HIGH PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR MANUAL Model Overview Owner/User Responsibility Important Safety Instructions The owner and/or user must have an un- Assembly Instructions derstanding of the manufacturer’s oper- Operating Instructions ating instructions and warnings before Using the Accessories using this pressure washer. Warning information should be empha- Working with Detergents sized and understood.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS physical injuries to the operator and WARNING When using this product basic precau- irreversible damage to the machine. tions should always be followed, includ- CAUTION ing the following: Gun Kicks Back – Hold with both Read all the instructions before using hands.
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THIS SYSTEM IS CAPABLE OF Should replacement of the plug or cord PRODUCING 1600 PSI TO AVOID become necessary, use only identical RUPTURE AND INJURY, DO NOT replacement parts that include GFCI OPERATE THIS PUMP WITH COM- protection. PONENTS RATED LESS THAN WATER SUPPLY 1600 PSI WORKING PRESSURE (Cold Water Only)
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS STEP 2: Required tools A Pull out the locking slide of the trigger Screwdriver, small size (not supplied) gun handle. for connecting high pressure hose and B Insert the small end of the high pres- trigger gun. sure hose into place. C Push the locking slide back into the Assembly trigger gun to lock the hose in posi-...
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STEP 3: STEP 6: Connect garden hose to unit’s water Unlock the trigger gun safety lock. inlet. Trigger the gun to eliminate trapped air, wait for a steady flow of water to emerge from the spray nozzle. STEP 4: Connect garden hose to the cold wa- ter source and turn water on com- STEP 7: pletely.
USING THE ACCESSORIES To apply detergent, the wand must WARNING To avoid serious injury never point be positioned to the low pressure spray nozzle at yourself, other per- setting (Mix). sons or animals. Always test an inconspicuous area before cleaning with high pressure. Dirtblaster®...
WORKING WITH DETERGENTS Detergents can only be applied at low STEP 4: pressure (Min.). To rinse, move the VPS out of „Mix“ STEP 1: position and pull trigger to operate Install the Vario Power Spray Wand. unit. Set the spray wand to the low pres- STEP 5: sure setting (Mix).
TAKING A BREAK ..five minutes or more STEP 1: Release trigger and engage gun safety lock. STEP 2: Turn pressure washer to OFF (0) po- sition. 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.
WINTERIZING AND LONG-TERM STORAGE 1: Disconnect all water connections. CAUTION 2: Turn on the machine for a few sec- Failure to follow the above directions will onds, until the water which had re- result in damage to the pump assembly mained in the pump exits, turn off and accessories and will void the war- immediately.
CLEANING TIPS CAUTION House Siding Before cleaning any surface an in- conspicuous area should be cleaned (with or without detergent). Pre-rinse to test spray pattern and distance for cleaning surface with fresh water. If us- maximum cleaning results. ing detergent, apply to surface at low If painted surfaces are peeling or pressure (for best results, limit your chipping, use extreme caution as...
gent at low pressure. Allow detergent to Cars, Boats & Motorcycles remain on surface 1-3 minutes. Do not (with or without detergent). Pre-rinse allow detergent to dry on surface. Rinse vehicle with fresh water. If using deter- at high pressure keeping the spray noz- gent, apply to surface at low pressure.
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66" Extension Wand (Four piece) 25 ft. Pipe Cleaning Kit (bayonet) Need to clean second story windows or Need to clean blocked pipes, drains or other high areas? Increase the reach of downspouts? The Kärcher pipe clean- ® your pressure washer by up to 66" with ing kit is the answer! The pipe cleaner this extension kit.
TROUBLESHOOTING CAUTION Disconnect the machine from the power 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) (0) position. position Power cord is not plugged in. Plug in power cord. Electrical outlet does not 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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