Care And Maintenance - Kärcher HD 5/12 C Bedienungsanleitung

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Recommended cleaning methods
Spray detergent with low pressure jet spar-
ingly over the dry surface to be cleaned and
let it take effect but not dry out.
Spray off (rinse off) the loosened dirt using
the high-pressure spray.
After use immerse filter in clean water.
Turn metering valve to maximum cleaning
agent concentration setting. Start unit and
rinse through for one minute.
Interrupting the operation
Release lever of the handgun, the unit
switches off. Retract lever again and the
unit switches on again.
Switching the unit off
Set unit switch to "0" and pull out power plug.
Close water inlet.
Retract lever until the unit is without pres-
sure.
Actuate the handgun's safety catch to se-
cure the handgun lever from accidentally
being triggered.
Transporting the cleaner
To transport the cleaner over relatively long
stretches, take hold of it by the handle and
pull it along behind you.
To carry units without a hose reel place the
push-handle in the lower position. Carry the
unit by the handles, not the push-handle.
Storing the cleaner
Place the handgun in the support.
Reel in the high-pressure hose and hang it
over the hose rest.
or
Wind the high-pressure hose on to the
hose reel. Push in the crank handle to lock
the hose drum.
Wind the connection cable around the ca-
ble holder.
Fix the plug using the installed clip.
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Frost protection
Caution!
Frost will destroy a unit that is not com-
pletely empty of water! Store the unit where it
will be free of frost.
If storage away from frost is not possible:
Drain off the water and rinse the unit
through with anti-freeze.
Leave the unit to dry for max. 1 minute.
Use the standard glycol-based anti-freezes
for cars.
Follow the handling instructions of the anti-
freeze manufacturer.

Care and maintenance

Danger!
!
Before any care and maintenance work
on the unit draw out the mains plug.
Caution!
When changing the oil, dispose of any
waste oil only at authorised collection points.
Safety inspection/Maintenance
contract
You can arrange with your dealer to have a
regular safety inspection carried out or to
have a maintenance contract. Please seek
advice.
Before each use
Check connecting cable for damage (risk of
getting an electric shock), have a damaged
connecting cable replaced without delay by
authorised Customer Service personnel or
an electrician.
Check high-pressure hose for damage
(danger of explosion), replace a damaged
high-pressure hose without delay.
Check unit (pump) for any leaks.
Three drops per minute are allowable and
can appear on the underside of the unit.
Seek the help of Customer Service if leaks
are more serious.