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K 3.96 M
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Please keep the original box, packaging and receipt. Before operating this
unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
5.962-142.0 11/06EN
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HIGH PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR MANUAL MODEL OVERVIEW 3 Safety Alert Symbols IMPORTANT SAFETY IN- 4-5 DANGER STRUCTIONS indicates “an imminently hazardous sit- ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 6 uation which, if not avoided, will result in OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7 death or serious injury.” USING THE ACCESSORIES 8 WARNING WORKING WITH DETERGENTS 9 indicates “a potentially hazardous situa- TAKING A BREAK 10 tion which, if not avoided, could result in SHUTTING DOWN & CLEAN-UP 10 death or injury.” WINTERI
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MODEL OVERVIEW 1 Water inlet with garden hose con- 12 Dirtblaster® (Rotating spray wand) nector 13 HP hose clip 2 Power cord 14 Bearing wheel 3 ON/OFF switch 15 Carrying handle 4 Transport handle, retractable CAUTION 5 Transport handle lock This unit has been designed for use with 6 Accessory storage cleaning detergents recommended by 7 Detergent tank the manufacturer. The use of other 8 Cap with detergent suction tube cleaning detergents may affect the op- eration of the machine and void t
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! The Trigger Gun Safety Lock PRE- When using this product basic VENTS the trigger from accidentally precautions should always be being engaged. This safety feature followed, including the following: DOES NOT lock trigger in the ON Read all the instructions before us- position. ing the product. WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, close su- Do not spray electrical apparatus and pervision is neccessary when a wiring. product is used near children. D
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electrician or service personnel if you WARNING are in doubt as to whether the outlet is To reduce the risc of electrocution, keep properly grounded. Do not modify the all connections dry and off the ground. plug provided with the product - if it will Do not touch plug with wet hands. not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet in- stalled by a qualified electrician. Do not WATER SUPPLY (Cold Water use any type of adapter with this prod- Only) uct. CAUTION Extension Cords Dirt in the fe
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Required tools Screwdriver, small size (not sup- plied) for connecting high pressure hose and trigger gun. Step 1 Insert the bearing wheels into the axle box and lock them. Step 2 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 to lock the hose in po- sition (C). 6 Engli
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: STEP 4: Insert the spray wand of your choice Unlock the trigger gun safety lock. into the trigger gun. Press in against Trigger the gun to eliminate trapped the spring tension and twist into air, wait for a steady flow of water to locked position. emerge from the spray nozzle. STEP 5: Turn on the high pressure washer STEP 2: (I). Connect garden hose to unit’s water The motor starts only if the trigger inlet. of the gun is pulled and shuts off when the tr
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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 cleaning performance up to 50%. This nozzle combines the cleaning performance of a 0º pencil jet with the surface coverage of a wide angle nozzle. Not recommended for soft materi- als, siding, painted surfaces, decks or autos. Always test an
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WORKING WITH DETERGENTS Detergents can only be applied at STEP 4: low pressure setting (Mix). Cleaning up: Always draw fresh wa- STEP 1: ter through the detergent tank or si- Install the Vario Power Spray Wand. phon tube when done to flush any Set the spray wand to the low pres- remaining detergents from the injec- sure setting (Mix). tion system. For best results see Cleaning Tips for specific information on how to clean different surfaces. Always Use Kärcher Detergent for Best Results Kä
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TAKING A BREAK ..five minutes or more STEP 1: STEP 2: Release trigger and engage gun Turn pressure washer to OFF (O) safety lock. position. B A SHUTTING DOWN & CLEAN-UP STEP 1: STEP 4: Turn the switch to OFF (0) position Disconnect the garden hose from and unplug cord from outlet. the water inlet on the unit. STEP 5: STEP 2: Release trigger and engage gun Turn off the water source. safety lock. STEP 3: Press trigger to release water pres- sure. 2 3 B A 10 English
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WINTERIZING AND LONG-TERM STORAGE 1: Disconnect all water connections. of heat as it may dry out the pump seals. 2: Turn on the machine for a few seconds, until the water which had CAUTION remained in the pump exits, turn off Failure to follow the above directions immediately. will result in damage to the pump as- 3: Do not allow high pressure hose sembly and accessories and will void to become kinked. the warranty. 4: Store the machine and accesso- Kärcher also recommends the regu
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CLEANING TIPS keeping the spray nozzle approximately Deck Cleaning 6 inches from the cleaning surface. (with or without detergent). Pre-rinse CAUTION deck and surrounding area with fresh Do not use rotating jet on siding as it water. If using Kärcher Deck Wash, ap- may cause damage. ply to surface at low pressure. For best results, limit your work area to smaller Cement Patios, Brick and Stone sections of approximately 25 square feet. Allow Deck Wash to remain on sur- (with or without
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from left to right. For best results, wipe Patio & Lawn Furniture surface dry with a chamois or soft dry (with or without detergent). Pre-rinse cloth. furniture and surrounding area with CAUTION fresh water. If using Pressure Wash, ap- Do not use rotating jet on vehicles as it ply to surface at low pressure. Allow may cause damage. Pressure Wash to remain on surface 1- Barbecue Grills, Outdoor Power 3 minutes. Do not allow detergent to dry Equipment & Gardening Tools on surface. If nee
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OPTIONAL CLEANING ACCESSORIES Optional accessories are available to 66" Extension Wand (Four piece) further enhance your cleaning capabili- Need to clean second story windows or ties. These accessories are accurate as other high areas? Increase the reach of of the printing date of this manual. your pressure washer by up to 66" with Please check our website this extension kit. Includes 4 aluminum www.karcher-canada.com for pricing sections for variable length. 66" fully as- and up-to-da
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25 ft. Pipe Cleaning Kit (bayonet) T-Racer Wide Area Surface Cleaner Need to clean blocked pipes, drains or downspouts? Karcher's pipe cleaning For cleaning surfaces such as patios, kit is the answer! The pipe cleaner pro- terraces and driveways without splash- pels itself forward while simultaneously back, there is no better solution than flushing out debris. For example, insert Karcher's T-Racer. It saves time by the cleaning nozzle in the base of a cleaning a 12" wide area gently as
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TROUBLESHOOTING Disconnect the machine from the power CAUTION 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- (O) position. tion Power cord is not plugged in. Plug in power cord. Replace extension cord with Extension cord is too long. either a 25 ft. 12/3 gauge cord Extension cord is not proper or a 50 ft. 10/3 gauge cord. gauge. Extension cord is damaged. Electrical outlet does not supply Try a di
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Symptom Cause Solution No detergent. Detergent suction tube not pro- Check connection. perly connected to the machi- ne. Detergent is too thick. Dilute detergent, for best resul- ts use Kärcher detergent. Filter on detergent suction tube Run warm water through filter is clogged. to 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 pres- position. sure position. Discharge noz
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K 3.96 M Français Veuillez conserver la boîte originale, l’emballage et le reçu. Avant d’utiliser cet appareil pour la première fois, veuillez lire la présente notice et vous con- former aux instructions qu’elle contient. 5.962-142.0 11/06FR
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NETTOYEUR HAUTE PRESSION - MANUEL D'UTILISATION Généralités 3 Symboles d'alerte de sécurité Consignes de sécurité impor- 4-5 DANGER tantes Identifie “une situation de danger immi- Instructions de montage 6 nent qui, si elle n'est pas évitée, entraî- Mode d'emploi 7 ne la mort ou des blessures graves”. Utilisation des accessoires 8 ATTENTION Emploi de détergents 9,10 Identifie “une situation de danger poten- Prendre une pause 10 tiel qui, si elle n'est pas évitée, pourrait Arrêt de l'appare
