Karcher K2.93 User Manual

K 2.93

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5.961-609.0 03/05

HIGH PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR MANUAL
Overview 3 Important Safety Instructions 4-5 Operating Instructions 6 GFCI Instructions 7 Using the Accessories 7 Working with Detergents 8 Shut Down & Clean Up 9 Care and Maintenance Instructions10 Taking a Break 10 Winterizing and Long-Term Storage10 Cleaning Tips 11-12 Optional Cleaning Accessories 13-14 Troubleshooting 15-16
Specifications
Operating pressure 1400 PSI
Water volume 1.3 GPM
Amp draw 10 AMPS
Voltage 120 V
Part No. 1.601-103.0
Safety Alert Symbols
DANGER
indifies ’’an imminently hazardous situa­tion which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.’
WARNING
indifies ’’a potentially hazardous situati­on which, if not avoided, could result in death or injury.’’
CAUTION
indifies ’’a potentially hazardous situati­on which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury’’ or in property damage incidents.
Serial no.
Kärcher Customer Support USA
Call: 1-800-537-4129 for help or visit our website: www.karcher-usa.com
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MODEL OVERVIEW
Item Description:
1 Detergent suction tube 2 ON/OFF switch 3 High pressure outlet 4 Water inlet with garden hose con-
nector 5 Transport handle 6 Power cord with Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI) 7 Trigger gun 8 Trigger gun safety lock 9 High pressure hose
10 Vario Spray wand 11 Dirtblaster® (Rotating spray wand)
CAUTION
Follow the maintenance instructions specified in the manual This machine has been designed for use with cleaning detergents 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
using the product.
! To reduce the risk of injury, close su-
pervision is neccessary 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
doing.
! 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 (GF­CI) 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 to persons
- Do not direct discharge stream at persons.
! High pressure jets can be dangerous
if subject to misuse. 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 extention cord for this
unit.
WARNING
To reduce the risc of electrocution, keep all connections dry and off the ground. Do not touch plug with wet hands.
Grounding Instructions
This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resi­stance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equip­ment-grounding conductor and a groun­ding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is proper­ly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
DANGER
Improper connection of the equipment­grounding conductor can result in a risk of electrocution. Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the product - if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet in-
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stalled by a qualified electrician. Do not use any type of adapter with this pro­duct.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) Protection
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 re­close 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.
WATER SUPPLY (Cold Water Only)
CAUTION
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 minu-
te).
! 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 sol-
vents, e.g. paint thinners, gasoline,
oil, etc.
! Always prevent debris from being
drawn into the unit by using a clean
water source.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
" STEP 1: Connect the high pressure
hose to the unit’s high pressure out­let.
" STEP 2: Insert the spray wand of
your choice to the trigger gun. Press in against the spring tension and twist into locked position.
" STEP 4: Connect garden hose to the
cold water source and turn water on completely. Plug the power cord into the power outlet.
" STEP 5: Unlock the Safety lock.
Trigger the gun to eliminate trapped air, wait for a steady flow of water to emerge from the spray nozzle.
" STEP 3: Connect garden hose to
unit’s water inlet.
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" STEP 6: Turn on the high pressure
washer (I).
The motor starts only if the trigger of the gun is pulled and shuts off when the trigger is released.
GFCI INSTRUCTIONS
" STEP 1: Plug the Ground Fault Cir-
cuit Interrupter (GFCI) into a working
outlet.
" STEP 2: Press ’’TEST’’, then press
’’RESET’’ to assure proper connec-
tion to power.
Note: The actual appearance of the
GFCI may be different from this illu-
stration.
USING THE ACCESSORIES
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WARNING
To avoid serious injury never point
spray nozzle at yourself, other per-
sons or animals.
Vario power nozzle
! The Vario power spray wand allows
you to adjust the cleaning pressure.
To clean at maximum pressure, the
wand must be positioned to the high
pressure setting (Max).
For lower pressure turn the wand
collar in the minus (Min) direction.
To apply detergent, the wand must
be positioned to the low pressure
setting (Min).
Max
Min
Dirtblaster®
! This nozzle features a 0º pencil jet
which rotates 360º for maximum dirt cutting action, effectively increasing cleaning performance up to 50%. This nozzle combines the cleaning performance of a 0º pencil jet with the surface coverage of a wide angle nozzle.
Not recommended for soft materi­als, siding, painted surfaces, decks or autos.
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WORKING WITH DETERGENTS
Detergents can only be applied at low pressure (Min).
" STEP 1: Install the vario power
nozzle. Set the spray wand to the low pressure setting (Min).
Min
" STEP 2: Fill the detergent reservoir
with Kärcher detergent. Place the fil­ter end of detergent suction tube into the detergent reservoir
For best results see Cleaning Tips on pages 11 & 12 for specific informati­on on how to clean different sur­faces.
Always Use Kärcher Detergent for Best Results
Kärcher biodegradable detergents are specially formulated to protect the envi­ronment and your pressure washer. Special formula won’t clog the suction tube filter and will protect the internal parts of the pressure washer for a lon­ger life. For Kärcher Detergents, check your retailer or call our service center for help.
The following Kärcher detergents are available:
One Gallon ready to use
! Vehicle Wash ! All Purpose Cleaner ! Deck Wash ! Degreaser ! House Wash
" STEP 3: Turn on the pressure was-
her (1). Pull trigger to operate unit: Liquid detergent is drawn into the unit and mixed with water. Apply de­tergent to work area. Do not allow detergent to dry on surface.
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CAUTION
Never use: – Bleach, Chlorine products and other
corrosive chemicals
– Liquids containing solvents (i.e.,
paint thinners, gasoline, oils) – Tri-sodium phosphate products – Ammonia products – Acid-based products These chemicals will harm the unit and
will damage the surface being cleaned.
SHUTTING DOWN & CLEAN-UP
" STEP 1: Remove detergent suction
tube from container and insert into 1 gallon of fresh water. Siphon water at low pressure for one minute.
" STEP 2: Turn the switch to off (O)
position and unplug cord from outlet.
" STEP 3: Turn off the water source.
" STEP 5: Disconnect the garden
hose from the water inlet on the unit.
" STEP 6: Disconnect the high pres-
sure hose from the high pressure outlet.
" STEP 4: Press trigger to release wa-
ter pressure.
" STEP 7: Release trigger and engage
gun safety lock.
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TAKING A BREAK ..five minutes or more
" STEP 1: Release trigger and engage
gun safety lock.
WINTERIZING AND LONG-TERM STORAGE
" 1: Disconnect all water connections. " 2: Turn on the machine for a few se-
conds, until the water which had remained in the pump exits, turn off immediately.
" 3: Do not allow high pressure hose
to become kinked.
" 4: Store the machine and accesso-
ries in a room which does not reach
CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
" STEP 2: Turn pressure washer to off
(O) position.
freezing temperatures. DO NOT
store near furnace or other sources
of heat as it may dry out the pump
seals.
CAUTION
Failure to follow the above directions will result in damage to the pump as­sembly and accessories.
Cleaning the water inlet filter Maintenance
Pull out the water inlet filter with flat­nose pliers and rinse out in warm water.
The unit is maintenance-free.
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CLEANING TIPS
Deck Cleaning
(with or without detergent). Pre-rinse
deck and surrounding area with fresh water. If using Kärcher Deck Wash, ap­ply to surface at low pressure. For best results, limit your work area to smaller sections of approximately 25 square feet. Allow Deck Wash to remain on sur­face 1-3 minutes. Do not allow deter­gent to dry on surface. Rinse at high pressure in a long sweeping motion keeping the spray nozzle approximately 3-6 inches from the cleaning surface. Always clean from top to bottom and from left to right. When moving on to a new section of the cleaning surface, be sure to overlap the previous section to eliminate stop marks and ensure a more even cleaning result.
House Siding
(with or without detergent). Pre-rinse
cleaning surface with fresh water. If using Kärcher Pressure Wash, apply to surface at low pressure (for best results, limit your work area to sections of ap­proximately 6 feet and always apply de­tergent from bottom to top). Allow Pressure Wash to remain on surface 1­3 minutes. Do not allow detergent to dry on surface, if surface appears to be drying, simply wet down surface with fresh water. If needed, use special wash brush attachment (not included) to re­move stubborn dirt. Rinse at high pres­sure from top to bottom in an even sweeping motion keeping the spray nozzle approximately 6 inches from the cleaning surface.
Cement Patios, Brick and Stone
(with or without detergent). Pre-rinse
cleaning surface with fresh water. If using Kärcher Pressure Wash or De­greaser, apply to surface at low pressu­re. For best results, limit your work area to smaller sections of approximately 25 square feet. Allow Pressure Wash or Degreaser to remain on surface 1-3 mi­nutes. Do not allow detergent to dry on surface. Rinse at high pressure in a sweeping motion keeping the spray nozzle approximately 3-6 inches from the cleaning surface. Always clean from top to bottom and from left to right. For removing extremely stubborn stains, use the Dirtblaster Nozzle.
Cars, Boats & Motorcycles
(with or without detergent). Pre-rinse
vehicle with fresh water. If using Kär­cher Touchless Vehicle Wash, apply to surface at low pressure. For best resul­ts, clean one side of vehicle at a time and always apply detergent from bottom to top, do not allow detergent to dry on surface. If needed, use special wash brush attachment (not included) to re­move stubborn dirt. Rinse at high pres­sure in a sweeping motion keeping the spray nozzle approximately 6-8 inches from the cleaning surface (distance should increase when rinsing pin-stri­ping or other sensitive surfaces). Al­ways clean from top to bottom and from left to right. For best results, wipe sur­face dry with a chamois or soft dry cloth.
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Barbecue Grills, Outdoor Power
Equipment & Gardening Tools
(with or without detergent). Pre-rinse
cleaning surface with fresh water. If using Kärcher Pressure Wash or De­greaser, apply detergent at low pressu­re. Allow Pressure Wash to remain on surface 1-3 minutes.Do not allow deter­gent to dry on surface. Rinse at high pressure keeping the spray nozzle ap­proximately 3-6 inches from the cle­aning surface. For removing extremely stubborn dirt, it may be necessary to move the spray nozzle even closer to the surface for greater dirt cutting ac­tion.
Patio & Lawn Furniture
(with or without detergent). Pre-rinse
furniture and surrounding area with fresh water. If using Pressure Wash, ap­ply to surface at low pressure. Allow Pressure Wash to remain on surface 1­3 minutes. Do not allow detergent to dry on surface. If needed use special Wash Brush Attachment (not included) to re­move stubborn dirt. Rinse at high pres­sure in a sweeping motion keeping the spray nozzle approximately 3-6 inches from the cleaning surface. For best re­sults, clean from top to bottom and from left to right.
Recommendations
! Before cleaning any surface an in-
conspicuous area should be cleaned
to test spray pattern and distance for
maximum cleaning results.
! If painted surfaces are peeling or
chipping, use extreme caution as
pressure washer may remove the
loose paint from the surface.
! When using on surfaces which might
come in contact with food, flush sur-
faces with plenty of drinking water.
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OPTIONAL CLEANING ACCESSORIES
Optional cleaning accessories are available to further enhance your cleaning capabili­ties: See accessories order form for product descriptions and ordering instructions.
Pump Guard
Specially formulated to protect your pressure washer from freezing, corrosi­on and premature wear. The Pump Guard also adds lubrication to valves and seals to prevent sticking. Highly re­commended for all Karcher pressure washers!
Part No. 9.556-999.0
Water Pumping Kit
Attach this accessory to your pressure washer to quickly pump large quantities of water out of a standing source, such as a barrel or bucket. Fits most Karcher pressure washers up to 2300 PSI.
Part No. 2.637-214.0
sembled. Fits most Karcher pressure washers up to 2300 PSI. (bayonet)
Part No. 2.640-746.0
Rotating Wash Brush (bayonet)
For more effortless cleaning of all smooth surfaces (painted, glass and plastic) try Karcher's Rotating Wash Brush. Use it on your automobile, house siding or windows. The water pressure from your pressure washer causes the inner brushes to gently spin, making your cleaning job much easier. The ang­le of brush head is adjustable to help you reach difficult areas. Excellent for the application of detergent. A must­have accessory designed for Karcher pressure washers up to 2300 PSI. (bayonet)
Part No. 2.640-743.0
Soft Clean Washing Brush
25 Ft. Extension /Replacement High-
Pressure Hose
Replacement hose fits Kärcher pressu­re washer with screw-on type gun con­nections from 2400psi to 2500psi, Extension Hose for all Kärcher high pressure washers between the original equipment hose and machine up to 2500 psi.
Part No. 2.640-850.0
66" Extension Wand (Four piece)
Need to clean second story windows or other high areas? Increase the reach of your pressure washer by up to 66" with this extension kit. Includes 4 aluminum sections for variable length. 66" fully as-
Made with soft bristles that will not harm painted surfaces. Easily attaches direct­ly to the trigger gun. Ideal for stubborn dirt on cars, boats, patio furniture and other surfaces. Great for applying deter­gent. Fits most Karcher pressure was­hers up to 2300 PSI. (bayonet)
Part No. 2.640-740.0
25 ft. Pipe Cleaning Kit (bayonet)
Need to clean blocked pipes, drains or downspouts? Karcher's pipe cleaning kit is the answer! The pipe cleaner pro­pels itself forward while simultaneously flushing out debris. For example, insert the cleaning nozzle in the base of a downspout, pull the trigger on the pres­sure washer gun and watch as the
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nozzle shoots out leaves and other de­bris while climbing upward. Connects directly to the trigger gun of most Kar­cher pressure washers up to 2300 PSI. (bayonet)
Part No. 2.640-747.0
Wet Sandblasting Kit (bayonet)
Why spend hours stripping old paint and rust by hand using harsh chemicals? Let Karcher's Wet Sandblasting Kit do the work! Attach the kit to your pressure washer, add abrasive material and at­tack the rust and paint with our eco-fri­endly alternative. Fits most Karcher pressure washers up to 2300 PSI. (bayonet)
Part No. 2.638-792.0
Detergent Foamer Attachment
Ideal for applications which require a thick foam. Simply fill the resevoir cup with liquid pressure washer detergent to generate a foam spray. Connects di­rectly to the trigger gun. Fits most Kar­cher pressure washers up to 2300 PSI. (bayonet)
Part No. 6.964-507.0
T-Racer Wide Area Surface Cleaner
For cleaning surfaces such as patios, terraces and driveways without splash­back, there is no better solution than Karcher's T-Racer. It saves time by cle­aning a 12" wide area gently as it ho­vers, providing consistent, streak-free cleaning. When you finish cleaning the patio and driveway, remove the wand and use the handle to clean garage doors and other vertical surfaces. Inclu­des two height-adjustable nozzles which spin at high speed for optimum results. Our top selling accessory for Karcher pressure washers up to 2300 PSI. (bayonet)
Part No. 2.640-508.0
Kärcher Customer Support USA
Call: 1-800-537-4129 for help or visit our website: www.karcher-usa.com
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TROUBLESHOOTING
CAUTION
Disconnect the machine from the power source before making any repair.
Symptom Cause Solution
Motor will not start On/Off switch is in the “OFF”
(O) position.
Power cord is not plugged in.d Plug in power cord.
Electrical outlet does not supply adequate power.
Tripped circuit breaker. Switch off pressure washer.
Unit does not reach high pressure.
Diameter of garden hose is too small.
Water supply is restricted. Check garden hose for kinks,
Not enough inlet water supply. Open water source full force.
Water inlet filter is clogged. Remove filter and rinse out in
Spray wand is on low pressure position.
Turn switch to the “ON” (I) posi­tion
Try a different outlet.
The reset will be automatically, for that wait that the tempera­ture goes down.
Replace with a 5/8 inch garden hose.
leaks and blockage.
warm water.
Turn spray wand to high pres­sure position.
Output pressure va­ries high and low.
Not enough inlet water supply. Turn water on full force. Check
garden hose for kinks, leaks or blockage.
Pump is sucking air. Check that hoses and fittings
are air tight. Turn off machine and purge pump by squeezing trigger gun until a steady flow of water emerges through the nozzle.
Water inlet filter is clogged. Remove filter and rinse out in
warm water.
Discharge nozzle is obstructed. Blow out or remove debris with
a fine needle.
Calcified gun, hose or spray wand.
Run distilled vinegar through detergent suction tube.
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