Kärcher HDS 1000 De Steamer Manual De Instrucciones página 20

2. Mount the nozzle on the spray lance (mark on the
adjusting ring at the top) and tighten hand-tight
(EASY! Lock).
3. Connect the high-pressure hose to the high-pres-
sure gun and high-pressure connection of the de-
vice and tighten hand-tight (EASY!Lock).
Mounting the spray head for weed removal
on the spray lance
Note
The WR 10 and WR 100 spray heads for weed removal
are included in the scope of delivery.
1. Mount the spray heads according to the operating
instructions 5.968-256.0 (WR 10) or 5.967-455.0
(WR 100).
Water connection
Note
See the "Technical data" for the connection values.
Note
The water supply hose is not included in the scope of
delivery.
1. Connect the supply hose (minimum length 7.5 m,
minimum diameter 3/4") to the water connection of
the device and to the water supply (e.g. water tap).
2. Open the water supply.
Suck water from the container
● When used with appropriate accessories, this high-
pressure cleaner is suitable for sucking up surface
water, e.g. from water butts or ponds.
● Suction height: max. 1 m
DANGER
Suction of fluids containing solvents or drinking
water
Risk of injury and damage, contamination of drinking
water
Never extract fluids containing solvents such as paint
thinner, petrol, oil or unfiltered water. The seals in the
device are not resistant to solvents. The spray mist of
solvents is highly flammable, explosive and poisonous.
Never extract water from drinking water tanks.
1. Connect the suction hose (diameter at least 3/4 ")
with filter (accessory) to the water connection.
2. Set the detergent dosing valve to "0".
Operation
WARNING
Danger due to damaged components
Risk of injury
Check that the device, accessories, supply lines and
connections are in perfect condition. You must not use
the device if it is not in perfect condition.
DANGER
Flammable fluids
Risk of explosion
Do not spray inflammable liquids.
DANGER
Operation without spray lance
Risk of injury
Never operate the device without the spray lance in-
stalled.
Before each use, check that the spray lance is firmly
seated. The screw connection of the spray lance must
be tightened hand tight.
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DANGER
High-pressure water jet
Danger of injury
Never fasten the trigger and safety lever in the actuated
position.
Do not use the high-pressure gun when the safety lever
is damaged.
Push the safety latch of the high-pressure gun forwards
every time before starting work with the device.
Hold the high-pressure gun and spray lance with both
hands.
ATTENTION
Operation with an empty fuel tank
Destruction of the fuel pump
Never operate the device with an empty fuel tank.
ATTENTION
Rolled-up high-pressure hose
Risk of damage
Fully unroll the high-pressure hose before starting oper-
ation.
Opening/closing the high-pressure gun
1. Opening the high-pressure gun: Actuate the safety
lever and trigger.
2. Closing the high-pressure gun: Release the safety
lever and trigger.
Changing nozzles
DANGER
High-pressure jet danger
Risk of injury
Switch off the device. Actuate the high-pressure gun un-
til the device is completely depressurised.
1. Lock the high-pressure gun by pushing the safety
latch of the high-pressure gun to the front.
2. Change the nozzle.
● Clean with hot water (30 °C to 98 °C)
● Clean with steam (100 °C to 150 °C)
Note
For steam operation (> 100 °C), use the steam nozzle
provided as an accessory (see "Steam operation/Weed
removal").
1. Set the pressure / temperature and detergent con-
centration according to the surface to be cleaned.
Note
Always direct the high-pressure jet at the object to be
cleaned from a distance to avoid damage from high
pressure.
Recommended cleaning method
The spray angle is decisive for the effectiveness of the
high-pressure jet. A 25° flat stream nozzle is normally
used (included in the scope of delivery).
Recommended nozzles, available as accessories
● For stubborn dirt:
0° full stream nozzle
● For sensitive surfaces and light soiling:
40° flat stream nozzle
● For thick, stubborn dirt:
Dirt grinder
● Nozzle with adjustable spray angle, for adaptation to
different cleaning tasks
Angle Vario nozzle
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