Kärcher K 2 Compact Manual page 13

Start up
Caution
Dry runs lasting longer than two minutes lead to
damages to the high pressure pump. If the appli-
ance does not build up pressure within two min-
utes, switch it off and proceed as instructed in
the Chapter "Troubleshooting".
Illustration

Connect the high pressure hose to the high
pressure connection of the appliance.
Illustration

Push the spray lance into the trigger gun and
fasten it by turning it through 90°.
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Completely open the water tap.

Insert the mains plug into the socket.
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Turn on the appliance "I/ON".
Operation
Danger
The handgun is subjected to a recoil force when
the water jet is discharged. Make sure that you
have a firm footing and are also holding the
handgun and spray lance firmly.
Illustration

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
device will switch off again. High pressure re-
mains in the system.
Spray lance with high pressure nozzle
For normal cleaning tasks.
Not suitable for use with detergents.
Spray lance with Dirtblaster
For particularly dirty items or areas.
Not suitable for use with detergents.
Caution
Car tyres, paint or sensitive surfaces such as
wood should not be cleaned with the dirt blaster,
as there is a risk of damage.
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 detergents
and care products to carry out the respective
cleaning task, as these were specifically devel-
oped for your appliance. The use of other deter-
gents and care products may lead to premature
wear and can invalidate your warranty claims.
Please obtain information at your local dealer or
request information directly from KÄRCHER.

Pull detergent suction hose as far as is re-
quired out of the housing.

Suspend end of detergent suction hose in a
container filled with detergent.

Detach spray lance from the trigger gun.
Work only with the trigger gun.
Note: This will mix the detergent with the wa-
ter stream.
Recommended cleaning method

Spray the detergent sparingly on the dry sur-
face and allow it to react, but not to dry.

Spray off loosened dirt with the high-pres-
sure jet.
Optional
Foam nozzle
With powerful foam for effortless cleaning.
Illustration

Fill the detergent solution in the detergent
tank of the foam nozzle (observe dosage in-
structions on the packaging of the deter-
gent).

Connect the detergent tank to the foam noz-
zle.

Connect the foam nozzle to the trigger gun.
Note: This will mix the detergent with the wa-
ter stream.
Interrupting operation

Release the lever on the trigger gun.

Illustration
Lock the lever on the trigger gun.

During longer breaks (more than 5 minutes),
also turn the appliance off using the "0/OFF"
switch.

Insert the trigger gun in its holder.
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