Karcher HDS 801 B - Manual (Page 20)

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– When fitted with the appropriate acces-
sories, this high-pressure cleaner can
draw in surface water, e.g. from water
butts or ponds.
– Suction height max. 1m.
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Danger
Never suck in water from a drinking water
container.
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Danger
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.

Connect suction hose (minimum diame-
ter 3/4“) with filter (accessory) to the
water connection point.
 Set dosing value for detergent to "0".
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Danger
Risk of explosion!
Do not spray flammable liquids.
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Danger
– Place the appliance on firm surface.
– The high pressure cleaner must not be
used by children. (Risk of accident on
account of improper use of the appli-
ance).
– The high pressure spray generates high
levels of noise when the appliance is in
use. Risk of hearing impairment. Al-
ways use proper ear-protection aids
while working with the appliance.
– The water jet coming out of the high
pressure nozzle causes the gun to re-
coil. Further, an angular spray pipe can
cause additional torque. Hence hold
the spray pipe and gun firmly.
– Never direct the water jet on to persons,
animals, the appliance itself or electrical
components.
– Vehicle tyres/ tyre valves may be
cleaned only with a minimum spray dis-
tance of 30 cm. Otherwise, the high
pressure spray can cause damage to
the vehicle tyre/ tyre valve. The discol-
ouring of the tyre is the fhe first sign of
damage. Damaged vehicle tyres are a
source of danger.
– Do not spray materials contains asbestos
or other health-hazardous substances.
– The operator must wear proper safety
gear to be protected against the water
sprays.
– Pay attention to ensure that all screws
of all connecting hoses are tightened
properly.
– The lever of the hand spray gun must
not be locked during the operation.
 Set pressure/temperature and deter-
gent concentration according to the sur-
face to be cleaned.
 Close the hand spray gun.
 Turn the casing of the nozzle till the de-
sired symbol matches the marking.
Select round or flat spray using touch-less
switching:
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Close the hand spray gun.
 Turn the spray-pipe that is inclined
about 45° downward to the left or the
right.
Note: To prevent damage due to too much
pressure, always position high pressure ray
first from a greater distance towards object
to be cleaned.
Suck in water from vessel
Operation
Cleaning
Triple nozzle
High pressure flat spray (25°)
for large dirt areas
High pressure circular spray
(0°) for specially stubborn dirt
Flat low pressure spray
(CHEM) for operating using de-
tergents or cleaning at low
pressure.
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