Karcher HD 7-16-4 ST: Contents

     

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Please read and comply with 

these original instructions prior 

to the initial operation of your appliance and 

store them for later use or subsequent own-

ers.

Before first start-up it is definitely neces-

sary to read the safety indications Nr. 

5.956-309.0!

Notes about the ingredients (REACH)

You will find current information about the 

ingredients at: 

www.kaercher.com/REACH

– Please follow the national rules and 

regulations for fluid spray jets of the re-

spective country.

– Please follow the national rules and 

regulations for accident prevention of 

the respective country. Fluid spray jets 

must be tested regularly and the results 

of these tests must be documented in 

writing.

– Please follow the safety instructions 

which are attached to the used deter-

gents (normally on the packing label).

– The device may only be installed by a 

specialized company according to the 

national regulations. 

– The appliance may only be connected 

to an electrical supply which has been 

installed by an electrician in accord-

ance with IEC 60364.

– If the power cord is damaged, please 

arrange immediately for the exchange 

by an authorized customer service or a 

skilled electrician.

– First remove the mains plug before do-

ing any job on the device

– Power plug and receptacle must be 

freely accessible after the installation.

– The plant must be secured through a 

wrong current protection switch with a 

triggering current lesser than or equal to 

30 mA.

– The appliance may only be used by per-

sons who have been instructed in han-

dling the appliance or have proven 

qualification and expertise in operating 

the appliance or have been explicitly 

assigned the task of handling the appli-

ance.

– The appliance must not be operated by 

children, young persons or persons 

who have not been instructed accord-

ingly.

High-pressure jets can be dan-

gerous if improperly used. The 

jet may not be directed at persons, animals, 

live electrical equipment or at the appliance 

itself.

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DANGER

Pointer to immediate danger, which leads 

to severe injuries or death.

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WARNING

Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, 

which can lead to severe injuries or death.

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CAUTION

Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, 

which can lead to minor injuries.

ATTENTION

Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, 

which can lead to property damage.

The unit is turned on and off only at the 

pump unit. Depending on the plant installa-

tion, the work-stations are located at the 

accessories (spraying units) connected to 

the feeder points. 

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Wear protective clothing and safety 

goggles to protect against splash back 

containing water or dirt.

Safety devices serve to protect the user 

and must not be rendered in operational or 

their functions bypassed.

The switch prevents unintented starting of 

the appliance. Stop the appliance during 

breaks or after operation.

The safety catch on the trigger gun pre-

vents the appliance from being switched on 

unintentionally.

– While reducing the water supply/quanti-

ty regulation at the pump head, the 

overflow valve opens and part of the 

water flows back to the pump suck side.

– If the lever on the trigger gun is re-

leased the pressure switch turns off the 

pump, the high pressure jet is stopped. 

If the lever is pulled the pump is turned 

on again.

The overflow valve and pressure switch are 

set and sealed at the factory. Setting only 

by customer service.

The winding proctection contact in the mo-

tor winding of the pump drive switches off 

the engine when there is a thermal over-

load. 

(With HD 13/12-4 ST only...).

If the appliance is not used for an extended 

period of time (adjustable 5...120 minutes), 

the appliance will shut off.

Contents

Environmental protection. . . . . EN

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Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . EN

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Proper use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN

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Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN

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Device elements  . . . . . . . . . . . EN

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Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN

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Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN

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Storing the device . . . . . . . . . . EN

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Maintenance and care . . . . . . . EN

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Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . EN

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Technical specifications. . . . . . EN

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Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN

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Installing the plant . . . . . . . . . . EN

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EC Declaration of Conformity  . EN

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Accessories and Spare Parts  . EN

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Warranty  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN

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Customer Service  . . . . . . . . . . EN

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Environmental protection

The packaging material can be 

recycled. Please do not throw 

the packaging material into 

household waste; please send it 

for recycling.

Old appliances contain valuable 

materials that can be recycled; 

these should be sent for recy-

cling. Batteries, oil, and similar 

substances must not enter the 

environment. Please dispose of 

your old appliances using appro-

priate collection systems.

Please do not release engine oil, fuel oil, 

diesel and petrol into the environment Pro-

tect the ground and dispose of used oil in 

an environmentally-clean manner.

Safety instructions

Symbols on the machine

Risk of burns on account of hot 

surfaces!

Risk of injury! Beware of dan-

gerous electrical current.

Hazard levels

Work-stations

Personal safety gear

Wear ear plugs to protect 

your ears against hearing 

loss while cleaning parts 

that produce high sound 

levels. 

Safety Devices

Power switch

Safety catch

Overflow valve with pressure switch

Winding protection contact

Operational readiness period

Hose break protection

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