Karcher Nettoyeur haute pression HDS 8-18-4 C Classic - Manual (Page 30)

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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".

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".
 Set device switch to desired tempera-
ture.
30 °C to 98 °C
– Clean with hot water.
100 °C to 150 °C
– Clean using steam.
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 Replace the high-pressure nozzle
(stainless steel) with steam nozzle
(brass), (refer to "Using steam").
 Turn the regulation spindle in a clock-
wise direction: Increase working pres-
sure (MAX).
 Turn the regulation spindle in an anti-
clockwise direction: Reduce working
pressure (MIN).
– For considerate treatment of the envi-
ronment use detergent economically.
– The detergent must be suitable for the
surface to be cleaned.
 With support of the detergent dose
valve set detergent concentration as
determined by the manufacturer.
Note: Recommended values at the control
panel at maximum working pressure.
Note: If detergent is be suctioned from an
external container, route the detergent suc-
tion hose through the recess to the outside.
 Set pressure/temperature and deter-
gent concentration according to the sur-
face to be cleaned.
Note: To prevent damage due to too much
pressure, always position high pressure ray
first from a greater distance towards object
to be cleaned.
– Loosen the dirt:
 Spray detergent economically and let it
work for 1...5 minutes but do not let it
dry up.
– Remove the dirt:
 Spray off loosened dirt with the high-
pressure jet.
Removal of light contaminations and clear
rinse, i.e.: Gardening tools, terrace, tools,
etc.

Set operating pressure according to
need.
Operating modes
0/OFF =Off
Turning on the Appliance
Adjust cleaning temperature
1
4
2
3
Set working pressure and flow rate
Pressure/quantity regulation of the
pump unit
Operation with detergent
Cleaning
Recommended cleaning method
Operating with cold water
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