K 7.85 M 5.960-816 (2005018-03-03) PLEASE READ THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MACHINE THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A KARCHER PRESSURE WASHER PLEASE READ THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MACHINE. WHAT IS A PRESSURE WASHER? A Pressure Washer is essentially a powerful electric motor driving a set of pistons that force water through a small nozzle, thus creating a pressurised jet of water. 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. All Karcher domestic pressure washers are designed to run from a suitable cold water supply although some models will accept a water inlet temperature of between 40 °C and 60 °C. Environmental Comment - Save water with high pressure. The Karcher Pressure Washer is environmentally friendly enabling you to reduce your water consumption compared to a normal garden hose. A definite advantage with a metered water supply OR with the added benefit of suction mode, water can be drawn from an open container such as a water butt. 2 INDEX 1. 2. 3. 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 4. 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. APPLICATIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GETTING STARTED Contents Assembly Water Connection Electrical Connection Suction Mode Detergent OPERATING YOUR PRESSURE WASHER High Pressure Operation Low Pressure Operation Without Brush Low Pressure Operation With Brush End Of Operation Storage IMPORTANT ­ CARE AND MAINTENANCE ACCESSORIES / SPARE PARTS PROBLEM CHECKLIST / TROUBLESHOOTING HELP-LINE TECHNICAL DATA 3 1. APPLICATIONS The main applications for this product are DOMESTIC cleaning tasks: · Cars, motorbikes, caravans, boats and bicycles · Patio's, fences, garden walls, pathways, driveways and house facades ­ particularly useful for cleaning block driveways · Removal of algae and moss from roofs, brickwork and guttering · 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 gates · Spraying insecticide onto trees, plants and lawns 4 BEFORE STARTING UP YOUR PRESSURE WASHER PLEASE CHECK YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING: We recommend you purchase these items from a reputable store · RCD plug and socket that will interrupt electrical supply in an emergency. · A typical garden hose (minimum length 7.5 metres) with suitable hose connection (Hoselock/Gardena type) to match the coupling on the machine (hose and connector not supplied). · The mains voltage and supply indicated on the Rating Plate of the machine corresponds with that of the power source. · The insulation of the supply cable is not damaged. · Only earthed sockets should be used. · If you are using an extension cable it must be completely unwound from the cable drum and be the correct diameter: 10 metre length of cable should have a cross section of 1.5 mm² 30 metre length of cable should have a cross section of 2.5 mm² Safety Assurance As an added precaution, your pressure washer is fitted with a safety locking device on the Spray Gun. AFTER USE, ALWAYS REMOVE THE PLUG FROM THE SOCKET BEFORE CLEANING YOUR PRESSURE WASHER 5 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ! 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. Protect the connection lines from heat, oil, and sharp edges. ! Never touch the mains plug and the socket with wet hands. ! The connection between connection line and extension line must not lie in the water. ! All current-carrying components within the working area must be jet- proof. ! The appliance may only be connected to an electrical connection that was performed by an electrician according to IEC 60364. ! Only connect the appliance to alternating current. The voltage must comply with the voltage specified on the typeplate. ! To avoid electric accidents, we recommend to use sockets with a series connected residual current operated device (rated breaking current max. 30 mA). ! Warning: Inappropriate extension lines may be dangerous. If you work outside, only use extension lines that are approved and specifically labelled and provide of a sufficient conductor cross section (see page 5). ! The plug and the coupling of an extension line must be waterproof. ! Always unwind the extension line completely from the cable drum. ! 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, highpressure hoses, spray jet, are damaged. ! Warning: High-pressure hoses, fittings, and couplings are of importance for the appliance safety. Only use high-pressure hoses, fittings, and couplings recommended by the manufacturer. 6 ! The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. ! The operator must use the appliance properly. He must take the local conditions into consideration and must pay attention to third persons, in particular children, while working with the appliance. ! Warning: Do not use the appliance if third persons are within the reach of the appliance unless such persons wear protective clothes. ! Warning: High-pressure jets may be dangerous if they are used improperly. The jet must not be directed at people, animals, active electrical equipment, or the appliance itself. ! Never direct the jet at yourself or third persons to clean clothes or shoes. ! Never use the appliance to spray objects containing hazardous substances (e.g. asbestos). ! Warning: Vehicle tyres/tyre valves may be damaged and burst by the high-pressure jet. A first sign is the discoloration of the tyre. Damaged vehicle tyres/tyre valves are hazardous. Always perform the cleaning with a minimum distance of 30 cm. ! 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. ! Never take in solvent-containing liquids or undiluted acids and solvents! These include, for example, benzene, paint thinner, or heating oil. The spray is highly inflammable, explosive, and toxic. Do not use acetone, undiluted acids, and solvents as they affect the materials used on the appliance. ! If required, wear appropriate protective clothes and glasses to protect yourself from return spray. ! Never leave the appliance unattended as long as it turned on. 7 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 2a 2b 2c 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Drawing bar Detergent Tank 1 Detergent Tank 2 Detergent Dosing Valve Spray gun storage clip Power Switch (On/Off) High Pressure Hose Reel Inlet Water Connection Hosepipe Connector High Pressure Hose Spray Lance with Pressure Regulator Wash Brush Safety Lock Device Spray Gun Accessory compartment Mains Electric Lead with Plug Mains Lead Storage 8 3.2 Assembly 9 Please follow these instructions carefully for troublefree cleaning. Use the diagram on Page 6 for reference purposes. 3.2 Water Connection · The minimum length of supply hosepipe advised for maximum user convenience is 7.5 metres with a diameter of 12.5 mm (1/2") to allow free flow of inlet water to the machine so avoiding backpressure and any associated potential damage to your machine. · Attach your supply hosepipe with its connector to the coupling on the machine (No.7) and the other end should be connected to a suitable water supply. 3.3 Electrical Connection · Ensure the Power Switch (No.4) is in the "OFF" position before connecting the factory fitted Plug attached to the Mains Electric Lead (No.14) into an earthed socket. (it is recommended that an RCD plug socket is used.) If using an Extension Cable make sure it is completely unwound from the cable drum and is the correct diameter. 3.4 Suction Mode - an added benefit of the Karcher Pressure Washer · If you are drawing water from a static water supply such as a water butt disconnect the water connection/hosepipe with coupling (No.7) from the machine and replace with a suction hose and filter (Part No. 4.440.238) that can be purchased as an accessory. · Disconnect the Spray Lance from the Spray Gun. · Allow the pressure washer to operate without the Spray Lance fitted until water flows from the Spray Gun without bubbles. · Re-connect the Spray Lance to the Spray Gun. Dirt in the drawn water could damage your Pressure Washer ! To avoid this risk please use a suitable filter - Part No. 4.730-059. 10 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. Recommended Detergents 1. Detergent tablets Karcher Clean Tabs (10 tablets per box): 10 Tablets dissolved in clean water provide 5 litres of cleaning detergent. 2. The following cleaning agent may be used undiluted: (But further dilution is practical but trial before application) Universal Cleaner .............................. Profi RM 555 ASF 3. The following cleaning agents are available as concentrate and must be diluted with 9 parts of water (1 : 9) before use: Universal Cleaner .............................. Profi RM 555 ULTRA Automotive Cleaner ........................... Profi RM 565 ULTRA House & Garden Cleaner .................. Profi RM 570 ULTRA Boat Cleaner ..................................... Profi RM 575 ULTRA NOTE: In all instances, detergent concentration is set on the machine. It is recommended that you start cleaning at maximum dilution, increasing the concentration only if considered necessary for the cleaning task. · Enclosed to your high pressure cleaner you find a information-card, which shows all available Kärcher detergents. Next to the detergent tanks you will find insert-cases in which you could place your detachable product card to identify the detergents in use. 11 4. OPERATING YOUR PRESSURE WASHER If you have followed all the instructions so far, you are now ready to have fun cleaning the KARCHER way!!! · Turn on the supply water and press the Spray Gun lever (No.12) until the water flows freely and removes all air locks from the hoses. · You may now attach the bayonet fit Spray Lance (No.9) or required accessory to the Spray Gun. All accessories are bayonet fit, simply push in and twist until they click into position ! · Once water is flowing through the machine, you may now switch on your Karcher Pressure Washer using the Power Switch (No.4) · You can regulate the working pressure on the spray by turning the nozzle end of the Spray Lance (No.9) in a "+" or "-" direction. WHEN USING YOUR KARCHER PRESSURE WASHER ON THE HIGH PRESSURE SETTING, THE RECOMMENDED WORKING DISTANCE BETWEEN THE NOZZLE AND THE OBJECT OR SURFACE TO BE CLEANED IS 30 CM. IT CAN BE CLOSER IF REQUIRED FOR PATIOS OR MASONERY. 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. 12 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 setting (+). · Aim the lance towards the object to be cleaned making sure the recommended working distance is used (for reference see Page 10). Release the Safety Lock Device (No.11) on the Spray Gun and squeeze the lever. The pressurised water jet alone is capable of fulfiling most cleaning tasks around the garden or on building work but detergent and wash brush are advantageous when cleaning vehicles or other paint finishes. 4.2 Low Pressure Operation without Brush · Fill the Detergent Tanks (No.2a,No.2b) with the selected detergent, ensuring it is the correct concentration (See Page 11 or read recommended dosage on label) or Dilute the detergent to the required concentration before filling the Dete ...