Karcher HD4-0-40PB User Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

MODEL # ORDER # HD 4.0/50 Pb Cage 1.575-200.0 HD 4.5/50 Pb Cage 1.575-201.0 HD 3.4/30 Db Cage 1.575-202.0 HD 3.7/35 Pb Cage 1.575-205.0 HD 4.0/40 Pb Cage 1.575-207.0

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visit www.karchercommercial.com

9.800-084.0

Important Safety Information ................................................................2-3

Component Identiﬁ cation, Single Axle ..................................................... 4

Component Identiﬁ cation, Dual Axle ........................................................ 5

Assembly Instructions .............................................................................. 6

Operating Instructions...........................................................................7-8

Applying Detergent and General Operating Techniques .......................... 9

Shut Down and Clean-Up ......................................................................10

Troubleshooting ................................................................................11-12

Preventative Maintenance and Oil Change Record ............................... 13

Speciﬁ cations ....................................................................................14-15

Hose and Spray Gun Assembly .............................................................16

Warranty ................................................................................................17

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

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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 quickly and understand the operation of all controls.

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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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INFORMATION

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read operating instructions carefully before using.

1. Read the 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.

4. All installations must comply with local codes. Contact your electrician, plumber, utility company or the selling distributor for speciﬁ c details.

function of the machine and result in death, serious bodily injury and/or property damage.

WARNING

WARNING: Risk of asphyxiation. Use this product only in a well ventilated area.

5. Avoid installing machines in small areas or near exhaust

RISK OF

ASPHYXIATION. USE

THIS PRODUCT ONLY

IN A WELL

VENTILATED AREA.

fans. Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas; exposure may cause loss of consciousness and may lead to death. It also contains

chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause

cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

WARNING

WARNING: Risk of ﬁ re. Do not add fuel when the product is operating.

WARNING: Risk of explosion — do not spray ﬂ ammable liquids.

RISK OF FIRE. DO NOT ADD FUEL WHEN OPERATING

MACHINE.

6. Do not place machine near flammable objects as the engine is hot.

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.)

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. Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shut-off valve OFF.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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WARNING

WARNING: Keep wand, hose, and water spray away from electric wiring or fatal electric shock may result.

9. Do not spray water on or near electrical components.

KEEP WATER

SPRAY AWAY FROM

ELECTRICAL WIRING.

WARNING

WARNING: Flammable liquids can create fumes which can ignite, causing property damage or severe injury.

WARNING: Risk of explosion — Do not spray ﬂ ammable liquids.

RISK OF EXPLOSION:

DO NOT SPRAY

FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS.

WARNING

10. Keep operating area clear of all persons.

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 foot safety devices must be

USE PROTECTIVE

EYE WEAR

AND CLOTHING

WHEN OPERATING

THIS EQUIPMENT.

worn.

11. Eye, hand, and foot protection must be worn when using this equipment.

WARNING

WARNING: Grip cleaning wand securely with both hands before starting. Failure to do this could result in injury from a whipping wand.

TRIGGER GUN KICKS

BACK - HOLD WITH

BOTH HANDS

12. 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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WARNING

WARNING: High pressure developed 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.

stream at people, or severe injury or death will result.

13. Never make adjustments on machine while in operation.

14. Be certain all quick coupler ﬁ ttings are secured before using pressure washer.

WARNING

WARNING: Protect machine from freezing.

15. 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.

16. The best insurance against an accident is precaution and knowledge of the machine.

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 LADDER.

sibility of a fall due to slippery surfaces.

17. Do not overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep good footing and balance at all times.

18. Do not operate this machine when fatigued or under the inﬂ uence of alcohol, prescription medications, or drugs.

19. Inlet water must be clean fresh water and no hotter then 90°F.

20. Manufacturer will not be liable for any changes made to our standard machines or any components not purchased from us.

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.

Follow the maintenance instructions speci-

ﬁ ed in the manual.

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COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION — SINGLE AXLE MODELS

Nozzle

Wand

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Spray Gun

Starter

Grip

Pump

High Pressure

Discharge

High Pressure

Hose

Pump — Develops high pressure. Starter Grip— Used for starting the engine man u al ly. Spray Gun — Controls the application of water and

de ter gent onto cleaning surface with trigger device. In cludes safe ty latch.

Detergent Injector — Allows you to siphon and mix detergents (not shown).

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Water Inlet

Wand — Must be connected to the spray gun. High Pressure Hose — Connect one end to water

pump dis charge nipple and the other end to spray gun.

Note: If trigger on spray gun is released for more than 2 minutes, water will leak from valve. Warm water will dis charge from pump protector onto ﬂ oor. This sys tem pre vents internal pump dam age.

COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION — DUAL AXLE MODELS

Nozzle

Wand

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Spray Gun

Pump

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High Pressure

Pump — Develops high pressure. Spray Gun — Controls the application of water and

detergent onto cleaning surface with trigger device. Includes safety latch.

Detergent Injector — Allows you to siphon and mix detergents (not shown).

Wand — Must be connected to the spray gun.

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High Pressure

Hose

Water Inlet

Discharge

High Pressure Hose — Connect one end to water

pump discharge nipple and the other end to spray gun.

Note: If trigger on spray gun is released for more than 2 minutes, water will leak from valve. Warm water will discharge from pump protector onto ﬂ oor. This system prevents internal pump damage.

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