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HIGH PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR MANUAL Model Overview 3 Safety Alert Symbols Important Safety Instructions 4 DANGER Assembly Instructions 6 indicates “an imminently hazardous sit- Operating Instructions 7 uation which, if not avoided, will result in GFCI Instructions 8 death or serious injury.’’ Using the Accessories 8 Working with Detergents 9 WARNING Shutting Down & Clean Up 10 indicates “a potentially hazardous situa- Care and Maintenance Instructions 11 tion which, if not avoided, could
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MODEL OVERVIEW 1 On/OFF switch 12 Spray Wand Storage 2 High pressure outlet 13 Handle 3 Detergent suction tube with filter 14 Collapsable transport handle 4 Dirtblaster® (Rotating spray wand) 15 Hose/Cord Caddy 5 Vario Power Spray wand 6 Trigger gun CAUTION 7 Trigger gun safety lock This unit has been designed for use with cleaning detergents recommended by 8 High pressure hose the manufacturer. The use of other 9 Water inlet with garden hose cleaning detergents may affect the op- connecto
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS physical injuries to the operator and WARNING irreversible damage to the machine. When using this product basic precau- To reduce the risk of electrocution, tions should always be followed, includ- keep all connections dry and off the ing the following: ground. Do not touch plug with wet Read all the instructions before us- hands. ing the product. The Trigger Gun Safety Lock PRE- To reduce the risk of injury, close su- VENTS the trigger from accidentally
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GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTER PROTECTION (Cold Water Only) This product is supplied with a Ground CAUTION Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) built into When connecting the water inlet to the the power cord plug. This device pro- water supply mains, local regulations of vides additional protection from the risk your water company must be observed. of electric shock. If power is interrupted In some areas the unit must not be con- in the line, the GFCI will automatically ne
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: STEP 3: Attach the high pressure hose to the trigger gun. Pull out the locking slide from the right side of the trigger gun handle (A), and insert the small end of the high pressure hose into place (B). Push the locking slide back into the trigger gun (C) to lock the hose in position. STEP 2: 6 English
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: STEP 4: Connect the high pressure hose to Connect garden hose to the cold wa- the unit’s high pressure outlet. ter source and turn water on com- pletely. Plug the power cord into the power outlet. STEP 2: Insert the spray wand of your choice STEP 5: into the trigger gun. Press in against the spring tension and twist into Unlock the Safety lock. Trigger the locked position. gun to eliminate trapped air, wait for a steady flow of water to emerge from the sp
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GFCI INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: Plug the Ground Fault Cir- cuit Interrupter (GFCI) into a working 2 1 outlet. STEP 2: Press ’’TEST’’, then press ’’RESET’’ to assure proper connec- tion to power. Note: The actual appearance of the GFCI may be different from this illus- tration. 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 act
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WORKING WITH DETERGENTS Detergents can only be applied at For best results see Cleaning Tips low pressure (Min.). for specific information on how to STEP 1: clean different surfaces. Install the Vario Power Spray Wand. Always Use Kärcher Detergent for Set the spray wand to the low pres- Best Results sure setting (Min.). Kärcher biodegradable detergents are specially formulated to protect the envi- ronment and your pressure washer. The special formula won’t clog the suction tube filter an
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TAKING A BREAK ..five minutes or more STEP 1: Release trigger and engage gun safety lock. STEP 2: Turn pressure washer to OFF (O) position. SHUTTING DOWN & CLEAN UP STEP 1: Turn the switch to OFF (0) position and unplug cord from outlet. STEP 5: Disconnect the high pressure hose from the high pressure outlet. STEP 2: Turn off the water source. STEP 3: Press trigger to release water pres- sure. STEP 6: Release trigger and engage gun safety lock. STEP 4: Disconnect the garden hose fro
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WINTERIZING AND LONG-TERM STORAGE 1: Disconnect all water connections. CAUTION 2: Turn on the machine for a few Failure to follow the above directions seconds, until the water which had will result in damage to the pump as- remained in the pump exits, turn off sembly and accessories. immediately. Kärcher also recommends the regular 3: Do not allow high pressure hose practice of using a pump protector like to become kinked. “Kärcher Pump Guard’’ to help during 4: Store the machine a
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CLEANING TIPS Deck Cleaning Cement Patios, Brick and Stone (with or without detergent). Pre-rinse (with or without detergent). Pre-rinse deck and surrounding area with fresh cleaning surface with fresh water. If us- water. If using Kärcher Deck Wash, ap- ing Kärcher Pressure Wash or Degreas- ply to surface at low pressure. For best er, apply to surface at low pressure. For results, limit your work area to smaller best results, limit your work area to sections of approximately 25 square smalle
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Barbecue Grills, Outdoor Power Recommendations Equipment & Gardening Tools Before cleaning any surface an in- conspicuous area should be cleaned (with or without detergent). Pre-rinse to test spray pattern and distance for cleaning surface with fresh water. If us- maximum cleaning results. ing Kärcher Pressure Wash or Degreas- er, apply detergent at low pressure. If painted surfaces are peeling or Allow Pressure Wash to remain on sur- chipping, use extreme caution as face 1-3 minutes.Do
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TROUBLESHOOTING CAUTION 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” Turn switch to the “ON” (I) (O) position. position Power cord is not plugged in. Plug in power cord. Electrical outlet does not Try a different outlet. supply adequate power. Tripped circuit breaker. Switch off pressure washer. GFCI will reset once the temperature of the unit drops. Unit does not reach Diameter of garden ho
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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 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 high Turn spray wand tip to low pressure position. pressure position. Discharge nozzle
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MANUAL DE USUARIO DEL LIMPIADOR DE ALTA PRESIÓN Vista General del Modelo 17 Símbolos de aviso de seguridad Instrucciones de Seguridad Importantes 18 PELIGRO Instrucciones de Montaje 20 indica una situación de peligro inmi- Instrucciones de Funcionamiento 21 nente que, si no se evita, puede causar Instrucciones del Interruptor de Circuito lesiones graves e incluso la muerte. de Avería por Puesta a Tierra 22 Utilización de los Accesorios 22 ADVERTENCIA Trabajar con Detergentes 23 indica
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Vista General del Modelo 1 Interruptor de encendido/apagado 11 Zona de recogida, pistola 2 Salida de alta presión 12 Zona de recogida, pulverizador 3 Tubo de succión de detergente con 13 Asa de transporte filtro 14 Carro de transporte 4 Dirtblaster® (pulverizador telescópi- 15 Soporte para manguera/cable co rotatorio) ATENCIÓN 5 Pulverizador telescópico variable Siga las instrucciones de mantenimien- 6 Pistola de disparo to especificadas en el manual 7 Pestillo de seguridad de la pistola de E
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Instrucciones de Seguridad Importantes sonas, animales, aparatos eléctricos ATENCIÓN ni al aparato mismo. Al utilizar este producto, tome siempre ! Póngase gafas protectoras. las precauciones básicas, incluidas las ! No utilice ácidos ni disolventes con siguientes: este producto.. Estos productos ! Lea todas las instrucciones antes de pueden causar lesiones físicas al utilizar el producto. usuario y daños irreversibles al apa- ! Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones, rato. es necesario e
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Protección mediante interruptor SUMINISTRO DE AGUA de circuito de avería por puesta a (sólo agua fría) tierra ATENCIÓN Este producto se suministra con un inte- Al conectar la toma de agua a la red de rruptor de circuito de avería por puesta suministro del agua, es obligatorio res- a tierra montado en el enchufe del cable petar la normativa local establecida por de potencia. Este aparato proporciona la compañía del agua. En algunas zo- una protección adicional contra el ries- nas, está pr
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Instrucciones de Montaje " PASO 1: " PASO 3: Monte la manguera de alta presión en la pistola de disparo. Desengan- che la lengüeta corrediza de fijación del lateral derecho del asa de la pi- stola (A) e inserte el extremo pe- queño de la manguera de alta presión en su sitio (B). Vuelva a me- ter la lengüeta corrediza de fijación en la pistola de disparo (C) para fijar la manguera en esa posición. " PASO 2: 20 Español
