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HIGH PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR MANUAL Overview 3 Important Safety Instructions 4-5 Operating Instructions 6 GFCI Instructions 7 Using the Accessories 7 Working with Detergents 8 Shut Down & Clean Up 9 Care and Maintenance Instructions10 Taking a Break 10 Winterizing and Long-Term Storage10 Cleaning Tips 11-12 Optional Cleaning Accessories 13-14 Troubleshooting 15-16 Specifications Operating pressure 1400 PSI Water volume 1.3 GPM Amp draw 10 AMPS Voltage 120 V Part No. 1.601-103.0 Serial no.
MODEL OVERVIEW Item Description: 1 Detergent suction tube 2 ON/OFF switch 3 High pressure outlet 4 Water inlet with garden hose connector 5 Transport handle 6 Power cord with Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) 7 Trigger gun 8 Trigger gun safety lock 9 High pressure hose 10 Vario Spray wand 11 Dirtblaster® (Rotating spray wand) CAUTION Follow the maintenance instructions specified in the manual This machine has been designed for use with cleaning detergents by the manufacturer.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ! Do not use acids and solvents in this WARNING! When using this product basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: ! Read all the instructions before using the product. ! To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is neccessary when a product is used near children. ! Know how to stop the product and bleed pressures quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls. ! Stay alert — watch what you are doing.
stalled by a qualified electrician. Do not use any type of adapter with this product. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) Protection This product is supplied with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) built into the power cord plug. This device provides additional protection from the risk of electric shock. If power is interrupted in the line, the GFCI will automatically reclose the circuit to the load after power is restored.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS " STEP 1: Connect the high pressure " STEP 4: Connect garden hose to the hose to the unit’s high pressure outlet. cold water source and turn water on completely. Plug the power cord into the power outlet. " STEP 2: Insert the spray wand of your choice to the trigger gun. Press in against the spring tension and twist into locked position. " STEP 5: Unlock the Safety lock. Trigger the gun to eliminate trapped air, wait for a steady flow of water to emerge from the spray nozzle.
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 connection to power. Note: The actual appearance of the GFCI may be different from this illustration. 12 USING THE ACCESSORIES WARNING To avoid serious injury never point spray nozzle at yourself, other persons or animals. Vario power nozzle ! The Vario power spray wand allows you to adjust the cleaning pressure.
WORKING WITH DETERGENTS Detergents can only be applied at low pressure (Min). " STEP 1: Install the vario power nozzle. Set the spray wand to the low pressure setting (Min). Min " STEP 2: Fill the detergent reservoir with Kärcher detergent. Place the filter end of detergent suction tube into the detergent reservoir For best results see Cleaning Tips on pages 11 & 12 for specific information on how to clean different surfaces.
SHUTTING DOWN & CLEAN-UP " STEP 1: Remove detergent suction tube from container and insert into 1 gallon of fresh water. Siphon water at low pressure for one minute. " STEP 2: Turn the switch to off (O) position and unplug cord from outlet. " STEP 5: Disconnect the garden hose from the water inlet on the unit. " STEP 6: Disconnect the high pres- sure hose from the high pressure outlet. " STEP 3: Turn off the water source. " STEP 7: Release trigger and engage gun safety lock.
TAKING A BREAK ..five minutes or more " STEP 1: Release trigger and engage gun safety lock. " STEP 2: Turn pressure washer to off (O) position. WINTERIZING AND LONG-TERM STORAGE " 1: Disconnect all water connections. " 2: Turn on the machine for a few se- conds, until the water which had remained in the pump exits, turn off immediately. " 3: Do not allow high pressure hose to become kinked. " 4: Store the machine and accessories in a room which does not reach freezing temperatures.
CLEANING TIPS Deck Cleaning Cement Patios, Brick and Stone (with or without detergent). Pre-rinse deck and surrounding area with fresh water. If using Kärcher Deck Wash, apply to surface at low pressure. For best results, limit your work area to smaller sections of approximately 25 square feet. Allow Deck Wash to remain on surface 1-3 minutes. Do not allow detergent to dry on surface.
Barbecue Grills, Outdoor Power Equipment & Gardening Tools (with or without detergent). Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water. If using Kärcher Pressure Wash or Degreaser, apply detergent at low pressure. Allow Pressure Wash to remain on surface 1-3 minutes.Do not allow detergent to dry on surface. Rinse at high pressure keeping the spray nozzle approximately 3-6 inches from the cleaning surface.
OPTIONAL CLEANING ACCESSORIES Optional cleaning accessories are available to further enhance your cleaning capabilities: See accessories order form for product descriptions and ordering instructions. sembled. Fits most Karcher pressure washers up to 2300 PSI. (bayonet) Part No. 2.640-746.0 Pump Guard Rotating Wash Brush (bayonet) Specially formulated to protect your pressure washer from freezing, corrosion and premature wear. The Pump Guard also adds lubrication to valves and seals to prevent sticking.
nozzle shoots out leaves and other debris while climbing upward. Connects directly to the trigger gun of most Karcher pressure washers up to 2300 PSI. (bayonet) Part No. 2.640-747.0 Wet Sandblasting Kit (bayonet) Why spend hours stripping old paint and rust by hand using harsh chemicals? Let Karcher's Wet Sandblasting Kit do the work! Attach the kit to your pressure washer, add abrasive material and attack the rust and paint with our eco-friendly alternative.
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” (O) position. Turn switch to the “ON” (I) position Power cord is not plugged in.d Plug in power cord. Electrical outlet does not supply adequate power. Try a different outlet. Tripped circuit breaker. Switch off pressure washer. The reset will be automatically, for that wait that the temperature goes down.
Symptom Cause Solution No detergent. Detergent suction tube not pro- Check connection. perly connected to the machine. Detergent is too thick. Dilute detergent, for best results use Kärcher detergent. Filter on detergent suction tube is clogged. Run warm water through filter to remove debris. Damaged or clogged detergent suction tube. Remove obstruction or replace detergent suction tube. Spray wand is in high pressure position. Turn spray wand tip to low pressure position.
