Operation - Kärcher K 2 Compact Manual

Safety Devices
Caution
Safety devices protect the user and must not be
modified or bypassed.
Power switch
The appliance switch prevents unintentional op-
eration of the appliance.
Lock trigger gun
This lock locks the lever of the trigger gun and
prevents the inadvertent start of the appliance.
Overflow valve with pressure switch
The overflow valve prevents the permissible
working pressure from being exceeded.
If the lever on the trigger gun is released the
pressure switch turns off the pump, the high-
pressure jet is stopped. If the lever is pulled the
pump is turned on again.
Prerequisites for the appliance's
Caution
Create stability for the appliance prior to all work
on or with the appliance to prevent accidents or
damage.
– The stability of the appliance is warranted
when it is placed onto an even surface.

Operation

Description of the Appliance
These operating instructions describe the maxi-
mum equipment. Depending on the model, there
are differences 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
16 Spray lance with high pressure nozzle
12
stability
17 Washing brush
18 Rotary washing brush
19 Foam nozzle with detergent container
Special accessories
Special accessories expand the possibilities of
using your appliance. Please contact your
KÄRCHER dealer for further information.
Mount loose parts delivered with appliance prior
to start-up.
Illustrations on Page 2
Illustration
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Attach the carrying handle.
Illustration

Pull out the clamp for the high-pressure hose
from the hand spray gun (e.g. a Philips
screwdriver).
Illustration

Connect high pressure hose to trigger gun.

Push the clamp in until it locks. Check the se-
cure connection by pulling on the high-pres-
sure hose.
Illustration

Screw the coupling element to the water
connection on the appliance.
According to the applicable regula-
tions, the appliance must never be
used on the drinking water supply with-
out 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 sys-
tem separator is considered non-drinkable.
Caution
Always connect the system separator to the wa-
ter supply, never directly to the appliance!
Note: Impurities in the water can damage the
high-pressure pump and accessories. For pro-
tection, the use of the KÄRCHER water filter (op-
tional accessory, order no. 4.730-059) is
recommended.
Water supply from mains
Observe regulations of water supplier.
For connection values, see type plate/technical
data.

Use a fibre-reinforced water hose (not in-
cluded) with a standard coupling. (Minimum
diameter 1/2 inch (13 mm), minimum length
7.5 m).

Push the water supply hose onto the cou-
pling unit, then connect it to the water supply.
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EN
Before Startup
Water supply