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- Page 1 K 5.480 HIGH PRESSURE WASHER - OPERATOR MANUAL NETTOYEUR HAUTE PRESSION - MANUEL D'UTILISATION MANUAL DE USUARIO DEL LIMPIADOR DE ALTA PRESIÓN English Français Español 59642370 (10/11)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
HIGH PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR MANUAL Owner/User Responsibility MODEL OVERVIEW ..4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . 5 The owner and/or user must have an un- ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS . . 7 derstanding of the manufacturer’s oper- OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . -
Page 3: Model Overview
MODEL OVERVIEW 1 Garden hose connector (female) 11 Power cord with Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) 2 Water inlet connector 12 Detergent tank (removeable) 3 Water inlet with filter 13 Wheels 4 ON/OFF switch 14 Trigger gun 5 High pressure hose 15 Trigger gun safety lock 6 Hose drum 16 Key to detach the high pressure hose... -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not use acids, alkaline, solvents, WARNING or any flammable material in this When using this product basic precau- product. These products can cause tions should always be followed, includ- physical injuries to the operator and ing the following: irreversible damage to the machine. - Page 5 This system is capable of producing Should replacement of the plug or cord 13800 kPa /2000 PSI to avoid rupture become necessary, use only identical and injury, do not operate this pump with replacement parts that include GFCI components rated less than 13800 kPa protection.
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Page 6: Assembly Instructions
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS For more detailed information on Connect the high pressure hose to how to assemble this pressure wash- the hand spray gun er, please visit STEP 3: www.karcherresidential.com/ Push the high pressure hose into the assembly trigger gun until it locks audibly. Assembly Note: Make sure the connection nip- ple is aligned correctly. -
Page 7: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: STEP 4: Insert the spray wand of your choice Push the garden hose connector on into the trigger gun. Press in against to the water inlet connector and the spring tension and twist into make sure you hear it click into place locked position. - Page 8 WARNING Do not use if above test fails. STEP 7: Unlock the trigger gun safety lock. Trigger the gun to eliminate trapped air, wait for a steady flow of water to emerge from the spray nozzle. STEP 8: Turn on the high pressure washer (I/ ON).
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Page 9: Using The Accessories
USING THE ACCESSORIES To apply detergent, the wand must WARNING be positioned to the lower pressure To avoid serious injury never point setting (Mix). spray nozzle at yourself, other per- sons or animals. Dirtblaster ® Always test an inconspicuous area This nozzle features a 0º... -
Page 10: Taking A Break ..Five Minutes Or More
STEP 3: For best results see Cleaning Tips for specific information on how to clean Turn on the pressure washer (I). Pull different surfaces. trigger to operate unit. Liquid deter- Always Use Kärcher Detergent for gent is drawn into the unit and mixed ®... -
Page 11: Shutting Down & Clean-Up
SHUTTING DOWN & CLEAN-UP STEP 1: STEP 5: Turn the switch to OFF (0) position Disconnect the garden hose from the and unplug cord from outlet. water inlet on the unit. STEP 2: Turn off the water source. STEP 3: ... -
Page 12: Winterizing And Long-Term Storage
WINTERIZING AND LONG-TERM STORAGE 1: Disconnect all water connections. of heat as it may dry out the pump seals. 2: Turn on the machine for a few sec- onds, until the water which had re- CAUTION mained in the pump exits, turn off Failure to follow the above directions will immediately. -
Page 13: Cleaning Tips
CLEANING TIPS 6 feet and always apply detergent from CAUTION bottom to top). Allow detergent to re- Before cleaning any surface an in- main on surface 1-3 minutes. Do not al- conspicuous area should be cleaned low detergent to dry on surface, if to test spray pattern and distance for surface appears to be drying, simply wet maximum cleaning results. - Page 14 6-8 inches from the cleaning surface (distance should increase when rinsing pin-striping or other sensitive surfaces). Always clean from top to bottom and from left to right. For best results, wipe surface dry with a chamois or soft dry cloth. Barbecue Grills, Outdoor Power Equipment &...
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Page 15: Optional Cleaning Accessories
OPTIONAL CLEANING ACCESSORIES Optional accessories are available to your cleaning job much easier. The an- further enhance your cleaning capabili- gle of brush head is adjustable to help ties. These accessories are accurate as you reach difficult areas. Excellent for of the printing date of this manual. - Page 16 pressure washers up to 2300 PSI. (bay- onet) Part No. 2.638-792.0 Detergent Foamer Attachment Ideal for applications which require a thick foam. Simply fill the resevoir cup with liquid pressure washer detergent to generate a foam spray. Connects direct- ly to the trigger gun. Fits most Kärcher ®...
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Page 17: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Disconnect the machine from the power CAUTION source before making any repair. Symptom Cause Solution Motor will not start On/Off switch is in the “OFF” Turn switch to the “ON” (I) posi- (0) position. tion Power cord is not plugged in. Plug in power cord. Electrical outlet does not sup- Try a different outlet. - Page 18 Symptom Cause Solution No detergent. Detergent suction tube not Check connection. properly connected to the machine. Detergent is too thick. Dilute detergent, for best results use Kärcher detergent. ® Filter on detergent suction Run warm water through filter to tube is clogged. remove debris.
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