Karcher K 2 Compact Instruction manual

K 2 Compact

Operating Instructions
Before first use of the unit read these operating instructions and act in accordance with them.
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Contents
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Description of the Appliance . . . . . . . . . 6
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Maintenance and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Helpline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
EC Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . 11
Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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General information
Dear Customer,
Please read and comply with
these original instructions prior to the initial operation of your appliance and store them for later use or subsequent own­ers.
Scope of delivery
The scope of delivery of your appliance is il­lustrated on the packaging. Check the con­tents of the appliance for completeness when unpacking. In the event of missing accessories or any transport damage, please contact your dealer.
Proper Use
This high-pressure cleaner is designed for domestic use only:
to clean machines, vehicles, buildings,
tools, facades, terraces, garden equip­ment etc. using a high-pressure water jet (and detergents if required).
with accessories, replacement parts
and detergents approved by KÄRCH­ER. Observe the instructions provided with these detergents.
Symbols in the operating
instructions
Danger
Immediate danger that can cause severe injury or even death.
Warning
Possible hazardous situation that could lead to severe injury or even death.
Caution
Possible hazardous situation that could lead to mild injury to persons or damage to property.
Symbols on the machine
The high pressure jet may not be directed at persons, ani­mals, live electrical equipment or at the appliance itself. Pro­tect the appliance against frost.
Environmental protection
The packaging material can be recy-
cled. Please do not place the packag­ing into the ordinary refuse for disposal, but arrange for the proper recycling.
Old appliances contain valuable ma-
terials that can be recycled. Please
arrange for the proper recycling of old appliances. Please dispose your old appli­ances using appropriate collection sys­tems.
Notes about the ingredients (REACH)
You will find current information about the ingredients at:
www.kaercher.com/REACH
Warranty
The warranty terms published by the rele­vant sales company are applicable in each country. We will repair potential failures of your appliance within the warranty period free of charge, provided that such failure is caused by faulty material or defects in man­ufacturing. In the event of a warranty claim please contact your dealer or the nearest authorized Customer Service centre. Please submit the proof of purchase.
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Safety instructions
Danger
Never touch the mains plug and the
socket with wet hands.
The appliance must not be used if the
power cord or important parts of the ap­pliance, e.g. high-pressure hoses, trig­ger gun or safety devices are damaged.
Check the power cord and mains plug
for damage before every use. If the power cord is damaged, please arrange for it to be replaced immediately by an authorised repair agent or a skilled electrician.
Check the high-pressure hose for dam-
age before every use. Please arrange for the immediate replacement of a damaged high-pressure hose.
The appliance may not be used in areas
where a risk of explosion is present.
If the appliance is used in hazardous ar-
eas (e.g. filling stations) the corre­sponding safety provisions must be observed.
High-pressure jets can be dangerous if
improperly used. The jet must not be di­rected at persons, animals, live electri­cal equipment or at the appliance itself.
The high-pressure jet must not be di-
rected at other persons or directed by the user at him/herself to clean clothing or footwear.
Never use the appliance to clean ob-
jects containing hazardous substances (e.g. asbestos).
Vehicle tyres or tyre valves are suscep-
tible to damage from the high-pressure jet and may burst. The first indication of this is a discolouration of the tyre. Dam­aged vehicle tyres/tyre valves are high­ly dangerous. Ensure that a distance of at least 30 cm is observed when clean­ing with the jet!
Risk of explosion!
Do not spray flammable liquids. Never draw in fluids containing solvents or undiluted acids and solvents! This in­cludes petrol, paint thinner and heating
oil. The spray mist thus generated is highly inflammable, explosive and poi­sonous. Do not use acetone, undiluted acids and solvents as they are damag­ing to the materials from which the ap­pliance is made.
Warning
The mains plug and the coupling of an
extension cable must be watertight and must never lay in the water.
Unsuitable extension cables can be
hazardous. Only use extension cables outdoors which have been approved for this purpose and labelled with a suffi­cient cable cross-section: 1 - 10 m: 1.5 mm
Always fully unroll electrical cables from
the cable drum.
High-pressure hoses, fixtures and cou-
plings are important for the safety of the appliance. Only use high-pressure hos­es, fixtures and couplings recommend­ed by the manufacturer.
This appliance is not intended for use
by persons with reduced physical, sen­sory or mental capabilities. The appliance must not be operated by children or persons who have not been instructed accordingly. Children should be supervised to pre­vent them from playing with the appli­ance.
Keep packaging film away from children
- risk of suffocation!
This appliance was designed to be
used with detergents which are sup­plied or recommended by the manufac­turer. The use of other detergents or chemicals may compromise the safety of the appliance.
The operator must use the appliance
correctly. When working with the appli­ance, he must consider the local condi­tions and pay due care and attention to other persons, in particular children, who are nearby.
Do not use the appliance when there
are other persons around unless they are also wearing safety equipment.
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; 10 - 30 m: 2.5 mm
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Wear protective clothing and safety
goggles to protect against splash back containing water or dirt.
Caution
In case of extended downtimes, switch
the appliance off at the main switch / ap­pliance switch or remove the mains plug.
Do not operate the appliance at temper-
atures below 0 °C.
Observe a distance of at least 30 cm
when using the jet to clean painted sur­faces to avoid damaging paintwork.
Never leave the appliance unattended
when it is in operation.
Make sure that the power cable or ex-
tension cables are not damaged by run­ning over, pinching, dragging or similar. Protect the power cable from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
All current-conducting parts in the work-
ing area must be protected against jet water.
The appliance may only be connected
to an electrical supply which has been installed in accordance with IEC 60364.
The appliance may only be connected
to alternating current. The voltage must correspond with the type plate on the appliance.
For safety reasons, we recommend that
you operate the appliance only via a earth-leakage circuit breaker (max. 30 mA).
Cleaning operations which produce oily
waste water, e.g. engine washes, un­derbody washes, may only be carried out using washing stations equipped with an oil separator.
High pressure hose
The high pressure hose is specially con­structed with reinforced walls to handle wa­ter pressure up to 11 MPa (1600 psi) - it can be easily damaged and should be stored carefully.
Do not kink.Do not drive vehicles over the hose.Do not expose the hose to sharp edges
or corners.
Misuse will lead to ballooning or premature failure and will invalidate warranty.
Safety Devices
Caution
Safety devices protect the user and must not be modified or bypassed.
Power switch
The appliance switch prevents unintention­al operation of the appliance.
Lock trigger gun
This lock locks the lever of the trigger gun and prevents the inadvertent start of the ap­pliance.
Overflow valve with pressure switch
If the lever on the trigger gun is released the pressure switch turns off the pump, the high-pressure jet is stopped. If the lever is pulled the pump is turned on again.
Prerequisites for the appliance's
stability
Caution
Create stability for the appliance prior to all work on or with the appliance to prevent ac­cidents or damage.
The stability of the appliance is warrant-
ed when it is placed onto an even sur­face.
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Description of the Appliance
These operating instructions describe the maximum equipment. Depending on the model, there are differences in the scopes of delivery (see packaging). 1 High pressure connection 2 Appliance switch "0/OFF“/ „I/ON“ 3 Storage hook for high pressure hose
and mains connection cable 4 Carrying handle 5 Storage for spray lance 6 Storage for trigger gun 7 Water connection with integrated sieve 8 Detergent suction hose (with sieve)
9 Coupling element for water connection 10 Mains cable with mains plug 11 Trigger gun 12 Lock trigger gun 13 Clamp for high pressure hose 14 High pressure hose 15 Spray lance with Dirtblaster 16 Spray lance with high pressure nozzle
Optional accessories
17 Washing brush 18 Rotary washing brush 19 Foam nozzle with detergent container
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Operation
Before Startup
Mount loose parts delivered with appliance prior to start-up.
Illustrations on Page 3
Illustration Attach the carrying handle. Illustration Pull out the clamp for the high-pressure
hose from the hand spray gun (e.g. a
Philips screwdriver). Illustration Connect high pressure hose to trigger
gun. Push the clamp in until it locks. Check
the secure connection by pulling on the
high-pressure hose. Illustration Screw the coupling element to the wa-
ter connection on the appliance.
Water supply
According to the applicable regula­tions, the appliance must never be used on the drinking water supply without a system separator. Use a suitable system separator manufactured by KÄRCHER; or, as an alternative, a system separator as per EN 12729 Type BA. Water flowing through a system separator is con­sidered non-drinkable.
Caution
Always connect the system separator to the water supply, never directly to the appliance!
Note: Impurities in the water can damage the high-pressure pump and accessories. For protection, the use of the KÄRCHER water filter (optional accessory, order no.
4.730-059) is recommended.
Water supply from mains
Observe regulations of water supplier. For connection values, see type plate/tech­nical data. Use a fibre-reinforced water hose (not
included) with a standard coupling.
(Minimum diameter 1/2 inch (13 mm),
minimum length 7.5 m).
Push the water supply hose onto the
coupling unit, then connect it to the wa­ter supply.
Start up
Caution
Dry runs lasting longer than two minutes lead to damages to the high pressure pump. If the appliance does not build up pressure within two minutes, switch it off and proceed as instructed in the Chapter "Troubleshooting".
Illustration Connect the high pressure hose to the
high pressure connection of the appli-
ance. Illustration Push the spray lance into the trigger
gun and fasten it by turning it through
90°.
Completely open the water tap.Insert the mains plug into the socket. Turn on the appliance “I/ON”.
Operation
Danger
The trigger gun is subjected to a recoil force when the water jet is discharged. Make sure that you have a firm footing and are also holding the trigger gun and spray lance firmly.
Illustration
Unlock the lever on the trigger gun.Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the
device will switch on. Note: Release the lever of the trigger gun; the device will switch off again. High pres­sure remains in the system.
Spray lance with high pressure nozzle
For normal cleaning tasks. Not suitable for use with detergents.
Spray lance with Dirtblaster
For particularly dirty items or areas. Not suitable for use with detergents.
Caution
Car tyres, paint or sensitive surfaces such as wood should not be cleaned with the dirt blaster, as there is a risk of damage.
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Washing brush
Suitable for use with detergents.
Rotary washing brush
Suitable for use with detergents. The rotating washing brush is ideally suited for the cleaning of vehicles.
Caution
Please make sure that the washing brush is free from dirt or other particles. Otherwise, it may damage the paint work.
Working with detergent
Please use exclusively KÄRCHER deter­gents and care products to carry out the re­spective cleaning task, as these were specifically developed for your appliance. The use of other detergents and care prod­ucts may lead to premature wear and can invalidate your warranty claims. Please ob­tain information at your local dealer or re­quest information directly from KÄRCHER. Pull detergent suction hose as far as is
required out of the housing.
Suspend end of detergent suction hose
in a container filled with detergent.
Detach spray lance from the trigger
gun. Work only with the trigger gun. Note: This will mix the detergent with the water stream.
Recommended cleaning method
Spray the detergent sparingly on the
dry surface and allow it to react, but not to dry.
Spray off loosened dirt with the high-
pressure jet.
Optional Foam nozzle
With powerful foam for effortless cleaning. Illustration Fill the detergent solution in the deter-
gent tank of the foam nozzle (observe dosage instructions on the packaging of the detergent).
Connect the detergent tank to the foam
nozzle.
Connect the foam nozzle to the trigger
gun. Note: This will mix the detergent with the water stream.
Interrupting operation
Release the lever on the trigger gun.Illustration
Lock the lever on the trigger gun. During longer breaks (more than 5 min-
utes), also turn the appliance off using
the "0/OFF" switch. Insert the trigger gun in its holder.
Finish operation
Caution
Only separate the high-pressure hose from the trigger gun or the appliance while there is no pressure in the system.
After operation with detergent: Run the
machine for approximately 1 minute for
a clear rinse.
Release the lever on the trigger gun.Turn off the appliance "0/OFF".Turn off tap.Press the lever on the trigger gun to re-
lease any remaining pressure in the
system. Detach the appliance from the water
supply. Illustration
Lock the lever on the trigger gun. Pull out the mains plug.
Transport
Caution
In order to prevent accidents or injuries, keep in mind the weight of the appliance during transport (see Specifications).
When transporting by hand
Lift appliance by the carrying handle
and carry it.
When transporting in vehicles
Secure the appliance against shifting
and tipping over.
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