Water Supply; Working With Detergent; Interrupting Operation; Finish Operation - Kärcher K 2.01 Operating Instructions Manual

Water supply

According to the applicable regulations,
the appliance must never be used on
the drinking water supply without a sys-
tem separator. Use a suitable system
separator manufactured by KÄRCHER; or, as an
alternative, a system separator as per EN 12729
Type BA. Water flowing through a system sepa-
rator is considered non-drinkable.
Note: Impurities in the water can damage the
high-pressure pump and accessories. For protec-
tion, the use of the KÄRCHER water filter (optional
accessory, order no. 4.730-059) is recommended.
Water supply from mains
Observe regulations of water supplier.
For connection values, see type plate/technical data.
Use a fibre-reinforced water hose (not includ-
ed) with a standard coupling. (Minimum diam-
eter 1/2 inch (13 mm), minimum length 7.5 m).
Screw the water supply hose to the water
connection on the appliance.
Start up
Caution
Dry runs lasting longer than two minutes lead to
damages to the high pressure pump. If the appli-
ance does not build up pressure within two min-
utes, switch it off and proceed as instructed in the
Chapter "Help with faults".
Connect the high pressure hose to the high
pressure connection of the appliance.
Push the spray lance into the trigger gun and
fasten it by turning it through 90°.
Completely open the water tap.
Insert the mains plug into the socket.
Turn on the appliance "I/ON".
Operation
Danger
The trigger gun is subjected to a recoil force
when the water jet is discharged. Make sure that
you have a firm footing and are also holding the
trigger gun and spray lance firmly.
Unlock the lever on the trigger gun.
Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the device
will switch on.
Note: Release the lever of the trigger gun; the
device will switch off again. High pressure re-
mains in the system.
Spray lance with pressure regulation
Carrying out the most common cleaning tasks.
The work pressure can be stagelessly regulated
between "Min" and "Max".
Release the lever on the trigger gun.
Turn the spray lance to the desired position.

Working with detergent

Please use exclusively KÄRCHER detergents
and care products to carry out the respective
cleaning task, as these were specifically devel-
opped for your appliance. The use of other deter-
gents and care products may lead to premature
wear and can invalidate your warranty claims.
Please obtain information at your local dealer or
request information directly from KÄRCHER.
Suspend end of detergent suction hose in a
container filled with detergent.
Use spray lance with pressure regulation
(Vario Power).
Turn the spray lance to "Mix" position.
Note: This will mix the detergent with the wa-
ter stream.
Recommended cleaning method
Spray the detergent sparingly on the dry sur-
face and allow it to react, but not to dry.
Spray off loosened dirt with the high-pres-
sure jet.

Interrupting operation

Release the lever on the trigger gun.
Lock the lever on the trigger gun.
During longer breaks (more than 5 minutes),
also turn the appliance off using the "0/OFF"
switch.
Insert the trigger gun in its holder.

Finish operation

Caution
Only separate the high-pressure hose from the
trigger gun or the appliance while there is no
pressure in the system.
After working with detergent, suspend deter-
gent suction hose in a container filled with
clear water, switch the appliance on for
around 1 minute once the spray lance has
been removed and rinse until water runs clear.
Release the lever on the trigger gun.
Turn off the appliance "0/OFF".
Turn off tap.
Detach the appliance from the water supply.
Press the lever on the trigger gun to release
any remaining pressure in the system.
Lock the lever on the trigger gun.
Pull out the mains plug.
Stow away the mains cable, the high-pres-
sure hose and accessory at the appliance.
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