English- 1Please read and comply withthese original instructions priorto the initial operation of your appliance andstore them for later use or subsequent own-ers.Before first start-up it is definitely neces-sary to read the safety indications Nr.5.956-309.0!Notes about the ingredients (REACH)You will find current information about theingredients at:www.kaercher.com/REACH– Please follow the national rules andregulations for fuel spray jets of the re-spective country.– Please follow the national rules andregulations for accident prevention ofthe respective country. Fuel spray jetsmust be tested regularly and the resultsof these tests must be documented inwriting.– Please follow the safety instructionswhich are attached to the used deter-gents (normally on the packing label).– The device may only be installed by aspecialized company according to thenational regulations.– The appliance may only be connectedto an electrical supply which has beeninstalled by an electrician in accord-ance with IEC 60364.– If the power cord is damaged, pleasearrange immediately for the exchangeby an authorized customer service or askilled electrician.– First remove the mains plug before do-ing any job on the device– Power plug and receptacle must befreely accessible after the installation.– The plant must be secured through awrong current protection switch with atriggering current lesser than or equal to30 mA.– The appliance may only be used by per-sons who have been instructed in han-dling the appliance or have provenqualification and expertise in operatingthe appliance or have been explicitlyassigned the task of handling the appli-ance.– The appliance must not be operated bychildren, young persons or personswho have not been instructed accord-ingly.High-pressure jets can be dan-gerous if improperly used. Thejet may not be directed at per-sons, animals, live electrical equipment orat the appliance itself. DangerImmediate danger that can cause severeinjury or even death. WarningPossible hazardous situation that couldlead to severe injury or even death.CautionPossible hazardous situation that couldlead to mild injury to persons or damage toproperty.The unit is turned on and off only at thepump unit. Depending on the plant installa-tion, the work-stations are located at theaccessories (spraying units) connected tothe feeder points.– Wear protective clothing and safetygoggles to protect against splash backcontaining water or dirt.Safety devices serve to protect the userand must not be rendered in operational ortheir functions bypassed.The switch prevents unintented starting ofthe appliance. Stop the appliance duringbreaks or after operation.The safety catch on the trigger gun pre-vents the appliance from being switched onunintentionally.– While reducing the water supply/quanti-ty regulation at the pump head, theoverflow valve opens and part of thewater flows back to the pump suck side.– If the lever on the trigger gun is re-leased the pressure switch turns off thepump, the high pressure jet is stopped.If the lever is pulled the pump is turnedon again.The overflow valve and pressure switch areset and sealed at the factory. Setting onlyby customer service.The winding proctection contact in the mo-tor winding of the pump drive switches offthe engine when there is a thermal over-load.(With HD 13/12-4 ST only...).If the appliance is not used for an extendedperiod of time (adjustable 5...120 minutes),the appliance will shut off.If the operating time (without interruption ofwork) exceeds an adjustable value (5...120minutes), the appliance will shut off.The motor protection switch switches offthe device if the power consumption ishigh.ContentsEnvironmental protection . . EN . . 1Safety instructions . . . . . . . EN . . 1Proper use . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . 2Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . 3Device elements . . . . . . . . . EN . . 4Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . 4Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . 5Storing the device . . . . . . . . EN . . 5Maintenance and care . . . . EN . . 5Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . EN . . 7Technical specifications . . . EN . . 9Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . 11Installing the plant. . . . . . . . EN . 13EC Declaration of Conformity EN . 14Accessories and Spare Parts EN . 14Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . 14Customer Service . . . . . . . . EN . 15Environmental protectionThe packaging material can berecycled. Please do not throwthe packaging material intohousehold waste; please sendit for recycling.Old appliances contain valua-ble materials that can be recy-cled; these should be sent forrecycling. Batteries, oil, andsimilar substances must notenter the environment. Pleasedispose of your old appliancesusing appropriate collectionsystems.Please do not release engine oil, fuel oil,diesel and petrol into the environmentProtect the ground and dispose of usedoil in an environmentally-clean manner.Safety instructionsSymbols on the machineRisk of burns on account ofhot surfaces!Risk of injury! Beware of dan-gerous electrical current.Symbols in the operating instruc-tionsWork-stationsPersonal safety gearWear ear plugs to protectyour ears against hearingloss while cleaning partsthat produce high soundlevels.Safety DevicesPower switchSafety catchOverflow valve with pressure switchWinding protection contactOperational readiness periodHose break protectionMotor protection switch18 EN