Interrupting Operation; Finish Operation - Kärcher K 2.98 M Handbuch

Water supply
Water supply from mains
For connection values, see type plate/technical
data.
Observe regulations of water supplier.
"
Use a fibre-reinforced hose (not included)
with a standard coupling: - Minimum diame-
ter, 1/2 inches (13 mm). - Minimum length, 7.5
m.
"
Screw the coupling unit (supplied) to the water
connection on the appliance.
"
Push the water supply hose onto the coupling
unit, then connect it to the tap.
Caution
Never operate the high-pressure cleaner when
the tap is turned off as dry running will damage the
HP pump.
If the water supply is not clean, the Kärcher water
filter must be used (special accessory - order No.
4.730-059).
Start up
"
Screw HP hose on to HP outlet on appliance.
"
Push the appropriate spray lance on to the
handgun and fasten it by turning it to the right
through 90°.
"
Open tap.
"
Plug in mains plug.
"
Set main switch to "I/ON".
"
Press safety catch on the handgun to release
it and pull lever.
High pressure operation
Risk of injury
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 hand-
gun and spray lance firmly.
Spray lance with Variopower nozzle
"
Carrying out the most common cleaning
tasks.
Operation with detergents is possible with low
pressure (–)
Spray lance with dirt blaster
"
for particularly stubborn stains.
Operation with detergents not possible
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Operation with detergent (DT)
Note:
DT can only be added in low pressure mode.
All washing brushes supplied by Kärcher are in-
tended for use with DT.
"
Turn the Variopower jet to the lowest pressure
setting (–).
DT take-up from container
"
Pull the required length of the DT suction hose
from the housing.
"
Place the end of the DT suction hose in a con-
tainer with DT solution.
Recommended Cleaning Method
1 Spray a small dose of the detergent on the dry
surface, and allow it to react (make sure the
detergent does not dry up).
2 Wash off the loosened dirt using the high-
pressure jet.

Interrupting operation

"
Release the lever on the handgun.
"
During breaks, use the safety catch to secure
the handgun lever.
"
During longer breaks (more than 5 minutes),
also turn the appliance off using the ON/OFF
switch.

Finish operation

"
If detergent has been added: Suspend detergent
suction hose in a container filled with clear wa-
ter, switch the appliance on for around 1 minute
once the spray lance has been removed and
rinse until water runs clear.
"
Release the lever on the handgun.
"
Switch the appliance switch to "0/OFF".
"
Turn off tap.
"
Press the lever on the handgun to release any
remaining pressure in the system.
"
Disconnect the appliance from the water sup-
ply.
"
Detach spray lance from the handgun.
"
Briefly switch the appliance on ("I/ON"), press
the handgun lever until no further water is dis-
charged (approx. 1 min).
"
Switch the appliance switch to "0/OFF".
"
Use the safety catch to secure the handgun
lever.
"
Pull out the mains plug.
"
Roll up the power cord and loop it e.g. round
the handle.