Kärcher HDS 697Ci Betriebsanleitung Seite 17

2.7 Operating with detergent
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Fill a suitable container with detergent (neat or
diluted 1:3 with water)
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Hang the detergent suction hose into this
container.
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Set the detergent metering valve to the desired
concentration.
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In order to protect the environment, we re-
commend that detergent is used sparingly.
Comply with the metering recommendation
on the detergent container label.
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We offer an individual range of detergents and
preservatives and therefore guarantee
trouble-free operation. Please ask for advice,
or request our catalogue or detergent
information leaflets.
Only those detergents may be used which
have been authorized by the manufacturer of
the appliance.
Unsuitable detergents can damage the
appliance and the object which is to be cleaned.
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We recommend the following cleaning method:
Step 1: Loosening the dirt
Spray on detergent sparingly and allow to
react for 1–5 minutes.
Step 2: Removing the dirt
Spray off the dissolved dirt with the high-
pressure jet.
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After operating with cleaning agent, you should
set the cleaning agent metering valve to "0"
and flush the unit for approximately 1 minute
with the gun open and the burner switched off.
2. Operation
2.8 Interrupting operation
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If you release the trigger of the hand-held
spray gun, the appliance switches off. If the
trigger is pulled again, the appliance switches
on again.
2.9 Switching off the appliance
Warning!
Danger of scalding with hot water.
After operating it with hot water or steam the unit
must be cooled for at least two minutes by
operating it with cold water and its open handgun.
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Switch the appliance off and pull the electric
plug out of the socket.
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Close the water intake.
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Pull the gun trigger until the appliance is
depressurized.
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Secure the gun trigger with the safety catch to
prevent the gun from accidentally opening.
2.10 Intended use
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Use the appliance to clean machines, vehicles,
buildings, tools, etc.
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Clean facades, patios, garden implements,
etc. with the high-pressure spray only, i.e.
without detergent. We recommend the dirt
blaster, a special accessory, for stubborn dirt.
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If the machine is used at petrol stations or in
other hazardous areas, the appropriate safety
regulations must be observed.
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Please ensure waste water containing mineral
oil
does not contaminate soil, lakes and rivers or
the sewerage system. Therefore, please wash
engines and underbodies only in appropriate
washing installations provided with oil traps.
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