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K 5.93 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.
5.961-547.0 02/05EN
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HIGH PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR MANUAL Overview 3 will repair or replace (at its option) your Important Safety Instructions 4-5 product without charge. Assembly Instructions 6 This warranty does not cover accidental Operating Instructions 7 damage, unreasonable use, normal Using the Accessories 8 wear and tear, loss of use or other con- Working with Detergents 9 sequential damages, nor does it cover Shut Down 10 repairs made or attempted by unautho- Taking a Break 10 rized persons. Winterizing
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MODEL OVERVIEW Description of Items 11 Trigger gun safety lock 1 Power cord 12 Quattro nozzle 2 High pressure outlet 13 Detergent dosing valve 3 ON/OFF switch CAUTION 4 Water inlet and filter inlet with gar- Follow the maintenance instructions den hose connector (not shown) specified in the manual 5 Detergent tank (removable) This machine has been designed for 6 Detergent suction tube with cap use with cleaning detergents by the ma- nufacturer. The use of other cleaning 7 Transport handle
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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 position. using the product. WARNING ! To reduce the risk of injury, close su- Do not spray electrical apparatus and pervision is neccessary when a pro- wiring. duct is used near children.
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of electrocution. Check with a qualified WARNING electrician or service personnel if you To reduce the risc of electrocution, keep are in doubt as to whether the outlet is all connections dry and off the ground. properly grounded. Do not modify the Do not touch plug with wet hands. plug provided with the product - if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet in- WATER SUPPLY (Cold Water Only) stalled by a qualified electrician. Do not CAUTION use any type of adapter with this
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS " STEP 1: Mount cover and secure " STEP 4: Place detergent tank into with 2 screws. compartment. " STEP 2: Attach the handle and se- " STEP 5: Attach the high pressure cure with 4 screws. 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 po- sition (D). C " STEP 3: Attach deter
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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 5: Unlock the Safety lock (A). " STEP 2: Insert the spray wand to the Trigger the gun (B) to eliminate trap- trigger gun. Press in against the ped air, wait for a steady flow of wa- spring tension and twist into locked ter to emerge from the spray nozzle.
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USING THE ACCESSORIES WARNING To avoid serious injury never point spray nozzle at yourself, other per- sons or animals. Quattro Nozzle Note: The marking on the spray Selecting the jet lance must be up during operation. " Release the trigger of the handgun. " Rotate the nozzle head until the symbol is aligned with the marking on the spray lance. 8 English
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WORKING WITH DETERGENTS Detergents can only be applied at For best results see Cleaning Tips on low pressure (Min). pages 12 & 13 for specific informati- " Turn Quattro Nozzle to Low pressu- on on how to clean different sur- re position . faces. " STEP 2: Fill the Detergent Tank with Always Use Kärcher Detergent for Best the selected Ready To Use deter- Results gent. Kärcher biodegradable detergents are specially formulated to protect the envi- ronment and your pressure washer. Special for
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SHUTTING DOWN STEP 1: Turn the switch to OFF (0) po- STEP 5: Disconnect the high pressure sition and unplug cord from outlet. hose from the high pressure outlet. STEP 2: Turn off the water source. STEP 6: Release trigger (A) and enga- STEP 3: Press trigger to release water ge gun safety lock (B). pressure. 2 3 B A STEP 4: Disconnect the garden hose from the water inlet on the unit.. TAKING A BREAK ..five minutes or more STEP 1: Release trigger (A) and enga- ge gun safety lock (B). STEP 2: Turn
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WINTERIZING AND LONG-TERM STORAGE " 1: Disconnect all water connections. freezing temperatures. DO NOT store near furnace or other sources " 2: Turn on the machine for a few se- of heat as it may dry out the pump conds, until the water which had seals. remained in the pump exits, turn off immediately. CAUTION " 3: Do not allow high pressure hose Failure to follow the above directions to become kinked. will result in damage to the pump as- " 4: Store the machine and accesso- sembly and a
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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- 3 minutes. Do not allow detergent to dry Barbecue Grills, Outdoor Power on surface. If needed use special Wash Equipm
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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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