Karcher K 6.85 M Operating Instructions Manual - page 6
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English
Mount loose parts delivered with appliance
prior to start-up.
Assemble appliance as shown on
page 12 and 13.
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Insert holder for trigger gun.
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Insert the transport handle and screw
in.
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Lock the detergent tank in place on the
appliance.
Close the detergent tank with the lid.
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Attach the accessories holder.
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Push the high pressure hose into the
trigger gun until it locks audibly.
Note: Make sure the connection nipple
is aligned correctly.
Check the secure connection by pulling
on the high-pressure hose.
According to the applicable regula-
tions, the appliance must never be
used on the drinking water supply
without a system separator. Use a
suitable system separator manufactured by
KÄRCHER; or, as an alternative, a system
separator as per EN 12729 Type BA.
Note: Impurities in the water can damage
the high-pressure pump and accessories.
For protection, the use of the KÄRCHER
water filter (optional accessory, order no.
4.730-059) is recommended.
Observe regulations of water supplier.
For connection values, see type plate/tech-
nical data.
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Use a fibre-reinforced water hose (not
included) with a standard coupling.
(Minimum diameter 1/2 inch (13 mm),
minimum length 7.5 m).
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Screw the water filter on the water con-
nection of the device.
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Screw the delivered coupling part on
the water filter.
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Push the water supply hose onto the
coupling unit, then connect it to the tap.
This high-pressure cleaner is suited to work
with the KÄRCHER suction hose with back-
flow valve (Optional accessory, order no.
4.440-238) to draw in surface water, e.g.
from water butts or ponds (see specifica-
tions for max. suction height).
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Fill the KÄRCHER suction hose with
backflow valve with water, screw to wa-
ter supply and hang into he water butt.
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Remove air from appliance before oper-
ation.
Switch on the appliance without mount-
ed spray lance and run it until the water
discharging from the trigger gun is free
of bubbles. Switch off appliance and
connect spray lance.
Before Startup
Water supply
Water supply from mains
Drawing in water from open reservoirs