English– 1Dear Customer,Please read and comply withthese original instructions prior tothe initial operation of your appliance and storethem for later use or subsequent owners.This high-pressure cleaner is designed fordomestic use only:– to clean machines, vehicles, buildings,tools, facades, terraces, garden equip-ment etc. using a high-pressure waterjet (and detergents if required).– with accessories, replacement partsand detergents approved by KÄRCH-ER. Observe the instructions providedwith these detergents.The packaging material can be recy-cled. Please do not place the packag-ing into the ordinary refuse for disposal, butarrange for the proper recycling.Old appliances contain valuable ma-terials that can be recycled. Pleasearrange for the proper recycling of oldappliances. Please dispose your old appli-ances using appropriate collection sys-tems.Notes about the ingredients (REACH)You will find current information about theingredients at:www.kaercher.com/REACHThe warranty terms published by the rele-vant sales company are applicable in eachcountry. We will repair potential failures ofyour appliance within the warranty periodfree of charge, provided that such failure iscaused by faulty material or defects in man-ufacturing. In the event of a warranty claimplease contact your dealer or the nearestauthorized Customer Service centre.Please submit the proof of purchase.(See address on the reverse)ContentsGeneral information . . . . . . EN . . .1Proper Use . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .1Environmental protection EN . . .1Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .1Symbols in the operating in-structions . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .2Symbols on the machine EN . . .2Safety instructions . . . . . . . EN . . .2Safety Devices . . . . . . . EN . . .4Prerequisites for the appli-ance's stability . . . . . . . EN . . .4High pressure hose . . . EN . . .4Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .4Scope of delivery . . . . . EN . . .4Description of the Appliance EN . . .4Before Startup . . . . . . . EN . . .5Water supply. . . . . . . . . EN . . .5Start up . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .6Operation . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .6Working with detergent. EN . . .6Interrupting operation . . EN . . .7Finish operation . . . . . . EN . . .7Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .7When transporting by hand EN . . .7When transporting in vehi-cles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .7Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .8Storing the Appliance . . EN . . .8Frost protection. . . . . . . EN . . .8Maintenance and care . . . . EN . . .8Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .8Maintenance . . . . . . . . . EN . . .8Spare parts . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .8Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . EN . . .9Helpline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .9Technical specifications . . . EN . .10EC Declaration of Conformity EN . .10General informationProper UseEnvironmental protectionWarranty3EN