Kärcher OC 6-18 Manual página 19

1. Push the device into the device mount on the water
reservoir until it audibly latches into place.
Note: The coupling must be mounted on the water
connection!
Illustration I
ATTENTION
Risk of damage!
There is a risk of damage if the device is submerged.
Do not immerse the device in liquids.
Do not fill the water reservoir by immersion or scooping.
2. Fill the water reservoir:
a Unscrew and remove the water reservoir lid.
b Fill the water reservoir with clean, cold clear wa-
ter.
c Attach the water reservoir lid and screw it shut.
Illustration J
Note
Water may escape when releasing the medium pres-
sure hose from the device or medium pressure gun,.
3. Operate the device, see Operating the device.
Removing the device from the water reservoir
4. Switch off the device, see Switching the device on/
off.
ATTENTION
Risk of damage!
There is a risk of damage if the device is removed im-
properly from the water reservoir.
Only grasp the carrying handle of the device to remove
the device from the water reservoir.
Do not pull on the battery pack or the battery pack hold-
er.
5. Remove the device from the water reservoir:
a Press and hold the unlocking button on the de-
vice.
b Grasp the device by the carrying handle of the
device and pull it out of the device holder.
Illustration K
Suck water from open containers
This pressure washer is suitable for suctioning surface
water with the KÄRCHER SH5 suction hose (special ac-
cessory, order number 2.644-124.0), e.g.from water
butts or ponds (for maximum suction height, see Tech-
nical data).
1. Unscrew the coupling on the device.
2. Fill the suction hose with water.
3. Hand-tighten the union nut of the suction hose on
the water connection piece and hang the suction
hose in a water source (e.g. rain barrel).
Lay the suction hose without kinks and do not put it
under tension or pressure.
4. Vent the suction hose:
a Operate the device, see Operating the device,
until no more air bubbles can be seen in the suc-
tion hose.
b Release the trigger.
c Press the locking button.
Note
If the device cannot be vented, remove the spray lance
from the medium pressure gun, see Installing/removing
the flat jet nozzle and spray lance, reduce the suction
height and repeat the venting process.
If the device still does not build up pressure, install the
spray lance, connect the device to a water line and op-
erate it for approx. 1 min until it is vented. Then repeat
steps 1 to 4.
Installing the battery pack
CAUTION
Risk of injury and damage if the battery pack is not
engaged!
A battery pack that is not properly engaged can fall out
and cause injury or damage.
Make sure that the battery pack engages correctly in the
battery mount.
1. Push the battery pack into the battery mount until it
audibly clicks into place, see .
Illustration L
ATTENTION
Risk of damage!
Damaging the pump during dry running.
Switch off the device if it does not build up pressure
within 2 minutes.
Proceed according to the instructions in chapter Trou-
bleshooting guide.
Switching the device on/off
Switch on
1. Switch off the device:
a When drawing water from a water line or open
container: Place the device with its underside on
a horizontal, level surface.
Illustration M
b When drawing water from the water reservoir:
Place the water reservoir with the wheels and
feet on a horizontal, level surface.
Illustration N
2. Press the ON/OFF button.
Illustration O
The operating state LED lights up.
The device is ready for operation.
Switching off
3. Press the ON/OFF button.
The operating state LED goes out.
The device is switched off.
Operating the device
1. Switch on the device, see Switching the device on/
off.
2. Operate the device:
a Press the unlocking button.
b Pull the trigger as far as it will go and carry out the
cleaning process.
Illustration P
Operation with detergent
DANGER
Risk to life and health when handling cleaning
agents!
Improper handling of detergents can lead to death and
serious damage to health.
Observe the safety data sheet of the detergent manu-
facturer, in particular the instructions on personal pro-
tective gear.
ATTENTION
Risk of damage due to foreign substances in the
water!
Foreign substances in the water will damage the device.
Do not add any foreign substances such as detergents,
pesticides or other additives to the water.
English
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