Safety Devices; Set-Up/Operation; Description Of The Appliance; Initial Start-Up - Kärcher K 2.98 M Handbuch

plosive and poisonous. Do not use acetone,
undiluted acids and solvents as they are ag-
gressive towards the materials from which the
appliance is made.
!
Wear suitable clothing and goggles to protect
against back spray containing water or dirt.
!
Never leave the appliance unattended when it
is in operation.
!
Warning: This appliance was designed to be
used with detergents which are supplied or
recommended by the manufacturer. The use
of other detergents or chemicals may compro-
mise the safety of the appliance.
Electrical connection
!
Make sure that the power cord or extension
cables are not damaged by running over,
pinching, dragging or similar. Protect the pow-
er cords from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
!
Never use a defective power cord or exten-
sion cable! If the power cord is damaged it
must be replaced with a special power cord
available from the manufacturer or his cus-
tomer service.
!
Never touch the mains plug and the socket
with wet hands.
!
The connection between the power cord and
extension cable must not lie in water.
!
All current-conducting parts in the working
area must be protected against jet water.
!
The appliance may only be connected to an
electrical supply which has been installed in
accordance with IEC 60364.
!
The appliance may only be connected to alter-
nating current. The voltage must correspond
with the type plate on the appliance.
!
The minimum fuse rating required at the
sokket outlet is 10 A (slow-blow).
!
To avoid accidents due to electrical faults we
recommend the use of sockets with a line-side
current-limiting circuit breaker (max. 30 mA
nominal tripping current).
!
Warning: Unsuitable extension cables can be
hazardous. Only use extension cables out-
doors which have been approved for this pur-
pose and labelled with a sufficient cable
cross-section:
1 -10 m: 1.5 mm
2
10 - 30 m: 2.5 mm
!
The plug and coupling of the extension cable
used must be watertight.
!
Always fully unroll the extension cable from
the cable drum.
2

Safety Devices

Safety devices prevent injury and may not be
modified or bypassed.
Unit switch
The switch prevents unintended starting of the ap-
pliance. Stop the appliance during breaks or after
operation.
Safety catch
The safety catch on the handgun prevents the ap-
pliance from being switched on unintentionally.

Set-up/operation

Definition of abbreviations:
HP = High pressure
DT = Detergent

Description of the appliance

When unpacking, ensure that all accessories are
included and that the appliance is not damaged.
Please contact your dealer if you detect any tran-
sit damage.
See page 2 for illustrations
1 Power switch (ON/OFF)
2 Power cable with plug
3 HP output
4 HP hose
5 Handgun with safety notch
6 Water connection with strainer
7 Coupling
8 DT suction hose with filter
9 Accessory connection
10 Carrying handle
11 Spray lance with Variopower jet
12 Spray lance with Dirt Blaster
13 Transport cart

Initial start-up

When the appliance is delivered, the HP hose and
handgun are not attached, this prevents buckling.
Please mount these before using the appliance
for the first time.
"
Push out the safety clip in the handgun using
e.g. a small screwdriver.
"
Join HP hose and handgun together.
"
Push clip in until it engages and check that it
is securely fastened by pulling on the HP ho-
se.
"
Remove cable tie and unroll HP hose
9
English