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- Page 1 KB 1010 5.961-418 (2009168-10-05) Operating Instructions PRESSURE WASHER PLEASE READ THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MACHINE...
- Page 2 THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A KARCHER PRESSURE WASHER PLEASE READ THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MACHINE. WHAT IS A PRESSURE WASHER? A Pressure Washer is essentially a powerful electric motor driving a set of pistons that force water through a small nozzle, thus creating a pressurised jet of water.
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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 1. APPLICATIONS The main applications for this product are DOMESTIC cleaning tasks: • Cars, motorbikes, caravans, boats and bicycles • Patio’s, fences, garden walls, pathways, driveways and house facades – particularly useful for cleaning block driveways • Removal of algae and moss from roofs, brickwork and guttering •...
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Page 5: Safety Instructions
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical Connection Never use defect connection or extension lines! If the connection line is damaged, it must be replaced with a special connection line that is available from the manufacturer or his customer service. Please make sure that the connection or extension lines are not damaged by being ran over, pulled or dragged. - Page 6 Safety Instructions The operation of the device in hazardous locations is not admissible. Please comply with the corresponding safety instructions if you use the appliance in danger areas (e.g. filling stations). Do not turn on the appliance if the power supply line or important components of the appliance, such as safety components, high- pressure hoses, spray jet, are damaged.
- Page 7 Cleaning operations during which oil saturated waste water is generated, such as engine cleaning and underbody cleaning, may only be performed in cleaning locations that are equipped with an oil separator. If you clean varnished surfaces, please respect a minimum distance of 30 cm to avoid damages.
- Page 8 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 (see page 19). Assembly see Page 21 1 Carry Handle 7 High Pressure Lance 2 Detergent Suction Tube 8 High Pressure Hose 3 On/Off Switch 9 Safety Lock Device...
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Page 9: Water Connection
Please follow these instructions carefully for troublefree cleaning Use the diagram on Page 8 for reference purposes 3.2 Water Connection • The minimum length of supply hosepipe advised for maximum user convenience is 7.5 metres with a diameter of 12.5 mm (1/2") to avoid backpressure and any associated potential damage to your machine. -
Page 10: 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 11: Operating Your Pressure Washer
4. OPERATING YOUR PRESSURE WASHER If you have followed all the instructions so far, you are now ready to have fun cleaning the KARCHER way!!! • Turn on the supply water and squeeze the Spray Gun lever (No.10) until the water flows freely and removes all air locks from the hoses. •... -
Page 12: High Pressure Operation
4.1 High Pressure • Ensure the High Pressure Lance (No.7) is attached securely to the Spray Gun (No.10). • Aim the lance towards the object to be cleaned making sure the recommended working distance is used for reference (See Page 11). Release the Safety Lock Device (No.9) and squeeze the lever. -
Page 13: Low Pressure Operation Without Brush
4.3 Low Pressure Operation with Brush (not included) When cleaning surfaces with a grease contamination - typically car paintwork that always has a greasy traffic film covering. Follow the procedure of: • Washing loose dirt away with the clean water high pressure spray. •... -
Page 14: End Of Operation
4.4 End Of Operation ALWAYS REMEMBER TO RINSE YOUR PRESSURE WASHER AFTER USING DETERGENT BY HANGING THE DETERGENT SUCTION TUBE IN A CONTAINER WITH CLEAN WATER AND RUN THE PUMP FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE MINUTE IN LOW 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. - Page 15 • Connect the water supply hose and, without the lance attached, squeeze the Spray Gun lever to run water through your pressure washer until the water flow is constant. Then plug in to the electric supply. • Unless drawing water from an open water source such as a water butt, always have a minimum of 10 metres (25 feet) of uncoiled hose between the water tap and your machine.
- Page 16 6. ACCESSORIES A wide range of popular accessories are available from your local store selling Karcher Pressure Washers. 4.767-054 Dirt Blaster/Rotary Jet A rapidly rotating pencil jet used to remove loose paint, stubborn algae and moss from hard surfaces. 4.760-499 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 17: Accessories / Spare Parts
6. SPARE PARTS In the event that your Karcher Pressure Washer requires replacement 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 19) with any parts order you wish to place. - Page 18 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 19: 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 20: Technical Data
9. TECHNICAL DATA Power Connection Voltage ..............220-240 V-AC Current ..............1~50/60 Hz Connected/Load ............1.4 KW Mains Fuse ..............13 AMP Water Connection Supply Temperature (Max) ..........40 °C Supply Rate (Min) ............8 litres per minute Supply Pressure (Max) ......(12 bar) ..1,2 MPa Supply Hose Length ............ - Page 21 10.ASSEMBLY High Pressure Hose (No.8) and Spray Gun (No.10) Assembly...
- Page 22 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.