– 8CautionIn order to prevent accidents or injuries,keep in mind the weight of the appliancewhen selecting a storage location for it (seeSpecifications). Park the machine on an even surface. Press the disconnect on the hand spraygun and remove the high pressure hosefrom the hand spray gun. Push the casing of the quick couplingfor the high pressure hose toward therear and disconnect the high pressurehose from the appliance. Stow away the mains cable, the high-pressure hose and accessory at the ap-pliance.Prior to extended storage periods, as dur-ing the winter, also observe the instructionsin the Care section.CautionProtect the appliance and its accessoriesagainst frost.The appliance and its accessories can getdestroyed through frost if there are any wa-ter residues in them. To avoid damage tothem: Completely drain all water from the ap-pliance: Switch the appliance on withdetached high-pressure hose and de-tached water supply (max. 1 minute)and wait, until no more water exits at thehigh-pressure connection. Turn off theappliance. Store the appliance and the entire ac-cessories in a frost-safe room. DangerTurn off the appliance and remove themains plug prior to any care and mainte-nance work.Prior to longer periods of storage, e.g. inthe winter: Remove filter from suction hose for de-tergent and clean under running water. Pull out the sieve in the water connec-tion using flat-nose pliers and clean un-der running water.The appliance is maintenance-free.Use only original KÄRCHER spare parts.You will find a list of spare parts at the endof these operating instructions.StorageStoring the ApplianceFrost protectionMaintenance and careCareMaintenanceSpare parts10 EN