HD 6/15 M PU - Pressure washer Kärcher - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL HD 6/15 M PU Kärcher

/l) Iron: < 0.5 mg/l Manganese: < 0.05 mg/l Copper: < 2 mg/l Active chloride: < 0.3 mg/l Free of unpleasant odours Environmental protection The packing materials can be recycled. Please dispose of packaging in accordance with the en- vironmental regulations. Electrical and electronic appliances contain valu- able, recyclable materials and often components such as batteries, rechargeable batteries or oil, which - if handled or disposed of incorrectly - can pose a potential threat to human health and the environ- ment. However, these components are required for the correct operation of the appliance. Appliances marked by this symbol are not allowed to be disposed of togeth- er with the household rubbish. Notes on the content materials (REACH) Current information on content materials can be found at: www.kaercher.de/REACH Safety instructions Read the safety instructions 5.951-949.0.before ini- tial startup. Observe the national regulations for liquid jet clean- ers. Observe the national accident prevention regula- tions. Liquid jet cleaners must be tested regularly. The test result must be recorded in writing. Do not modify the device or accessories. Symbols on the device The device may not be connected to the pub- lic drinking water network. The high-pressure jet must not be directed at persons, animals, live electrical equipment or at the device itself. Protect the device from frost. Safety devices Safety devices protect the user and may not be disabled or functionally circumvented. The overflow valve, pressure switch an safety valve are set and sealed by the manufacturer. Adjustments are performed only by customer service. Overflow valve with pressure switch When the water quantity is reduced via the pressure/ quantity control on the trigger gun, the overflow valve opens and part of the water flows back to the suction side of the pump. When the trigger on the high-pressure gun is release, the pressure switch switches off the high-pressure pump and the high-pressure jet stops. The pump switches on again when the trigger is pulled. Safety valve The safety valve opens when the permissible operating pressure is exceeded and the water flows back to the suction side of the pump. Control elements See graphics page 1 Protector 2 Nozzle 3 Pressure and quantity regulation* 4 EASY!Lock spray lance 5 EASY!Force high-pressure gun 6 Safety latch 7 Trigger 8 Unlocking lever 9 EASY!Lock high-pressure hose 10 Push handle, top (pulled out) 11 Hose reel 12 Push handle, bottom (pushed in) 13 Rubber band 14 Cable clips, also a hose holder with the HD...M 15 Spray lance holder 16 Nozzle storage for rotary nozzle* 17 Power switch 18 Spray lance holder 19 EASY!Lock high-pressure connection 20 Sieve 21 Hose spout 22 Union nut 23 Water connectionEnglish 15 24 Skid, stand 25 Holder for foam nozzle* 26 Transport retainer for surface cleaner* 27 Push handle lock 28 Crank

• not in the scope of delivery for all device variants Colour coding Control elements for the cleaning process are yel- low. Control elements for maintenance and servicing are light grey. Unpacking

1. Check the contents of the package when unpacking.

2. Notify the dealer immediately in the case of shipping

the packaging for mounting the device on the wall. Installing accessories Note No accessories are supplied in the scope of delivery for the HD...M PU. Note The EASY!Lock system connects components quickly and safely via a single turn of the quick-release thread. Figure A

1. Plug the high-pressure nozzle onto the spray lance.

2. Fit the union nut and hand-tighten (EASY!Lock).

3. Connect the spray lance to the high-pressure gun

and hand-tighten (EASY!Lock).

4. Release the push handle lock.

5. Pull the push handle out to the end position.

For devices without a hose reel:

1. Connect the high-pressure hose to the high-pres-

sure gun and high-pressure connection of the de- vice and tighten hand-tight (EASY!Lock). For devices with a hose reel:

1. Remove the cable ties from the pre-installed high-

pressure hose and carefully unroll the hose from the drum.

2. Lay the high-pressure hose on the ground in a

3. Turn the crank clockwise and wind the high-pres-

sure hose onto the hose reel in evenly distributed layers. Take care to ensure that the hose does not become kinked.

4. Connect the high-pressure hose to the high-pres-

sure gun and hand-tighten (EASY!Lock). Initial startup Installation of HD...M PU DANGER Danger of injury from electric shock Only allow authorised technical specialists to install the water supply, electrical connections and high-pressure network. Ambient conditions Dry, frost-free environment. No danger of explosion. Solid, level floor or wall of sufficient loading capacity. Do not install in the vicinity of residential spaces or offices (noise emission). Accessibility for maintenance work. Water drain at installation location. Fastening the device Note Screws and dowels for fastening the holder are not pro- vided in the scope of delivery. The must be selected to suit the requirements of the installation location and must be procured separately. Required screw diameter of 6...8 mm. DANGER Risk of injury from a falling device Take the weight of the device and the loading capacity of the installation location into account when selecting the fasteners. Figure B 1 Wall mounting 2 Floor installation 3 Mounting opening 4 Holder

1. Mark the mounting holes on the wall or floor using

3. Attach the holder but only tighten the screws lightly.

4. Adjust the holder clearance by turning with an open-

5. Tighten the fastening screws.

6. Mount the device.

Electrical connection DANGER Risk of injury from electric shock Use a plug to connect the device to the mains grid. Per- manent connection to the mains grid is prohibited. The plug is used for disconnection from the mains. HD...M PU: The power supply used for operating the unit must be able to supply enough power for continu- ous operation. HD...M PU: All live parts, cables and devices in the work area must be protected against water jets.

1. Plug the mains plug into the socket.

Water connection Connection to a water line 몇 WARNING Health risk from return flow of contaminated water into the drinking water network. Observe the regulations of your water supply company. According to applicable regulations, the device must never be used with the drinking water network without a system separator. Use a system separator from KÄRCHER or a system separator as per EN 12729 Type BA. Water that has flowed through a system sep- arator is classified as undrinkable. Always connect the system separator to the water supply and never directly to the water connection on the device.

1. Check the feed pressure, input temperature and in-

put amount of the water supply. See the "Technical data" section for the requirements.

2. Connect the system separator and water connection

of the device with a hose (minimum length 7.5 m, minimum diameter 1”). The supply hose is not included in the scope of de- livery.

3. Open the water inlet.16 English

Suck water from the container

1. Screw the suction hose (order number 4.440-207.0)

and filter (order number 4.730-012.0) onto the water connection.

1. Unscrew the nozzle from the spray lance.

2. Allow the device to run until the escaping water is

free of air bubbles.

3. In the case of venting problems, allow the device to

run for 10 seconds and then switch it off. Repeat the procedure several times.

4. Switch off the device.

5. Screw the nozzle back in place.

Only with HD...M PU: High-pressure installation The applicable national regulations for permanently in- stalled high-pressure cleaning systems must be ob- served.

1. Connect the device to the permanently installed pip-

ing using a high-pressure hose line.

2. Route the permanently installed piping with as few

changes in direction as possible.

3. Route the piping using padded loose and fixed clips

to compensate for pressure and thermal expansion.

4. Minimum line cross-sections:

a Pipelines: Nominal width DN 15 (1/2”). b Hose lines: Nominal width DN 6. Operation DANGER Risk of injury from the high-pressure water jet Never fasten the trigger and safety lever in the actuated position. Do not use the high-pressure gun when the safety lever is damaged. Push the safety latch of the high-pressure gun forwards every time before starting work with the device. Opening/closing the high-pressure gun

1. Opening the high-pressure gun: Actuate the safety

2. Closing the high-pressure gun: Release the safety

lever and trigger. High-pressure operation The device can be operated in a standing or lying posi- tion. Note The device is equipped with a pressure switch. The mo- tor only starts up when the high-pressure gun is open.

1. Device with a hose reel: Completely unroll the high-

pressure hose from the hose reel.

2. Set the power switch to "I".

3. Unlock the high-pressure gun by pushing the safety

latch of the high-pressure gun to the rear.

4. Open the high-pressure gun.

5. For devices with pressure and volume regulator: Set

the working pressure by turning the pressure and volume regulator. Operation with detergent Note A cup foam lance (optional)is needed for operating with detergent. 몇 WARNING Health risk through incorrect handling of deter- gents Observe the safety instructions on the detergent. ATTENTION Unsuitable detergents can damage the device and the object to be cleaned. Use only detergents approved by KÄRCHER. Observe the dosing recommendations and notes pro- vided with the detergent. Use detergents sparingly to help conserve the environ- ment. KÄRCHER detergents ensure fault-free operation. Ask us for a consultation, request our catalogue or our de- tergent information sheets. Figure C 1 Foam nozzle 2 Container 3 Blender Detergent mixing: 3=high, 2=medium, 1=low 4 Suction hose 5 Spray lance

1. Unscrew the container.

2. Plug the desired blender into the suction hose.

3. Fill the detergent into the container.

4. Screw the container onto the foam nozzle.

5. Remove the nozzle from the spray lance.

6. Connect the foam nozzle to the high-pressure gun

7. Start up the high-pressure cleaner.

Recommended cleaning method

1. Spray the detergent sparingly on the dry surface and

let it work for a while (do not let it dry).

2. Rinse off the loosened dirt with the high-pressure

jet. Rinsing out the foam lance The foam lance must be flushed after use to prevent the formation of detergent deposits.

1. Unscrew the container.

2. Pour the remaining detergent back into the original

3. Fill the container with clear water.

4. Screw the container onto the foam nozzle.

5. Operate the foam nozzle for approx. 1 minute to

Interrupting operation

1. Close the high-pressure gun, the device will switch

2. Lock the high-pressure gun by pushing the safety

latch of the high-pressure gun to the front. Note The water pressure in the high-pressure hose is re- duced by approx. 70% when the device is switched off. This reduces the actuating force of the high-pressure gun and extends the service life of the device. Continuing operation

1. Unlock the high-pressure gun by pushing the safety

2. Open the high-pressure gun, the device will switch

on again. Finishing operation

1. Close off the water inlet.

2. Open the high-pressure gun.English 17

3. Set the power switch to "I" and allow the device to

run for 5 to 10 seconds.

4. Close the high-pressure gun.

5. Turn the power switch to "0/OFF".

6. Pull the mains plug out of the socket only when your

8. Open the high-pressure gun until the device is com-

pletely depressurised.

9. Lock the high-pressure gun by pushing the safety

latch of the high-pressure gun to the front. Only with HD...M, HD...MX: Storing the device

1. Fit the spray lance with high-pressure gun into the

spray lance holster and latch into position in the spray lance holder.

2. Wind the mains cable onto the cable clips.

3. HD...M: Wind on the high-pressure hose, hang it

over the hose storage compartment and secure with the rubber band. HD...MX: Wind the high-pressure hose onto the hose reel and fold over the crank han- dle.

4. Press the push handle lock and slide in the push

handle. Frost protection ATTENTION Frost destroys the device if it is not completely drained of water. Store the device in a frost-free location. If frost-free storage is not possible:

2. Pump commonly available anti-freeze through the

3. Allow the device for run for a maximum of 1 minute

until the pump and lines are empty. Note Use commonly available, Glycol-based vehicle anti- freeze. Observe the handling instructions of the anti- freeze manufacturer. Transport 몇 CAUTION Risk of injury, risk of damage Be aware of the weight of the device during transporta- tion. ATTENTION Risk of damage Protect the trigger of the high-pressure gun from dam- age.

1. When transporting in vehicles, secure the device

against slipping and tipping over according to the applicable guidelines.

2. Pull the device behind you via the push handle for

transporting over longer distances (not with HD...M PU).

3. Pull the device step by step when ascending stairs.

The skids protect the casing from damage (not with HD...M PU). Only with HD...M, HD...MX: Transport retainer for surface cleaner

1. Plug the connection nozzle of the surface cleaned

onto the transport bracket on the high-pressure cleaner.

2. Screw on the union nut by approximately 1 turn.

Storage 몇 CAUTION Risk of injury, risk of damage. Be aware of the weight of the device during storage.

1. Store the device indoors only.

Care and service DANGER Risk of injury due to inadvertently starting up de- vice and also due to electric shock. Switch off the device immediately and unplug the mains plug before performing work. Safety inspection/maintenance contract You can agree on regular safety inspections or close a maintenance contract with your dealer. Please seek ad- vice on this. Each time before use

1. Check the power cable for damage and have a dam-

aged cable replaced immediately by the authorised Customer Service or a qualified electrician.

2. Check the high-pressure hose for damage and re-

place a damaged high-pressure hose immediately.

3. Check the device for leaks. 3 drops of water per min-

ute are permissible. Contact Customer Service in the case of more serious leaks. Weekly

1. Clean the sieve in the water connection.

Clean the sieve in the water connection

1. Unscrew the union nut.

2. Pull out the hose union with sieve.

3. Externally clean and rinse the sieve.

Note: Align the hex-head of the hose union for con- nection to the device.

4. Fit the hose union with sieve.

5. Tighten the union nut.

Every 500 operating hours, at least annually

1. Have the device maintained by Customer Service.

Changing oil Note See the "Technical data" section for the oil volume and type

1. Unscrew the 4 screws.

2. Remove the cover.

3. Pivot the oil drain hose downwards over an oil catch

4. Pull the plug out of the oil drain hose.

6. Remove the foam from the oil tank.

7. Wait until the oil has drained completely.

8. Insert the plug into the oil drain hose.

9. Pivot the oil drain hose upwards and latch in place.

10. Fill with the measured correct quantity of oil.

11. Insert the foam into the oil tank.

12. Fit the cap and press firmly in place.

Figure F Troubleshooting guide DANGER Risk of injury due to inadvertently starting up de- vice and also due to electric shock. Switch off the device immediately and unplug the mains plug before performing work.18 English Have electrical components checked and repaired by the authorised Customer Service. In case of any malfunctions not mentioned in this chap- ter, contact the authorised Customer Service when in doubt or when you have been explicitly advised to do so. Device does not start Check the power cable for damage. Check the mains voltage. If the device overheats: a Set the power switch to "0". b Allow the device to cool for at least 15 minutes. c Set the power switch to "1". Contact Customer Service in the case of electrical faults. Device does not reach required pressure Check the size of the nozzle and compare with the required size specified in the "Technical data" sec- tion. Vent the device, see section "Venting the device". Clean the sieve in the water connection. Check the water supply volume and compare with the required volume specified in the "Technical data" section. Clean the nozzle. Contact Customer Service if necessary. Pump leaking Up to 3 drops of water per minute are permissible. In case of more serious leaks, have the device checked by Customer Service. Pump knocking Check the water supply line for leaks. Vent the device, see section "Venting the device". Contact Customer Service if necessary. Detergent dosing volume too low Refill the foam nozzle cup. Plug a larger blender onto the suction hose. Check the suction hose and foam nozzle for deter- gent deposits. Remove deposits using lukewarm water. Accessories and spare parts Only use original accessories and original spare parts. They ensure that the appliance will run fault-free and safely. Information on accessories and spare parts can be found at www.kaercher .com. Warranty The warranty conditions issued by our relevant sales company apply in all countries. We shall remedy possi- ble malfunctions on your appliance within the warranty period free of cost, provided that a material or manufac- turing defect is the cause. In a warranty case, please contact your dealer (with the purchase receipt) or the next authorised customer service site. (See overleaf for the address) Technical data HD 6/15

Chief Executive Officer Head of Approbation158 Български

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Chief Executive Officer Head of Approbation中文 193

Warnings and information notices attached to the device provide important information for hazard-free operation. Hazard levels DANGER ● Indication of an imminent threat of danger that will lead to severe injuries or even death. 몇 WARNING ● Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may lead to severe injuries or even death. 몇 CAUTION ● Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may lead to minor injuries. ATTENTION ● Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may lead to damage to property. Protective gear 몇 CAUTION ● Wear suitable gloves when work- ing with the device. ● Wear hearing protection whenev- er a sound pressure level over 80 dB(A) is specified in the operating instructions. See chapter Technical data in the operating instructions. ● Wear suitable protective clothing and safety goggles to protect yourself from wa- ter or dirt backsplash. ● Aerosols can be formed when using high-pressure cleaners. Inhaling aerosols can be harmful for your health. Employers are obliged to per- form a hazard assessment in order to define, depending on the surface to be cleaned and the environment, pro- tective measures necessary to prevent inhalation of aerosols. Respiratory protection masks of class FFP 2 or above are suitable for protection against aqueous aerosols. ● Exhaust gases and soot may be produced during the use of hot water high-pressure cleaners with combustion engines. Inhaling exhaust gas and touching soot can cause damage to health. Necessary protective measures against inhalation of exhaust gases and con- tact with soot shall be specified. Please use a suitable respiratory mask for protection from exhaust gas and suitable gloves for protection from soot. General safety instructions DANGER ● Risk of asphyxiation. Keep pack- aging film out of the reach of children. 몇 WARNING ● Only use the device for its proper use. Take into account the local conditions and beware of third parties, in particular children, when working with the device. ● The device is not intended for use by per- sons with restricted physical, sensory or mental abilities or those lacking in experience and / or lacking in knowl- edge. ● Only people who have been instructed on how to use the device, or have proven their ability to operate it, and have been explicitly instructed to use it, must use the device. ● Children must be supervised to prevent them from playing with the appliance. ● Children and minors must not use the device.

Safety devices are provided for your own protection. Never modify or bypass safety devices. Risk of electric shock DANGER ● Only connect protection class I de- vices to properly earthed power sources. ● The voltage indicated on the type plate must match the voltage of the power source. ● Take into account the minimum pro- tection required for the socket, see chapter Technical data in the operating instructions. ● Only operate the device via a fault current protection switch (maximum 30 mA). ● Never touch the mains plug and socket with wet hands. ● The mains plug and coupling of the exten- sion cable must be water tight and may not be placed in water. The coupling may not be on the floor. Use cable drums to ensure that the sockets are at least 60 mm above the floor. ● All live parts in the work area must be protected against water jets.

Only connect the device to an elec- trical connection which has been set up by a qualified elec- trician as per IEC 60364-1.

Check the power supply cable with mains plug for damage before operation each time. Do not put the device into operation with a damaged power supply cable. Have a damaged power supply cable replaced immediately by the authorised customer service / qualified electrician.

Do not damage the power supply and extension cable by running over it, crushing or yanking6English it or similar. Protect the power supply cable from heat, oil and sharp edges.

Only use the mains connection cable prescribed by the manufacturer, including when replacing the cable. For order no. and type see operating instruc- tions.

Unsuitable electrical extension cables can be dan- gerous. Only use approved and appropriately marked electrical extension cables with a sufficient cable cross section for outdoors.

Only replace couplings on the pow- er supply or extension cable using those with the same wa- ter density and the same mechanical strength. 몇 CAUTION ● In case of longer breaks in opera- tion and after use, switch off the device at the main switch / device switch and pull the mains plug. ATTENTION ● Switch-on procedures will gener- ate short-term voltage drops. ● Unfavourable mains conditions may cause other devices to be impaired. ● In case of a network impedance of less than 0.15 ohms, no malfunctions are to be expected. Water connection 몇 WARNING ● The device must not be started up if the high-pressure hose is damaged. Replace a damaged high-pressure hose at once. Only those hoses and connections recommended by the man- ufacturer may be used. For order no. see operating instructions. ● The screw connections of all connection hoses must be leak-tight. ATTENTION ● Observe the regulations at your water distribution company. Operation DANGER ● When using the device in hazard zones (e.g. service stations), adhere to the respective safety regulations. ● Operation in explosive atmos- pheres is prohibited. ● Never suction solvents, liquids containing solvents or undiluted acids. This includes e.g. petrol, paint thinner or heating oil. The spray mist is highly flammable, explosive and poisonous. ● Dam- aged wheels / tyre valves are extremely dangerous. Damaged wheels / tyre valves can be damaged by the high-pressure jet and explode. The first sign of this is discolouration of the tyres. Keep a spray distance of at least 30 cm when cleaning the wheels / tyre valves.

Do not use the device if people with- out the proper protective clothing are in its reach.

With short spray lances, your hand may come into contact with the high-pressure jet. Never use a spotlight nozzle or rotary nozzle with steel tubes that are shorter than 75 cm.

A re- coil force will arise due to the water stream ejecting from the spray lance. An angular spray lance produces a force that acts in upward direction. Make sure you grip the gun and spray lance firmly.

When using angular spray units, recoil forces and twisting forces may alter.

Do not aim the high- pressure jet at yourself, e.g. to clean clothes or shoes.

not direct the high-pressure jet at persons, animals, live electrical equipment or at the device itself.

Do not spray any objects which contain harmful substances (e.g. asbes- tos).

Check the device and the accessories, such as the high-pressure hose, high-pressure gun and safety devices, to make sure they are in proper safe and reliable condition before each operation. Do not use the device if it is dam- aged. Replace damaged components immediately.

Only use high-pressure hoses, control panels and couplings specified by the manufacturer. 몇 CAUTION ● Never leave the device unsuper- vised while it is in operation. ● Never open the cover while the motor is running. ● Never clamp the lever of the high-pressure gun during operation. ● Allow the hoses to cool down after hot water operation or operate the device briefly using cold water operation. ● The de- vice must be placed on an even, firm subsurface. ● Be- fore cleaning, carry out a risk assessment of the surface to be cleaned to determine any health and safety pro- tection requirements. The necessary protective meas- ures must be taken accordingly. ATTENTION ● Do not operate the device at tem- peratures below 0 °C. ● Only clean the motor at wash- ing stations with an oil separator. Operation with detergent

Keep the detergent out of the reach of children.

When using detergents, observe the safety data sheet of the detergent manufacturer, in particular in- structions on protective gear.

Only use the detergents supplied or specified by the manufacturer. The use of other detergents or chemicals can impair the safety of the de- vice.

Never use the recommended detergents undiluted. These products are operationally safe since they do not contain any acids, alkali or substances that are harmful to the environment. Should detergents come into contact with eyes, rinse these out immediately and thoroughly using water and seek medical attention immediately. The same applies if detergents are swallowed. Device with a hand-arm vibration value > 2.5 m/s² (see chapter Technical Data in the operating instructions) 몇 CAUTION ● Using the device for longer periods can cause poor circulation in the hands due to vibrations. A general period of use cannot be set, because this depends on several influencing factors:

Personal tendency to suffer from poor circulation (fre- quently cold fingers, tingling sensation in the fingers) ● Low ambient temperature. Wear warm gloves to protect your hands.

Holding the device too tightly hindering blood circulation. ● Continuous operation is more harmful than opera- tion interrupted by work breaks. You should see a doctor if using the device regularly and for lengthy periods of time, and in the event of re- peated occurrences of symptoms such as tingling in the fingers or cold fingers. Devices with pneumatic tyres 몇 CAUTION ● In case of devices with screw-in wheel rims: Make sure that all wheel rim bolts are tight- ened securely before setting the tyre filling pressure. ● Make sure that the pressure reducer is set correctly on the compressor before setting the tyre filling pres- sure. ● Never exceed the maximum permissible tyre fill- ing pressure. The tyre filling pressure needs to be read on the tyre and if necessary on the wheel rim. If these values differ, use the smaller value. Hot water and petrol-driven devices, devices with a combustion engine DANGER ● Explosion hazard due to unsuita- ble fuel. Only fill the fuel specified in the operating in- structions. 몇 WARNING ● Exhaust gases are toxic. Never breathe in the exhaust gases. Ensure rooms where the device is operated are sufficiently ventilated and that exhaust gases can be conducted away. ● During tank- ing, make sure that no fuel gets on hot surfaces.Français 7 몇 CAUTION ● Risk of burns. Never bend down over the exhaust gas opening and never reach inside it. Do not touch the heating boiler while the burner is in op- eration. ● Never close off exhaust gas openings. ● Make sure that no exhaust gases are emitted close to air vents. ● Observe the safety instructions for petrol- driven devices in the operating instructions. Care and service 몇 WARNING ● Prior to cleaning, maintenance and replacement of parts, the device needs to be switched off and the mains plug removed with mains op- eration devices. ● Depressurise the high-pressure sys- tem prior to all work on the device or its accessories.

Repairs may only be carried out by approved customer service sites or staff qualified in this ar- ea who are familiar with all relevant safety instructions. ATTENTION

Pay attention to the safety inspection for mobile devices for industrial use in accordance with the locally applicable regulations

Short-circuits or other dam- age. Do not clean the device with a hose or high-pressure water jet.

Do not use acetone, undiluted acids or solvents, as they corrode the materials used on the device. Accessories and spare parts

Only use accessories and spare parts which are approved by the manufacturer. Only origi- nal accessories and original spare parts ensure that the appliance will run fault-free and safely.

Only have repairs and installation of spare parts performed by the approved Customer Service in order to prevent any hazards. Transportation

CAUTION ● Switch off the device prior to trans- port. Secure the device, taking into account its weight. See chapter Technical Data in the operating instructions.