Kärcher K2.01 User manual

PLEASE READ THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY

BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MACHINE

K 2.01

Operating Instructions

PRESSURE WASHER

5.961-537

04/05/2009911

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 e cellent 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

with the added benefit of suction mode, water can be drawn from an

open container such as a water butt.

INDEX

1. APPLICATIONS

2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

3. GETTING STARTED

3.1 Contents

3.2 Water Connection

3.3 E ectrica Connection

3.4 Suction Mode

3.5 Detergent

4. 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

5. IMPORTANT  CARE AND MAINTENANCE

6. ACCESSORIES / SPARE PARTS

7. PROBLEM CHECKLIST / TROUBLESHOOTING

8. HELP-LINE

9. TECHNICAL DATA

10. ASSEMBLY

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

 arden 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

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/ ardena type) to match the coupling

on the machine (hose and connector not supplied).

2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Electrical Connection

Never use defect connection or e tension 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 e tension 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 e tension 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 ma . 30 mA).

Warning: Inappropriate e tension lines may be dangerous. If you work

outside, only use e tension lines that are approved and specifically

labelled and provide of a sufficient conductor cross section:

1 to 10 m: 1.5 mm² 10 to 30 m: 2.5 mm²

The plug and the coupling of an e tension line must be waterproof.

Always unwind the e tension line completely from the cable drum.

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.

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.

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 e ample, benzene, paint thinner, or

heating oil. The spray is highly inflammable, e plosive, and to ic. 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.

Warning: This appliance has been developed for the use of

detergents that are supplied or recommended by the manufacturer.

The use of other detergents or chemicals may affect the safety of the

appliance.

Environmental protction

Disposal of the packaging

The packaging material can be recycled. Please do not

place the packaging into the ordinary refuse for disposal,

but arrange for the proper recycling.

Disposal of the old appliance

Old appliances contain valuable materials that can be

recycled. Please arrange for the proper recycling of old

appliances. Batteries, oil, and similar substances must

ünot enter the environment. Please dispose of your old

appliances using appropriate collection systems.

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 Carry Handle

2 Detergent Suction Tube

3 On/Off Switch

4 High Pressure Outlet

Inlet Water Connection (with Strainer)

6 Hosepipe Connector

7 Dirtblaster Lance

8 High Pressure Hose

9 Safety Lock Device

10 Spray Gun with Built-in

Low Presure Jet

11 Mains Electric Lead with Plug

Assembly see Page 21

Please follow these instructions carefully for

troublefree cleaning

Use the diagram on Page 8 for reference purposes

3.2 Water Connection

 The minimum length of supply hosepipe advised for ma imum user

convenience is 7.5 metres with a diameter of 12.5 mm (1/2") to avoid

backpressure and any associated potential damage to your machine.

 Attach your supply hosepipe with its connector to the coupling on the

machine (No. 6) and the other end should be connected to a suitable

water supply

3.3 Electrical Connection

 Ensure the Power Switch (No.3) is in the OFF position before

connecting the factory fitted Plug attached to the Mains Electric Lead

(No.11) into an earthed socket.

If using an Extension Cable make sure it is completely unwound

from the cable drum and is the correct diameter.

3.4 Detergent

Only cleaning agents recommended by Karcher (UK) Ltd.

should be used. Unsuitable detergents could damage your

Pressure Washer and the object being cleaned.

Recommended Detergents

1. The following cleaning agent may be used undiluted:

(But further dilution is practical but trial before application)

Universal Cleaner .............................. Profi RM 555 ASF

2. 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

3. Detergent tablets are also available from some stores

Karcher Clean Tabs (10 tablets per bo )

10 Tablets dissolved in clean water provide 5 litres of cleaning

detergent.

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