Operation - Kärcher K 2.38 M Original Operating Instructions

Safety Devices
Caution
Safety devices protect the user and must not be
modified or bypassed.
Power switch
The appliance switch prevents unintentional op-
eration of the appliance.
Lock trigger gun
This lock locks the lever of the trigger gun and
prevents the inadvertent start of the appliance.
Overflow valve with pressure switch
If the lever on the trigger gun is released the
pressure switch turns off the pump, the high-
pressure jet ist stopped. If the lever is pulled the
pump is turned on again.

Operation

Description of the Appliance
The scope of delivery of your appliance is illus-
trated on the packaging. Check the contents of
the appliance for completeness when unpack-
ing.
In the event of missing accessories or any trans-
port damage, please contact your dealer.
Illustrations on Page 2
1 High pressure connection
2 Detergent suction hose (with filter)
3 Appliance switch "0/OFF"/ „I/ON"
4 Storage for mains connection cable
5 Transport handle
6 Storage for spray lance
7 Storage for trigger gun
8 Connection for water supply with filter
9 Coupling element for water connection
10 Mains cable with mains plug
11 Bearing wheel
12 Trigger gun
13 Lock trigger gun
14 High pressure hose
15 Clamp for high pressure hose
16 Spray lance with high pressure nozzle
17 Spray lance with Dirtblaster
Special accessories
Special accessories expand the possibilities of
using your appliance. Please contact your
KÄRCHER dealer for further information.
Before Startup
Mount loose parts delivered with appliance prior
to start-up.
Illustrations on Page 2
Illustration
Î Insert the transport handle and screw in.
Illustration
Î Insert the transport wheels and lock them.
Illustration
Î Pull out the clamp for the high-pressure hose
from the trigger gun (e.g. a small screwdriv-
er).
Illustration
Connect high pressure hose to trigger gun.
Î
Î Push the clamp in until it locks. Check the se-
cure connection by pulling on the high-pres-
sure hose.
Water supply
According to the applicable regula-
tions, the appliance must never be
used on the drinking water supply with-
out a system separator. Use a suitable
system separator manufactured by KÄRCHER;
or, as an alternative, a system separator as per
EN 12729 Type BA. Water flowing through a sys-
tem separator is considered non-drinkable.
Note: Impurities in the water can damage the
high-pressure pump and accessories. For pro-
tection, the use of the KÄRCHER water filter (op-
tional accessory, order no. 4.730-059) is
recommended.
Water supply from mains
Observe regulations of water supplier.
For connection values, see type plate/technical
data.
Use a fibre-reinforced water hose (not in-
Î
cluded) with a standard coupling. (Minimum
diameter 1/2 inch (13 mm), minimum length
7.5 m).
Screw the coupling unit (supplied) to the wa-
Î
ter connection on the appliance.
Push the water supply hose onto the cou-
Î
pling unit, then connect it to the water supply.
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