Kärcher K 2.490 Bedienungsanleitung Seite 14

Illustration
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Push the high pressure hose into the trigger
gun until it locks audibly.
Note: Make sure the connection nipple is
aligned correctly.

Check the secure connection by pulling on
the high pressure hose.
Illustration

Pull the suction hose for detergent through
the cover of the detergent tank until the filter
contacts the bottom of the tank.
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Close the detergent tank with the lid.

Lock the detergent tank in place on the appli-
ance.
Water supply
According to the applicable regula-
tions, the appliance must never be
used on the drinking water supply with-
out a system separator. Use a suitable
system separator manufactured by KÄRCHER;
or, as an alternative, a system separator as per
EN 12729 Type BA. Water flowing through a sys-
tem separator is considered non-drinkable.
-CAUTION
Always connect the system separator to the wa-
ter supply, never directly to the appliance!
Note: Impurities in the water can damage the
high-pressure pump and accessories. For pro-
tection, the use of the KÄRCHER water filter (op-
tional accessory, order no. 4.730-059) is
recommended.
Water supply from mains
Observe regulations of water supplier.
For connection values, see type plate/technical
data.
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Use a fibre-reinforced water hose (not in-
cluded) with a standard coupling. (Minimum
diameter 1/2 inch (13 mm), minimum length
7.5 m).
Illustration

Screw the coupling element to the water
connection on the appliance.

Push the water supply hose onto the cou-
pling unit, then connect it to the water supply.
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CAUTION
Dry runs lasting longer than two minutes lead to
damages to the high pressure pump. If the appli-
ance does not build up pressure within two min-
utes, switch it off and proceed as instructed in
the Chapter "Troubleshooting".
Illustration

Insert the high pressure hose tightly into the
quick coupling on the appliance, it will lock in
audibly.
Note: Make sure the connection nipple is
aligned correctly.

Check the secure connection by pulling on
the high pressure hose.
Illustration

Push the spray lance into the trigger gun and
fasten it by turning it through 90°.

Completely open the water tap.

Insert the mains plug into the socket.

Turn on the appliance "I/ON".
DANGER
The trigger gun is subjected to a recoil force
when the water jet is discharged. Make sure that
you have a firm footing and are also holding the
trigger gun and spray lance firmly.
Illustration

Unlock the lever on the trigger gun.

Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the device
will switch on.
Note: Release the lever of the trigger gun; the
device will switch off again. High pressure re-
mains in the system.
Spray lance with pressure regulation (Vario
Power)
Carrying out the most common cleaning tasks.
The work pressure can be stagelessly regulated
between "Min" and "Max". You can add deter-
gent when "Mix" is selected.

Release the lever on the trigger gun.
Illustration

Turn the spray lance to the desired position.
Spray lance with Dirtblaster
For particularly dirty items or areas.
CAUTION
Car tyres, paint or sensitive surfaces such as
wood should not be cleaned with the dirt blaster,
as there is a risk of damage.
Not suitable for use with detergents.
EN
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Start up
Operation