Karcher K 2.01 User Manual

K 2.01

(French p. 16)

English

Please keep the original box, packaging and receipt. Before operating this
unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

5.961-519.0 01/05

HIGH PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR MANUAL

Overview 3
Important Safety Instructions 4-5
Assembly Instructions 6
Operating Instructions 7
Using the Accessories 8
Working with Detergents 9
Shut Down 10
Taking a Break 10
Winterizing and Long-Term Storage11
Care and Maintenance Instructions 11
Cleaning Tips 12-13
Optional Cleaning Accessories 13
Troubleshooting 14 -15

Specifications

Max. Pressure 1400 PSI
Water volume 1.3 GPM
Amp draw 13 AMPS
Voltage 120 V
Part No. 1.672-370.0
Serial no.

Kärcher Customer Service CDN

Call: 1-800-465-4980 for help or visit
our website: www.karcher.ca

KÄRCHER 2 YEAR WARRANTY

KÄRCHER CANADA INC. warrants to
the original owner that this product shall
be free from defects in material and
workmanship for two years from the
date of its original purchase. If such a
defect appears during the warranty pe­riod, upon presentation of proof of
purchase, KÄRCHER CANADA INC.
will repair or replace (at its option) your
product without charge.

This warranty does not cover accidental
damage, unreasonable use, normal
wear and tear, loss of use or other con­sequential damages, nor does it cover
repairs made or attempted by unautho­rized persons.
Trigger gun, hose, spray wands and
other accessories are warranted for
3 months.
Please note that no returns will be ac­cepted without prior authorization from
our customer service department.
It is the owner’s responsibility to file
claims for damage caused by public
transportation carriers directly with the
carrier concerned.

Safety Alert Symbols

 DANGER

indifies ’’an imminently hazardous situa­tion which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.’’

 WARNING

indifies ’’a potentially hazardous situati­on which, if not avoided, could result in
death or injury.’’

 CAUTION

indifies ’’a potentially hazardous situati­on which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury’’ or in property
damage incidents.

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MODEL OVERVIEW

Item Description:

1 ON/OFF switch
2 Connector for detergent suction tube
3 High pressure outlet
4 Water inlet with

garden hose connector
5 Detergent suction tube with filter
6 Vario power spray wand
7 Trigger gun
8 Trigger gun safety lock
9 High pressure hose
10 Power cord

 CAUTION

Follow the maintenance instructions
specified in the manual
This machine has been designed for
use with cleaning detergents by the ma­nufacturer. The use of other cleaning
detergents may affect the operation of
the machine and void the warranty.

For household use only !

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 su-

pervision 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.

! Do not operate the product when fa-

tigued or under the influence of alco­hol or drugs.

! Keep operating area clear of all per-

sons.

! Do not overreach or stand on unsta-

ble support. Keep good footing and
balance at all times.

! Follow the maintenance instructions

specified in the manual.

! Risk of Injection or Injury to persons

- Do not direct discharge stream at
persons.

!

High pressure jets can be dangerous if
subject to misuse. The jet must not be
directed at persons, animals, electrical
devices, or the machine itself.

! Wear safety goggles.
! Do not use acids and solvents in this

product. These products can cause
physical injuries to the operator and
irreversible damage to the machine.

! To reduce the risk of electrocution,

keep all connections dry and off the
ground.

! Do not touch plug with wet hands.

! The Trigger Gun Safety Lock PRE-

VENTS the trigger from accidentally
being engaged. This safety feature
DOES NOT lock trigger in the ON
position.

 WARNING

!

DO NOT SPRAY ELECTRICAL AP­PARATUS AND WIRING.

!

DO NOT USE WITH FLAMMABLE LI­QUIDS AND TOXIC CHEMICALS.

!

INJECTION HAZARD: EQUIPMENT
CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY IF
THE SPRAY PENETRATES THE
SKIN. DO NOT POINT THE GUN AT
ANYONE OR ANY PART OF THE BO­DY. IN CASE OF PENETRATION
SEEK MEDICAL AID IMMEDIATELY.

!

THIS SYSTEM IS CAPABLE OF
PRODUCING 1400 PSI TO AVOID
RUPTURE AND INJURY, DO NOT
OPERATE THIS PUMP WITH COM­PONENTS RATED LESS THAN 1400
PSI WORKING PRESSURE (INCLU­DING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SPRAY
GUNS, HOSE AND HOSE CONNEC­TIONS).

!

BEFORE SERVICING, CLEANING
OR REMOVING ANY PARTS, SHUT
OFF POWER AND RELIEVE PRES­SURE.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS !

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Extension Cords WATER SUPPLY (Cold Water Only)

! Use only extension cords with a suf-

ficient gauge.

Up to 25 ft = 12/3 AWG;

25 to 50 ft = 10/3 AWG.

! Use only extension cords that are in-

tended for outdoor use. These ex-

tension cords are identified by the

marking “Acceptable for use with

outdoor appliances; store indoors

while not in use.”

! Use only extension cords having an

electrical rating not less than the ra-

ting of the product.

! Do not use damaged extension

cords.

! Examine extension cord before

using and replace if damaged.

! Do not abuse extension cord and do

not yank on any cord to disconnect.

! Keep cord away from heat and sharp

edges.

! Always disconnect the extension

cord from the receptacle before dis-

connecting the product from the ex-

tension cord.

! If you are using an extension cord, it

should always be completely un-

wound from the cable drum.

 CAUTION

Dirt in the feed water will damage the
unit. To avoid this risk, we recommend
fitting a water filter.

! Water hose must be at least 1/2 inch

or 5/8 inch in diameter.

! Flow rate of water supply must not

fall below 2 GPM (gallons per minu­te).

! Flow rate can be determined by run-

ning the water for one minute into an
empty 5-gallon container.

! The water supply temperature must

not exceed 104°F/40°C.

! Never use the pressure washer to

draw in water contaminated with sol­vents, e.g. paint thinners, gasoline,
oil, etc.

! Always prevent debris from being

drawn into the unit by using a clean
water source.

 WARNING

To reduce the risc of electrocution, keep
all connections dry and off the ground.
Do not touch plug with wet hands.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Attach the high pressure hose to the
trigger gun:

" STEP 1: Pull out the locking slide

from the right side of the trigger gun
handle.

" STEP 2: Insert the small end of the

high pressure hose into place

" STEP 4: Connect the detergent suc-

tion tube to the pressure washer.

" STEP 3: Push the locking slide back

into the trigger gun (C) to lock the
hose in position.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

" STEP 1: Connect the high pressure

hose to the unit’s high pressure out-

let.

" STEP 2: Insert the spray wand to the

trigger gun. Press in against the

spring tension and twist into locked

position.

" STEP 4: Connect garden hose to the

cold water source and turn water on
completely. Plug the power cord into
the power outlet.

" STEP 5: Unlock the Safety lock (A).

Trigger the gun (B) to eliminate trap­ped air, wait for a steady flow of wa­ter to emerge from the spray nozzle.

" STEP 3: Connect garden hose to

unit’s water inlet.

" STEP 6: Turn on the high pressure

washer (I/ON).

The motor starts only if the trigger
of the gun is pulled and shuts off
when the trigger is released.

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USING THE ACCESSORIES

 WARNING

To avoid serious injury never point
spray nozzle at yourself, other per­sons or animals.

Vario Power Spray Wand

! The vario power spray wand allows

you to adjust the cleaning pressure.

! To clean at maximum pressure, the

wand must be positioned to the high
pressure setting (Max).

! For lower pressure turn the wand

collar in the minus (Min) direction.

! To apply detergent, the wand must

be positioned to the low pressure
setting (Min).

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WORKING WITH DETERGENTS

Detergents can only be applied at
low pressure (Min).

" STEP 1: Install the vario power

spray wand. Set the spray wand to

the low pressure setting (Min).

" STEP 2: Fill a container with Kärcher

detergent. Place the filter end of de-

tergent suction tube into the contai-

ner.

" STEP 3: Turn on the pressure was-

her (1). Pull trigger to operate unit:

Liquid detergent is drawn into the

unit and mixed with water. Apply de-

tergent to work area. Do not allow

detergent to dry on surface.

For best results see Cleaning Tips on
pages 12 & 13 for specific informati­on on how to clean different sur­faces.

Always Use Kärcher Detergent for
Best Results

Kärcher 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 Kärcher Detergents, check
your retailer or call our service center for
help.

The following Kärcher detergents are
available:

! Pressure wash
! Deck + Fence wash
! Degreaser
! Vehicle wash

 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.

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