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- Page 1 K 3.79 M English Español Français 5.961-628.0 04/05...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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 &... -
Page 3: Overview
MODEL OVERVIEW 1 Power cord with Ground Fault Circuit 11 On/OFF switch Interrupter (GFCI) 12 Vario Spray wand 2 Trigger gun 13 Dirtblaster® (Rotating spray wand) 3 Trigger gun safety lock 4 High pressure hose CAUTION 5 Water inlet with garden hose con- Follow the maintenance instructions nector specified in the manual... -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
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. -
Page 5: Assembly Instructions
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. -
Page 6: Operating Instructions
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. -
Page 7: Gfci Instructions
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. -
Page 8: Working With Detergents
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. -
Page 9: Shut Down & Clean Up
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: "... -
Page 10: Care And Maintenance Instructions
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. -
Page 11: Cleaning Tips
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. - Page 12 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.
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Page 13: Optional Cleaning Accessories
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. - Page 14 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.
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Page 15: 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) (O) position. position Power cord is not plugged in. Plug in power cord. Electrical outlet does not sup- Try a different outlet. - Page 16 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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