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Model K 360 M Part No. 5.959-683.0
High Pressure Washer Operator Manual
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
GFCI Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Using the Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Model K 360 M OVERVIEW Item Description 1. Vario spray wand ® 2. Dirtblaster wand 3. Spray wand extension 9 4. Package of 8 screws (not pictured) 5. Trigger gun 6. Trigger gun safety lock 7. High pressure hose 8. Mobile adapter bracket with wheel (qty. 2) 9. Handle 10 10. Hose Caddy 11. On/Off switch 12. Detergent suction tube 13. Detergent filter 14. Water inlet with filter 17 15. High pressure outlet 16. Wash brush 17. Power cord with Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) 8
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS – Read First! disconnect the extension cord from the Safety Warnings receptacle before disconnecting the When using this product, basic precau- product from the extension cord. If you are tions should always be followed: using an extension cord, it should always Read all the instructions before using be completely unwound from the cable the product. drum. High pressure jets can be dangerous if subject to misuse. The jet must not Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter be di
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS – continued Water Supply (Cold Water Only) The water supply temperature must not Water hose must be at least 3/4 inch exceed 104°F/40°C. in diameter. Never use the pressure washer to draw Flow rate of water supply must not fall in water contaminated with solvents, below 2.5 GPM (gallons per minute). e.g. paint thinners, gasoline, oil, etc. Flow rate can be determined by running the water for one minute into an empty Always prevent debris from being drawn 5-
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Step 1 Connect the high pressure hose to the Step 2 Insert the spray wand of your unit’s high pressure outlet. choice into the spray wand extension. Push in and turn clockwise to lock spray wand in place. 4 Step 3 Connect garden hose Step 4 Connect garden hose to unit’s water inlet. to the cold water source and turn water on completely. Step 5 Plug the power cord into the power out- Step 6 Turn on the pressure let. Trigger the gun to eliminate trapped air, wait washer (
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GFCI INSTRUCTIONS Note: The actual appearance of the GFCI may be different from this illustration. Step 1 Plug the Ground Step 2 Press “TEST”, then Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) press “RESET” to assure proper into a working outlet. connection to power. USING THE ACCESSORIES Vario spray wand The Vario spray wand allows you to adjust the cleaning pressure. To clean at maximum pressure, the Vario wand must be positioned to the high pressure setting (+). To apply detergent, the wand must be posi
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WORKING WITH DETERGENT Karcher Pressure washers operate at two pressures. The high pressure setting is used for cleaning, you cannot apply detergents when working at high pressure. To apply detergents you must be operating at low pressure. For best results see Cleaning Tips on pages 8 & 9 for specific informa- tion on how to clean different surfaces. Step 1 Install the Wash brush or the Vario spray wand. Set the Vario spray wand Always Use Karcher to the low pressure setting (-) by turning the
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SHUTTING DOWN & CLEAN-UP Step 1 Remove de- Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 tergent suction tube from Turn the switch to Turn off the water Press trigger to container and insert into off position and source. release water 1 gallon of fresh water. unplug cord from pressure. Siphon water at low pres- outlet. sure for one minute. 7 Step 5 Disconnect the Step 6 Disconnect the high pressure hose from the garden hose from the high pressure outlet and engage the gun safety lock. water inlet on the unit. TAKIN
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CLEANING TIPS Cement Patios, Deck Cleaning (with or without detergent) Brick and Stone (with or without detergent) Pre-rinse deck and surrounding area with fresh water. If using Kärcher Deck Wash, Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water. place detergent suction tube directly into If using Kärcher All Purpose Cleaner, place cleaning solution and apply to surface at low detergent suction tube directly into cleaning pressure. For best results, limit your work solution a
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CLEANING TIPS – continued Barbecue Grills, Outdoor Power Patio & Lawn Furniture Equipment & (with or without detergent) Gardening Tools Pre-rinse furniture and surrounding area with (with or without detergent) fresh water. If using Kärcher All Purpose Cleaner, place detergent suction tube direct- Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water. If ly into cleaning solution and apply to surface using Kärcher All Purpose Cleaner or at low pressure. Allow Kärcher All Purpose Degreaser, place detergent
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TROUBLESHOOTING Disconnect the machine from the power source before making any repair. Symptom Cause Solution On/Off switch is in the Turn switch to the “ON” (I) position Motor will not start “OFF” (O) position. Power cord is not plugged in. Plug in power cord. Extension cord is too long. Replace extension cord with either a 25 ft. 12/2 gauge cord or a 50 ft. Extension cord is not 10/2 gauge cord. proper gauge. Extension cord is damaged. Electrical outlet does not Try a diffe
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TROUBLESHOOTING – continued Symptom Cause Solution Detergent suction tube not Check connection. No detergent. properly connected to the machine. Detergent is too thick. Dilute detergent, for best results use Kärcher detergent. Filter on detergent suction Run warm water through filter tube is clogged. to remove debris. Damaged or clogged Remove obstruction or detergent suction tube. replace detergent suction tube. Spray wand is in Turn spray wand tip to high pressure position. low pressure po
