Start Up; Operation; Working With Detergent - Kärcher K 2 Compact Operating Instructions Manual

Start up

Caution
Dry running of more than 2 minutes leads to
damage of the high-pressure pump. If the
appliance does not build up pressure within
2 minutes, switch the appliance off and pro-
ceed in accordance with the instructions in
Chapter "Troubleshooting".
Illustration
 Connect the high pressure hose to the
high pressure connection of the appli-
ance.
Illustration
 Attach the water supply hose to the
coupling on the water connection.
Note: The supply hose is not included.
 Connect the water supply hose to the
water supply.
 Completely open the water tap.
 Insert the mains plug into the socket.
 Turn on the appliance "I/ON".
 Unlock the lever on the trigger gun.
 Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the
device will switch on.
Switch the appliance on for a (max. of 2
minutes) and wait until the water exits at
the hand spray gun without bubbles.
 Release the lever on the trigger gun.
Note: Release the lever of the trigger
gun; the device will switch off again.
High pressure remains in the system.
 Lock the lever on the trigger gun.

Operation

Danger
The water jet that is emitted from the high-
pressure nozzle results in a repulsion power
acting on the hand spray gun. Make sure
that you have a firm footing and are also
holding the hand spray gun and spray lance
firmly.
Danger
High-pressure jets can be dangerous if im-
properly used. The jet may not be directed
at persons, animals, live electrical equip-
ment or at the appliance itself.
Caution
Car tyres, paint or sensitive surfaces such
as wood should not be cleaned with the dirt
blaster, as there is a risk of damage.
Illustration
 Push the spray lance into the trigger
gun and fasten it by turning it through
90°.
 Unlock the lever on the trigger gun.
 Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the
device will switch on.

Working with detergent

Danger
The use of wrong detergents or chemicals
can compromise the safety of the appli-
ance.
Please use exclusively KÄRCHER deter-
gents and care products to carry out the re-
spective cleaning task, as these were spe-
cifically developed for your appliance. The
use of other detergents and care products
may lead to premature wear and can inval-
idate your warranty claims. Please obtain
information at your local dealer or request
information directly from KÄRCHER.
Danger
The improper use of detergents can cause
severe injuries or toxication.
When using detergents, the material data
safety sheet issued by the detergent manu-
facturer must be adhered to, especially the
instructions regarding personal protective
equipment.
 Pull detergent suction hose as far as is
required out of the housing.
 Suspend end of detergent suction hose
in a container filled with detergent.
 Detach spray lance from the trigger
gun. Work only with the trigger gun.
Note: This will mix the detergent with
the water stream.
Recommended cleaning method
 Spray the detergent sparingly on the
dry surface and allow it to react, but not
to dry.
 Spray off loosened dirt with the high
pressure jet.
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