Karcher HD 5-12 C - Manual (Page 19)

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 Wind the high pressure hose in uniform
layers on the hose drum by rotating the
crank. Select the rotation direction in
such a way that the high pressure hose
does not get bent.
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Danger
– Danger of injury by electric shock.
– The appliance should always be con-
nected to the electrical mains using a
plug. It is forbidden to permanently con-
nect the appliance to the power supply.
The plug is only for mains separation.
– The plug and coupling of the extension
cable used must be watertight.
– Use the extension cord that has an ad-
equate cross-section (see "Technical
Data") and unwind it fully from the cable
drum.
For connection values, see type plate/tech-
nical data.
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Unwind the mains cable and place it on
the floor.
 Insert the mains plug into a socket.
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Warning
Observe regulations of water supplier.
According to the applicable regula-
tions, the appliance must never be
used on the drinking water supply
without a system separator. Use a
suitable system separator manufactured by
KÄRCHER; or, as an alternative, a system
separator as per EN 12729 Type BA. Water
flowing through a system separator is con-
sidered non-drinkable.
Caution
Always connect the system separator to
the water supply, never directly to the appli-
ance!
For connection values refer to technical
specifications
 Connect the supply hose (max length
7.5 m, minimum diameter 1/2“) to the
water connection point of the machine
and at the water supply point (for e.g. a
tap).
Note
The supply hose is not included.

Open the water supply.
 Screw the suction hose with filter (order
no. 4.440-238.0) to the water connec-
tion.
 Appliance ventilation:
Unscrew the nozzle from the spray
pipe.
Switch on the appliance and let it run
until the water exiting is bubble-free.
Let the appliance run for 10 seconds –
then switch off the appliance switch.
Repeat the procedure several times.
 Switch off the appliance and fit the noz-
zle again.
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Danger
Risk of explosion!
Do not spray flammable liquids.
If the appliance is used in hazardous areas
(e.g. filling stations) all of the safety provi-
sions and operating instructions detailed in
this manual must be observed.
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Danger
Long hours of using the appliance can
cause circulation problems in the hands on
account of vibrations.
It is not possible to specify a generally valid
operation time, since this depends on sev-
eral factors:
– Proneness to blood circulation deficien-
cies (cold, numb fingers).
– Low ambient temperature. Wear warm
gloves to protect hands.
– A firm grip impedes blood circulation.
Start up
Electrical connection
Water connection
Connection to the water supply
Drawing in water from open reservoirs
Operation
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