Kärcher HDS 5/12 C Bedienungsanleitung Seite 16

Installing the handle
Figure 3
Screw tightening torque: 6.5-7.0 Nm
Install the tool bag
Figure 4
 Hook the tool bag onto the top tabs on the appli-
ance.
 Tilt the tool bag down and lock it into place.
 Fasten the tool bag with 2 screws (torque: 6.5 -
7.0 Nm).
Install the hand-spray gun, the jet pipe, the
nozzle and the high pressure hose
Note: The EASY!Lock system joins components with a
quick-fasten thread solidly and securely with just one turn.
Figure 5
 Join the spray lance with the trigger gun and tighten
until hand-tight (EASY!Lock).
 Mount the nozzle on the spray lance (marking on
the adjustment ring at the top) and hand-tighten it
(EASY!Lock).
 Join the high-pressure hose with trigger gun and
high-pressure connection of the appliance and
tighten until hand-tight (EASY!Lock).
DANGER
Danger of explosion! Only refill diesel oil or light fuel oil.
Inappropriate fuels, e.g. petrol, must not be used.
ATTENTION
Risk of damage! Never operate device with an empty
fuel tank. The fuel pump will otherwise be destroyed.
 Refill fuel.
 Close tank lock.
 Wipe off spilled fuel.
Refill detergent
DANGER
Risk of injury!
– Use Kärcher products only.
– Under no circumstances fill solvents (petrol, ace-
ton, diluting agent etc.)
– Avoid eye and skin contact.
– Observe safety and handling instructions by the de-
tergent manufacturer.
Kärcher offers an individual cleaning and care ap-
pliances program.
Your dealer will consult you gladly.
 Refill detergent.
Water connection
For connection values refer to technical specifications.
 Connect the supply hose (minimum length 7.5 m,
minimum diameter 3/4") to the water connection of
the unit and to the water inlet (e.g. tap) using the
water connection adapter.
Note: The supply hose is not included in the scope of
delivery.
Suck in water from vessel
 Connect suction hose (minimum diameter 3/4")
with filter (accessory) to the water connection point.
– Max. suck height: 0.5 m
Until the pump sucked in water, you should:
 Close the dosing valve for the detergent.
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Refill fuel
DANGER
Risk of personal injury or damage! Never suck in water
from a drinking water container. Never suck in liquids
which contain solvents like lacquer thinner, petrol, oil or
unfiltered water. The sealings within the device are not
solvent resistant. The spray mist of solvents is highly in-
flammable, explosive and poisonous.
– For connection values, see technical data and type
plate.
– The electrical connections must be done by an
electrician according to IEC 60364-1.
DANGER
Risk of injury on account of electric shock!
– Unsuitable electrical extension cables can be haz-
ardous. Only use electrical extension cables out-
doors which have been approved and labelled for
this purpose and have an adequate cable cross-
section.
– Always unwind extension lines completely.
– The plug and coupling of the extension cable used
must be watertight.
ATTENTION
The highest allowed net impedance at the electrical
connection point (refer to technical data) is not to be ex-
ceeded. In case of confusion regarding the power im-
pedance present on your connection, please contact
your utilities provider.
DANGER
Danger of explosion! Do not spray flammable liquids.
DANGER
Risk of injury! Never use the appliance without the spray
lance attached. Check and ensure proper fitting of the
spray lance prior to each use. The screw connection of
the spray lance must be finger-tight.
DANGER
Risk of injury! Hold the hand spray gun and the spray
pipe firmly with both hands.
DANGER
Risk of injury! The trigger and safety lever may not be
locked during the operation.
DANGER
Risk of injury! Contact Customer Service if the safety le-
ver is damaged.
ATTENTION
Risk of damage! Never operate device with an empty
fuel tank. The fuel pump will otherwise be destroyed.
Opening/closing the trigger gun
 To open the trigger gun: Actuate the safety lever
and trigger.
 To close the hand spray gun: Release the safety le-
ver and trigger.
Replace the nozzle
DANGER
Risk of injury! Switch the appliance off prior to replacing
nozzle and activate hand spray gun until device is pres-
sureless.
 Secure the trigger gun. To do so, push the safety
catch towards the front.
 Replacing the nozzle.
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EN
Power connection
Operation