Karcher HD2-5-27P User Manual
OPERATOR’S MAN U AL
®
MODEL # ORDER #
XPERT-HD 2.3/23 P COMET 1.107-103.0
XPERT-HD 2.3/23 P LEGACY 1.107-104.0
XPERT-HD 2.5/27 P 1.107-106.0
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8.780-013.0
Important Safety Information ................................................................4-6
Component Identifi cation ......................................................................... 7
Assembly Instructions .............................................................................. 8
Operating Instructions.........................................................................9-10
Detergent and General Operating Techniques ...................................... 11
Shut Down and Clean-Up ......................................................................12
Storage .................................................................................................. 12
Troubleshooting ................................................................................13-14
Preventive Manteinance ........................................................................ 15
Hose and Spray Gun Assembly and Parts list .......................................16
Oil Change Recordv ..............................................................................17
Warranty ................................................................................................18
CONTENTS
Model Number ______________________________
Serial Number ______________________________
Date of Purchase ___________________________
The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached
to the pressure washer. You should record both serial number and
date of purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.
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INTRODUCTION & IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Thank you for purchasing this Pressure Washer.
We reserve the right to make changes at any time
without incurring any obligation.
Owner/User Responsibility:
The owner and/or user must have an understanding of
the manufacturer’s operating instructions and warnings
before using this pressure washer. Warning information
should be emphasized and understood. If the operator
PRESSURE WASHER
is not fl uent 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.
The operator must know how to stop the machine
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quickly and understand the operation of all controls.
Never permit anyone to operate the engine without
proper instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual should be considered a permanent
part of the machine and should remain with it if
machine is resold.
When ordering parts, please specify model and
serial number. Use only identical replacement parts.
This machine is to be used only by trained operators.
WARNING
WARNING: This machine exceeds
85 db appropriate ear protection
must be worn.
EAR PROTECTION
MUST BE WORN
WARNING
WARNING: High pressure spray
can cause paint chips or other
particles to become airborne
and fl y at high speeds. To avoid
personal injury, eye, hand and
USE PROTECTIVE
EYE WEAR
AND CLOTHING
WHEN OPERATING
THIS EQUIPMENT.
foot safety devices must be
worn.
5. Eye, hand, and foot protection must be worn when
using this equipment.
6. Keep operating area clear of all persons.
WARNING
WARNING: Flammable liquids
can create fumes which can ignite, causing property damage
or severe injury.
WARNING: Risk of explosion —
RISK OF EXPLOSION:
OPERATE ONLY WHERE
OPEN FLAME OR TORCH
IS PERMITTED
Operate only where open fl ame
or torch is permitted.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury, read operating instructions carefully before using.
1.
Read owner's manual thoroughly. Failure to follow instructions could cause mal-
READ OPERATOR’S
MANUAL THOROUGHLY
PRIOR TO USE.
2. Know how to stop the machine and bleed pressure
quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.
3. Stay alert — watch what you are doing.
WARNING
KEEP WATER
SPRAY AWAY FROM
ELECTRICAL WIRING.
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function of the machine and
result in death, serious bodily
injury and/or property damage.
WARNING: Keep wand, hose, and
water spray away from electric
wiring or fatal electric shock may
result.
4. All installations must comply
with local codes. Contact
your electrician, plumber,
utility company or the selling
distributor for specifi c details.
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WARNING
WARNING: Risk of fi re — Do not
add fuel when the product is
operating or still hot.
WARNING: Do not use gasoline
crankcase draining or oil con-
RISK OF FIRE.
DO NOT ADD FUEL
WHEN OPERATING
MACHINE.
taining gasoline, solvents or
alcohol. Doing so will result in
fi re and/or explosion.
WARNING: Risk of fi re — Do not
Spray fl ammable liquids.
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known
to the state of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Operation of
this equipment may create sparks that can start
fi res around dry vegetation. A spark arrestor may
be required. The operator should contact: Local
fi re agencies for laws or regulations relating to fi re
prevention requirements.
7. Allow engine to cool for 1-2 minutes before refueling. If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is
dry before testing the spark plug or starting the
engine. (Fire and/or explosion may occur if this is
not done.)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
PRESSURE WASHER
Gasoline engines on mobile or portable equipment
shall be refueled:
a. outdoors;
b. with the engine on the equipment stopped;
c. with no source of ignition within 10 feet of
the dispensing point; and
d. with an allowance made for expansion of the
fuel should the equipment be exposed to a
higher ambient temperature.
In an overfi lling situation, additional precautions are
necessary to ensure that the situation is handled
in a safe manner.
WARNING: Risk of injury. Disconnect battery
ground terminal before servicing.
8. When in use , do not place machine near fl ammable
objects as the engine is hot.
9. Oil burning appliances shall be installed only in
locations where combustible dusts and fl ammable
gases or vapors are not present. Do not store or
use gasoline near this machine.
10. Use No. 1 or No. 2 heating oil (ASTM D306) only.
NEVER use gasoline in your fuel oil tank. Gasoline
is more combustible than fuel oil and could result
in a serious explosion. NEVER use crankcase or
waste oil in your burner. Fuel unit malfunction could
result from contamination.
11. Do not confuse gasoline and fuel oil tanks. Keep
proper fuel in proper tank.
WARNING
WARNING: Risk of injury. Hot
surfaces can cause burns. Use
only designated gripping areas
of spray gun and wand. Do not
place hands or feet on non-insulated areas of the pressure
RISK OF INJURY.
HOT SURFACES
CAN CAUSE BURNS
washer.
12. Transport/Repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel
shut-off valve OFF.
CAUTION: Hot discharge fl uid.
Do not touch or direct discharge
stream at persons.
WARNING: This machine produces hot water and must have
HOT DISCHARGE FLUID:
DO NOT TOUCH OR
DIRECT DISCHARGE
STREAM AT PERSONS.
insulated components attached
to protect the operator.
WARNING
WARNING: Grip cleaning wand
securely with both hands before
starting. Failure to do this could
result in injury from a whipping
wand.
14. Never make adjustments on
TRIGGER GUN KICKS
BACK - HOLD WITH
BOTH HANDS
machine while in operation.
15. Be certain all quick coupler fi ttings are secured
before using pressure washer.
WARNING
WARNING: High pressure devel-
oped by these machines will
cause personal injury or equipment damage. Keep clear of
nozzle. Use caution when operating. Do not direct discharge
RISK OF INJECTION
OR SEVERE INJURY
TO PERSONS. KEEP
CLEAR OF NOZZLE.
WARNING
stream at people, or severe injury or death will result.
WARNING: Protect machine from
freezing.
16. To keep machine in best
operating conditions, it is
important you protect machine
from freezing. Failure to protect
PROTECT FROM
FREEZING
machine from freezing
could cause malfunction of the
machine and result in death,
serious bodily injury, and/or property damage. Follow storage instructions specifi ed in this manual.
17. Inlet water must be clean fresh water and no hotter
then 90°F.
WARNING
WARNING: Risk of asphyxiation.
Use this product only in a well
ventilated area.
18. Avoid installing machines
in small areas or near ex-
RISK OF
ASPHYXIATION. USE
THIS PRODUCT ONLY IN
A WELL
VENTILATED AREA.
haust fans. Adequate oxygen is needed for combustion or dangerous carbon monoxide will result.
19. Manufacturer will not be liable for any changes
made to our standard machines or any components
not purchased from us.
20. The best insurance against an accident is precaution and knowledge of the machine.
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13. To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is
necessary when a machine is used near children.
Do not allow children to operate the pressure
washer. This machine must be attended during
operation.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
WARNING: Be extremely careful
when using a ladder, scaffolding
or any other relatively unstable
location. The cleaning area
should have adequate slopes
and drainage to reduce the pos-
RISK OF INJURY FROM
FALLS WHEN USING
PRESSURE WASHER
LADDER.
sibility of a fall due to slippery
surfaces.
21. Do not allow acids, caustic or abrasive fl uids to pass
through the pump.
22. Never run pump dry or leave spray gun closed
longer than 1-2 minutes.
23. Machines with shut-off spray gun should not be
operated with the spray gun in the off position for
extensive periods of time as this may cause dam-
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age to the pump.
24. Protect discharge hose from vehicle traffi c and
sharp objects. Inspect condition of high pressure
hose before using or bodily injury may result.
25. Before disconnecting discharge hose from water
outlet, turn burner off and open spray gun to allow water to cool below 100° before stopping the
machine. Then open the spray gun to relieve pressure. Failure to properly cool down or maintain the
heating coil may result in a steam explosion.
26. Do not overreach or stand on unstable support.
Keep good footing and balance at all times.
27. Do not operate this machine when fatigued or under
the infl uence of alcohol, prescription medications,
or drugs.
28. In oil burning models, use only kerosene, No. 1
home heating fuel, or diesel. If diesel is used, add
a soot remover to every tankful.
Follow the maintenance instructions
specifi ed in the manual.
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