Karcher HDS-C 9-15 Steel: Operations

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Danger!

Danger of injury by the high pressure jet. do 

not point, the high pressure jet towards hu-

mans or animals. Danger of injury by elec-

tric shock. Do not point the high pressure 

jet towards electrical appliances, cable and 

this equipment.

The sound level in the plant amounts to 71 

dB(A). If parts (such as large sheets) that 

amplify sound are shot blasted, it can give 

rise to higher noise levels. If so, wear ear 

plugs.

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Switch off the plant, turn the pro-

gramme selection switch at the operat-

ing panel to "0/OFF". 

This SB washing system is to be used for 

cleaning

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Vehicles and

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Trailers

with fresh water and detergents added to it. 

It is wrong and therefore prohibited to use 

the plant for cleaning

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human beings and animals.  There is a 

high risk of injury due to the high pres-

sure jet.

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Loose parts.  These can get thrown off 

due to the high pressure jet and can 

cause damage to persons or other parts 

of the plant. 

Caution

Risk of damage to the plant if water supply 

is not of suitable quality. Use water only of 

potable quality as water supply to the plant. 

Only for HDS-C 7/11 and HDS-C 9/15:

The plant may be used for diverting com-

bustible gases only in the open. 

If the plant is to be housed under a roof or 

in a closed room, then it must be connected 

to a chimney to provide an outlet for the ex-

haust gases.  If the plant is to be connected 

to a chimney, then the burner needs to be 

adjusted and the exhaust values must be 

checked by the concerned chimney clean-

er. 

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Coins are thrown in at the operating 

panel (only for option ABS Münzprüfer) 

and the washing programme is select-

ed.

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Cleaning is done using the hand-spray 

gun.

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Danger

Risk of injury, risk of burns. Carry out wash-

ing operation only when the plant is closed.

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The inner areas of the plant should only 

be accessed by trained persons for 

maintenance tasks.  The door must be 

closed when the plant is in operation. 

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Switch off the plant, turn the pro-

gramme selection switch at the operat-

ing panel to "0/OFF". 

The following washing programs are avail-

able:

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High pressure cleaning, without adding 

detergents, cold water.

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High pressure cleaning, by adding de-

tergents, cold water.

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High pressure cleaning, without adding 

detergents, hot water.

–

High pressure cleaning, by adding de-

tergents, hot water.

–

High pressure cleaning, without adding 

detergents, cold water.

1 Thrown-in coins (option)

2 “Ready for use” indicator lamp

3 Program selection switch

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Select the washing programme using 

the programme selection switch. 

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Throw in the coin (only for ABS 

Münzprüfer option).

1 Hand spraygun

2 Safety lever

3 Lever for hand spray gun

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Unlock the hand-spray gun and pull the 

lever of the gun.

Note

The washing time is on even if the pro-

gramme selection switch is in the "0/OFF" 

position.

1 Control board

2 Dosage valve for detergent

Hearing protection

Behaviour in emergency situations

Proper use

Workstation

Operations

Switch-off in case of emergency

Washing programmes

Washing programme 1

Washing programme 2

Washing programme 3

Washing programme 4

Washing programme 5

Operations procedure

Settings

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