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5.960-331
07.02 (NG 2002)

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  • Page 1 200 MB plus 5.960-331 07.02 (NG 2002)
  • 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INDEX APPLICATIONS ..........................SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................... GETTING STARTED ....................... Contents Water Connection Electrical Connection Detergent OPERATING YOUR PRESSURE WASHER ......High Pressure Operation Low Pressure Operation Without Brush Low Pressure Operation With Brush End Of Operation IMPORTANT – CARE AND MAINTENANCE .....
  • Page 4: Applications

    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 •...
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STARTING UP YOUR PRESSURE WASHER PLEASE CHECK YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING: We recommend you purchase these items from a reputable store • RCD plug and socket that will interrupt electrical supply in an emergency • A typical garden hose (minimum length 7.5 metres) with suitable hose connection (Hoselock/Gardena type) to match the coupling on the machine (hose and connector not supplied).
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    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 on 01295 752200. Assembly see Page19 Assembly see Page19 1 Detergent suction hose 6 Spray lance with double 9 Connection lead with filter nozzle...
  • Page 7: Water Connection

    Please follow these instructions carefully for troublefree cleaning Use the diagram on Page 6 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 8: Detergent

    3.4 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: Universal Cleaner ......Profi RM 555 ASF 2.
  • Page 9: 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 press the Spray Gun lever (No.8) until the water flows freely and removes all air locks from the hoses •...
  • Page 10: High Pressure Operation

    4.1 High Pressure Operation • Ensure the Spray Lance with the Double Nozzle (No.6) or the Dirt Blaster (No. 12) are attached securely to the Spray Gun (No.8), also the double nozzle is set to the required jet. • Aim the lance towards the object to be cleaned making sure the recommended working distance is used for reference (See Page 9).
  • Page 11: Low Pressure Operation With Brush

    4.3 Low Pressure Operation with Brush 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 12: 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 13 • Connect the water supply hose and, without the lance attached, squeeze the trigger gun 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 bet- ween the water tap and your machine.
  • Page 14: Accessories / Spare Parts

    6. ACCESSORIES A wide range of popular accessories are available from your local store selling Karcher Pressure Washers 2.638-817 Underbody Lance Extended lance with angled end and upward firing jet for cleaning under cars, gutters etc. 4.762-065 Rotary Wash Brush Ideal for car bodywork and windows as the water forces the brush to rotate enhancing cleaning power.
  • Page 15 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. Then telephone 0906 6800632 for assistance. 200 MB 2.880-296.0 6.390-464.0...
  • Page 16: Problem Checklist / Troubleshooting

    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. i t c i t c c i f...
  • Page 17: After Sales Service

    8. Help-Line Karcher (UK) Limited operate a help-line allowing customers to dis- cuss any problems experienced with our products. The help-line operates during normal business hours, if you have dif- ficulty getting through, please understand that there are peak periods during the day when our consultants are unable to take all calls co- ming in.
  • Page 18: Technical Data

    9. TECHNICAL DATA Power Connection Voltage ............230-240 V -AC Current ............1~50 Connected/Load ..........1.2 Mains Fuse ............13 Water Connection Supply Temperature (Max) .........40 °C Supply Rate (Min) ..........500 Litres per Hour Supply Pressure (Max)........12 Supply Hose Length ...........7.5 metres Diameter ............1/2 inch...
  • Page 19: Assembly

    10. ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 20 Product: High-pressure cleaner Model: K 200 MB plus 1.241-202 Relevant EU Directives: EU Machinery Directive (98/37/EEC). EU Low-Voltage Equipment Directive (73/23/EEC) amended by 93/68/EEC.

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