Frost Protection; Transport; Storage; Care And Service - Kärcher HD 6/15 M St Originalbetriebsanleitung

2. Wind the mains cable onto the cable clips.
3. HD...M: Wind on the high-pressure hose, hang it over
the hose storage compartment and secure with the
rubber band. HD...MX: Wind the high-pressure hose
onto the hose reel and fold over the crank handle.
4. Press the push handle lock and slide in the push
handle.

Frost protection

ATTENTION
Frost destroys the device if it is not completely
drained of water.
Store the device in a frost-free location.
If frost-free storage is not possible:
1. Drain the water.
2. Pump commonly available anti-freeze through the
device.
3. Allow the device for run for a maximum of 1 minute
until the pump and lines are empty.
Note
Use commonly available, Glycol-based vehicle anti-
freeze. Observe the handling instructions of the anti-
freeze manufacturer.

Transport

CAUTION
Risk of injury, risk of damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during transport.
ATTENTION
Risk of damage
Protect the trigger of the high-pressure gun from damage.
1. When transporting in vehicles, secure the device
against slipping and tipping over according to the
applicable guidelines.
2. Pull the device behind you via the push handle for
transporting over longer distances (not with HD...M
St).
3. Pull the device step by step when ascending stairs.
The skids protect the casing from damage (not with
HD...M St).
Only with HD...M, HD...MX: Transport retainer
for surface cleaner
1. Plug the connection nozzle of the surface cleaned
onto the transport bracket on the high-pressure
cleaner.
2. Screw on the union nut by approximately 1 turn.

Storage

CAUTION
Risk of injury, risk of damage.
Be aware of the weight of the device during storage.
1. Store the device indoors only.

Care and service

DANGER
Risk of injury due to inadvertently starting up de-
vice and also due to electric shock.
Switch off the device immediately and unplug the mains
plug before performing work.
Safety inspection/maintenance contract
You can agree on regular safety inspections or close a
maintenance contract with your dealer. Please seek ad-
vice on this.
Each time before use
1. Check the power cable for damage and have a dam-
aged cable replaced immediately by the authorised
Customer Service or a qualified electrician.
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2. Check the high-pressure hose for damage and re-
place a damaged high-pressure hose immediately.
3. Check the device for leaks. 3 drops of water per min-
ute are permissible. Contact Customer Service in
the case of more serious leaks.
1. Clean the sieve in the water connection.
Clean the sieve in the water connection
1. Unscrew the union nut.
2. Pull out the hose union with sieve.
3. Externally clean and rinse the sieve.
Note: Align the hex-head of the hose union for con-
nection to the device.
4. Fit the hose union with sieve.
5. Tighten the union nut.
Every 500 operating hours, at least annually
1. Have the device maintained by Customer Service.
2. Changing oil.
Note
See the "Technical data" section for the oil volume and
type
1. Unscrew the 4 screws.
2. Remove the cover.
Figure D
3. Pivot the oil drain hose downwards over an oil catch
pan.
4. Pull the plug out of the oil drain hose.
5. Remove the cap.
6. Remove the foam from the oil tank.
7. Wait until the oil has drained completely.
Figure E
8. Insert the plug into the oil drain hose.
9. Pivot the oil drain hose upwards and latch in place.
10. Fill with the measured correct quantity of oil.
11. Insert the foam into the oil tank.
12. Fit the cap and press firmly in place.
Figure F

Troubleshooting guide

DANGER
Risk of injury due to inadvertently starting up de-
vice and also due to electric shock.
Switch off the device immediately and unplug the mains
plug before performing work.
Have electrical components checked and repaired by
the authorised Customer Service.
In case of any malfunctions not mentioned in this chapter,
contact the authorised Customer Service when in doubt or
when you have been explicitly advised to do so.
Device does not start
 Check the power cable for damage.
 Check the mains voltage.
 If the device overheats:
a Set the power switch to "0".
b Allow the device to cool for at least 15 minutes.
c Set the power switch to "1".
 Contact Customer Service in the case of electrical
faults.
Device does not reach required pressure
 Check the size of the nozzle and compare with the
required size specified in the "Technical data" sec-
tion.
 Vent the device, see section "Venting the device".
 Clean the sieve in the water connection.
 Check the water supply volume and compare with
the required volume specified in the "Technical data"
section.
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