Karcher HDS 8-18-4 C - Manual (Page 30)

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Caution
The highest allowed net impedance at the
electrical connection point (refer to techni-
cal data) is not to be exceeded. In case of
confusion regarding the power impedance
present on your connection, please contact
your utilities provider.
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Danger
Risk of explosion!
Do not spray flammable liquids.
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Danger
Risk of injury! Never use the appliance
without the spray lance attached. Check
and ensure proper fitting of the spray lance
prior to each use. The screw connection of
the spray lance must be fingertight.
Caution
Never operate device with empty fuel tank
The fuel pump will otherwise be destroyed.
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Warning
Long hours of using the appliance can
cause circulation problems in the hands on
account of vibrations.
It is not possible to specify a generally valid
operation time, since this depends on sev-
eral factors:
– Proneness to blood circulation deficien-
cies (cold, numb fingers).
– Low ambient temperature. Wear warm
gloves to protect hands.
– A firm grip impedes blood circulation.
– Continuous operation is worse than an
operation interrupted by pauses.
In case of regular, long-term operation of
the device and in case of repeated occur-
rence of the symptoms (e.g. cold, numb fin-
gers) please consult a physician.
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Danger
Switch the appliance off prior to replacing
nozzel and activate hand spray gun until
device is pressureless.
1 Operating with cold water
2 Operating with hot water
3 Eco setting (hot water max. 60 °C)
4 Operating with steam
 Set appliance switch to desired operat-
ing mode.
Indicator lamp for operational readiness
lights up.
The device starts briefly and turns off, as
soon as the working pressure is reached.
Note: If the control lamp "rotation direction"
lights up, please switch the appliance off
immediately and fix the error, see "Help
with malfunctions".
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Release the trigger gun.
When activating the hand spray gun the de-
vice switches back on.
Note:If no water comes out of the high
pressure nozzle, vent pump. Refer to "Help
with malfunctions - appliance is not building
up pressure".
Operation
Safety instructions
Replace the nozzle
Operating modes
0/OFF =Off
Turning on the Appliance
1
4
2
3
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