Before first use of the unit
Please read these Operating
Instructions and act in accordance with them
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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.
Contents
Illustration of appliance2
General information3
Safety instructions4
Safety Devices5
Commissioning and operation5
Description of the Appliance5
Before Startup6
Water supply6
Start up7
Operation7
Operation with detergent7
Interrupting operation8
Finish operation8
Maintenance and care8
Troubleshooting9
Technical specifications9
General information
Hazard levels
Danger
Immediate danger that can cause severe
injury or even death.
몇 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.
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.
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:
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.
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!
Never draw in fluids containing solvents
or undiluted acids and solvents! This in-
cludes petrol, paint thinner and heating
oil. The spray mist thus generated is
highly inflammable, explosive and poi-
sonous. Do not use acetone, undiluted
acids and solvents as they are damag-
ing to the materials from which the ap-
pliance is made.
몇 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 suffi-
cient cable cross-section: 1 - 10 m: 1.5
2
; 10 - 30 m: 2.5 mm
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 hos-
es, fixtures and couplings recommend-
ed 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 pre-
vent them from playing with the appli-
ance.
Keep packaging film away from children
- risk of suffocation!
The operator must use the appliance
correctly. When working with the appli-
ance, he must consider the local condi-
tions 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.
Wear protective clothing and safety
goggles to protect against splash back
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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.
The maximum tolerable mains imped-
ance at the electrical contact point (see
Technical Data) must not be exceeded.
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.
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.
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
The overflow valve prevents the permissible working pressure from being exceeded.
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.
Commissioning and
operation
Description of the Appliance
When unpacking the product, make sure
that no accessories are missing and that
none of the package contents have been
damaged. If you detect any transport damages please contact your dealer.
Illustrations on Page 2
1 Coupling element for water connection
2 Connection for water supply with filter
3 High pressure connection
4 Appliance switch "0/OFF“/ „I/ON“
5 Detergent Tank
6 Suction hose for detergent
7 Transport handle
8 Storage for accessories
9 Mains cable with mains plug
10 Trigger gun
11 Lock trigger gun
12 High pressure hose
13 Key to detach the high-pressure hose
from the trigger gun
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14 Spray lance with pressure regulation
(Vario Power)
15 Spray lance with Dirtblaster
Special accessories
Special accessories expand the possibilities of using your appliance. Please contact
your KÄRCHER dealer for further information.
Before Startup
Illustrations on Page 2
Illustration
Mount loose parts delivered with appli-
ance prior to start-up.
Illustration
Push the high pressure hose into the
trigger gun until it locks audibly.
Note: Make sure the connection nipple
is aligned correctly.
Check the secure connection by pulling
on the high pressure hose.
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 wa-
ter supply.
How to draw water from a bucket when
using a KÄRCHER Pressure Cleaner
KÄRCHER recommends using the suction
hose accessory (sold separately) Order no.
9.505-779.0.
STEP 1:
Connect the suction hose to the water
inlet on the pressure cleaner and drop
the other end into a bucket.
Tip: If you are not using this accessory, coil
a hose into the bucket and ensure that you
only use a standard hose clamp to connect
to the pressure washer.
CLICK FITTINGS MUST NOT BE USED!
STEP 2:
Fill up your bucket with water.
STEP 3:
Connect the KÄRCHER power cord to
an electricity source and turn on at pow-
erpoint. Make sure the high pressure
nozzle is not connected and turn the
unit on at the ON/OFF switch. Press the
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trigger on the gun - the unit is ready for
use once there is a constant water system.
STEP 4:
Connect the high pressure nozzle and
press the hand trigger to begin cleaning.
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".
Connect the high pressure hose to the
high pressure connection of the appliance.
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
몇 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.
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 pressure regulation
Carrying out the most common cleaning
tasks. The work pressure can be stagelessly regulated between "Min" and "Max".
Release the lever on the trigger gun.
Turn the spray lance to the desired po-
sition.
Spray lance with Dirtblaster
For particularly dirty items or areas.
Not suitable for use with detergents.
Operation 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.
Use spray lance with pressure regula-
tion (Vario Power).
Turn the spray lance to "Mix" position -
low pressure.
Fill the detergent solution in the deter-
gent tank (observe dosage instructions
on the packaging of the detergent).
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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.
Interrupting operation
Release the lever on the trigger gun.
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.
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 working with detergent, suspend
detergent suction hose in a container
filled with clear water, switch the appliance on for around 1 minute once the
spray lance has been removed and
rinse until water runs clear.
Release the lever on the trigger gun.
Turn off the appliance "0/OFF".
Turn off tap.
Detach the appliance from the water
supply.
Press the lever on the trigger gun to re-
lease any remaining pressure in the
system.
Lock the lever on the trigger gun.
Pull out the mains plug.
Roll up the power cord and loop it e.g.
round the handle.
Stow away the accessories in the ac-
cessory holder.
Maintenance and care
Danger
Turn off the appliance and remove the
mains plug prior to any care and maintenance work.
Maintenance
The appliance is maintenance-free.
Storage
Prior to longer periods of storage, e.g. in the
winter:
Completely drain all water from the ap-
pliance: Switch the appliance on with
detached high-pressure hose and de-
tached water supply (max. 1 minute)
and wait, until no more water exits at the
high-pressure connection. Turn off the
appliance.
Remove filter from suction hose for de-
tergent and clean under running water.
Pull out the sieve in the water connec-
tion using flat-nose pliers and clean un-
der running water.
Frost protection
Caution
Protect the appliance and its accessories
against frost.
The appliance and its accessories can get
destroyed through frost if there are any water residues in them. To avoid damage to
them:
Store the appliance and the entire ac-
cessories in a frost-safe room.
Spare parts
Use only original KÄRCHER spare parts.
You will find a list of spare parts at the end
of these operating instructions.
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Troubleshooting
You can rectify minor faults yourself with
the help of the following overview.
If in doubt, please consult the authorized
customer service.
Danger
Turn off the appliance and remove the
mains plug prior to any care and maintenance work.
Repair works may only be performed by the
authorized customer service.
Appliance is not running
Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the
device will switch on.
Check whether the voltage indicated on
the type plate corresponds to the voltage of the mains supply.
Check the mains connection cable for
damages.
Pressure does not build up in the
appliance
Check setting at the spray lance.
Appliance ventilation: Switch the appli-
ance on with the high-pressure hose detached and operate (max. 2 minutes)
until the water exits the high-pressure
connection without bubbles. Switch off
appliance and reconnect high-pressure
hose.
Check the water supply.
Pull out the sieve in the water connec-
tion using flat-nose pliers and clean under running water.
Appliance does not start, motor hums
Cause: Voltage reduction due to weak
mains supply or when using an extension
cable.
When switching on, first pull the lever of
the trigger gun and then switch the appliance switch to "I/ON".
Strong pressure fluctuations
Clean high-pressure nozzle: Remove
dirt and debris from the nozzle bore, using a needle and rinse through with water from the front.
Check water flow quantity.
Appliance is leaking
Slight leakage from the appliance pump
is normal. If the leakage increases contact the authorized customer service.
No detergent infeed
Use spray lance with pressure regula-
tion (Vario Power).
Turn the spray lance to "Mix" position.
Clean the detergent suction hose filter.
Check the detergent suction hose for
kinks.
Technical specifications
Power connection
Voltage
1~50 Hz
Connected load1,7 kW
Mains fuse (slow-blow)10 A
Protective class
Protection classIP X5
Water connection
Max. feed temperature
Min. feed volume
Max. feed pressure
Max. Suction height
Performance data
Working pressure
Max. permissible pressure
Water flow rate
Detergent flow rate
240 V
40
10
1,2
0,5
11
12
1740
6,3
0,3
I
°C
I/min
MPa
m
MPa
MPa
MPa
I/min
I/min
Subject to technical modifications!
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