6 EnglishMount loose parts delivered with applianceprior to start-up.Assemble appliance as shown onpage 12 and 13.Î IllustrationInsert holder for trigger gun.Î IllustrationInsert the transport handle and screwin.Î IllustrationLock the detergent tank in place on theappliance.Close the detergent tank with the lid.Î IllustrationAttach the accessories holder.Î IllustrationPush the high pressure hose into thetrigger gun until it locks audibly.Note: Make sure the connection nippleis aligned correctly.Check the secure connection by pullingon the high-pressure hose.According to the applicable regula-tions, the appliance must never beused on the drinking water supplywithout a system separator. Use asuitable system separator manufactured byKÄRCHER; or, as an alternative, a systemseparator as per EN 12729 Type BA.Note: Impurities in the water can damagethe high-pressure pump and accessories.For protection, the use of the KÄRCHERwater filter (optional accessory, order no.4.730-059) is recommended.Observe regulations of water supplier.For connection values, see type plate/tech-nical data.Î Use a fibre-reinforced water hose (notincluded) with a standard coupling.(Minimum diameter 1/2 inch (13 mm),minimum length 7.5 m).Î Screw the water filter on the water con-nection of the device.Î Screw the delivered coupling part onthe water filter.Î Push the water supply hose onto thecoupling unit, then connect it to the tap.This high-pressure cleaner is suited to workwith the KÄRCHER suction hose with back-flow valve (Optional accessory, order no.4.440-238) to draw in surface water, e.g.from water butts or ponds (see specifica-tions for max. suction height).Î Fill the KÄRCHER suction hose withbackflow valve with water, screw to wa-ter supply and hang into he water butt.Î Remove air from appliance before oper-ation.Switch on the appliance without mount-ed spray lance and run it until the waterdischarging from the trigger gun is freeof bubbles. Switch off appliance andconnect spray lance.Before Startup Water supplyWater supply from mainsDrawing in water from open reservoirs