Water Connection; Power Connection - Kärcher HDS 1.7/12 U Ed Mode D'emploi

Install the hand-spray gun, the jet
pipe, the nozzle and the high
pressure hose
Note: The EASY!Lock system joins com-
ponents with a quick-fasten thread solidly
and securely with just one turn.
 Join the spray lance with the trigger gun
and tighten until hand-tight
(EASY!Lock).
 Mount the nozzle on the spray lance
(marking on the adjustment ring at the
top) and hand-tighten it (EASY!Lock).
 Join the high-pressure hose with trigger
gun and high-pressure connection of
the appliance and tighten until hand-
tight (EASY!Lock).
Refill fuel
DANGER
Risk of explosion! Only refill diesel oil or
light fuel oil. The operation with bio diesel as
per EN 14214 (starting at an outside tem-
perature of 43 °F/6 °C) is possible. Unsuita-
ble fuels, e.g. petrol, are not to be used.
ATTENTION
Risk of damage! Never operate device with
an empty fuel tank. The fuel pump will oth-
erwise be destroyed. This also applies to
cold water operation.
 Open fuel filler cap.
 Refill fuel.
 Close tank lock.
 Wipe off spilled fuel.
Fill/replace detergent container
DANGER
Risk of injury!
– Use Kärcher products only.
– Under no circumstances vacuum sol-
vents (petrol, aceton, diluting agent
etc.).
– Avoid eye and skin contact.
– Observe safety and handling instruc-
tions by the detergent manufacturer.
Kärcher offers an individual cleaning
and care appliances program.
Your dealer will consult you gladly.
 Fill/replace external detergent container.

Water connection

For connection values refer to technical
specifications.
 Attach supply hose (minimum length
24.6 ft/7.5 m, minimum diameter 1/2")
to the water supply set by means of a
hose clamp.
 Connect the supply hose to the water
connection point of the machine and at
the water supply point (for e.g. a tap).
Note: The supply hose and the hose clamp
are not included in the scope of delivery.
Suck in water from vessel
 Connect suction hose (minimum diame-
ter 1/2") with filter (accessory) to the
water connection point.
– Max. suck height: 1.6 ft (0.5 m)
DANGER
Risk of personal injury or damage! Never
suck in water from a drinking water contain-
er. Never suck in liquids which contain sol-
vents like lacquer thinner, petrol, oil or unfil-
tered water. The sealings within the device
are not solvent resistant. The spray mist of
solvents is highly inflammable, explosive
and poisonous.

Power connection

– For connection values, see technical
data and type plate.
– The electrical connections must be
done by an electrician according to IEC
60364-1.
 Set the appliance switch to "0/OFF".
 Plug in the mains plug.
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