Kärcher HDS 9/16-4 ST Gas Instructions Manual

Also see for HDS 12/14-4 ST Gas: Instructions

Contents

- 4– The operating elements for the cleaning process are yellow.– The controls for the maintenance and service are light gray. DangerRisk of injury! Device, tubes, high pressure hose and connectionsmust be in faultless condition. Otherwise, the appliance must notbe used.– For connection values, see technical data and type plate.– The electrical connections must be done by an electrician ac-cording to IEC 60364-1.The operator must use the appliance correctly. When workingwith the appliance, he must consider the local conditions and paydue care and attention to other persons, in particular children,who are nearby.Never leave the appliance unattended when it is in operation. Danger– Danger of scalding by hot water! Do not direct the water jet onpersons or animals.– Risk of burns on account of hot surfaces! Do not touch unin-sulated pipes and hoses when hot water operations are on.Hold the jet pipe only at the handles. Do not touch the exhaustholder of the continuous heater.– Risk of poisoning or itching on account of detergent! Followthe given instructions for using detergents. Store detergentssafely and protect them against access by unauthorised per-sons. DangerRisk to life on account of electric shock! Do not direct the waterjet on the following equipment:– Electrical appliances and plants,– the unit itself,– all electricity-carrying parts in the working area.There is a recoil pressure arising from the water jet that comesout from the spray pipe. The angular spray pipe brings about anupward force. Danger– Risk of injury! The recoil pressure of the spray pipe can throwyou off-balance. You may fall. The spray jet can fly off andcause damage to persons. Search a secure place to standand hold the gun firmly. Never hold on tightly to the lever ofthe hand spray gun.– The jet must not be directed at other persons or directed bythe user at him/herself to clean clothing or footwear.– Risk of injury from parts flying off! Flying-off fragments or ob-jects can injure people or animals. Never direct the water jeton fragile or loose objects.– Risk of accident on account of damage! Clean tyres andvalves from a minimum distance of 30 cm. WarningDanger from substances that are harmful to health! Do not spraythe following materials as they can swirl up substances that areharmful to health:– Materials containing asbestos,– Materials that could contain substances harmful to health. Danger– Risk of injury on account of the emanating water jet that couldbe hot! Only original Kaercher high pressure hoses are opti-mally suited for the plant. No guarantee can be given if youuse any other hoses.– Detergents can prove to be a health hazard! If any detergentsare added, the water let out of the plant is not of potable qual-ity.– Risk of hearing impairment while working on noise-makingparts! If so, wear ear plugs. DangerRisk of injury on account of the emanating water jet that could behot! DangerCheck the high pressure hose for damage before every use.Please arrange for the immediate replacement of a damagedhigh pressure hose. Check high pressure hose, pipe connections, fittings and wa-ter jet for damage every time before use. Check hose coupling to ensure that it sits firmly and is leak-proof.CautionRisk of damage on account of dry running. Check filling level of the detergent container and refill if re-quired. Check softener fluid level and refill if necessary. Turn the appliance switch (A) to "0". Shut off water supply. Activate hand spray gun until device is pressure-less. Close the gas inlet.Colour codingStart upPower connectionOperationSafety instructions!Making the plant ready for operationsSwitch-off in case of emergency26 EN