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K 3.78 M
High Pressure
Washer Operator
Manual
Overview .......................................... 2
Important Precautions ................ 3 - 4
Assembly Instructions ..................... 4
Operating Instructions ..................... 5
GFCI Instructions ............................ 6
Using the Accessories .................... 6
Working with Detergents .................. 7
Shut Down and Clean-Up ................. 8
Taking a Break ................................. 8
Winterizing and Long-Term
Sto
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OVERVIEW Item Description Item Description Item Description Item Description Item Description 7 1. Power cord with Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) 2. Trigger gun 6 3. Trigger gun safety lock 4. High pressure hose 5. Water inlet with filter (not shown) 6. Transport handle 7. Power cord holder 8. Detergent suction tube with filter 9. High pressure outlet 10. On/Off switch 11. Vario Power spray wand 4 5 12. Rotary spray wand 9 10 8 2 1 2 3 12 11 NEVER ! Never point nozzle at people or anima
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS – Read First! using an extension cord, it should always be Safety Warnings completely unwound from the cable drum. When using this product, basic precautions Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter should always be followed: (GFCI) Protection • Read all the instructions before using the This product is supplied with a Ground Fault product. Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) built into the power High pressure jets can be dangerous if cord plug. This device provides additional subject t
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS – continued PRECAUTIONS Water Supply (Cold Water Only) Water hose must be at least 3/4 inch in Never use the pressure washer to draw in diameter. water contaminated with solvents, e.g. Flow rate of water supply must not fall paint thinner, gasoline, oil, etc. below 2.5 GPM (gallons per minute). Always prevent debris from being drawn Flow rate can be determined by running into the unit by using a clean water the water for one minute into an empty“ source. 5-gallon
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Step 1 Step 2 Connect the high pressure hose to the high Insert the spray wand of your choice into the pressure outlet. trigger gun. Press in against the spring tension and twist into the locked position. 5 Step 4 Step 3 Connect the garden hose to the water inlet. Connect garden hose to the cold water source and turn water on completely. Plug the power cord into the power outlet. Step 5 Unlock the lock of the trigger gun Step 6 Turn on the pressure (A). Trigger the gun
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GFCI INSTRUCTIONS Note: The actual appearance of the GFCI may be different from this illustration. Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Step 2 Step 2 Step 2 Step 2 Step 2 Plug the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Press “TEST”, then press “RESET” to assure (GFCI) into a working outlet proper connection to power. USING THE ACCESSORIES Vario power spray wand The spray wand allows you to adjust the cleaning pressure. To clean at maximum pressure, the spray wand must be positioned to the high pressure
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WORKING WITH DETERGENTS To apply detergents you must be operating at low pressure (–). Step 1 Install the Vario spray wand. Set the Vario spray wand to the low pressure setting (–) by turning the wand collar. The wand must be set in the low pressure (–) position to apply detergents. 7 Step 3 Turn on the pressure washer. Step 2 Fill a container with Kärcher Pull trigger to operate unit: Liquid detergent detergent. Place the filter end of detergent is drawn into the unit and mixed with water. suc
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SHUTTING DOWN & CLEANUP Step 3 Step 1 Step 2 Step 4 Turn off the water Remove detergent suction Turn the switch to off Press trigger to source. tube from container and (O) position and release water insert into 1 gallon of fresh unplug cord from pressure. water. Siphon water at low outlet. pressure for one minute. A 8 B Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Disconnect the garden hose from Disconnect the high pressure hose Release trigger (A) the water inlet on the unit. from the high pressure outlet. and engage
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CLEANING TIPS Deck Cleaning Cement Patios, Brick and Stone (with or without detergent) (with or without detergent) Pre-rinse deck and surrounding area with Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water. If fresh water. If using Kärcher Deck and Patio using Kärcher Deck and Patio or All Purpose Cleaner, place detergent suction tube directly Cleaner, place detergent suction tube directly into cleaning solution and apply to surface at into cleaning solution and apply to surface at low pressure. For b
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CLEANING TIPS – continued into cleaning solution and apply to surface at Barbecue Grills, Outdoor Power low pressure. Allow Kärcher All Purpose Equipment & Gardening Tools Cleaner to remain on surface 1-3 minutes. Do (with or without detergent) not allow detergent to dry on surface. If Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water. If needed use special Wash Brush Attachment using Kärcher All Purpose Cleaner or to remove stubborn dirt. Rinse at high Degreaser, place detergent suction tube pressure
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TROUBLESHOOTING Disconnect the machine from the power source before making any repair. Symptom Cause Solution Motor will not start On/Off switch is in the “OFF” (O) Turn switch to the “ON” (I) position position. Power cord is not plugged in. Plug in power cord. Extension cord is too long. Replace extension cord with either Extension cord is not proper gauge. “a 25 ft. 12/3 gauge cord or a 50 Extension cord is damaged. ft. 10/3 gauge cord. Electrical outlet does not supply Try a different outlet.
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TROUBLESHOOTING – continued Symptom Cause Solution No detergent. Detergent suction tube not properly Check connection. connected to the machine. Detergent is too thick. Dilute detergent, for best results use Kärcher detergent. Filter on detergent suction tube is Run warm water through filter to clogged. remove debris. Damaged or clogged detergent Remove obstruction or replace suction tube. detergent suction tube. Spray wand is in high pressure Turn spray wand tip to low position. pressure positi
