Operation; Transport And Storage; Maintenance And Care - Kärcher K2 Basic Manual

Operation

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 proceed in accordance with the instructions in
Chapter "Troubleshooting".
High pressure operation
CAUTION
Keep a distance of at least 30 cm when using the jet for
cleaning painted surfaces to avoid damage.
ATTENTION
Car tyres, paint or sensitive surfaces such as wood
should not be cleaned with the dirt blaster, as there is a
risk of damage.
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Operation with washing brush
ATTENTION
Risk of damage to the paintwork
When working with the washing brush, it must be free of
dirt or other particles.
Note: If required, the washing brushes can be used to
work with detergent.
Operation with detergent
Note: Detergent can only be added when the device is
operated in low pressure mode.
Optional
 Illustrations -
 Illustration
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.
After operation with detergent
 After operation with detergent: Run the machine for
approximately 1 minute for a clear rinse.
Interrupting operation
 Illustration
Release the lever of the trigger gun and lock it.
 During longer breaks (more than 5 minutes), also
turn the appliance off using the "0/OFF" switch.
Finish operation
CAUTION
Only separate the high-pressure hose from the trigger
gun or the device when there is no pressure in the sys-
tem.
 Release the lever of the trigger gun.
 Turn off the appliance "0/OFF".
 Disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
 Turn off tap.
 Press the lever on the trigger gun to release any
remaining pressure in the system.
 Lock the lever of the trigger gun.
 Detach the appliance from the water supply.
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Transport and storage

CAUTION
Risk of personal injury or damage!
Mind the weight and storage of the appliance during
transport.
When transporting by hand
 Lift appliance by the carrying handle and carry it.
 Pull the appliance by its transport handle.
When transporting in vehicles
 Secure the appliance against shifting and tipping
over.
Storing the Appliance
 Park the machine on an even surface.
 Stow away the accessories on the appliance ac-
cording to the device.
Prior to extended storage periods, as during the winter,
also observe the instructions in the Care section.
Frost protection
ATTENTION
Appliances and accessories that are not completely
drained can be destroyed by frost. Completely drain ap-
pliance and accessories and protect them against frost.
To avoid damage:
 Completely drain all water from the appliance:
Switch the appliance on with detached high pres-
sure hose and detached water supply (max. 1 min-
ute) and wait, until no more water exits at the high
pressure connection. Turn off the appliance.
 Store the appliance and the entire accessories in a
frost free room.

Maintenance and care

The appliance is maintenance free.
DANGER
Risk of electric shock.
 Prior to all work on the appliance, switch off the ap-
pliance and pull the power plug.
Clean the sieve in the water connection
Clean the sieve in the water connection regularly.
ATTENTION
The sieve must not be damaged.
 Remove coupling from the water connection.
Illustration
 Pull the sieve out (e.g. using flat pliers), clean un-
der running water and then reinsert it.
Care