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K 5.540
K 5.740
HIGH PRESSURE WASHER - OPERATOR MANUAL
NETTOYEUR HAUTE PRESSION - MANUEL D'UTILISATION
MANUAL DE USUARIO DEL LIMPIADOR DE ALTA PRESIÓN
English 3
Français 21
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59642390 (03/11)
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HIGH PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR MANUAL For household use only! MODEL OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUC- TIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Owner/User Responsibility ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS . . . 6 The owner and/or user must have an OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . . . 9 understanding of the manufacturer’s USING THE ACCESSORIES . . 11 operating instructions and warnings WORKING WITH DETERGENTS . . 11 before using this pressure washer. TAKING A BREAK ..five minutes or
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MODEL OVERVIEW 1 Garden hose connector (female) 14 Detergent tank 2 Water inlet with connector 15 Accessory storage 3 ON/OFF switch 16 Storage hook for mains connection cable 4 High pressure hose 17 Power cord with Ground Fault Cir- 5 Dosage regulator for detergent cuit Interrupter (GFCI) 6 Storage for trigger gun 18 Wheels 7 High-pressure hose drum 19 Trigger gun 8 Transport handle 20 Lock trigger gun 9 Hand crank for hose drum 21 Key to detach the high pressure 10 Screws (Philips style) hose
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING When using this product basic precau- Risk Of Explosion – Do not spray tions should always be followed, in- flammable liquids. cluding the following: Do not use acids, alkaline, solvents, or any flammable material in this product. These products can cause physical injuries to the operator and irreversible damage to the machine. To reduce the risk of injury, close CAUTION supervision is necessary when a product is used near children.
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the skin. do not point the gun at anyone additional protection from the risk of or any part of the body. In case of pen- electric shock. Should replacement of etration seek medical aid immediately. the plug or cord become necessary, This system is capable of producing use only identical replacement parts 13800 kPa /2000 PSI to avoid rupture that include GFCI protection. and injury, do not operate this pump WATER SUPPLY with components rated less than (Cold Water Only) 13800 kPa /2000 PSI
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS For more detailed information on Install the storage for hand-spray gun how to assemble this pressure STEP 2: washer, please visit Place the bottom holder into the re- www.karcherresidential.com/as- cesses and push forward until it au- sembly dibly locks in. Insert the top holder and push down Required tools all the way. A Philips Screwdriver, medium size (not supplied) for final assembly Assembly Install the storage hook for the mains connection cable Mount loose
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Install the high pressure hose drum STEP 6: Slide the free end of the coiled high pressure hose through the recess- es on the dosage regulator. Insert the hose drum into the in- takes on the transport handle. Insert the axle of the hand crank into the guides. Rotate and press until the crank locks in. Install the dosage regulator for detergent STEP 5: Insert detergent suction tube onto the hose fitting. Install the dosage regulator and connect using 2 screws. Note: During installation y
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Install high pressure hose to hose drum STEP 7: Slide the retention clip on the reel (as indicated by “1” below) then completely push the high pressure hose in (as indicated by “2” below) until you hear a click. Tug on the hose before proceeding to make sure it is securely installed. It should not come loose when you tug on it. Connect the high pressure hose to the hand spray gun STEP 8: Push the high pressure hose into the trigger gun until it locks audibly. Note: Make sure the c
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This pressure washer has been tested nector and make sure you hear it by Kärcher's quality assurance team. A click into place before proceeding. small amount of water may be present in the water inlet or outlet. This is nor- mal and will not affect the performance of the pressure washer. STEP 1: Insert the spray wand of your choice into the trigger gun. Press in against the spring tension and twist into locked position. STEP 4: Connect garden hose to the cold wa
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WARNING Do not use if above test fails. STEP 6: Unlock the trigger gun safety lock. Trigger the gun to eliminate trapped air, wait for a steady flow of water to emerge from the spray nozzle. STEP 7: Turn on the high pressure washer (I/ON). The motor starts only if the trig- ger of the gun is pulled and shuts off when the trigger is released. 10 English
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USING THE ACCESSORIES WARNING ® Dirtblaster To avoid serious injury never point This nozzle features a 0º pencil jet spray nozzle at yourself, other per- which rotates 360º for maximum dirt sons or animals. cutting action, effectively increasing Always test an inconspicuous area cleaning performance up to 50%. This before cleaning with high pressure. nozzle combines the cleaning perfor- Vario Power Spray Wand mance of a 0º pencil jet with the sur- face coverage of a wide angle nozzle.
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STEP 3: siphon tube when done to flush any remaining detergents from the in- Adjust the suction volume of the de- jection system. tergent solution by means of the dosage regulator for detergents. For best results see Cleaning Tips for specific information on how to clean different surfaces. ® Always Use Kärcher Detergent for Best Results ® Kärcher biodegradable detergents are specially formulated to protect the envi- ronment and your pressure washer. The special formula won’t clog the
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SHUTTING DOWN & CLEAN-UP STEP 1: water may leak from the connec- tions after operation. Turn the switch to OFF (0) position and unplug cord from outlet. STEP 2: Turn off the water source. STEP 3: Press trigger to release water pres- sure. STEP 4: Release trigger and engage gun safety lock. STEP 5: Disconnect the garden hose from the water inlet on the unit. Caution: When disconnecting the supply or high pressure hose, warm English 13
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WINTERIZING AND LONG-TERM STORAGE 1: Disconnect all water connec- of heat as it may dry out the pump tions. seals. 2: Turn on the machine for a few CAUTION seconds, until the water which had Failure to follow the above directions remained in the pump exits, turn off will result in damage to the pump as- immediately. sembly and accessories and will void 3: Do not allow high pressure hose the warranty. ® to become kinked. Kärcher also recommends the regular 4: Store the machine
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CLEANING TIPS CAUTION House Siding Before cleaning any surface an in- (with or without detergent). Pre-rinse conspicuous area should be cleaning surface with fresh water. If us- cleaned to test spray pattern and ing detergent, apply to surface at low distance for maximum cleaning re- pressure (for best results, limit your sults. work area to sections of approximately If painted surfaces are peeling or 6 feet and always apply detergent from chipping, use extreme caution as bottom t
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Brush Attachment (not included) to re- Cars, Boats & Motorcycles move stubborn dirt. Rinse at high pres- (with or without detergent). Pre-rinse sure in a sweeping motion keeping the vehicle with fresh water. If using deter- spray nozzle approximately 3-6 inches gent, apply to surface at low pressure. from the cleaning surface. For best re- For best results, clean one side of ve- sults, clean from top to bottom and hicle at a time and always apply deter- from left to right. gent from bottom
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OPTIONAL CLEANING ACCESSORIES Optional accessories are available to causes the inner brushes to gently further enhance your cleaning capabil- spin, making your cleaning job much ities. These accessories are accurate easier. The angle of brush head is ad- as of the printing date of this manual. justable to help you reach difficult ar- Please check our website for pricing eas. Excellent for the application of and up-to-date information. detergent. A must-have accessory de- ® signed for Kärche
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material and attack the rust and paint with our eco-friendly alternative. Fits ® most Kärcher pressure washers up to 2300 PSI. (bayonet) Part No. 2.638-792.0 Detergent Foamer Attachment Ideal for applications which require a thick foam. Simply fill the resevoir cup with liquid pressure washer detergent to generate a foam spray. Connects di- rectly to the trigger gun. Fits most ® Kärcher pressure washers up to 2300 PSI. (bayonet) Part No. 6.964-507.0 T 200 Wide Area Surface Cleaner For
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TROUBLESHOOTING Disconnect the machine from the pow- CAUTION er source before making any repair. Symptom Cause Solution Motor will not start On/Off switch is in the “OFF” Turn switch to the “ON” (I) posi- (0) position. tion Power cord is not plugged in. Plug in power cord. Electrical outlet does not Try a different outlet. supply adequate power. Tripped GFCI plug. Press “RESET” button on GFCI plug. Tripped circuit breaker. Switch off pressure washer. The reset comes automatically once the t
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Symptom Cause Solution No detergent. Detergent suction tube not Check connection. properly connected to the machine. Detergent is too thick. Dilute detergent, for best re- ® sults use Kärcher detergent. Filter on detergent suction Run warm water through filter tube is clogged. to remove debris. Damaged or clogged deter- Remove obstruction or replace gent suction tube. detergent suction tube. Spray wand is in high pres- Turn spray wand tip to low sure position. pressure position. Discharge
