General Notes; Intended Use; Environmental Protection; Accessories And Spare Parts - Kärcher HDS 8/20 De Bedienungsanleitung

Contents
General notes ......................................................
Intended use........................................................
Environmental protection.....................................
Accessories and spare parts ...............................
Scope of delivery .................................................
General safety instructions ..................................
HDS 8/20 De (Diesel Engine) description ...........
HDS 8/20 G (Gasoline Engine) description .........
Installation ...........................................................
Initial start-up .......................................................
Operation.............................................................
Transportation .....................................................
Storage................................................................
Care and maintenance ........................................
Troubleshooting guide .........................................
Warranty ..............................................................
Technical data .....................................................

General notes

Read these original operating instruc-
tions and the enclosed safety instruc-
tions before using the device for the first
time. Proceed accordingly.
Keep both books for future reference or for future own-
ers.

Intended use

The appliance is meant only for mobile (non-stationary)
operations.
 The appliance is used especially at locations where
there is no electrical connection and it is necessary
to work with hot water.
 Suitable for cleaning machines, vehicles, buildings,
tools, facades, terraces, garden tools, etc.
DANGER
Risk of injury!
Follow the respective safety regulations when operating
at gas stations or other dangerous areas.
Note
Please do not let mineral oil contaminated waste water
reach soil, water or the sewage system. Therefore, only
clean the engine and the engine bottom in a suitable site
with an oil trap.
Water supply limit values
ATTENTION
Dirty water
Premature wear and tear or deposits in the device
Supply the device using only clean water, or recycled
water that does not exceed the specified limit values.
The following limit values apply to the water supply:
 pH value: 6.5-9.5
 Electrical conductivity: Conductivity of fresh water
+ 1200 µS/cm, maximum conductivity 2000 µS/cm
 Settleable particles (sample volume 1 l, settling time
30 minutes): < 0.5 mg/l
 Filterable particles: < 50 mg/l, no abrasive sub-
stances
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 Hydrocarbons: < 20 mg/l
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 Chloride: < 300 mg/l
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 Calcium: < 200 mg/l
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 Total hardness: < 28 °dH, < 50° TH, < 500 ppm
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(mg CaCO /l)
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 Iron: < 0.5 mg/l
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 Manganese: < 0.05 mg/l
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 Copper: < 2 mg/l
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 Active chloride: < 0.3 mg/l
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 Free of unpleasant odours
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Environmental protection

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The packing materials can be recycled. Please
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dispose of packaging in accordance with the en-
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vironmental regulations.
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Electrical and electronic appliances contain valu-
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able, recyclable materials and often components
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such as batteries, rechargeable batteries or oil,
which - if handled or disposed of incorrectly - can
pose a potential threat to human health and the environ-
ment. However, these components are required for the
correct operation of the appliance. Appliances marked
by this symbol are not allowed to be disposed of togeth-
er with the household rubbish.
Notes on the content materials (REACH)
Current information on content materials can be found
at: www.kaercher.com/REACH

Accessories and spare parts

Only use original accessories and original spare parts.
They ensure that the appliance will run fault-free and
safely.
Information on accessories and spare parts can be
found at www.kaercher.com.

Scope of delivery

The scope of delivery for the appliance is shown on the
packaging. Check the contents for completeness when
unpacking. If any accessories are missing or in the
event of any shipping damage, please notify your deal-
er.

General safety instructions

 Observe the respectively applicable national regula-
tions for liquid jet cleaners.
 Observe the respectively applicable national acci-
dent prevention regulations. Liquid jet cleaners must
be tested regularly and the results of the test record-
ed in writing.
 Note that the heating system in the device is classi-
fied as a furnace. Furnaces must be inspected reg-
ularly according to the applicable national
regulations.
 No modifications may be made to the device or ac-
cessories.
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