Karcher HDS 11-18 4 S Basic - Manual (Page 26)

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 Set pressure/temperature and deter-
gent concentration according to the sur-
face 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.

Set operating pressure according to
need.
The appliance works in the most economi-
cal temperature range.
Note: The temperature can be regulated
up to 60 °C.
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Danger
Scalding danger!

Set temperature regulator to desired
temperature.
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
60-80 °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.
 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.
 Lock in the steel pipe into the holder of
the appliance hood.
 Roll up high pressure hose and electri-
cal conduit and hang them into the re-
spective holders.
Note: Do not twist high pressure hose and
electrical conduit.
Caution
Frost will destroy the not completely water
drained device.

Store in a frost free area.
If the device is connected to a chimney, the
following must be observed:
Caution
Threat of damage by penetrating cold air
through the chimney.

Disconnect device from chimney when
outside temperature drops below 0 °C.
If it is not possible to store frost free, shut
down device.
Cleaning
Recommended cleaning method
Operating with cold water
Eco operation
Operating with hot water
After operation with detergent
Turn off the appliance
Storing the Appliance
Frost protection
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