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PLEASE READ THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MACHINE
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THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A KARCHER PRESSURE WASHER PLEASE READ THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MACHINE. WHAT IS A PRESSURE WASHER? A Pressure Washer is essentially a powerful electric motor driving a set of pistons that force water through a small nozzle, thus creating a pressurised jet of water. This provides the cleaning power behind the Karcher Pressure Washer. A Karcher Pressure Washer can be used for an endless list of applications around the home and garden. It provides an eff
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INDEX 1. APPLICATIONS 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3. GETTING STARTED 3.1 Contents 3.2 Water Connection 3.3 Electrical Connection 3.4 Suction Mode 3.5 Detergent 4. OPERATING YOUR PRESSURE WASHER 4.1 High Pressure Operation 4.2 Low Pressure Operation Without Brush 4.3 Low Pressure Operation With Brush 4.4 End Of Operation 4.5 Storage 5. IMPORTANT – CARE AND MAINTENANCE 6. ACCESSORIES / SPARE PARTS 7. PROBLEM CHECKLIST / TROUBLESHOOTING 8. HELP - LINE 9. TECHNICAL DATA 10. ASSEMBLY 3
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1. APPLICATIONS The main applications for this product are DOMESTIC cleaning tasks: Cars, motorbikes, caravans, boats and bicycles Patio’s, fences, garden walls, pathways, driveways and house facades – particularly useful for cleaning block driveways Removal of algae and moss from roofs, brickwork and guttering Garden tools and machinery, furniture and barbecues Hygienic cleaning of animal pens and their surroundings With the addition of Karcher accessories, the list continues ........
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2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STARTING UP YOUR PRESSURE WASHER PLEASE CHECK YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING: We recommend you purchase these items from a reputable store RCD plug and socket that will interrupt electrical supply in an emergency. A typical garden hose (minimum length 7.5 metres) with suitable hose connection (Hoselock/Gardena type) to match the coupling on the machine (hose and connector not supplied). The mains voltage and supply indicated on the Rating Plate of the machine correspo
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2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ! Never use defect connection or extension lines! If the connection line is damaged, it must be replaced with a special connection line that is available from the manufacturer or his customer service. ! Please make sure that the connection or extension lines are not damaged by being ran over, pulled or dragged. Protect the connection lines from heat, oil, and sharp edges. ! Never touch the mains plug and the socket with wet hands. ! The connection between connection line a
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! The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. ! The operator must use the appliance properly. He must take the local conditions into consideration and must pay attention to third persons, in particular children, while working with the appliance. ! Warning: Do not use the appliance if third persons are within the reach of the appliance unless such persons wear
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3. GETTING STARTED 3.1 Contents Assembly Upon opening the carton, see Page 21 if you do not have all the items as detailed please contact the Customer Helpline. Assembly see Page 21 10 Detergent Dosing Valve 1 Transport Bracket and Suction Tube with Filter 2 High Pressure Hose Reel 11 Detergent Tank 3 High Pressure Outlet 12 Spray Gun 4 Power Switch (On/Off) 13 Safety Lock Device 5 Mains Electric Lead with Plug 14 High Pressure Hose 6 Mains Lead Storage 15 Pressure Gauge 7 Support Leg 16 Spray L
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Please follow these instructions carefully for troublefree cleaning. Use the diagram on Page 8 for reference purposes. 3.2 Water Connection The minimum length of supply hosepipe advised for maximum user convenience is 7.5 metres with a diameter of 12.5 mm (1/2") to allow free flow of inlet water to the machine so avoiding backpressure and any associated potential damage to your machine. Attach your supply hosepipe with its connector to the coupling on the machine (No.9) and the other end sho
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3.5 Detergent Only cleaning agents recommended by Karcher (UK) Ltd. should be used. Unsuitable detergents could damage your Pressure Washer and the object being cleaned. Recommended Detergents 1. The following cleaning agent may be used undiluted: (But further dilution is practical but trial before application) Universal Cleaner .............................. Profi RM 555 ASF 2. The following cleaning agents are available as concentrate and must be diluted with 9 parts of water (1 : 9) before us
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4. OPERATING YOUR PRESSURE WASHER If you have followed all the instructions so far, you are now ready to have fun cleaning the KARCHER way!!! Turn on the supply water and press the Spray Gun lever (No.12) until the water flows freely and removes all air locks from the hoses. You may now attach the bayonet fit Spray Lance (No.16) or required accessory to the Spray Gun. All accessories are bayonet fit, simply push in and twist until they click into position ! Once water is flowing through th
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4.1 High Pressure Operation Switch on the pressure washer (No.4) Ensure the Spray Lance with the Pressure Regulator (No.16) is attached securely to the Spray Gun (No.12) and the nozzle is set to the required setting (+). Aim the lance towards the object to be cleaned making sure the recommended working distance is used (for reference see Page 11). Release the Safety Lock Device (No.13) on the Spray Gun and squeeze the lever. The pressurised water jet alone is capable of fulfiling most clea
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We recommend the following cleaning method: Step 1: Remove loose dirt by washing over the surface to be cleaned with the high pressure jet. Step 2: Spray on the detergent and leave for 1-4 minutes, so assisting the easy removal of fine dirt and associated greasy adhesions. Step 3: Finally, spray off the loosened dirt with the high pressure spray. 4.3 Low Pressure Operation with Brush When cleaning surfaces with a grease contamination - typically car paintwork that always has a greasy traffic fil
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4.4 End Of Operation ALWAYS REMEMBER TO RINSE YOUR PRESSURE WASHER AFTER USING DETERGENT BY FILLING THE DETERGENT CONTAINER WITH CLEAN WATER AND RUN THE PUMP FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE MINUTE In the event of a break of 5 minutes in the operation of your Karcher Pressure Washer, always switch off the pump to avoid damage due to overheating. Switch off the pressure washer by the Power Switch (No.4) and unplug the Mains Electric Lead (No.5) from the socket. Close the water inlet (tap) and disconnect
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Failure to do this will seriously damage your machine and invalidate the warranty. Connect the water supply hose and, without the lance attached, squeeze the Spray Gun lever to run water through your pressure washer until the water flow is constant. Then plug in to the electric supply. Unless drawing water from an open water source such as a water butt, always have a minimum of 10 metres (25 feet) of uncoiled hose between the water tap and your machine. The internal diameter of the feed wate
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6. ACCESSORIES A wide range of popular accessories are available from your local store selling Karcher Pressure Washers. 4.763-228 Dirt Blaster/Rotary Jet A rapidly rotating pencil jet used to remove loose paint, stubborn algae and moss from hard surfaces. 4.760-269 Triple Nozzle Lance An integral fan jet, pencil jet and low pressure chemical jet in one unit allows optimal nozzle selection. 4.760-212 Underbody Lance Extended lance with angled end and upward firing jet for cleaning under cars,
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6. Spare Parts In the event that your Karcher Pressure Washer requires replacement parts – please refer to the diagram below AND identify the particular model of your machine by reference to the data plate on the underside. Please write, email or fax Karcher (see page 19) with any parts order you wish to place. A premium rate Help-line Number is available for telephone enquires of any type. 17
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7. PROBLEM CHECKLIST The machine you have chosen is of the highest quality. Correctly stored away from frost it should operate without problems. If a problem does arise, please check the following chart as a solution may be at hand. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION Machine refuses Plug not connected Connect plug to start Defective socket Try another socket Fuse blown Change the fuse Defective extension cable Try without extension cable Wrong mains voltage Check mains voltage corresponds to spe
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8. HELP - LINE Karcher (UK) Limited operate a help-line allowing customers to discuss any problems experienced with our products. The help-line operates during normal business hours, if you have diffi- culty getting through, please understand that there are peak periods during the day when our consultants are unable to take all calls coming in. In these circumstances we would ask that you try to contact us again later in the day. The help-line number is 0906 6800632 (calls at this number are cha
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9. TECHNICAL DATA Power Connection Voltage .......................................................... 220-240 V (AC) Current................................................................ 1~50 Hz Connected/Load .................................................... 2.5 KW Mains Fuse ............................................................. 13 AMP Safety class .................................................... 1, IPX5 Water Connection Supply Temperature (Max).................................
