Karcher 2000GM User Manual
5.956–394 F 19695 10/95
English 2000 GM
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2000 GM English
English
Please read these operating instructions before starting and strictly
observe the "Safety Instructions for High Pressure Cleaners"
(5.951-949).
Français
Veuillez lire attentivement la présente notice d´instructions avant la
mise en service et respecter en particulier les "Consignes de
sécurité pour nettoyeurs haute pression" (5.951-949).
Español
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Antes de poner en marcha el aparato deberá estudiar atentamente
las "Advertencias y observaciones relativas a la seguridad
para limpiadoras de alta presión" (5.951-949).
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1 Spray lance with pressure regulator
2 Spray lance extension
3 Hand gun
4 Safety catch
5 Push handle
6 Basket for detergent reservoir
7 Detergent suction hose with filter
and metering ring
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8 High-pressure hose
9 High-pressure outlet
10 Female coupling
11 Male coupling
12 Water inlet with strainer
13 Bracket
14 Engine
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1. Unit Start-Up
CAUTION:
- FIRE HAZARD! Do not operate the high-pressure cleaner if fuel has been spilled. Instead,
move the machine to a different location and
avoid creating sparks of any kind.
- Do not store, spill or use engine fuels near
open flame or in the vicinity of devices featuring an open pilot flame, such as boilers, water
heaters, etc., or device that may create sparks
of any kind.
- Keep flammable items and materials away
from the engine silencer (minimum distance: 2
meters).
- Do not operate the motor without the silencer,
and check and clean the latter on a regular
basis. Replace if necessary.
- Do not use the motor in woods, scrubs and
grasslands without having a spark catcher attached to the silencer.
- Except during engine tuning, do not operate
the engine with the air cleaner removed, or
without a suitable cover over the air intake.
- Do not make adjustments to governor springs,
governor linkages or other parts that may result in a higher engine RPM.
- BURN HAZARD! Do not touch hot silencers,
cylinders or cooling fins.
- ASPHYXIATION HAZARD! Exhaust fumes
are poisonous. Never operate the unit in enclosed rooms.
1.1 Unpacking the unit
l Should you notice any transport damage during
unpacking, notify your dealer immediately.
l Because you care about the environment, please
do not dispose of packaging components in regular domestic waste. Instead, take the items to a
collection point for recycling.
1.2 Attaching the accessories
l Mount the holding basket for the detergent (3 me-
tal hoops) to the push handle.
l Attach the push handle to the unit.
1.3 Engine
l Prior to using the unit, read the operating instruc-
tions supplied by the engine manufacturer, and
pay particular attention to the safety instructions.
l Fill the fuel tank with unleaded petrol. Do not use
a petrol/oil mixture for two-stroke engines.
l The engine is supplied without engine oil. A cer-
tain amount of engine oil is packaged with the
unit. Pour this engine oil into the oil filler hole on
the engine.
l Check the engine oil level. Do not start the engine
if the oil level has dropped below the „MIN“ level.
Top up oil if necessary.
1.4 Pump
l The pump is filled with oil. An oil change is not
required.
1.5 Water inlet
l See „Specifications“ for connection data.
1.Screw male coupling (11) onto the machine.
Do not overtighten.
2.Screw female coupling (10) onto male end of garden hose. Be sure the hose end is in good condition so a leak does not occur. Do not overtighten.
3. To connect, push female coupling onto male
coupling all the way until it clicks
twice to assure
full flow of water to the pump.
Caution: Failure to push female coupling on all the
way can damage the pump if allowed to run dry.
4.Turn on water supply: If leak occurs, retrace steps
1 to 3, making sure connections are tight and that
couplings are not reversed.
Caution: The male and female connection are
not the same thread size. Reversing the connections will damage the coupling and cause a water
leak preventing the pump from priming properly.
1.6 Suction feed operation
To draw water from an open reservoir, proceed as
follows:
l Remove the threaded coupling from the unit’s
water inlet, and directly connect a suction feed
hose with filter (order no. 4.440-238) to the water
inlet.
l Set the metering ring on the detergent suction
hose to zero.
l Without the high-pressure hose being attached,
operate the pump until a solid stream of water
exits at the high-pressure outlet.
l At this point, connect the high-pressure hose
again.
Note: Dirt in the feed water could lead to the appliance being damaged. To avoid this risk, we
recommend fitting a filter. A suitable filter with
3/4" connection (order no. 4.730-059).
1.7 Spray lance
l To attach the spray lance to the hand gun, insert
the spray lance into the bayonet coupling of the
hand gun. Overcoming the spring pressure, firmly
press the lance into the coupling and twist it a
quarter-turn until it locks into place.
If required, you can use the additional spray lance
extension.
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2. Operation
2.1 Operating with high pressure
l Start the engine while observing the engine
manufacturer’s operating instructions.
l Using the safety catch, unlock the handgun trig-
ger and pull the trigger.
l The working pressure can be variably adjusted by
turning the spray lance on the outside (+/-).
2.2 Operating with detergent
l Set the lowest working pressure with the spray -
lance. No detergent can be drawn in with a high
working pressure.
l Hang the detergent suction hose into the deter-
gent reservoir (not supplied with the unit).
l To protect the environment, we recommend to
use detergents sparingly. Observe the metering
and/or mixing instructions provided on the pakkaging labels of the detergent supply containers.
l By offering you an individualised range of cle-
aning and preserving agents, Kärcher guarantees
trouble-free operation of the unit. Request more
information or ask for our catalogue and/or individual information brochures on specific detergents.
2.3 Work interruptions
l To prevent damage caused by overheating wa-
ter, switch OFF the pump during work breaks that
are longer than 10 minutes.
2.4 Switching OFF the unit
l After operating the unit with water having a high
saline content (i.e., sea water), the unit should be
flushed for 2 – 3 minutes with tap water while the
handgun is open.
l Set the throttle to the STOP position.
l Close the water supply valve and unscrew the
water supply line from the water inlet of the unit.
l Actuate the handgun trigger until the unit is no
longer pressurised.
l Prevent inadvertent opening of the handgun trig-
ger by locking it with the safety catch.
Universal cleaner Profi RM 555 ASF
This cleaning agent may be used undiluted.
Universal cleaner Profi RM 555 ULTRA
Automotive cleaner Profi RM 555 ULTRA
House and garden cleaner Profi RM 565 ULTRA
Boat cleaner Profi RM 575 ULTRA
Before using, these cleaning agents must be diluted
with 9 parts of water (1:9).
Note:
Only cleaning agents approved by the equipment
manufacturer may be used. Unsuitable detergents
may damage the unit and the object being cleaned.
We recommend the following cleaning method:
Step 1: Pre-soaking the area to be cleaned.
Spay the detergent sparingly onto the area to be
cleaned and allow to soak for 1 – 4 minutes.
Step 2: Cleaning step
Using the high-pressure jet, flush the area clean.
l After using a detergent, the unit should be flushed
with clean water. To do this, hang the detergent
suction hose into a container filled with clean
water, and operate the pump for approximately
1 minute.
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3. Care and Maintenance
3.1 Monthly or as required
l Clean the filter on the detergent suction hose.
l Clean the high-pressure nozzle.
Using a needle, remove possible blockages from
the nozzle orifice. Afterwards, flush with water
from the front.
l Clean the strainer in the water inlet. It can easily
be pulled out with a pair of pliers.
3.2 Precautions in freezing
temperatures
l A unit that has not been completely drained may
be damaged by water freezing inside the components. During the winter season, it is recommended to store the unit in a heated area. If this
is not feasible, the unit should be completely drained and flushed with antifreeze.
l Draining the unit
– Remove the water feed hose and high-pressu-
re hose from the unit.
– Allow the unit to operate for a maximum 1 mi-
nute until the pump and the lines have been
purged.
l Antifreeze
In the event that the unit is taken out of operation
for extended periods, flushing the unit with an
antifreeze is recommended. This practice also
achieves a certain degree of corrosion protection.
4. Troubleshooting
This chapter contains a few helpful hints which may
help you remedy small defects without requiring
further assistance. In all other cases please contact
the authorised customer service.
4.1 Unit does not run
l Perform the maintenance procedures on the en-
gine as outlined in the operating instructions issued by the engine manufacturer.
4.2 Unit does not reach operating
pressure
l Set the spray lance to the maximum working
pressure.
l Clean the water inlet strainer.
l Check the water supply volume.
4.3 Strong pressure fluctuations
l Clean the high-pressure nozzle. Remove dirt from
the nozzle hole with a needle and then rinse out
with water from the front.
4.4 Pump is leaking
l Three drops per minute are normal. In the event
that the exiting water volume is larger, contact the
authorised customer service.
4.5 No detergent is being drawn in
l Set the spray lance to the minimum working
pressure.
l Clean both the detergent suction hose and the
filter, and check the hose for leaks.
l Check all supply lines feeding the pump for pos-
sible leaks or blockage.
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