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  • Page 1

    High Pressur e W asher Operator Manual Overview ................................................. 2 Precautions ........................................ 3 - 4 Assembly Instructions ............................ 4 Operating Instructions ............................ 5 Using the Accessories ........................... 6 Working with Detergents ........[...]

  • Page 2

    2 Never point nozzle at people or animals. Never drink alcohol or use drugs while operating this equipment. Never operate while standing in water . Never touch plug with wet hands. Never let electrical connections rest in water . Never operate pressure washer without the water turned on. Never use hot water . NEVER ! 6 1 10 7 9 5 8 4 2 12 11 13 3 O[...]

  • Page 3

    3 Safety W arnings When using this product basic precautions should always be followed: • Read all the instructions before using the product. • High pressure jets can be dangerous if subject to misuse. The jet must not be directed at persons, animals, electrical devices, or the machine itself. • T o reduce the risk of injury , do not operate [...]

  • Page 4

    4 IMPORT ANT PRECAUTIONS – continued Step 1 ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS Step 2 Step 3 ! 5 Step 4 Step 5 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 position. W ater Supply (Cold Water[...]

  • Page 5

    5 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Step 1 Connect the high pressure hose to the high pressure outlet. Step 3 Connect the garden hose to the water inlet. Step 4 Connect garden hose to the cold water source and turn water on completely . Plug the power cord into the power outlet. Step 2 Insert the spray wand of your choice into the trigger gun. Press in again[...]

  • Page 6

    6 USING THE ACCESSORIES This wand features a 0º pencil jet which rotates 360º for maximum dirt cutting action, effectively increasing cleaning performance up to 50%. This wand combines the cleaning performance of a 0º pencil jet with the surface coverage of a wide angle nozzle. Not recommended for soft materials, siding, painted surfaces, decks [...]

  • Page 7

    7 WORKING WITH DETERGENTS Step 3 T ur n on the pressur e washer . Pull trigger to operate unit: Liquid detergent is drawn into the unit and mixed with water . Apply detergent to work area. Do not allow detergent to dry on surface. Step 2 Fill detergent tank with 1.0 L of Kärcher detergent. Caution Never use: • Bleach, Chlorine products and other[...]

  • Page 8

    8 Step 5 Disconnect the high pressure hose from the high pressure outlet. 1. Disconnect all water connections. 2. T urn on the machine for a few seconds , until the water which had remained in the pump exits. T ur n off immediately . 3. Do not allow high pressure hose to become kinked. SHUTTING DOWN & CLEAN-UP Step 1 T ur n the switch to off (O[...]

  • Page 9

    9 WINTERIZING AND LONG-TERM STORAGE – continued 5) Cleaning the water inlet filter Pull out the water in- let filter with flat-nose pliers and rinse out in warm water. Maintenance The unit is maintenance-free. 6) Cleaning the detergent inlet filter Pull it out and rinse out in warm water. CLEANING TIPS Deck Cleaning (with or without detergent) Pr[...]

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    10 CLEANING TIPS – continued Optional cleaning accessories are available to further enhance your cleaning capabilities: For details call 1-800-465-4980 or visit www .karcher .ca OPTIONAL CLEANING ACCESSORIES • Rotating Wash Brush • Wash Brush • Underbody Wand • Pipe Drain Cleaner • Sandblasting Attachment • Extension wand • Water Si[...]

  • Page 11

    11 TROUBLESHOOTING Disconnect the machine from the power source before making any repair . Symptom Motor will not start. Unit does not reach high pressure. Output pressure varies high and low . Cause On/Off switch is in the “OFF” (O) position. Power cord is not plugged in. Extension cord is too long. Extension cord is not proper gauge. Extensio[...]

  • Page 12

    12 TROUBLESHOOTING – continued Solution Dilute detergent. T ur n spray wand tip to low pressure position. Blow out or remove debris with a fine needle. Insert the spray wand into the trigger gun. Carefully press in against the spring tension and twist into the locked position. Call Customer Service. Check that hoses and fittings are air tight. T [...]