HIGH PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR MANUAL Overview Safety Alert Symbols Important Safety Instructions DANGER Assembly Instructions indifies ’’an imminently hazardous situa- Operating Instructions tion which, if not avoided, will result in GFCI Instructions death or serious injury.’’ Using the Accessories Working with Detergents Shut Down &...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! physical injuries to the operator and irreversible damage to the machine. When using this product basic To reduce the risk of electrocution, precautions should always be followed, keep all connections dry and off the including the following: ground.
supply. Direct connection via a receiver Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter tank or backflow preventer for example, (GFCI) Protection is permitted. This product is supplied with a Ground Dirt in the feed water will damage the Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) built into unit.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: STEP 4: " " Connect the high pressure hose to Connect garden hose to the cold wa- the unit’s high pressure outlet. ter source and turn water on comple- tely. Plug the power cord into the power outlet.
GFCI INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: Plug the Ground Fault Cir- " cuit Interrupter (GFCI) into a working outlet. STEP 2: Press ’’TEST’’, then press " ’’RESET’’ to assure proper connec- tion to power. Note: The actual appearance of the GFCI may be different from this illus- tration.
WORKING WITH DETERGENTS Detergents can only be applied at Special formula won’t clog the suction low pressure (Min.). tube filter and will protect the internal STEP 1: parts of the pressure washer for a lon- " ger life. For Kärcher Detergents, check Install the vario power spray wand.
SHUTTING DOWN & CLEAN-UP STEP 1: " Turn the switch to OFF (0) position and unplug cord from outlet. STEP 5: " Disconnect the high pressure hose from the high pressure outlet. STEP 2: " Turn off the water source. STEP 3: "...
WINTERIZING AND LONG-TERM STORAGE 1: Disconnect all water connections. freezing temperatures. DO NOT " store near furnace or other sources 2: Turn on the machine for a few se- " of heat as it may dry out the pump conds, until the water which had seals.
CLEANING TIPS Deck Cleaning Cement Patios, Brick and Stone (with or without detergent). Pre-rinse (with or without detergent). Pre-rinse deck and surrounding area with fresh cleaning surface with fresh water. If water. If using Kärcher Deck Wash, ap- using Kärcher Pressure Wash or De- ply to surface at low pressure.
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When using on surfaces which might Barbecue Grills, Outdoor Power come in contact with food, flush sur- Equipment & Gardening Tools faces with plenty of drinking water. (with or without detergent). Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water. If using Kärcher Pressure Wash or De- greaser, apply detergent at low pressu- re.
OPTIONAL CLEANING ACCESSORIES Optional cleaning accessories are your pressure washer by up to 66" with available to further enhance your cle- this extension kit. Includes 4 aluminum aning capabilities. These accessories sections for variable length. 66" fully as- are accurate as of the printing date of sembled.
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the cleaning nozzle in the base of a T-Racer Wide Area Surface Cleaner downspout, pull the trigger on the pres- For cleaning surfaces such as patios, sure washer gun and watch as the terraces and driveways without splash- nozzle shoots out leaves and other de- back, there is no better solution than bris while climbing upward.
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) (O) position. position Power cord is not plugged in. Plug in power cord. Electrical outlet does not sup- Try a different outlet.
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Symptom Cause Solution No detergent. Detergent suction tube not Check connection. properly connected to the machine. Detergent is too thick. Dilute detergent, for best re- sults use Kärcher detergent. Filter on detergent suction Run warm water through filter tube is clogged. to remove debris.
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