Storage
Caution
In order to prevent accidents or injuries, keep
in mind the weight of the appliance when se-
lecting a storage location for it (see Specifica-
tions).
Storing the Appliance
Park the machine on an even surface.
Press the disconnect on the hand spray
gun and remove the high pressure hose
from the hand spray gun.
Push the casing of the quick coupling for
the high pressure hose toward the rear
and disconnect the high pressure hose
from the appliance.
Stow away the mains cable, the high-
pressure hose and accessory at the appli-
ance.
Prior to extended storage periods, as during
the winter, also observe the instructions in the
Care section.
Frost protection
Caution
Protect the appliance and its accessories
against frost.
The appliance and its accessories can get de-
stroyed through frost if there are any water
residues in them. To avoid damage to them:
Completely drain all water from the appli-
ance: Switch the appliance on with de-
tached high-pressure hose and detached
water supply (max. 1 minute) and wait,
until no more water exits at the high-pres-
sure connection. Turn off the appliance.
Store the appliance and the entire acces-
sories in a frost-safe room.
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Maintenance and care
Danger
Turn off the appliance and remove the mains
plug prior to any care and maintenance work.
Care
Prior to longer periods of storage, e.g. in the
winter:
Remove filter from suction hose for deter-
gent and clean under running water.
Pull out the sieve in the water connection
using flat-nose pliers and clean under run-
ning water.
Maintenance
The appliance is maintenance-free.
Spare parts
Use only original KÄRCHER spare parts. You
will find a list of spare parts at the end of these
operating instructions.
Troubleshooting
You can rectify minor faults yourself with the
help of the following overview.
If in doubt, please consult the authorized cus-
tomer service.
Danger
Turn off the appliance and remove the mains
plug prior to any care and maintenance work.
Repair works may only be performed by the
authorized customer service.
Appliance is not running
Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the de-
vice will switch on.
Check whether the voltage indicated on
the type plate corresponds to the voltage
of the mains supply.
Check the mains connection cable for
damages.
Pressure does not build up in the appli-
ance
Check setting at the spray lance.
Appliance ventilation: Switch the appli-
ance on with the high-pressure hose de-
tached and operate (max. 2 minutes) until