Kärcher K 2.94 M Mode D'emploi page 10

Water supply
Water supply from mains
For connection values, see type plate/technical
data.
Observe regulations of water supplier.
"
Use a fibre-reinforced hose (not included)
with a standard coupling:
- Minimum diameter, 1/2 inches (13 mm).
- Minimum length, 7.5 m.
"
Screw the coupling unit (supplied) to the water
connection on the appliance.
"
Push the water supply hose onto the coupling
unit, then connect it to the tap.
Caution
Never operate the high-pressure cleaner when
the tap is turned off as dry running will damage the
HP pump.
If the water supply is not clean, the Kärcher water
filter must be used (special accessory).
Start up
"
Screw HP hose on to HP outlet on appliance.
"
Push the appropriate spray lance on to the
handgun and fasten it by turning it to the right
through 90°.
"
Open tap.
"
Plug in mains plug.
"
Set main switch to "I/ON".
"
Press safety catch on the handgun to release
it and pull lever.
High pressure operation
Risk of injury
The handgun is subjected to a recoil force when
the water jet is discharged. Make sure that you
have a firm footing and are also holding the hand-
gun and spray lance firmly.
Spray lance with dirt blaster
"
for particularly stubborn stains.
Operation with detergents not possible
Spray lance with HP-nozzle
"
For normal cleaning tasks.
Operation with detergents not possible
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Operation with detergent
Note:
Detergent can only be added when the appliance
is being operated in low pressure mode.
All washing brushes supplied by Kärcher are de-
signed for use with detergents.
"
Detach spray lance from handgun.
Note: A low-pressure jet is generated if the
spray lance is not attached to the handgun.
DT suction infeed from DT tank
"
During low pressure operation, detergent is
automatically sucked in from the filled deter-
gent tank.
Recommended Cleaning Method
1 Spray a small dose of the detergent on the dry
surface, and allow it to react (make sure the
detergent does not dry up).
2 Wash off the loosened dirt using the high-
pressure jet.
Interrupting operation
"
Release the lever on the handgun.
"
During breaks, use the safety catch to secure
the handgun lever.
"
During longer breaks (more than 5 minutes),
also turn the appliance off using the ON/OFF
switch.
Finish operation
"
Release the lever on the handgun.
"
Switch the appliance switch to "0/OFF".
"
Turn off tap.
"
Press the lever on the handgun to release any
remaining pressure in the system.
"
Disconnect the appliance from the water sup-
ply.
"
Detach spray lance from the handgun.
"
Briefly switch the appliance on ("I/ON"), press
the handgun lever until no further water is di-
scharged (approx. 1 min).
"
Switch the appliance switch to "0/OFF".
"
Use the safety catch to secure the handgun
lever.
"
Pull out the mains plug.
"
Roll up the power cord and loop it e.g. round
the handle.