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K 3.79 M
High Pressure Washer
Operator Manual
Overview ................................................. 2
Precautions ........................................ 3 - 4
Assembly Instructions ............................ 4
Operating Instructions ............................ 5
Using the Accessories ........................... 6
Working with Detergents ......................... 7
Shut Down and Clean-Up ........................ 8
Taking a Break ........................................ 8
Winterizing and
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OVERVIEW For household use only! 6 11 8 2 7 3 4 13 12 5 1 2 10 9 1. Power cord 8. Detergent tank 2. Trigger gun 9. High pressure outlet 3. Trigger gun safety lock 10. On/Off switch 4. High pressure hose 11. Detergent tank cap with detergent suction hose 5. Water inlet with filter (not shown) 12. Vario power spray wand 6. Transport handle 13. Rotary spray wand 7. Accessory compartment (not shown) NEVER ! Never point nozzle at people or animals. Never drink alcohol or use drugs while operating thi
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS – Read First! Extension Cords Safety Warnings Use a sufficient gauge: When using this product basic precautions Up to 25 ft = 12/3 AWG. should always be followed: 25 to 50 ft =10/3 AWG. • Read all the instructions before using the Use only extension cords that are intended for product. outdoor use. These extension cords are High pressure jets can be dangerous if identified by a marking “Acceptable for use subject to misuse. The jet must not be with outdoor appliances
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS – continued Never use the pressure washer to draw in Water Supply (Cold Water Only) water contaminated with solvents, e.g. Water hose must be at least 1/2 inch or paint thinners, gasoline, oil, etc. 5/8 inch in diameter. NOTE: Dirt in the feed water will Flow rate of water supply must not fall damage the unit. To avoid this risk, below 2 GPM (gallons per minute). we recommend fitting a water filter. Flow rate can be determined by running the Always prevent debris
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Step 2 Insert the spray wand of your choice into the trigger gun. Press in against the spring Step 1 tension and twist into the locked position. Connect the high pressure hose to the high pressure outlet. 5 Step 4 Connect garden hose to the cold water Step 3 source and turn water on completely. Connect the garden hose to the water inlet. Plug the power cord into the power outlet. Step 6 Step 5 Turn on the pressure washer (I). The motor Unlock the lock of the trigger gun (
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USING THE ACCESSORIES Vario power spray wand The Vario power spray wand allows you to adjust the cleaning pressure. To clean at maximum pressure, the wand must be positioned to the high pressure setting (+). To apply detergent, the wand must be positioned to the low pressure setting (-). For lower pressure turn wand collar in the minus (–) direction. For higher pressure turn wand collar in the plus (+) direction. Rotary spray wand Warning This wand features a 0º pencil jet which rotates 360º for
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WORKING WITH DETERGENTS To apply detergents you must be operating at low pressure (–). Step 1 Install the Vario power spray wand. Set the wand to the low pressure setting (–) by turning the wand collar. Note: The wand must be set in the low pressure (–) position to apply detergents. 7 Step 2 Step 3 Fill detergent tank with 1.0 L of Kärcher Turn on the pressure washer. Pull trigger to detergent. operate unit: Liquid detergent is drawn into the unit and mixed with water. Apply detergent to work ar
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SHUTTING DOWN & CLEAN-UP Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Turn the switch to off (O) Turn off the water Press trigger to release position and unplug cord source. water pressure. from outlet. A B 8 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 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 gun safety lock (B). TAKING A BREAK... five minutes or more A Step 1 Release trigger (A) Step 2 and engage gun Turn pressure washer B saf
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WINTERIZING AND LONG-TERM STORAGE – continued 5) Cleaning the 6) Cleaning the water inlet filter detergent inlet filter Pull out the water in- Pull it out and rinse out let filter with flat-nose in warm water. pliers and rinse out in warm water. Maintenance The unit is maintenance-free. CLEANING TIPS Deck Cleaning Cement Patios, Brick and (with or without detergent) Stone Pre-rinse deck and surrounding area with (with or without detergent) fresh water. If using Kärcher Deck + Fence Pre-rinse cle
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CLEANING TIPS – continued Wash to remain on surface 1-3 minutes. Do Barbecue Grills, Outdoor not allow detergent to dry on surface. If Power Equipment & needed use special Wash Brush Attachment Gardening Tools (not included) to remove stubborn dirt. Rinse (with or without detergent) at high pressure in a sweeping motion Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water. If keeping the spray nozzle approximately 3-6 using Kärcher Pressure Wash or Degreaser, inches from the cleaning surface. For best ap
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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 is too thick. Dilute detergent. Spray wand is in high pressure Turn spray wand tip to low position. pressure position. Discharge nozzle is obstructed. Blow out or remove debris with a fine needle. Spray wand leaks. Spray wand not properly attached. Insert the spray wand into the trigger gun. Carefully press in against the spring tension and twist into the locked position. Broken o-ring or plastic insert. Call Customer Ser
