Description Of The Appliance; Assembly; Start Up; Operation - Kärcher K 2 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

Description of the Appliance

These operating instructions describe the maximum
equipment. Depending on the model, there are differ-
ences in the scopes of delivery (see packaging).
Illustrations on Page 2
1 High pressure connection
2 Appliance switch "0/OFF"/ „I/ON"
3 Storage hook for high pressure hose and mains
connection cable
4 Carrying handle
5 Storage for spray lance
6 Storage for trigger gun
7 Water connection with integrated sieve
8 Detergent suction hose (with sieve)
9 Coupling element for water connection
10 Mains cable with mains plug
11 Trigger gun
12 Lock trigger gun
13 Clamp for high pressure hose
14 High pressure hose
* Optional accessories
15 Spray lance with Dirtblaster
For strong contaminations
16 Spray lance with high pressure nozzle
For normal cleaning tasks.
** not included in the scope of delivery
17 Water supply hose

Assembly

Mount loose parts delivered with appliance prior to start-
up.
Illustrations on Page 2
Illustration
 Attach the carrying handle.
Illustration
 Pull out the clamp for the high pressure hose from
the hand spray gun.
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.
Illustration
 Screw the coupling element to the water connec-
tion on the appliance.
 Park the appliance on an even surface.
Illustration
 Connect the high pressure hose to the high pres-
sure connection of the appliance.
 Insert the mains plug into the socket.
Water supply from mains
For connection values, see type plate/technical data.
Observe regulations of water supplier.
ATTENTION
Impurities in the water can damage the high-pressure
pump and the accessories. For protection, the use of
the KÄRCHER water filter (optional accessory, order
no. 4.730-059) is recommended.
 Attach the water supply hose to the coupling on the
water connection.
 Connect the water supply hose to the water supply.
 Completely open the water tap.
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Start up

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.
Illustration
 Push the spray lance into the trigger gun and fasten
it by turning it through 90°.
 Turn on the appliance "I/ON".
 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 de-
vice will switch off again. High pressure remains in
the system.

Operation with detergent

Note: Detergent can only be added when the device is
operated in low pressure mode.
DANGER
When using detergents, the material data safety sheet
issued by the detergent manufacturer must be adhered
to, especially the instructions regarding personal pro-
tective equipment.
 Pull detergent suction hose as far as is required out
of the housing.
 Suspend end of detergent suction hose in a con-
tainer filled with 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.

Interrupting operation

 Release the lever on the trigger gun.
 Lock the lever on the trigger gun.
 Insert the trigger gun in its holder.
 During longer breaks (more than 5 minutes), also
turn the appliance off using the "0/OFF" switch.
CAUTION
Only separate the high-pressure hose from the hand
spray gun or the appliance when 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".
 Disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
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Operation

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