Kärcher K 7.85 M Operating Instructions Manual
Kärcher K 7.85 M Operating Instructions Manual

Kärcher K 7.85 M Operating Instructions Manual

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K 7.85 M

Operating Instructions

PRESSURE WASHER

PLEASE READ THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MACHINE
5.962-164.0 (08-07)

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    K 7.85 M Operating Instructions PRESSURE WASHER PLEASE READ THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MACHINE 5.962-164.0 (08-07)
  • Page 2: Applications

    This provides the cleaning power behind the Karcher Pressure Washer. A Karcher Pressure Washer can be used for an endless list of applications around the home and garden. It provides an efficient, economical and labour saving way of cleaning with excellent results.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3.1 Contents 3.2 Assembly 3.3 Water Connection 3.4 Electrical Connection 3.5 Suction Mode 3.6 Detergent OPERATING YOUR PRESSURE WASHER 4.1 High Pressure Operation 4.2 Low Pressure Operation Without Brush 4.3 Low Pressure Operation With Brush 4.4 End Of Operation 4.5 Storage IMPORTANT –...
  • Page 4 • Garden tools and machinery, furniture and barbecues • Hygienic cleaning of animal pens and their surroundings With the addition of Karcher accessories, the list continues ... • Clearing blocked drains and pipes • Removal of old paint and rust from garden furniture and ga- •...
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical Connection Never use defect connection or extension lines! If the connection line is damaged, it must be replaced with a special connection line that is available from the manufacturer or his customer service. Please make sure that the connection or extension lines are not damaged by being ran over, pulled or dragged.
  • Page 6 Safety Instructions The operation of the device in hazardous locations is not admissible. Please comply with the corresponding safety instructions if you use the appliance in danger areas (e.g. filling stations). Do not turn on the appliance if the power supply line or important components of the appliance, such as safety components, high- pressure hoses, spray jet, are damaged.
  • Page 7: Environmental Protection

    Cleaning operations during which oil saturated waste water is generated, such as engine cleaning and underbody cleaning, may only be performed in cleaning locations that are equipped with an oil separator. If you clean varnished surfaces, please respect a minimum distance of 30 cm to avoid damages.
  • Page 8: 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. 1 Drawing bar 2a Detergent Tank 1 2b Detergent Tank 2 2c Detergent Dosing Valve 3 Spray gun storage clip 4 Power Switch (On/Off) 5 High Pressure Hose Reel 6 Inlet Water Connection...
  • Page 9: Assembly

    3.2 Assembly...
  • Page 10: Water Connection

    (Part No. 4.440.238) that can be purchased as an accessory. • Disconnect the Spray Lance from the Spray Gun. for troublefree cleaning. an added benefit of the Karcher Pressure Washer...
  • Page 11: Detergent

    To avoid this risk please use a suitable filter - Part No. 4.730-059. 3.6 Detergent It is recommended that only cleaning agents formulated by and manufactured for Karcher should be used. Unsuitable detergents could damage your Pressure Washer and the object being cleaned.
  • Page 12: Operating Your Pressure Washer

    When cleaning painted surfaces, ensure that the paint is sound and there are no signs or rusting or blistering. It is your responsibility to check the suitability of the surface to be cleaned. Karcher (UK) Ltd. cannot be held responsible for any damaged caused.
  • Page 13: High Pressure Operation

    4.1 High Pressure Operation • Switch on the pressure washer (No.4) • Ensure the Spray Lance with the Pressure Regulator (No.9) is attached securely to the Spray Gun (No.12) and the nozzle is set to the required high pressure setting ("Min" – "Max").
  • Page 14: Low Pressure Operation With Brush

    Pressure Washer of maximum 40 °C. • With or without the pressure washer switched on, brush down the surface being cleaned, this physical agitation removes all trace of traffic film. • Finally revert to the high pressure operation with the Spray Lance...
  • Page 15: End Of Operation

    APPROXIMATELY ONE MINUTE 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. • Switch off the pressure washer by the Power Switch (No.4) and unplug the Mains Electric Lead (No.14) from the socket.
  • Page 16: Important – Care And Maintenance

    • Always fully uncoil any extension lead when used. Chemicals Use of chemicals other than those recommended by Karcher could cause significant damage which may not be covered by your warranty. • After using chemicals, always run fresh water through your machine.
  • Page 17 • The high pressure hose of your Karcher Pressure Washer should not be mistreated. It is designed to withstand high pressure operation so vehicles should NOT run over it, nor should it be pulled across sharp or abrasive edges. These actions may weaken the hose and cause ballooning.
  • Page 18 6. ACCESSORIES A wide range of popular accessories are available from your local store selling Karcher Pressure Washers. 4.763-228 Dirt Blaster/Rotary Jet A rapidly rotating pencil jet used to remove loose paint, stubborn algae and moss from hard surfaces. 4.760-269 Triple Nozzle Lance An integral fan jet, pencil jet and low pressure chemical jet in one unit allows optimal nozzle selection.
  • Page 19: Help-Line

    – please refer to the diagram below AND identify the particular model of your machine by reference to the data plate on the underside. Please write, email or fax Karcher (see page 20) with any parts order you wish to place. A premium rate Help-line Number is available for tele-...
  • Page 20 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. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Machine refuses...
  • Page 21 Alternatively you may write to us at the address below: Kärcher UK Ltd Kärcher House Beaumont Road Banbury Oxon, OX16 1TB or E-mail us: info@karcher.co.uk...
  • Page 22: Technical Data

    9. TECHNICAL DATA Power Connection Voltage ... 230-240 V (AC) Current ... 1~50 Hz Connected/Load ... 2.8 K W Impedance (max. permitted) ... (0.346 + j 0.216) Ù Mains Fuse ... 13 AMP Water Connection Supply Temperature (Max) ... 60 °C Supply Rate (Min) ...
  • Page 23: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    EU Declaration of Conformity We hereby declare that the equipment described below conforms to the relevant fundamental safety and health requirements of the appropriate EU Directives, both in its basic design and construction as well as in the version marketed by us. This declaration will cease to be valid if any modifications are made to the machine without our express approval.

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