– 3– For connection values, see technical dataand type plate.– The electrical connections must be done byan electrician according to IEC 60364-1. DangerDanger of injury by electric shock.– The appliance may only be connected to al-ternating current.– The voltage indicated on the type platemust correspond to the voltage of the elec-trical source.– The minimum fuse rating required at thesocket outlet is (see technical specifica-tions).– Check the power cord with mains plug fordamage before every use. If the power cordis damaged, please arrange immediatelyfor the exchange by an authorized custom-er service or a skilled electrician.– The plug and coupling of the extension ca-ble used must be watertight.– Unsuitable extension cables can be haz-ardous. Only use extension cables out-doors which have been approved for thispurpose and labelled with a sufficient cablecross section:Caution– Observe regulations of water supplier.– Impurities in the inlet water can damagethe unit. Kärcher recommends the useof a water filter (Order no. 2.638-270.0).For connection values refer to technicalspecificationsÎ Connect the supply hose to the waterconnection point of the machine and atthe water supply point (for e.g. a tap).NoteThe supply hose is not included.Î Open the water supply.Î Deaerate the appliance:Unscrew the nozzle.Switch on the appliance and let it rununtil the water exiting is bubble-free.At the end let the appliance run for ap-prox. 10 seconds - then switch off. Re-peat the procedure for a couple oftimes.Î Switch off the appliance and fit the noz-zle again. DangerRisk of explosion!Do not spray flammable liquids.If the appliance is used in hazardous areas(e.g. filling stations) the correspondingsafety provisions must be observed.Caution– Clean engines only at places with corre-sponding oil separators (environmentalsafety).Start upElectrical connectionWater connectionConnection to the water supplyOperation15EN