Operation; Interrupting Operation; Finishing Operation; Storing The Device - Kärcher HD 6/15 M Cage Manual Del Usuario

Operation

DANGER
Risk of injury from the high-pressure water jet
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.
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.
High-pressure operation
The device can be operated in a standing or lying posi-
tion.
Note
The device is equipped with a pressure switch. The mo-
tor starts up only when the high-pressure gun is open.
1. Set the power switch to "I".
2. Unlock the high-pressure gun by pushing the safety
latch of the high-pressure gun to the rear.
3. Open the high-pressure gun.
4. For devices with pressure and volume regulator: Set
the working pressure by turning the pressure and
volume regulator.
Operation with detergent
Note
A cup foam lance (optional)is needed for operating with
detergent.
WARNING
Health risk through incorrect handling of deter-
gents
Observe the safety instructions on the detergent.
ATTENTION
Unsuitable detergents can damage the device and
the object to be cleaned.
Use only detergents approved by KÄRCHER.
Observe the dosing recommendations and notes pro-
vided with the detergent.
Use detergents sparingly to help conserve the environ-
ment.
KÄRCHER detergents ensure fault-free operation. Ask
us for a consultation, request our catalogue or our de-
tergent information sheets.
Figure C
Foam nozzle
1
Container
2
Gate
3
Detergent mixing: 3=high, 2=medium, 1=low
Suction hose
4
EASY!Force high-pressure gun
5
1. Unscrew the container.
2. Plug the desired gate into the suction hose.
3. Fill the detergent into the container.
4. Screw the container onto the foam nozzle.
5. Remove the spray lance from the high-pressure gun.
6. Connect the foam nozzle to the high-pressure gun
and hand-tighten.
7. Start up the high-pressure cleaner.
Recommended cleaning method
1. Spray the detergent sparingly on the dry surface and
let it work for a while (do not let it dry).
2. Rinse off the loosened dirt with the high-pressure
jet.
Rinsing out the foam lance
The foam lance must be flushed after use to prevent the
formation of detergent deposits.
1. Unscrew the container.
2. Pour the remaining detergent back into the original
packaging.
3. Fill the container with clear water.
4. Screw the container onto the foam nozzle.
5. Operate the foam nozzle for approx. 1 minute to
flush the detergent residue.
6. Empty the container.

Interrupting operation

1. Close the high-pressure gun, the device will switch
off.
2. Lock the high-pressure gun by pushing the safety
latch of the high-pressure gun to the front.
Note
The water pressure in the high-pressure hose is re-
duced by approx. 70% when the device is switched off.
This reduces the actuating force of the high-pressure
gun and extends the service life of the device.
Continuing operation
1. Unlock the high-pressure gun by pushing the safety
latch to the rear.
2. Open the high-pressure gun, the device will switch
on again.

Finishing operation

1. Close off the water inlet.
2. Open the high-pressure gun.
3. Set the power switch to "I" and allow the device to
run for 5 to 10 seconds.
4. Close the high-pressure gun.
5. Turn the power switch to "0/OFF".
6. Pull the mains plug out of the socket only when your
hands are dry.
7. Disconnect the water inlet.
8. Open the high-pressure gun until the device is com-
pletely depressurised.
9. Lock the high-pressure gun by pushing the safety
latch of the high-pressure gun to the front.

Storing the device

1. Place the spray lance with the high-pressure gun on
the spray lance holders.
2. Wind the mains cable around the cable clip/hose
switch.
3. Coil up the high-pressure hose and hang it over the
cable clip/hose switch.

Frost protection

ATTENTION
Frost destroys the device if it is not completely
drained of water.
Store the device in a frost-free location.
If frost-free storage is not possible:
1. Drain the water.
2. Pump commonly available anti-freeze through the
device.
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