Karcher 397 M plus User Manual - page 4

SHORT INSTRUCTIONS

1 Drawing bar

Transport unit over even surfaces

2 Cleaning agent

Draw in and meter cleaning agent (+/–)

3 Hose reel with folding handle

Winding up the high-pressure hose

4 Master switch

Switch on unit – I

Switch off unit – 0

5 Transport handle

Transport the unit over stairs/obstacles

6 Water connection

Connect supply hose

7 Spray lance extension

8 Spray lance

Regulate pressure

9 Dirt blaster

10 Handgun

Switch on – press safety button and

pull lever

Switch off – release lever

11 Power cord with GFCI power plug

SAFETY NOTES

Before first use of the unit read these operating

instructions and act in accordance with them.

Keep these operating instructions in a safe

place for later use or for a subsequent owner.

Use of the unit as authorized

Use this unit exclusively for non-industrial

purposes

– for cleaning machines, vehicles, buildings,

tools, facades, terraces, garden implements,

etc., with high-pressure water jet (if necessary

with the addition of cleaning agents).

– for cleaning vehicle engines only in locations

equipped with an appropriate oil separator.

– with accessories, replacement parts and

cleaning agents authorized by Kärcher.

Please comply with instructions supplied with

the cleaning agents.

General safety notes

Never permit children and adolescents

to handle the unit.

Never leave the unit unattended whilst the

master switch is switched on.

Never operate the unit in potentially explosive

spaces.

Do not spray any objects which contain health-

endangering substances (e.g. asbestos).

Assembly

When unpacking check the contents. Inform

your dealer of any damage in transportation.

Assembly of the unit is demonstrated with

pictures on page 12 “Step by Step”.