General Notes; Environmental Protection; Intended Use; Safety Instructions - Kärcher HDS 1000 BE Bedienungsanleitung

Contents
General notes ......................................................
Environmental protection.....................................
Intended use........................................................
Safety instructions ...............................................
Overview of the device ........................................
Symbols on the device ........................................
Safety devices .....................................................
Initial startup ........................................................
Operation.............................................................
Storage................................................................
Transport .............................................................
Care and maintenance ........................................
Troubleshooting guide .........................................
Warranty ..............................................................
Accessories and spare parts ...............................
Declaration of Conformity ....................................
Technical data .....................................................

General notes

Read these original instructions and the
enclosed safety instructions before us-
ing the device for the first time. Act in ac-
cordance with them.
Keep both books for future reference or for future own-
ers.
● If the operating instructions and safety instructions
are not observed, the device can be damaged and
dangers could arise for users and other persons.
● Notify the dealer immediately in the case of shipping
damage.
● Check the package contents when unpacking for
missing accessories or for damage.

Environmental protection

The packing materials can be recycled. Please
dispose of packaging in accordance with the en-
vironmental regulations.
Electrical and electronic appliances contain valu-
able, recyclable materials and often components
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
Supplementary environmental protection
instructions
Please do not allow engine oil, heating oil, diesel and
petrol to enter the environment. Please protect the
ground and dispose of old oil in an environmentally
friendly manner.

Intended use

Note
Only applies to Germany: The device is only intended
for mobile (not stationary) operation.
● This high-pressure cleaner is used specifically
where no electrical connection is available and hot
water is to be used.
● Only use the device for cleaning, e.g. machines, ve-
hicles, buildings, tools, façades, terraces and gar-
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den equipment.
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● For cleaning facades, terraces, garden equipment,
15 etc., only use the high-pressure jet without deter-
gent.
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● We recommend using the dirt grinder as a special
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accessory for stubborn dirt.
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DANGER
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Use at petrol stations or other hazard zones
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Risk of injury
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Adhere to the respective safety regulations.
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Note
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Do not allow waste water containing mineral oil to pen-
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etrate soil, waterways or the sewage system. Only wash
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the motor or the undercarriage in suitable places with an
22 oil separator.
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Water supply limit values
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ATTENTION
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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
● Hydrocarbons: < 20 mg/l
● Chloride: < 300 mg/l
● Sulphate: < 240 mg/l
● Calcium: < 200 mg/l
● Total hardness: < 28 °dH, < 50° TH, < 500 ppm
(mg CaCO /l)
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● Iron: < 0.5 mg/l
● Manganese: < 0.05 mg/l
● Copper: < 2 mg/l
● Active chloride: < 0.3 mg/l
● Free of unpleasant odours

Safety instructions

DANGER
● Do not operate the device if fuel has been spilled. In
such a case, move the device to another location and
avoid any sparking.
● Do not store fuel in the proximity of naked flames or
devices such as ovens, heating boilers, water heat-
ers, etc. that have a pilot light or may generate
sparks. Do not use or spill fuel in the above environ-
ment.
● Keep easily flammable objects at least 2 m away from
the muffler.
● Do not operate the device without a muffler. Check
the muffler regularly and clean or replace it if neces-
sary.
● Do not operate the device in forests, bushy or grassy
areas if the exhaust pipe is not equipped with a spark
catcher.
● Do not run the motor with the air filter removed or
without a cover over the intake opening.
● Do not adjust any control springs, governor control
linkage or other parts that could increase the speed of
the motor.
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