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HIGH PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR MANUAL
Overview 3
Important Safety Instructions 4-5
Assembly Instructions 6
Operating Instructions 7
GFCI Instructions 8
Using the Accessories 8
Working with Detergents 9
Shut Down & Clean Up 10
Taking a Break 10
Care and Maintenance Instructions 11
Winterizing and Long-Term Storage11
Cleaning Tips 11-13
Optional Cleaning Accessories 13-14
Troubleshooting 15-16
Specifications
Operating pressure 1400 PSI
Water volume 1.3 GPM
Safety Alert Symbols
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.
Environmental protection
Amp draw 13 AMPS
Voltage 120 V
Part No. 1.223-482.0
Serial no.
Kärcher Customer Support USA
Call: 1-800-537-4129 for help or visit
our website: www.karcher-usa.com
Please take a moment to register your
presure washer.
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The packaging material can be
recycled. Please do not place
the packaging into the ordinary
refuse for disposal, but arrange for the proper recycling.
Old appliances contain valuable materials that can be recycled. Please arrange for the
proper recycling of old appliances. Please dispose of
your old appliances using appropriate collection systems.
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MODEL OVERVIEW
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 Dirtblaster® (Rotating spray wand)
7 Vario Spray wand
8 Wash brush
9 Trigger gun
10 Trigger gun safety lock
11 High pressure hose
12 Power cord with Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI)
13 Rack and hose hanger
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.
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 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 do-
ing.
! 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.
! 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 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.
! Do not use extension cord with this
unit.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT
INTERRUPTER PROTECTION
WATER SUPPLY
(Cold Water Only)
This product is supplied with a Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) built into
the power cord plug. This device provides additional protection from the risk
of electric shock. If power is interrupted
in the line, the GFCI will automatically
re-close the circuit to the load after power is restored. Depending on the GFCI
model, it may be necessary to manually
operate the reset button to restore power to the GFCI load circuit. If replacement of the plug or cord is needed use
identical replacement parts.
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-in-
sulated”. The symbol “®” may also be
marked on the product.
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.
! Water hose must be at least 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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