Karcher K 2.19 User Manual

K 2.19

English 2
Español 18
Français 35

5.962-273.0 (03/07)

HIGH PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR MANUAL

Model Overview 3
Important Safety Instructions 4
Operating Instructions
Using the Accessories 7
Working with Detergents 8
Taking a Break
Shutting Down & Clean-Up
Winterizing and Long-Term Storage
Maintenance Instructions
Cleaning Tips
Optional Cleaning Accessories 14
Troubleshooting 16

Safety Alert Symbols

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 DANGER

indicates “an imminently hazardous sit­uation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.”

 WARNING

indicates “a potentially hazardous situa­tion which, if not avoided, could result in
death or injury.”

 CAUTION

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

Owner/User Responsibility

The owner and/or user must have an

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understanding of the manufacturer’s
operating instructions and warnings be­fore using this pressure washer.
Warning information should be empha­sized and understood.
If the operator is not fluent in English,
the manufacturer’s instructions and
warnings shall be read to and discussed
with the operator in the operator’s native
language by the purchaser/owner, mak­ing sure that the operator comprehends
its contents.
Owner and/or user must study and
maintain for future reference the manu­facturers’ instructions.

Kärcher Customer Support USA

Call: 1-800-537-4129 for help or visit
our website:

www.karcher-usa.com/home

Please take a moment to register your
pressure washer online at

www.karcher-usa.com/warranty

Kärcher Customer Service CDN

Specifications

Operating pressure 1400 PSI
Water volume 1.3 GPM
Amp draw 13 AMPS
Voltage 120 V
High pressure hose 20 ft
Part No. 1.601-512.0
Serial no.

For household use only!

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Call: 1-800-537-4129 for help or visit our
website: www.karcher-canada.com

Kärcher Customer Support Mexico

Call: 01-800-024-13-13 for help or visit
our website: www.karcher.com.mx

MODEL OVERVIEW

1 Power cord with Ground Fault Circuit

Interrupter (GFCI)
2 ON/OFF switch
3 Trigger gun safety lock
4 High pressure hose
5 Trigger gun
6 Wash brush
7 Vario Power Spray wand
8 Water inlet with garden hose

connector

9 High pressure outlet
10 Detergent suction tube with filter
11 Connector for detergent suction tube
12 Spray Wand Storage
13 Automobile Kit

A Sponge
B Rim Brush
C Bristle Brush
D Detergent SoapPac
E Accessory Bag

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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 us-

ing the product.

 To reduce the risk of injury, close su-

pervision is necessary 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.

 This product is provided with a

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter built
into the power cord plug. If replace­ment of the plug or cord is needed,
use only identical replacement parts.

 WARNING

Risk of Injection or Injury – Do Not Di­rect Discharge Stream At Persons.

 High pressure jets can be dangerous

if misused. The jet must not be di­rected at persons, animals, electrical
devices, or the unit itself.

 Wear safety goggles.

 WARNING

Risk Of Explosion – Do not spray
flammable liquids.

 Do not use acids, alkaline, solvents,

or any flammable material in this

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

 CAUTION

Gun Kicks Back – Hold with both
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 – Risk of Electrocution

 Inspect cord before using – Do not

use if cord is damaged.

 Keep all connections dry and off the

ground.

 Do not touch plug with wet hands.
 Do not use extension cord with this

product.

 Connect to individual branch circuit

only.

 CAUTION

This unit has been designed for use with
cleaning detergents recommended by
the manufacturer. The use of other
cleaning detergents may affect the op­eration of the machine and void the war­ranty.

 WARNING

DO NOT SPRAY ELECTRICAL AP-

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PARATUS AND WIRING.

 DO NOT USE WITH FLAMMABLE

LIQUIDS AND TOXIC CHEMICALS.

 HIGH PRESSURE. KEEP CLEAR

OF NOZZLE.

 INJECTION HAZARD: EQUIP-

MENT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS IN­JURY IF THE SPRAY
PENETRATES THE SKIN. DO NOT
POINT THE GUN AT ANYONE OR
ANY PART OF THE BODY. IN

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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 COM-

PONENTS 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.

 IF CONNECTION IS MADE TO A

POTABLE WATER SYSTEM, THE

SYSTEM SHALL BE PROTECTED

AGAINST BACKFLOW.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT

INTERRUPTER PROTECTION

This pressure washer is provided with a
ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI)
built into the plug of the power-supply
cord. This device provides additional
protection from the risk of electric
shock. Should replacement of the plug
or cord become necessary, use only
identical replacement parts that include
GFCI protection.

SERVICING OF A DOUBLE-

INSULATED PRODUCT

In a double-insulated product, two sys­tems of insulation are provided instead
of grounding. No grounding means is
provided on a double-insulated product,
nor should a means for grounding be
added to the product. Servicing a dou­ble-insulated product requires extreme
care and knowledge of the system, and

should be done only by qualified service
personnel. Replacement parts for a
double-insulated product must be iden­tical to the parts they replace. A double­insulated product is marked with the
words “DOUBLE INSULATION” or
“DOUBLE INSULATED”. The symbol
“ ” may also be marked on the product.

WATER SUPPLY

(Cold Water Only)

 CAUTION

When connecting the water inlet to the
water supply mains, local regulations of
your water company must be observed.
In some areas the unit must not be con­nected directly to the public drinking wa­ter supply. This is to ensure that there is
no feedback of chemicals into the water
supply. Direct connection via a receiver
tank or backflow preventer, for example,
is permitted.
Dirt in the feed water will damage the
unit. To avoid this risk, we recommend
fitting a water filter.

 Garden 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.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1:

Î

Connect the detergent suction tube
to the pressure washer.

Î STEP 2:

Connect the high pressure hose to
the unit’s high pressure outlet.

Î STEP 3:

Insert the spray wand of your choice
into the trigger gun. Press in against
the spring tension and twist into
locked position.

Î STEP 5:

Connect garden hose to the cold wa­ter source and turn water on com­pletely.

Î STEP 6:

Plug the Ground Fault Circuit Inter-

rupter (GFCI) into a working outlet.
– Press “RESET” button.
– Press “TEST” button.

Red indicator on “RESET” button

should appear.
– Press “RESET” button again for use.

 WARNING

Do not use if above test fails.

Î STEP 4:

Connect garden hose to unit’s water
inlet.

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Note: The actual appearance of the GFCI may

be different from this illustration.

Î STEP 7:

Unlock the trigger gun safety lock.

Trigger the gun to eliminate trapped

air, wait for a steady flow of water to

emerge from the spray nozzle.

Î STEP 8:

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.

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 reduced pressure turn the wand
collar in the „Min“ direction.

To apply detergent, the wand
must be positioned to the low
pressure setting (Mix).

Wash Brush

This brush is ideal for removing stub­born dirt and stains from finished sur­faces. Use with detergents possible.

Automobile Kit

 WARNING

Do not use the rim and bristle brush
on the clear coat finish of a vehicle.
These brushes are intended for tires,
unfinished metal or chrome finishes.

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WORKING WITH DETERGENTS

Detergents can only be applied at
low pressure setting (Mix) or with the
Wash Brush.

Î STEP 1:

Install the Vario Power Spray Wand.
Set the spray wand to the low pres­sure setting (Mix).

OR

Install the Wash Brush.

Î STEP 2:

One Gallon Ready to Use Instruc­tions:

Fill a container with Kärcher deter­gent. Place the filter end of detergent
suction tube into the container.

Kärcher SoapPac Instructions:

Kärcher SoapPacs are designed to

completely dissolve in water. A Kär-

cher SoapPac Sample of Concentra-

ted Vehicle Wash & Wax is included

with your pressure washer. This

product is packaged in self dissol-

ving film that is formulated to quickly

remove dirt, grease and grime, while

leaving the surface film-free. It provi-

des a just-waxed look in one simple

product

Do not cut or tear open the Kär-

cher SoapPac. Do not handle with

wet hands. Avoid contact with

skin, eyes and mucous membra-

nes. May cause irritation. Harmful

if swallowed. Mix only with water.

DO NOT mix with other chemicals

or cleaning agents.

– Insert one SoapPac into a bucket.
– Fill the bucket with cool or warm wa-

ter (1/4 gal/1 qt /1 L).
– Agitate water in the bucket and wait

for product to completely dissolve.
– Place the filter end of detergent suc-

tion tube into the container.
– Apply detergent on low pressure set-

ting OR with the Wash Brush.

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For other Kärcher SoapPac Deter-

gents, check your retailer or visit our

website: www.karcher-usa.com/

home or www.karcher-canada.com

for more information.

Î STEP 3:

Turn on the pressure washer (I). Pull
trigger to operate unit: Liquid deter­gent is drawn into the unit and mixed
with water. Apply detergent to work
area. Do not allow detergent to dry
on surface.

Î STEP 4:

Cleaning up: Always draw fresh wa­ter through the detergent suction
tube when the cleaning job is done,
to flush any remaining detergents
from the injection system.

For best results see Cleaning Tips
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. The
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 visit our website:
www.karcher-usa.com/home

The following Kärcher SoapPac deter­gents are available:

 Vehicle Wash & Wax Cleaner
 All Purpose Cleaner
 Deck & Patio Cleaner
 Degreaser
 Exterior House Cleaner

 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.

Use of these items will void the war­ranty.

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TAKING A BREAK ..five minutes or more

STEP 1:

Î

Release trigger and engage gun
safety lock.

Î STEP 2:

Turn pressure washer to OFF (0) po­sition.

SHUTTING DOWN & CLEAN-UP

Î STEP 1:

Turn the switch to OFF (0) position
and unplug cord from outlet.

Î STEP 5:

Disconnect the high pressure hose
from the high pressure outlet.

Î STEP 2:

Turn off the water source.

Î STEP 3:

Press trigger to release water pres­sure.

Î STEP 4:

Disconnect the garden hose from
the water inlet on the unit.

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Î STEP 6:

Release trigger and engage gun
safety lock.

WINTERIZING AND LONG-TERM STORAGE

Î 1: Disconnect all water connections.
Î 2: Turn on the machine for a few

seconds, until the water which had
remained in the pump exits, turn off
immediately.

Î 3: Do not allow high pressure hose

to become kinked.

Î 4: Store the machine and accesso-

ries in a room which does not reach
freezing temperatures. DO NOT
store near furnace or other sources
of heat as it may dry out the pump
seals.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Cleaning the water inlet filter

Î STEP 1:

Pull out washer from the water inlet.

Î STEP 2:

Pull out water inlet filter with flat­nose pliers.

 CAUTION

Failure to follow the above directions
will result in damage to the pump as­sembly and accessories and will void
the warranty.
Kärcher also recommends the regular
practice of using a pump protector like
“Kärcher Pump Guard” to prevent cold
weather damage during storage in the
winter months.

Î STEP 3:

Rinse out water inlet filter in warm
water.

Î STEP 4:

Reinsert water inlet filter and washer
into the water inlet.

Maintenance

The unit is maintenance-free.

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CLEANING TIPS

Deck Cleaning

(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. Rinse at high
pressure in a long sweeping motion
keeping the spray nozzle approximately
3-6 inches from the cleaning surface.
Always clean from top to bottom and
from left to right. When moving on to a
new section of the cleaning surface, be
sure to overlap the previous section to
eliminate stop marks and ensure a more
even cleaning result.

House Siding

(with or without detergent). Pre-rinse

cleaning surface with fresh water. If us­ing Kärcher Pressure Wash, apply to
surface at low pressure (for best results,
limit your work area to sections of ap­proximately 6 feet and always apply de­tergent from bottom to top). Allow
Pressure Wash to remain on surface 1­3 minutes. Do not allow detergent to dry
on surface, if surface appears to be dry­ing, simply wet down surface with fresh
water. If needed, use special wash
brush attachment (not included) to re­move stubborn dirt. Rinse at high pres­sure from top to bottom in an even
sweeping motion keeping the spray
nozzle approximately 6 inches from the
cleaning surface.

Cement Patios, Brick and Stone

(with or without detergent). Pre-rinse

cleaning surface with fresh water. If us­ing Kärcher Pressure Wash or Degreas­er, apply to surface at low pressure. For
best results, limit your work area to
smaller sections of approximately 25
square feet. Allow Pressure Wash or
Degreaser to remain on surface 1-3
minutes. Do not allow detergent to dry
on surface. Rinse at high pressure in a
sweeping motion keeping the spray
nozzle approximately 3-6 inches from
the cleaning surface. Always clean from
top to bottom and from left to right. For
removing extremely stubborn stains,
use the Dirtblaster Nozzle.

Cars, Boats & Motorcycles

(with or without detergent). Pre-rinse

vehicle with fresh water. If using Kärch­er Touchless Vehicle Wash, apply to
surface at low pressure. For best re­sults, clean one side of vehicle at a time
and always apply detergent from bottom
to top, do not allow detergent to dry on
surface. If needed, use special wash
brush attachment (not included) to re­move stubborn dirt. Rinse at high pres­sure in a sweeping motion keeping the
spray nozzle approximately 6-8 inches
from the cleaning surface (distance
should increase when rinsing pin-strip­ing or other sensitive surfaces). Always
clean from top to bottom and from left to
right. For best results, wipe surface dry
with a chamois or soft dry cloth.

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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. For removing extremely
stubborn dirt, it may be necessary to
move the spray nozzle even closer to
the surface for greater dirt cutting ac­tion.

Patio & Lawn Furniture

(with or without detergent). Pre-rinse

furniture and surrounding area with
fresh water. If using Pressure Wash, ap­ply to surface at low pressure. Allow
Pressure Wash to remain on surface 1­3 minutes. Do not allow detergent to dry
on surface. If needed use special Wash
Brush Attachment (not included) to re­move stubborn dirt. Rinse at high pres­sure in a sweeping motion keeping the
spray nozzle approximately 3-6 inches
from the cleaning surface. For best re­sults, clean from top to bottom and from
left to right.

Recommendations

 Before cleaning any surface an in-

conspicuous area should be cleaned

to test spray pattern and distance for

maximum cleaning results.

 If painted surfaces are peeling or

chipping, use extreme caution as

pressure washer may remove the

loose paint from the surface.

 When using on surfaces which might

come in contact with food, flush sur-

faces with plenty of drinking water.

 For additional cleaning tips, visit our

website at www.karcher-usa.com/

home

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OPTIONAL CLEANING ACCESSORIES

Optional accessories are available to
further enhance your cleaning capabili­ties. These accessories are accurate as
of the printing date of this manual.
Please check our website
www.karcher-usa.com/home for pricing
and up-to-date information.

Pump Guard

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. Highly
recommended for all Karcher pressure
washers!

Part No. 9.558-998.0

25 Ft. Extension / Replacement

High-Pressure Hose

Replacement hose fits Kärcher pres­sure washer with screw-on type gun
connections from 2400psi to 2500psi,
Extension Hose for all Kärcher high
pressure washers between the original
equipment hose and machine up to
2500 psi.

Part No. 2.640-850.0

66" Extension Wand (Four piece)

Need to clean second story windows or
other high areas? Increase the reach of
your pressure washer by up to 66" with
this extension kit. Includes 4 aluminum
sections for variable length. 66" fully as­sembled. Fits most Karcher pressure
washers up to 2300 PSI. (bayonet)

Part No. 2.640-746.0

Rotating Wash Brush (bayonet)

For more effortless cleaning of all
smooth surfaces (painted, glass and
plastic) try Karcher's Rotating Wash
Brush. Use it on your automobile, house
siding or windows. The water pressure
from your pressure washer causes the
inner brushes to gently spin, making
your cleaning job much easier. The an­gle of brush head is adjustable to help
you reach difficult areas. Excellent for
the application of detergent. A must­have accessory designed for Karcher
pressure washers up to 2300 PSI. (bay­onet)

Part No. 2.640-743.0

Soft Clean Washing Brush

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Made with soft bristles that will not harm
painted surfaces. Easily attaches direct­ly to the trigger gun. Ideal for stubborn
dirt on cars, boats, patio furniture and
other surfaces. Great for applying deter­gent. Fits most Karcher pressure wash­ers up to 2300 PSI. (bayonet)

Part No. 2.640-740.0

25 ft. Pipe Cleaning Kit (bayonet)

Need to clean blocked pipes, drains or
downspouts? Karcher's pipe cleaning
kit is the answer! The pipe cleaner pro­pels itself forward while simultaneously
flushing out debris. For example, insert
the cleaning nozzle in the base of a
downspout, pull the trigger on the pres­sure washer gun and watch as the 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 eco­friendly alternative. Fits most Karcher
pressure washers up to 2300 PSI. (bay­onet)

Part No. 2.638-792.0

T 100 Wide Area Surface Cleaner

For cleaning surfaces such as patios,
terraces and driveways without splash­back, there is no better solution than
Karcher's T 100. It saves time by clean­ing a one foot wide area gently as it hov­ers, providing consistent, streak-free
cleaning. When you finish cleaning the
patio and driveway, remove the wand
and use the handle to clean garage
doors and other vertical surfaces. In­cludes two nozzles which spin at high
speed for optimum results. Our top sell­ing accessory for Karcher pressure
washers up to 2300 PSI. (bayonet)

Part No. 2.640-959.0

Detergent Foamer Attachment

Ideal for applications which require a
thick foam. Simply fill the resevoir cup
with liquid pressure washer detergent to
generate a foam spray. Connects di­rectly to the trigger gun. Fits most
Karcher pressure washers up to 2300
PSI. (bayonet)

Part No. 6.964-507.0

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