Kärcher K 7 Instruction Manual

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– 9CautionImpurities in the water can damage thehigh-pressure pump and the accessories.For protection, the use of the KÄRCHERwater filter (optional accessory, order no.4.730-059) is recommended.For connection values, see type plate/tech-nical data.Observe regulations of water supplier. WarningAccording to applicable regulations, the ap-pliance must never be used on the drinkingwater net without a system separator. Asuitable system separator by KÄRCHER oralternatively a system separator accordingto EN 12729 type BA must be used.Water that has flown through a system sep-arator is no longer classified as drinkingwater.CautionAlways connect the system separator tothe water supply, never directly to the appli-ance!Illustration Screw the coupling element to the wa-ter connection on the appliance.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). Fill the suction hose with water. Screw the suction hose into the waterconnection of the appliance and insert itinto the water source (e.g. rainwaterdrum).CautionDry running of more than 2 minutes leads todamage of the high-pressure pump. If theappliance does not build up pressure within2 minutes, switch the appliance off and pro-ceed in accordance with the instructions inChapter "Troubleshooting".Illustration Push the high pressure hose into thequick coupling until it locks audibly.Note: Make sure the connection nippleis aligned correctly. Check the secure connection by pullingon the high pressure hose. Attach the water supply hose to thecoupling on the water connection.Note: The supply hose is not included. Connect the water supply hose to thewater supply. Completely open the water tap. Insert the mains plug into the socket. Turn on the appliance “I/ON”. Unlock the lever on the trigger gun. Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; thedevice will switch on.Switch the appliance on for a (max. of 2minutes) and wait until the water exits atthe hand spray gun without bubbles. Release the lever on the trigger gun.Note: Release the lever of the triggergun; the device will switch off again.High pressure remains in the system. Lock the lever on the trigger gun. DangerThe water jet that is emitted from the high-pressure nozzle results in a repulsion pow-er acting on the hand spray gun. Make surethat you have a firm footing and are alsoholding the hand spray gun and spray lancefirmly. DangerHigh-pressure jets can be dangerous if im-properly used. The jet may not be directedat persons, animals, live electrical equip-ment or at the appliance itself.Water supplyWater supply from mainsDrawing in water from open reservoirsStart upOperation19EN