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WORKING WITH DETERGENTS

Karcher Pressure washers operate at two pressures. The high pressure setting is used for

cleaning, you cannot apply detergents when working at high pressure. To apply detergents you

must be operating at low pressure.

For best results see Cleaning

Tips on pages 8 & 9 for specific

information on how to clean

different surfaces.

Always Use Karcher

Detergents for Best Results.

Karcher biodegradable detergents

are“specially formulated to protect the

environment and your pressure washer.

Special formula won’t clog the suction tube

filter and will protect the internal parts of the

pressure washer for a longer life. For Karcher

Detergents, check your retailer

or call:

Step 1 To apply detergents Install the

Wash brush or the high/low spray wand.

Push in and turn clockwise

to lock into position.

Then set wand tip

to the low pressure

setting (-).

Step 2 Fill a detergen tank with Karcher

detergent. Place the filter end of detergent

suction tube into the container.

Step 3 Turn on the pressure washer.

Pull trigger to operate unit: Liquid detergent

is drawn into the unit and mixed with water.

Apply detergent to work area. Do not allow

detergent to dry on surface.

Caution

Never use:

• Bleach, Chlorine products and other

corrosive chemicals

• Liquids containing solvents

(i.e., paint thinners, gasoline, oils)

• Tri-sodium phosphate products

• Ammonia products

• Acid-based products

These chemicals will harm the unit and

will damage the surface being cleaned.

The following Karcher detergents are

available:

• Vehicle Wash • House Wash

• Degreaser • Deck Wash

• All Purpose Cleaner

In USA Call:

1-800-537-4129

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