Karcher K 2 Car - Manual (Page 15)

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 Detach spray lance from the trigger gun.
Work only with the trigger gun.
Note: This will mix the detergent with the wa-
ter stream.
 Spray the detergent sparingly on the dry sur-
face and allow it to react, but not to dry.
 Spray off loosened dirt with the high-pres-
sure jet.
Optional
With powerful foam for effortless cleaning.
Illustration
 Fill the detergent solution in the detergent
tank of the foam nozzle (observe dosage in-
structions on the packaging of the deter-
gent).
 Connect the detergent tank to the foam noz-
zle.
 Connect the foam nozzle to the trigger gun.
Note: This will mix the detergent with the wa-
ter stream.
 Release the lever on the trigger gun.
Illustration
 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.
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: Run the ma-
chine for approximately 1 minute for a clear
rinse.
 Release the lever on the trigger gun.
 Turn off the appliance "0/OFF".
 Turn off tap.
 Press the lever on the trigger gun to release
any remaining pressure in the system.
Illustration
 Lock the lever on the trigger gun.
 Detach the appliance from the water supply.
 Pull out the mains plug.
Caution
In order to prevent accidents or injuries, keep in
mind the weight of the appliance during transport
(see Specifications).
 Pull the appliance by its transport handle.
 Secure the appliance against shifting and
tipping over.
Caution
In order to prevent accidents or injuries, keep in
mind the weight of the appliance when selecting
a storage location for it (see Specifications).
Prior to extended storage periods, as during the
winter, also observe the instructions in the Care
section.
 Park the machine on an even surface.
 Engage the spray lance in its compartment.
 Insert the trigger gun in its holder.
 Stow away the mains cable, the high-pres-
sure hose and accessory at the appliance.
Caution
Protect the appliance and its accessories against
frost.
The appliance and its accessories can get de-
stroyed through frost if there are any water resi-
dues in them. To avoid damage to them:
 Completely drain all water from the appli-
ance: Switch the appliance on with detached
high-pressure hose and detached water sup-
ply (max. 1 minute) and wait, until no more
water exits at the high-pressure connection.
Turn off the appliance.
 Store the appliance and the entire accesso-
ries in a frost-safe room.
Recommended cleaning method
Foam nozzle
Interrupting operation
Finish operation
Transport
When transporting by hand
When transporting in vehicles
Storage
Storing the Appliance
Frost protection
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