K 2.91 M Operating Instructions Before first use of the unit read these operating instructions and act in accordance with them. 5.961-917.
Dear Customer, Please read and comply with these instructions prior to the initial operation of your appliance. Retain these operating instructions for future reference or for subsequent possessors. Proper Use This high-pressure cleaner is designed for domestic use only: – to clean machines, vehicles, buildings, tools, facades, terraces, garden equipment etc. using a high-pressure water jet (and detergents if required). – with accessories, replacement parts and detergents approved by Kärcher.
Safety instructions Danger Never touch the mains plug and the socket with wet hands. The appliance must not be used if the power cable or important parts of the appliance, e.g. safety devices, highpressure hoses, spray guns, are damaged. The appliance may not be used in areas where a risk of explosion is present. If the appliance is used in hazardous areas (e.g. filling stations) the corresponding safety provisions must be observed.
Wear protective clothing and safety goggles to protect against back spray containing water or dirt. Never leave the appliance unattended when it is in operation. Make sure that the power cable or extension cables are not damaged by running over, pinching, dragging or similar. Protect the power cable from heat, oil, and sharp edges. The connection between the power cable and extension cable must not lie in water. All current-conducting parts in the working area must be protected against jet water.
Commissioning and operation Before Startup Î Assemble appliance as shown on page 10. Note: When the appliance is delivered, the HP hose and handgun are not attached. Please mount these before using the appliance for the first time. Î Push out the safety clip in the trigger gun using e.g. a small screwdriver. Î Join HP hose and trigger gun together. Î Push clip in until it engages and check that it is securely fastened by pulling on the high pressure hose.
Spray lance with pressure regulation (Vario Power) Carrying out the most common cleaning tasks. The work pressure can be regulated between "Min" and "Max". Î Release the lever on the hand-spray gun. Î Turn the spray lance to the desired position. Spray lance with dirt blaster For strong contaminations. Operation with detergent Note Detergent can only be added when the appliance is being operated in low pressure mode. All washing brushes supplied by Kärcher are designed for use with detergents.
Maintenance and care Risk of electric shock Always switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug before care and maintenance work. Cleaning Prior to longer periods of storage, e.g. in the winter: Î Remove filter from suction hose for detergent and clean with running water. Î Pull out filter in water connection using flat-nose pliers and clean with running water. Maintenance The appliance is maintenance-free. Frost protection 몇 Risk of frost Protect the appliance and accessories against frost.
No detergent infeed Î Turn the spray lance to "Mix" position low pressure. Î Clean the filter of the detergent suction hose. Î Check the detergent suction hose for kinks. Special accessories Special accessories expand the possibilities of using your appliance. Please contact your Kärcher dealer for further information. Customer Service Australia Kärcher Pty. Ltd. 40 Koornang Road Scoresby, Victoria 3179 1800 675 714 (Free Call) www.karcher.com.
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