16 EnglishMount loose parts delivered with applianceprior to start-up.Illustrations on fold-outpages!IllustrationÎ Insert the transport handle and screwin.Î Insert holder for trigger gun.IllustrationÎ Connect the suction hose for detergentto the dosage regulator.IllustrationÎ Lock the dosage regulator for detergentinto the cover.IllustrationÎ Insert the cover and screw in.IllustrationÎ Pull the suction hose for detergentthrough the cover of the detergent tankuntil the filter contacts teh bottom of thetank.IllustrationÎ Close the detergent tank with the lid.Î Lock the detergent tank in place on theappliance.IllustrationÎ Attach the accessories holder.IllustrationÎ Push the high pressure hose into thetrigger gun until it locks audibly.Note: Make sure the connection nippleis aligned correctly.Î 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 netwithout 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 the accesso-ries. 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 coupling unit (supplied) tothe water connection on the appliance.Î Push the water supply hose onto thecoupling unit, then connect it to the wa-ter supply.This high-pressure cleaner is suited to workwith the Kärcher suction hose with backflowvalve (Optional accessory, order no. 4.440-238) to draw in surface water, e.g. from wa-ter butts or ponds (see specifications formax. suction height).Î Fill the Kärcher suction hose with back-flow valve with water, screw to watersupply and hang into he water butt.Î Separate the high pressure hose fromthe high pressure connection point ofthe appliance.Î Switch the appliance on "I/ON" and op-erate until the water exits the high-pres-sure connection without bubbles.Î Turn off the appliance "0/OFF".Before Startup Water supplyWater supply from mainsDrawing in water from open reservoirs