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HIGH PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR MANUAL Model Overview 3 Owner/User Responsibility Important Safety Instructions 4 The owner and/or user must have an un- Assembly Instructions 6 derstanding of the manufacturer’s oper- Operating Instructions 7 ating instructions and warnings before Using the Accessories 8 using this pressure washer. Working with Detergents 9 Warning information should be empha- Taking a Break 10 sized and understood. If the operator is not fluent in English, Shutting Down & Clean-
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MODEL OVERVIEW 1 Water inlet with garden hose connec- 9 Detergent tank tor with Detergent metering regulator 2 ON/OFF switch 10 Trigger gun 3 High pressure hose reel 11 Key to detach the high-pressure 4 Spray Wand Storage hose from the trigger gun 5 Handle 12 Trigger gun safety lock 6 Cord Hook 13 High pressure hose ® 7 Power cord with Ground Fault Circuit 14 Dirtblaster (Rotary spray wand) Interrupter (GFCI) 15 Vario Power Spray wand 8 Hand crank for hose reel English 3
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS physical injuries to the operator and ir- WARNING When using this product basic precau- reversible damage to the machine. tions should always be followed, includ- CAUTION ing the following: Gun Kicks Back – Hold with both Read all the instructions before using hands. the product. The Trigger Gun Safety Lock pre- To reduce the risk of injury, close su- vents the trigger from accidentally pervision is necessary when a prod- being engaged. This safety featur
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TURE AND INJURY, DO NOT cord. This device provides additional OPERATE THIS PUMP WITH COMPO- protection from the risk of electric shock. NENTS RATED LESS THAN 1850 PSI Should replacement of the plug or cord WORKING PRESSURE (INCLUDING become necessary, use only identical BUT NOT LIMITED TO SPRAY GUNS, replacement parts that include GFCI HOSE AND HOSE CONNECTIONS). protection. BEFORE SERVICING, CLEANING OR REMOVING ANY PARTS, SHUT OFF WATER SUPPLY POWER AND RELIEVE PRESSURE. (Cold Water On
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS STEP 4: Required Tools (not included) A Philips Screwdriver, medium size for final assembly B Screwdriver, small size for connecting high pressure hose and trigger gun. STEP 5: Assembly STEP 1: STEP 6: STEP 2: STEP 7: Insert the small end of the high pres- sure hose into place. STEP 3: 6 English
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: STEP 5: Unwind the high pressure hose com- Plug the Ground Fault Circuit Inter- pletely from the hose reel. rupter (GFCI) into a working outlet. We recommend that you test the GFCI as part of your startup procedure each time you use your pressure washer. To learn how to peform this test on your unit, visit http://www.karcherresidential.com/ gfci_test.php for detailed instructions for your type of GFCI. WARNING Do not use if above test fails. STEP 2: Inse
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USING THE ACCESSORIES WARNING Dirtblaster® To avoid serious injury never point spray nozzle at yourself, other per- This nozzle features a 0º pencil jet sons or animals. which rotates 360º for maximum dirt Always test an inconspicuous area cutting action, effectively increasing before cleaning with high pressure. cleaning performance up to 50%. This nozzle combines the cleaning Vario Power Spray Wand performance of a 0º pencil jet with the surface coverage of a wide angle The Vario P
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WORKING WITH DETERGENTS Detergents can only be applied at low STEP 5: pressure setting (Mix). Turn on the pressure washer (I). Pull STEP 1: trigger to operate unit. Liquid deter- Install the Vario Power Spray Wand. gent is drawn into the unit and mixed Set the spray wand to the low pres- with water. Apply detergent to work sure setting (Mix). area. Do not allow detergent to dry on surface. STEP 6: Cleaning up: Always draw fresh wa- ter through the detergent tank or si- phon tube when done
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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 (0) po- sition. SHUTTING DOWN & CLEAN-UP STEP 1: STEP 5: Turn the switch to OFF (0) position Wind up the high-pressure hose on and unplug cord from outlet. the hose reel. Push in the handle of the crank to block the hose reel. STEP 2: STEP 6: Turn off the water source. Release trigger and engage gun STEP 3: safety lock. Press trigger to release water pres- sure
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WINTERIZING AND LONG-TERM STORAGE 1: Disconnect all water connections. CAUTION 2: Turn on the machine for a few sec- Failure to follow the above directions will onds, until the water which had re- result in damage to the pump assembly mained in the pump exits, turn off and accessories and will void the war- immediately. ranty. ® 3: Do not allow high pressure hose to Kärcher also recommends the regular become kinked. practice of using a pump protector like ® 4: Store the machine and ac
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CLEANING TIPS 6 feet and always apply detergent from CAUTION Before cleaning any surface an in- bottom to top). Allow detergent to re- conspicuous area should be cleaned main on surface 1-3 minutes. Do not al- to test spray pattern and distance for low detergent to dry on surface, if maximum cleaning results. surface appears to be drying, simply wet If painted surfaces are peeling or down surface with fresh water. If need- chipping, use extreme caution as ed, use special wash brush attach
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keeping the spray nozzle approximately cleaning surface. For removing ex- 6-8 inches from the cleaning surface tremely stubborn dirt, it may be neces- (distance should increase when rinsing sary to move the spray nozzle even pin-striping or other sensitive surfaces). closer to the surface for greater dirt cut- Always clean from top to bottom and ting action. from left to right. For best results, wipe surface dry with a chamois or soft dry Patio & Lawn Furniture cloth. (with or without deterge
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Brush. Use it on your automobile, house washer, add abrasive material and at- siding or windows. The water pressure tack the rust and paint with our eco- ® from your pressure washer causes the friendly alternative. Fits most Kärcher inner brushes to gently spin, making pressure washers up to 2300 PSI. (bay- your cleaning job much easier. The an- onet) gle of brush head is adjustable to help Part No. 2.638-792.0 you reach difficult areas. Excellent for the application of detergent. A must- Dete
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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) po- (0) position. sition Power cord is not plugged in. Plug in power cord. Electrical outlet does not Try a different outlet. supply adequate power. Tripped GFCI plug. Press “RESET” button on GFCI plug. Tripped circuit breaker. Switch off pressure washer. The reset comes automatically once the te
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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 filter tube is clogged. to remove debris. Damaged or clogged Remove obstruction or replace detergent suction tube. detergent suction tube. Spray wand is in high pressure Turn spray wand tip to low position. pressure position. Discharge nozzl
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MANUAL DE USUARIO DEL LIMPIADOR DE ALTA PRESIÓN Vista general del modelo 18 Responsabilidades del Instrucciones de seguridad 19 propietario/usuario Instrucciones de montaje 21 El propietario y/o el usuario deben com- Instrucciones de funcionamiento 22 prender bien las instrucciones de servi- Utilicación de los accesorios 23 cio y advertencias del fabricante antes Trabajar con detergentes 24 de empezar a utilizar este limpiador de Tomarse un descanso 25 alta presión. Debe prestarse especial at
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VISTA GENERAL DEL MODELO 1 Toma de agua con conector para 10 Pistola de disparo manguera de jardín 11 Tecla para separar la manguera de 2 Interruptor de encendido/apagado alta presión de la pistola pulverizado- 3 Rollo de manguera de alta presión ra manual 4 Zona de recogida, pulverizador 12 Pestillo de seguridad de la pistola de 5 Asa de transporte disparo 6 Soporte para cable 13 Manguera de alta presión ® 7 Cable de potencia con interruptor de 14 Dirtblaster (Lanza rotativa de alta circuito
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INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD ADVERTENCIA ADVERTENCIA Al utilizar este producto, tome siempre Riesgo de explosión - no pulverizar las precauciones básicas, incluidas las sobre líquidos inflamables. siguientes: No usar ácidos, alcalinos, disolven- Lea todas las instrucciones antes de tes, o cualquier material inflamable usar el producto. con este producto. Estos productos Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones, es pueden causar heridas físicas al preciso vigilar atentamente si se
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Instrucciones de puesta a tierra SUMINISTRO DE AGUA (sólo agua fría) Este producto se tiene que poner a tie- rra. Si funcionase mal o si se rompiese, ATENCIÓN la puesta a tierra proporcionaría una cir- Al conectar la toma de agua a la red de cuito menos resistente a la energía suministro del agua, es obligatorio res- eléctrica para reducir el riesgo de elec- petar la normativa local establecida por trochoque. Este producto está equipado la compañía del agua. En algunas zo- con un cable que
