Karcher HDS 9-14-4 ST Eco User Manual
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English
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Please read and comply with these original instruc-
tions prior to the initial operation of your appliance and 
store them for later use or subsequent owners.
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Before first start-up it is definitely necessary to read the safety 
indications Nr. 5.956-309!
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In case of transport damage inform vendor immediately
Notes about the ingredients (REACH)
You will find current information about the ingredients at: 
www.kaercher.com/REACH
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Danger
Immediate danger that can cause severe injury or even death.
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Warning
Possible hazardous situation that could lead to severe injury or 
even death.
Caution
Possible hazardous situation that could lead to mild injury to per-
sons or damage to property.
High-pressure jets can be dangerous if improperly 
used. The jet may not be directed at persons, animals, 
live electrical equipment or at the appliance itself.
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Please follow the national rules and regulations for fuel spray 
jets of the respective country.
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Please follow the national rules and regulations for accident 
prevention of the respective country. Fuel spray jets must be 
tested regularly and the results of these tests must be docu-
mented in writing.
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The heating appliance of the machine is an ignition plant. All 
national laws and regulations about heating systems must 
also be followed.
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If the plant is operated in rooms, then there should be ade-
quate measures for safely diverting the exhaust gases out of 
the room (smoke gas pipes without draught interceptors). 
Further, there must also be adequate supply of fresh air. 
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As per the applicable national guidelines, the first time this 
high-pressure cleaner must be taken into operation by a 
skilled person. KÄRCHER has already performed this initial 
start-up for you and has documented it accordingly. The doc-
umentation can be requested at your KÄRCHER partner. 
Please have the part and plant number of the appliance avail-
able when enquiring about the documentation.
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We would like to point out that the appliance must be repeat-
edly checked by a skilled person as prescribed by the appli-
cable national regulations. Please contact your KÄRCHER 
partner.
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Please follow the safety instructions which are attached to the 
used detergents (normally on the packing label).
Contents
Environmental protection . .
EN . . 1
Symbols in the operating instructions
EN . . 1
Symbols on the machine. . .
EN . . 1
General notes on safety . . .
EN . . 1
Proper use. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EN . . 2
Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EN . . 2
Safety Devices . . . . . . . . . .
EN . . 2
Device elements . . . . . . . . .
EN . . 3
Start up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EN . . 4
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EN . . 4
Shutting down . . . . . . . . . . .
EN . . 6
Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EN . . 6
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EN . . 6
Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EN . . 6
Technical specifications . . .
EN . . 7
Maintenance and care. . . . .
EN . . 9
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . .
EN . 11
Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . .
EN . 13
Installing the plant . . . . . . . .
EN . 14
CE declaration. . . . . . . . . . .
EN . 17
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EN . 17
Customer Service . . . . . . . .
EN . 18
Recurring tests . . . . . . . . . .
EN . 19
Environmental protection
The packaging material can be recycled. Please do 
not throw the packaging material into household 
waste; please send it for recycling.
Old appliances contain valuable materials that can be 
recycled; these should be sent for recycling. Batteries, 
oil, and similar substances must not enter the environ-
ment. Please dispose of your old appliances using ap-
propriate collection systems.
Please do not release engine oil, fuel oil, diesel and petrol into 
the environment Protect the ground and dispose of used oil in an 
environmentally-clean manner.
Kärcher detergents are easy-to-dispose. This means that the 
functioning of an oil separator is not hampered. Please find a list 
of recommended detergents in the chapter "Accessories". 
Symbols in the operating instructions
Symbols on the machine
Risk of burns! Beware of hot components.
General notes on safety
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