Interrupting Operation; Frost Protection - Kärcher HDS 8/18-4 C Originalbetriebsanleitung

Adjust cleaning temperature
 Set device switch to desired tempera-
ture.
Set working pressure and flow rate
Pressure/quantity regulation of the
pump unit
 Turn the regulation spindle in a clock-
wise direction: Increase working pres-
sure (MAX).
 Turn the regulation spindle in an anti-
clockwise direction: Reduce working
pressure (MIN).
Cleaning
 Set pressure/temperature according to
the surface to be cleaned.
Note: To prevent damage due to too much
pressure, always position high pressure ray
first from a greater distance towards object
to be cleaned.
Operating with cold water
Removal of light contaminations and clear
rinse, i.e.: Gardening tools, terrace, tools,
etc.
 Set operating pressure according to
need.
Eco level
The appliance works in the most economi-
cal temperature range (max. 60 °C).
Operating with hot water
DANGER
Scalding danger!
 Set device switch to desired tempera-
ture.
We recommend the following cleaning tem-
peratures:
– Light contaminations
30-50 °C
– Contaminations containing protein, i.e.
in the food processing industry
max. 60 °C

Interrupting operation

 Secure the trigger gun. To do so, push
the safety catch towards the front.
Turn off the appliance
DANGER
Danger of scalding from hot water! After op-
eration with hot water, the device must be
operated with openend handgun with cold
water for at least two minutes.
 Shut off water supply.
 Open the hand spray gun.
 Switch on the pump with the power
switch and allow to run for about 5-10
seconds.
 Close the hand spray gun.
 Set the appliance switch to "0/OFF".
 Pull main plug out of socket with dry
hands only.
 Remove water connection.
 Activate hand spray gun until device is
pressure less.
 Secure the trigger gun. To do so, push
the safety catch towards the front.
Storing the Appliance
 Lock in the steel pipe into the holder of
the appliance hood.
 Roll up high pressure hose and electri-
cal conduit and hang them into the re-
spective holders.
Note: Do not twist high pressure hose and
electrical conduit.

Frost protection

ATTENTION
Risk of damage! Frost will destroy the appli-
ance if the water has not been completely
drained.
 Store in a frost free area.
If the device is connected to a chimney, the
following must be observed:
ATTENTION
Threat of damage by penetrating cold air
through the chimney.
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