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HIGH PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR MANUAL Overview 3 Safety Alert Symbols Important Safety Instructions 4-5 Assembly Instructions 5 DANGER Operating Instructions 6 indicates an imminently hazardous si- GFCI Instructions 7 tuation which, if not avoided, will result Using the Accessories 7 in death or serious injury. Working with Detergents 8 Shut Down & Clean Up 9 WARNING Care and Maintenance Instructions10 indicates a potentially hazardous situa- Taking a Break 10 tion which, if not avoided
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MODEL OVERVIEW Item Description: 10 On/OFF switch 1 Power cord with Ground Fault Circuit 11 Vario Spray wand Interrupter (GFCI) 12 Dirtblaster® (Rotating spray wand) 2 Trigger gun 3 Trigger gun safety lock CAUTION 4 High pressure hose Follow the maintenance instructions 5 Water inlet with garden hose specified in the manual connector This machine has been designed for 6 Transport handle use with cleaning detergents by the ma- 7 Accessory compartment nufacturer. The use of other cleaning 8
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS irreversible damage to the machine. WARNING! ! To reduce the risk of electrocution, When using this product basic keep all connections dry and off the precautions should always be followed, ground. Do not touch plug with wet including the following: hands. ! Read all the instructions before ! The Trigger Gun Safety Lock PRE- using the product. VENTS the trigger from accidentally ! To reduce the risk of injury, close su- being engaged. This safety feature per
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! Water hose must be at least 5/8 inch GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT IN- in diameter. TERRUPTER PROTECTION ! Flow rate of water supply must not This product is supplied with a Ground fall below 2 GPM (gallons per minu- Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) built into te). the power cord plug. This device provi- ! Flow rate can be determined by run- des additional protection from the risk of ning the water for one minute into an electric shock. If power is interrupted in empty 5-gallon container. the li
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS " STEP 1: Connect the high pressure " STEP 4: Connect garden hose to the hose to the units high pressure out- cold water source and turn water on let. completely. Plug the power cord into the power outlet. " STEP 2: Insert the spray wand of " STEP 5: Unlock the Safety lock. your choice to the trigger gun. Press Trigger the gun to eliminate trapped in against the spring tension and air, wait for a steady flow of water to twist into locked position. emerge from the
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GFCI INSTRUCTIONS " STEP 1: Plug the Ground Fault Cir- cuit Interrupter (GFCI) into a working outlet. 1 2 " 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 illu- stration. 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
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WORKING WITH DETERGENTS Detergents can only be applied at " STEP 4: low pressure (Min.). Always draw fresh water through " STEP 1: the detergent suction tube when Install the vario power spray wand. done, to rinse/flush any remaining Set the spray wand to the low pres- detergents from the injection sys- sure setting (Min.). tem. For best results see Cleaning Tips for specific information on how to clean different surfaces. Always Use Kärcher Detergent for Best Results Kärcher biodegradable
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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: Remove detergent suction " STEP 4: Disconnect the garden tube from container and insert into hose from the water inlet on the unit. 1 gallon of fresh water. Siphon water at low pressure for one minute. " STEP 5: Disconnect the high pres- sure hose from the high pressure " STEP 2: Turn off the water source. outlet.
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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 se- conds, 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. to become kinked. Kärcher also recommends the regular " 4: Store the machine and accesso- practice of using a
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CLEANING TIPS Cement Patios, Brick and Stone Deck Cleaning (with or without detergent). Pre-rinse (with or without detergent). Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water. If deck and surrounding area with fresh using Kärcher Pressure Wash or De- water. If using Kärcher Deck Wash, ap- greaser, apply to surface at low pressu- ply to surface at low pressure. For best re. For best results, limit your work area results, limit your work area to smaller to smaller sections of approximately 25
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pressure washer may remove the Barbecue Grills, Outdoor Power loose paint from the surface. Equipment & Gardening Tools ! When using on surfaces which might (with or without detergent). Pre-rinse come in contact with food, flush sur- cleaning surface with fresh water. If faces with plenty of drinking water. using Kärcher Pressure Wash or De- ! For additional cleaning tips, visit our greaser, apply detergent at low pressu- website at www.karcher-usa.com/ re. Allow Pressure Wash to remain on
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OPTIONAL CLEANING ACCESSORIES Optional accessories are available to 66" Extension Wand (Four piece) further enhance your cleaning capabili- ties. These accessories are accurate as Need to clean second story windows or of the printing date of this manual. other high areas? Increase the reach of Please check our website www.karch- your pressure washer by up to 66" with er-usa.com/home for pricing and up-to- this extension kit. Includes 4 aluminum date information. sections for variable lengt
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25 ft. Pipe Cleaning Kit (bayonet) T-Racer Wide Area Surface Clea- ner 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 cle- the cleaning nozzle in the base of a aning a 12" wide area gently
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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 tem- perature of the unit drops. Unit does not reach Diameter of garden h
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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 fil- tube is clogged. ter to remove debris. Damaged or clogged deter- Remove obstruction or re- gent suction tube. place detergent suction tube. Spray wand is in high pres- Turn spray wand tip to low sure position. pressure position. Discharge n
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MANUAL DE USUARIO DEL LIMPIADOR DE ALTA PRESIÓN Vista general 18 Símbolos de aviso de seguridad Instrucciones de seguridad importantes 19 - 20 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 Uso de los accesorios 22 ADVERTENCIA Trabajar con detergentes 23 indica una situación
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VISTA GENERAL DEL MODELO Descripción de la pieza: 10 Interruptor de encendido/apagado 1 Cable de potencia con interruptor de 11 Pulverizador telescópico variable circuito de avería por puesta a tierra 12 Dirtblaster® (pulverizador telescópi- 2 Pistola de disparo co rotatorio) 3 Pestillo de seguridad de la pistola de ATENCIÓN disparo Siga las instrucciones de mantenimien- 4 Manguera de alta presión to especificadas en el manual 5 Toma de agua con conector de Este aparato ha sido diseñado par
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INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES ¡ADVERTENCIA! alejadas del suelo. No toque el enchufe con las manos mojadas. Al utilizar este producto, tome ! El pestillo de seguridad de la pistola de siempre las precauciones básicas, disparo EVITA que la pistola se dispare incluidas las siguientes: accidentalmente. Esta característica de ! Lea todas las instrucciones antes de uti- seguridad NO bloquea el disparo en la lizar el producto. posición de encendido. ! Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones,
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Protección mediante interruptor TOMA DE AGUA (sólo agua fría) de circuito de avería por puesta a ATENCIÓN tierra Si el agua de alimentación está sucia, se pue- de dañar la unidad. Para evitar este riesgo, le Este producto se suministra con un in- recomendamos que monte un filtro de agua. terruptor de circuito de avería por pue- ! La manguera de agua tiene que tener al sta a tierra montado en el enchufe del menos 5/8 pulgadas de diámetro. cable de potencia. Este aparato propor- ! El caudal
