Kärcher K 6.200 Bedienungsanleitung Seite 20

Water supply from mains
Observe regulations of water supplier.
For connection values, see type plate/
technical data.
Use a fibre-reinforced water hose

(not included) with a standard cou-
pling. (Minimum diameter 1/2 inch
(13 mm), minimum length 7.5 m).
Push the water supply hose onto

the coupling unit, then connect it to
the water supply.
Drawing in water from open
reservoirs
This high-pressure cleaner is suited to
work with the KÄRCHER suction hose
with backflow valve (Optional accesso-
ry, order no. 4.440-238) to draw in sur-
face water, e.g. from water butts or
ponds (see specifications for max. suc-
tion height).
Fill the KÄRCHER suction hose

with backflow valve with water,
screw to water supply and hang into
the water butt.
Remove air from appliance before

operation.
Switch on the appliance without
connection the high-pressure hose
(max. 2 minutes) and run it until the
water discharging from the high-
pressure outlet is free of bubbles.
Switch off appliance and reconnect
high-pressure hose.
Start up
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 minutes, switch it off
and proceed as instructed in the
Chapter "Troubleshooting".
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Illustration
Insert the high pressure hose tightly

into the quick coupling on the appli-
ance, 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 sock-

et.
Turn on the appliance "I/ON".

Caution
Risk of damage! The appliance
must only be operated laying
down (horizontal).
Danger
The handgun 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 handgun and spray
lance firmly.
Caution
Prior to cleaning, make sure that
the high pressure is placed safe-
ly on level ground. Wear protec-
tive goggles and protective
clothing during the cleaning pro-
cess.
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 trig-
ger gun; the device will switch off
again. High pressure remains in the
system.
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EN
Operation