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- Page 1 520 M 5.960-547 08/02...
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Page 2: Applications
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 efficient, economical and labour saving way of cleaning with excellent results. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
INDEX APPLICATIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GETTING STARTED 3.1 Contents 3.2 Water Connection 3.3 Electrical Connection 3.4 Suction Mode 3.5 Detergent 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 IMPORTANT –... - Page 4 • Garden tools and machinery, furniture and barbecues • Hygienic cleaning of animal pens and their surroundings With the addition of Karcher accessories, the list continues ..... • Clearing blocked drains and pipes • Removal of old paint and rust from garden furniture and gates...
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Page 5: Safety Instructions
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). -
Page 6: Getting Started
3. GETTING STARTED 3.1 Contents Upon opening the carton, if you do not have all the items as detailed please contact the Customer Helpline. Assembly see Page 19 1 High Pressure Hose 7 Detergent Suction Tube 2 Safety Lock Device 8 Transport Bracket 3 Spray Gun 9 Mains Electric Lead with Plug... -
Page 7: Water Connection
3.4 Suction Mode - an added benefit of the Karcher Pressure Washer • If you are drawing water from a static water supply such as a water butt disconnect the high pressure hose from the machine. -
Page 8: Detergent
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 ...... -
Page 9: Operating Your Pressure Washer
When cleaning painted surfaces, ensure that the paint is sound and there are no signs or rusting or blistering. It is your responsibility to check the suitability of the surface to be cleaned. Karcher (UK) Ltd. cannot be held responsible for any damaged caused. -
Page 10: High Pressure Operation
4.1 High Pressure Operation • Switch on the pressure washer (No.12) • Ensure the Spray Lance with the Pressure Regulator (No.4) is attached securely to the Spray Gun (No.3) 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 9). -
Page 11: Low Pressure Operation With Brush
• To rinse the detergent away, close the Spray Gun, increase the nozzle setting towards “+” setting. No detergent can be drawn in with a high working pressure. Spray with the required jet spray setting until no trace of detergent can be found. We recommend the following cleaning method: Step 1: Remove loose dirt by washing over the surface to be cleaned... -
Page 12: End Of Operation
PRESSURE SETTING. 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.12) and unplug the Mains Electric Lead (No.9) from the socket. - Page 13 • After using chemicals, always run fresh water through your machine. • The high pressure hose of your Karcher Pressure Washer should not be mistreated. It is designed to withstand high pressure operation so vehicles should NOT run over it, nor should it be pulled across sharp or abrasive edges.
- Page 14 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.
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Page 15: Accessories / Spare 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 17) with any parts order you wish to place. A premium rate Help-line Number is available for... - Page 16 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...
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Page 17: Help-Line
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. -
Page 18: Technical Data
9. TECHNICAL DATA Power Connection Voltage ............. 230-240 V (AC) Current ..............1~50 Hz Connected/Load ............2.0 KW Mains Fuse ..............13 AMP Water Connection Supply Temperature (Max) ........60 °C Supply Rate (Min) ............ 600 litres per hour Supply Pressure (Max) ..........12 bar Supply Hose Length .......... -
Page 19: Assembly
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Page 20: Eu Declaration Of Conformity
EU Declaration of Conformity We hereby declare that the equipment described below conforms to the relevant fundamental safety and health requirements of the appropriate EU Directives, both in its basic design and construction as well as in the version marketed by us. This declaration will cease to be valid if any modifications are made to the machine without our express approval.