Illustration • Insert the transport wheels and lock them. • Attach the wheel caps. Illustration • Pull out the clamp for the high-pressure hose from the trigger gun (e.g. a small screwdriver). Illustration • Connect high pressure hose to trigger gun. • Push the clamp in until it locks. Check the secure connection by pulling on the high-pressure hose. According to the applicable regulations, the appliance must never be used on the drinking water supply without a system separator. Use a suitable system separator manufactured by KARCHER; or, as an alternative, a system separator as per EN 12729 Type BA. Water flowing through a system separator is considered non-drinkable. Note: Impurities in the water can damage the high-pressure pump and accessories. For protection, the use of the KARCHER water filter (optional accessory, order no. 4.730-059) is recommended. Water supply from mains Observe regulations of water supplier. For connection values, see type plate/technical data. • Use a fibre-reinforced water hose (not included) with a standard coupling. (Minimum diameter 1/2 inch (13 mm), minimum length 7.5 m). • Screw the coupling unit (supplied) to the water connection on the appliance. • Push the water supply hose onto the coupling unit, then connect it to the water supply. Start up Caution Never operate the high-pressure cleaner when the tap is turned off as dry running will damage the high-pressure pump. • Connect the high pressure hose to the high pressure connection of the appliance. • Push the spray lance into the trigger gun and fasten it by turning it through 90°. • Completely open the water tap. • Insert the mains plug into the socket. • Turn on the appliance “I/ON”. 6 English Operation . Danger The trigger gun is subjected to a recoil force when the water jet is discharged. Make sure that you have a firm footing and are also holding the trigger gun and spray lance firmly. • Unlock the lever on the trigger gun. • Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the device will switch on. Note: Release the lever of the trigger gun; the device will switch off again. High pressure remains in the system. Spray lance with pressure regulation Carrying out the most common cleaning tasks. The work pressure can be stagelessly regulated between "Min" and "Max". • Release the lever on the trigger gun. • Turn the spray lance to the desired position. Spray lance with Dirtblaster For particularly dirty items or areas. Not suitable for use with detergents. Washing brush Suitable for use with detergents. Working with detergent Please use exclusively KARCHER detergents and care products to carry out the respective cleaning task, as these were specifically developped for your appliance. The use of other detergents and care products may lead to premature wear and can invalidate your warranty claims. Please obtain information at your local dealer or request information directly from KARCHER. • Pull detergent suction hose as far as is required out of the housing. • Suspend end of detergent suction hose in a container filled with detergent. • Use spray lance with pressure regulation (Vario Power). • Turn the spray lance to "Mix" position. Recommended cleaning method • Spray the detergent sparingly on the dry surface and allow it to react, but not to dry. • Spray off loosened dirt with the high- pressure jet. Interrupting operation • Release the lever on the trigger gun. • Lock the lever on the trigger gun. • During longer breaks (more than 5 minutes), also turn the appliance off using the "0/OFF" switch. • Insert the trigger gun in its holder. Finish operation Caution Only separate the high-pressure hose from the trigger gun or the appliance while there is no pressure in the system. • After operation with detergent: Fill the detergent tank with clear water, turn the spray lance with pressure regulator to the position "Mix", switch the appliance on for about 1 minute and rinse with clear water. • Release the lever on the trigger gun. • Turn off the appliance "0/OFF". • Turn off tap. • Detach the appliance from the water supply. • Press the lever on the trigger gun to release any remaining pressure in the system. • Lock the lever on the trigger gun. • Pull out the mains plug. • Stow away the mains cable, the high- pressure hose and accessory at the appliance. English 7 Maintenance and care Troubleshooting Maintenance and care Troubleshooting . Danger Turn off the appliance and remove the mains plug prior to any care and maintenance work. Maintenance The appliance is maintenance-free. Storage Prior to longer periods of storage, e.g. in the winter: • Completely drain all water from the appliance: Switch the appliance on with detached high-pressure hose and detached water supply (max. 1 minute) and wait, until no more water exits at the high-pressure connection. Turn off the appliance. • Remove filter from suction hose for detergent and clean under running water. • Pull out the fine filter in water connection using flat-nose pliers and clea...