Karcher HDS 5-12 C - Manual (Page 22)

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– For considerate treatment of the envi-
ronment use detergent economically.
– The detergent must be suitable for the
surface to be cleaned.
 Set nozzle to "CHEM".
 With support of the detergent dose
valve set detergent concentration as
determined by the manufacturer.
Note: Recommended values at the control
panel at maximum working pressure.
Note: If detergent is be suctioned from an
external container, route the detergent suc-
tion hose through the recess to the outside.
 Set temperature and detergent concen-
tration according to the surface to be
cleaned.
Note: To prevent damage due to too much
pressure, always position high pressure ray
first from a greater distance towards object
to be cleaned.
– Loosen the dirt:
 Spray detergent economically and let it
work for 1...5 minutes but do not let it
dry up.
– Remove the dirt:
 Spray off loosened dirt with the high-
pressure jet.
Removal of light contaminations and clear
rinse, i.e.: Gardening tools, terrace, tools,
etc.
The appliance works in the most economi-
cal temperature range (max. 60°C).
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Danger
Scalding danger!

Set device switch to desired tempera-
ture.
We recommend the following cleaning tem-
peratures:
– Light contaminations
30-50 °C
– Contaminations containing protein, i.e.
in the food processing industry
max. 60 °C
– Vehicle cleaning, machine cleaning
60-90 °C
 Set dosing value for detergent to "0".
 Set the appliance switch to "1" (opera-
tion with cold water).
 Open the hand spray gun and rinse the
appliance for at least 1 minute.
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Danger
Danger of scalding by hot water. After oper-
ation with hot water, the device must be op-
erated with open end handgun with cold
water for at least two minutes.

Set the appliance switch to "0/OFF“.
 Shut off water supply.
 Open the hand spray gun.
 Turn on pump shortly (appr. 5 seconds)
with device switch.
 Pull main plug out of socket with dry
hands only.
 Remove water connection.
 Activate hand spray gun until device is
pressure less.
 Lock the trigger gun.
Operation with detergent
Cleaning
Recommended cleaning method
Operating with cold water
Eco level
Operating with hot water
After operation with detergent
Turn off the appliance
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