Interrupting Operation; Working With Detergent; Finish Operation - Kärcher K 2 Premium Operating Instructions Manual

Spray lance with pressure regulation
(Vario Power)
Carrying out the most common cleaning
tasks. The work pressure can be stageless-
ly regulated between "Min" and "Max". You
can add detergent when "Mix" is selected.
 Release the lever on the trigger gun.
Illustration
 Turn the spray pipe to the desired posi-
tion.
Optional
Washing brush
Suitable for use with detergents.
Rotary washing brush
Suitable for use with detergents.
The rotating washing brush is ideally suited
for the cleaning of vehicles.
Caution
Please make sure that the washing brush is
free from dirt or other particles. Otherwise,
it may damage the paint work.

Working with detergent

Please use exclusively KÄRCHER deter-
gents and care products to carry out the re-
spective cleaning task, as these were
specifically developed for your appliance.
The use of other detergents and care prod-
ucts may lead to premature wear and can
invalidate your warranty claims. Please ob-
tain information at your local dealer or re-
quest information directly from KÄRCHER.
 Illustration
Fill the detergent solution in the deter-
gent tank (observe dosage instructions
on the packaging of the 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.
Optional
Foam nozzle
With powerful foam for effortless cleaning.
Illustration
 Fill the detergent solution in the deter-
gent tank of the foam nozzle (observe
dosage instructions on the packaging of
the detergent).
 Connect the detergent tank to the foam
nozzle.
 Connect the foam nozzle to the trigger
gun.
Note: This will mix the detergent with
the water stream.

Interrupting operation

 Release the lever on the trigger gun.
Illustration
 Lock the lever on the trigger gun.
 During longer breaks (more than 5 min-
utes), 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 operation with detergent: Run the
machine for approximately 1 minute for
a clear rinse.
 Release the lever on the trigger gun.
 Turn off the appliance "0/OFF".
 Turn off tap.
 Press the lever on the trigger gun to re-
lease any remaining pressure in the
system.
Illustration
 Lock the lever on the trigger gun.
 Detach the appliance from the water
supply.
 Pull out the mains plug.
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