Interrupting Operation; Storing The Appliance; Frost Protection - Kärcher HD 5/12 C Bedienungsanleitung

Select spray type
 Close the hand spray gun.
 Turn the casing of the nozzle till the de-
sired symbol matches the marking.
High pressure circular spray
(0°) for specially stubborn dirt
Flat low pressure spray
(CHEM) for operating using
detergents or cleaning at low
pressure.
High pressure flat spray (25°)
for large dirt areas
Operation with detergent
Warning
Unsuitable detergents can cause damage
to the appliance and to the object to be
cleaned. Use only those detergents that
have been approved by Kärcher. Observe
the dosage and other instructions provided
with these detergents. For considerate
treatment of the environment use detergent
economically.
Follow the safety instructions for using de-
tergents.
Kärcher detergents ensure smooth func-
tioning. Please consult us or ask for our cat-
alogue or our detergent information sheets.
 Take out detergent suck hose.
 Suspend end of suction hose in a con-
tainer filled with detergent.
 Set nozzle to "CHEM".
 Set dosing value for detergent to the
desired concentration.
Recommended cleaning method
 Spray the detergent sparingly on the
dry surface and allow it to react, but not
to dry.
 Spray off loosened dirt with the high-
pressure ray.
 After operations, dip the filter in clear
water. Turn the dosing valve to the
highest detergent concentration. Start
the appliance and rinse for one minute.

Interrupting operation

 Release the lever of the hand-spray
gun; the device will switch off.
 Release again the lever of the hand-
spray gun; the device will switch on
again.
Turn off the appliance
 Set the appliance switch to "0".
 Disconnect the mains plug from the
socket.
 Shut off water supply.
 Activate hand spray gun until device is
pressure-less.
 Press the safety lever of the hand-spray
gun to secure the lever of the pistol
against being released accidentally.

Storing the Appliance

 Insert the hand-spray gun in the holder.
 Wind up the high-pressure hose and
hang it over the hose storage.
or
Wind up the high-pressure hose on the
hose drum. Push in the handle of the
crank to block the hose drum.
 Wind the connection cable around the
cable holder.
 Fasten the plug with the mounted clip.

Frost protection

Warning
Frost will destroy the not completely water
drained device.
Store the appliance in a frost free area.
If you cannot store it in a frost-free
place:
 Drain water.
 Pump in conventional frost protection
agents through the appliance.
Note
Use normal glycol-based anti-freezing
agents for automobiles.
Observe handling instructions of the anti-
freeze agent manufacturer.
 Operate device for max. 1 minute until
the pump and conduits are empty.
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