Scheppach HCP3000 Originalbetriebsanleitung Seite 34

3. Pull the ring back, insert the selected nozzle (3)
and release the ring. Pull on the nozzle (3) to
check the tight fit.
4. The best cleaning results are achieved when the
nozzle (3) is held at a distance of 20 to 60 cm from
the surface to be cleaned. If the distance is too
short, the sprayed surface can be damaged.
5. When cleaning car tyres, maintain a distance of
at least 30 cm.
11.5 Operation with cleaning agents
m WARNING
1. Switch off the device before carrying out any set-
ting or maintenance work.
ATTENTION
Unsuitable cleaning agents can damage the device
and the object to be cleaned.
• Only use recommended cleaning agents that are
suitable for high-pressure cleaners. This device is
intended for use with cleaning agents recommend-
ed by the manufacturer.
The use of other cleaning agents or chemicals may
have a negative effect on the safety of the machine.
• Recommended cleaning agents are primarily
agents that are suitable for use with high-pressure
cleaners. These are available in DIY and car ac-
cessories stores, among others.
ATTENTION
Cleaning agents can be harmful to the environment.
• Observe the manufacturer's instructions when us-
ing and disposing of the cleaning agent and waste
water.
Proceed as follows to work with cleaning agents:
1. Prepare the cleaning agent solution according to
the manufacturer's instructions.
2. Read the instructions for using the nozzles (3)
(see 11.4.1).
3. Check that the nozzle (3) for cleaning agent
(black) has been inserted.
4. Open the filler cap for the cleaning agent tank
(16).
5. Fill the cleaning agent tank (15) with cleaning
agent.
ATTENTION
• Cleaning agent must not be applied with the
high-pressure nozzles (3) (white, green or red).
1. Check that the garden hose is also connected to
the water inlet (29) (see 10.3).
2. Check whether the high-pressure hose (2) is con-
nected to the hand spray gun (23) and the water out-
let (28) (see 9.7).
3. Insert nozzle (3) for cleaning agent (black) on
spraying lance (10) (see 11.4.1).
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4. Then start the engine (see 11.1).
11.5.1 Recommended cleaning method
1. Loosen dirt: Spray on cleaning agent sparingly
and leave to act for 1 - 5 minutes, but do not allow
to dry.
2. Remove dirt: Rinse off loosened dirt with a
high-pressure jet.
11.5.2 After operation with cleaning agent
1. After operating with cleaning agent, clean the
cleaning agent tank (15) and the connected hos-
es.
ATTENTION
Do not leave the cleaning agent in the cleaning agent
tank (15)!
• Empty the cleaning agent tank (15) after operation.
To clean the cleaning agent tank (15) and the
high-pressure pump (30), proceed as follows:
1. Pull the trigger (25) of the hand spray gun (23)
until the cleaning agent tank (15) is empty.
2. Fill the cleaning agent tank (15) with clear water.
3. Insert the cleaning agent nozzle (3) (black) on the
spraying lance (17).
4. Start up the high-pressure cleaner as described
in chapter 10.
5. Rinse the high-pressure cleaner with clear water
for several minutes.
11.6 Interrupting operation
• Release the trigger (25) of the hand spray gun (23).
Note:
When the trigger (25) of the hand spray gun (23) is
released, the engine continues to idle.
1. Switch off the engine during longer interruptions
(several minutes) (see 11.2).
2. Pull the trigger (25) until the device is depressur-
ised.
3. Secure the hand spray gun (23) with the trigger
lock (24) against unintentional opening.
11.7 Finishing work
1. Switch off the engine at the end of work (see 11.2).
2. Shut off the water supply to the high-pressure
cleaner.
3. Pull the trigger (25) until the device is depressur-
ised.
4. Secure the hand spray gun (23) with the trigger
lock (24) against unintentional opening.
5. Unscrew the water supply hose from the device.
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