KARCHER K 2.59 M User Manual

K 2.59 M

English 2
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5.962-295.0 (04/07)

HIGH PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR MANUAL

Model Overview 3
Important Safety Instructions 4
Assembly Instructions 6
Operating Instructions
Using the Accessories 8
Working with Detergents 9
Taking a Break
Shutting Down & Clean-Up
Winterizing and Long-Term Storage
Maintenance Instructions
Cleaning Tips
Troubleshooting 14

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.”

Specifications

Owner/User Responsibility

The owner and/or user must have an
understanding of the manufacturer’s

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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

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

Operating pressure 1550 PSI
Water volume 1.3 GPM
Amp draw 13 AMPS
Voltage 120 V
Part No. 1.672-409.0
Serial no.

For household use only!

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Kärcher Customer Support Mexico

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

MODEL OVERVIEW

1 High pressure outlet
2 Water inlet with garden hose

connector
3 ON/OFF switch
4 Handle
5 Collapsable transport handle
6Mesh Bag
7 Trigger gun storage
8 Power cord with Ground Fault Circuit

Interrupter (GFCI)

9 Detergent tank
10 Wheels
11 Trigger gun with Electronic Power

Control (EPC)
12 High pressure hose
13 Trigger gun safety lock
14 Dirtblaster® (Rotary spray wand)
15 Spray wand

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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-

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 1550 PSI TO AVOID
RUPTURE AND INJURY, DO NOT
OPERATE THIS PUMP WITH COM­PONENTS RATED LESS THAN
1550 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 sol-

vents, 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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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Required tools

Screwdriver, small size (not supplied)

for connecting high pressure hose and
trigger gun.

Assembly

Î STEP 1:

Insert wheels into the side holes of
the unit.

Î STEP 5:

Fasten the 4 corners of the mesh
bag according the drawing.

Î STEP 2:

Mount cover to backside.

Î STEP 3:

Slide the transport handle into place.

Î STEP 4:

1 Connect the detergent suction tube

to the pressure washer.

2 Place detergent tank into compart-

ment.

Î STEP 6:

Fasten the mesh bag on the remain­ing holders.

Î STEP 7:

Attach the high pressure hose to the
trigger gun.

A Pull out the locking slide from the

right side of the trigger gun handle.

B Insert the small end of the high pres-

sure hose into place.

C Push the locking slide back into the

trigger gun to lock the hose in position.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Î STEP 1:

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

Î STEP 2:

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

Î STEP 3:

Connect garden hose to unit’s water
inlet.

Î STEP 5:

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.

Note: The actual appearance of the GFCI may

be different from this illustration.

Î STEP 6:

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 4:

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

Î STEP 7:

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.

Trigger gun with Electronic Power

Control (EPC) Function

Changing the pressure is simple with
Kärcher's Electronic Power Control
(EPC). By pulling/releasing the trigger
(the yellow part you grab) for less than
one second, the machine will switch
pressure settings. You can switch from
(3) maximum to (2) medium to (1) deli­cate pressure and back again. No need
to return to the machine or change any
lance settings. All of this is done with
your hand.

Spray wand

This nozzle features a steady powerful
high pressure spray pattern, for general
cleaning.

Dirtblaster®

 This nozzle features a 0º pencil jet

which rotates 360º for maximum dirt
cutting action, effectively increasing
cleaning performance up to 50%.
This nozzle combines the cleaning
performance of a 0º pencil jet with
the surface coverage of a wide angle
nozzle.

Not recommended for soft materi­als, siding, painted surfaces,
decks or autos.

 Always test an inconspicuous area

before cleaning with the Dirtblaster.

– Setting 3 - Maximum:

Maximum pressure and water flow.
This is the rated PSI and GPM of
your pressure washer. This position
is set by the factory.

– Setting 2 - Medium:

Reduced pressure and water flow.

– Setting 1 - Delicate:

Gentle pressure and water flow.

Note: The EPC setting is saved for only
20 minutes after you finish your work. If
you take a break longer than 20 minutes
or you disconnect the pressure washer
from the power supply, the EPC setting
will be reset back to (3) maximum pres­sure.

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WORKING WITH DETERGENTS

Detergents can only be applied at
low pressure.

A low-pressure jet is generated if no
spray wand is attached to the trigger
gun.

Î STEP 1:

Detach spray wand from the trigger
gun.

Î STEP 2:

Fill the Detergent Tank with the se­lected Ready To Use detergent.

Place detergent tank into compart­ment and attach cap with detergent
suction tube.

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 tank or si­phon tube when 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 detergents are
available:

One Gallon ready to use

 All Purpose & Vehicle Cleaner
 Deck & Patio Cleaner
 Heavy Duty 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.

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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.

Î STEP 7:

Store the accessories on the unit.

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.

 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.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Cleaning the water inlet filter Maintenance

Î STEP 1:

Pull out washer from the water inlet.

Î STEP 2:

Pull out water inlet filter with flat­nose pliers.

Î STEP 3:

Rinse out water inlet filter in warm
water.

Î STEP 4:

Reinsert water inlet filter and washer
into the water inlet.

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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TROUBLESHOOTING

 CAUTION

Disconnect the machine from the power
source before making any repair.

Symptom Cause Solution

Motor will not start On/Off switch is in the “OFF”

(0) position.
Power cord is not plugged in. Plug in power cord.
Electrical outlet does not

supply adequate power.
Tripped GFCI plug. Press “RESET” button on

Tripped circuit breaker. Switch off pressure washer.

Unit does not
reach high
pressure.

Output pressure
varies high and
low.

Diameter of garden hose is
too small.

Water supply is restricted. Check garden hose for kinks,

Not enough inlet water supply. Open water source full force.
Water inlet filter is clogged. Remove filter and rinse out in

Wrong EPC setting. Check EPC setting at the trig-

Not enough inlet water supply. Turn water on full force. Check

Pump is sucking air. Check that hoses and fittings

Water inlet filter is clogged. Remove filter and rinse out in

Discharge nozzle is
obstructed.

Calcified gun, hose or spray
wand.

Turn switch to the “ON” (I)
position

Try a different outlet.

GFCI plug.

The reset comes automatically
once the temperature of the
unit drops.

Replace with a 5/8 inch or
larger garden hose.

leaks and blockage.

warm water.

ger gun.

garden hose for kinks, leaks or
blockage.

are air tight. Turn off machine
and purge pump by squeezing
trigger gun until a steady flow
of water emerges through the
nozzle.

warm water.
Blow out or remove debris with

a fine needle.
Run distilled vinegar through

detergent suction tube.

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Symptom Cause Solution

No detergent. Detergent suction tube not

Check connection.
properly connected to the
machine.

Detergent is too thick. Dilute detergent, for best

results use Kärcher detergent.
Filter on detergent suction

tube is clogged.
Damaged or clogged

detergent suction tube.
Discharge nozzle is

obstructed.

Run warm water through filter

to remove debris.

Remove obstruction or replace

detergent suction tube.

Blow out or remove debris with

fine needle.
Spray wand fitted. Remove spray wand.

Garden hose
connection leaks.

Spray wand leaks. Spray wand not properly

Loose fittings. Tighten fittings.
Missing/worn rubber washer. Insert new washer.

Insert the spray wand into the
attached.

trigger gun. Carefully press in

against the spring tension and

twist into the locked position.
Broken o-ring or plastic insert. Call Customer Support

Pump is noisy. Pump is sucking air. Check that hoses and fittings

are air tight. Turn off machine

and purge pump by squeezing

trigger gun until a steady flow

of water emerges through the

nozzle.

Water leaks from
pump (up to 10
drops per minute

Loose fittings. Check that all fittings are tight.
Water seals are damaged or

Call Customer Support
worn.

is permissible).
Oil Drip. Oil seals are damaged or

Call Customer Support
worn.

If you encounter any additional difficul­ties not listed, please call for help or visit
our website.

USA: 1-800-537-4129
www.karcher-usa.com/home

Canada: 1-800-537-4129
www.karcher-canada.com

Mexico: 01-800-024-13-13
www.karcher.com.mx

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