Operation; Before Startup; Water Supply - Kärcher K 2.180 Operating Instructions Manual

Operation

Before Startup

Mount loose parts delivered with appliance
prior to start-up.
Illustrations on Page 5
Illustration
 Insert the transport handle and screw
in.
Illustration
 Insert the transport wheels and lock
them.
Illustration
 Pull out the clamp for the high-pressure
hose from the trigger gun (e.g. with a
small screwdriver).
Illustration
 Connect high pressure hose to trigger
gun.
 Push the clamp in until it locks. Check
the secure connection by pulling on the
high-pressure hose.

Water supply

According to the applicable regula-
tions, the appliance must never be
used on the drinking water supply
without a system 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 separator is con-
sidered non-drinkable.
Caution
Always connect the system separator to
the water supply, never directly to the appli-
ance!
Note: Impurities in the water can damage
the high-pressure pump and accessories.
For protection, 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/tech-
nical data.
 Use a fibre-reinforced water hose (not
included) with a standard coupling.
6 English
(Minimum diameter 1/2 inch (13 mm),
minimum length 7.5 m).
 Screw the coupling element to the wa-
ter connection on the appliance.
 Push the water supply hose onto the
coupling unit, then connect it to the wa-
ter supply.
How to draw water from a bucket when
using a KÄRCHER Pressure Cleaner
KÄRCHER recommends using the suction
hose accessory (sold separately) Order no.
9.505-779.0.
STEP 1:
 Connect the suction hose to the water
inlet on the pressure cleaner and drop
the other end into a bucket.
Tip: If you are not using this accessory, coil
a hose into the bucket and ensure that you
only use a standard hose clamp to connect
to the pressure washer.
CLICK FITTINGS MUST NOT BE USED!
STEP 2:
 Fill up your bucket with water.
STEP 3:
 Connect the KÄRCHER power cord to
an electricity source and turn on at pow-
erpoint. Make sure the high pressure
nozzle is not connected and turn the
unit on at the ON/OFF switch. Press the
trigger on the gun - the unit is ready for