Karcher HD 4-5-32-4 S Eb - Manual (Page 10)

Operating Instructions English
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Operating with detergent
Caution!
Unsuitable detergents can harm the
cleaner and the object which is to be
cleaned. Use only detergents which are re-
leased by Kärcher. Proportions of deter-
gent to be used and accompanying
instructions should be noted carefully. Use
detergents sparingly out of consideration
for the environment.
Kärcher cleaning agents guarantee trou-
ble-free operation. Please seek advice or
ask for our catalogue of information sheets
on cleaning agents.
„ Fill detergent reservoir.
„ Set nozzle to
.
„ Set the detergent metering valve to the
desired concentration.
Concentration of detergent when flow at
maximun:
Recommended cleaning methods
„ Spray detergent with low pressure jet
sparingly over the dry surface to be
cleaned and let it take effect but not dry
out.
„ Spray off (rinse off) the loosened dirt us-
ing the high-pressure spray.
„ When you have finished the operation,
set detergent metering valve to "0" and
switch the unit on for about 1 minute and
rinse it clear of detergent.
Interrupting the operation
„ Release lever of the handgun, the unit
switches off. Retract lever again and the
unit switches on again.
Availability time
Within the availability time, the unit starts
when the hand-held spray gun is opened.
The indicator light will go green.
If the spray gun remains closed for
30 minutes, the availability time ends.
The indicator light will flash green.
Reset availability time
„ Switch off the unit switch.
„ Wait a moment.
„ Switch the unit back on again.
Customer Service can change the unit to
permanent operation.
Switching the unit off
„ Set unit switch to "0" and pull out power
plug.
„ Close water inlet.
„ Retract lever until the unit is without
pressure.
„ Push safety catch of the hand-held spray
gun forward to lock the lever of the gun
from being actuated inadvertently.
Danger!
Risk of scalding due to hot water. Re-
sidual water contained in the switched off
unit can heat up. When removing the hose
from the water inlet, the heater water can
spurt out and cause scalds. Do not remove
the hose until the unit has cooled down.
Transporting the cleaner
„ To transport the cleaner over relatively
long stretches, take hold of it by the han-
dle and pull it along behind you.
„ Empty the detergent reservoir before
transporting it horizontally.
Position of metering
valve 1 3 5 7
0.5
%
2.5
%
5.0
%
7.0
%
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