– 4 WarningRisk of injury! Device, tubes, high pressurehose and connections must be in faultlesscondition. Otherwise, the appliance mustnot be used. Lock parking brake. Push down cover lock with screw driveror coin, to open twist counterclockwiseTwist clockwise to lockCautionIn case of lacteous oil inform Kärcher cus-tomer service immediately If oil level approaches the MIN marking,fill oil until MAX marking Close oil refill nozzleFor oil type refer to technical specifications.Note: A sample bundle of liquid softener isincluded in the delivery.– The liquid softener prevents the calcifi-cation of the heating spiral while operat-ing with calciferous tap water It is dosedinto the supply drop by drop– The metering is set to medium water ri-gidity by the manufacturer– For other water rigidity call for Kärchercustomer service and have it adapted tolocal facts Refill liquid softener. DangerRisk of explosion! Only refill diesel oil orlight fuel oil. Unsuitable fuels, e.g. petrol,are not to be used.CautionNever operate device with empty fuel tankThe fuel pump will otherwise be destroyed. Refill fuel. Close tank lock. Wipe off spilled fuel.CautionRisk of injury!– Use Kärcher products only.– Under no circumstances fill solvents(petrol, aceton, diluting agent etc.)– Avoid eye and skin contact.– Observe safety and handling instruc-tions by the detergent manufacturer.Kärcher offers an individual cleaningand care appliances program.Your dealer will consult you gladly. Refill detergent.Figure 12 Connect ray tube with hand spray gun Tighten the screw connection of thespray lance fingertight. Insert high pressure nozzle into coveringnut Install covering nut and tighten firmly Appliance without hose drum:Connect the high pressure host to thehigh pressure connection point of themachine. Device with hose drum:Connect high pressure hose to handspray gun Place supplied hand crank into hosedrum shaft. Before unwinding the high pressurehose loose hose windings must betightened: Turning of the hand crankclockwise (direction of the arrow).CautionAlways unwind high pressure hose com-pletelyStart upOpen/ close device hoodCheck oil levelRefill liquid softenerOnly HDS 558.../601.../698.../798...Refill fuelRefill detergentInstall the hand-spray gun, the jetpipe, the nozzle and the highpressure hoseDevice with hose drum28 EN