "+" button on the high-pressure gun
until BOOST is highlighted on the LCD display.
Illustration R
After the BOOST function has expired, the device
works with the previously set pressure level.
As soon as the display stops flashing, the BOOST func-
tion is available again.
Recommended for e.g.
For particularly stubborn
dirt on stone terraces,
asphalt, metal surfaces,
garden utensils (wheel-
barrow, spade, etc.)
Recommended for e.g.
Operation with deter-
gent. Dosing the deter-
gent concentration as
needed
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