Operating Instructions PRESSURE WASHER - 2014 York Can
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1. Water Regulations require the use of a back flow preventer valve at the tap end of the supply hose Only use a full flow connector to connect the hose to the machine Electricity If using an electrical extension lead it must be rated at a minimum of 13 amps Always fully uncoil any extension lead when used Chemicals Use of chemicals other than those recommended by Karcher could cau se significant damage which may not be covered by your warranty After using chemicals always run fresh water through your machine The high pressure hose of your Karcher Pressure Washer should not be mistreated It is designed to withstand high pressure operation so vehicles should NOT run over it nor should it be pulled across sharp or abrasive edges These actions may weaken the hose and cause ballooning IMPORTANT REMEMBER FROST WILL DAMAGE YOUR KARCHER PRESSURE WASHER IF IT IS NOT BEEN COMPLETELY EMP TIED OF WATER AFTER USE ALWAYS STORE IN A FROST FREE AREA 6 ACCESSORIES A wide range of popular accessories are available from your local store selling Karcher Pressure Washers 4 763 977 Dirt Blaster Rotary Jet A rapidly rotating pencil jet used to remove loose paint stubborn algae and moss from hard surfaces 2 638 817 Underbody Lance Extended lance with angled end and upward firing jet for cleaning under cars gutters etc 6 903 276 Car Wash Brush Simple bayonet fitting attaches the brush to the hand2. VKARCHER TA 5 960 781 12 02_2004940 Operating Instructions PRESSURE WASHER Before first use of the unit read these operating instructions and act in accordance with them THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A KARCHER PRESSURE WASHER PLEASE READ THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MACHINE WHAT IS A PRESSURE WASHER A Pressure Washer is essentially a powerful electric motor driving a set of pistons that force water through a small nozzle thus creating a pressurised jet of water This provides the cleaning power behind the Karcher Pressure Washer A Karcher Pressure Washer can be used for an endless list of applications around the home and garden It provides an efficient economical and labour saving way of cleaning with excellent results All Karcher domestic pressure washers are designed to run from a suitable cold water supply although some models will accept a water inlet temperature of between 40 C and 60 C Environmental Comment Save water with high pressure The Karcher Pressure Washer is environmentally friendly enabling you to reduce your water consumption compared to a normal garden hose A definite advantage with a metered water supply OR with the added benefit of suction mode water can be drawn from an open container such as a water butt INDEX 10 APPLICATIONS Wo nnn 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 GETTING STARTED nnn 6 Contents Water Connection Electrical C
3. Karcher Pressure Washer requires replacement parts please refer to the diagram below AND identify the particular model of your machine by reference to the data plate on the underside Then telephone 0906 6800632 for assistance this help line is charged at 25p per minute 6 390 499 0 2 880 296 0 4 775 389 0 5 037 137 0 5 332 464 0 4 760 544 0 2 883 111 0 6 903 276 0 9 084 059 0 madd ch BL 5 731 040 0 SD 12 02 6 389 870 0 5 960 781 0 7 PROBLEM CHECKLIST The machine you have chosen is of the highest quality Correctly stored away from frost it should operate without problems If a problem does arise please check the following chart as a solution may be at hand PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION Machine refuses Plug not connected Connect plug to start Defective socket Try another socket Fuse blown Change the fuse Defective extension cable Try without extension cable Wrong mains voltage Check mains voltage corresponds to specifications of machin Pump stops Fuse blown Change fuse and check size of extension Overheating due to poor water Supply cable Check inlet water flow rate hose should fill a 10 litre bucket in one minute Strong pressure Nozzle partly blocked fluctuations Clean dirt from nozzle hole with needle and rinse from the front Machine does not Nozzle blocked worn out Inadequate mains water reach operating pressure Inlet hose squeezed
4. 40 V AC Current nah etiameci 1 50 Hz Connected Load i heaeeeeeetttettttteeetttes 1 7 KW Mains Fuse haeeeettettttetteetteetees 13 AMP Water Connection Supply Temperature Max sss eeseeeeeeesteeeeeeeees 40 Supply Rate Min haeeeeeeettttetettettteeees 10 litres per minute Supply Pressure Max 12 bar nsss 1 2 MPa Supply Hose Length asssssssssrnsssssssrss 7 5 metres Diameter asssssssssssesrrersen 1 2 inch Performance Data Pump Pressure Max 120 bar 12 MPa Operating Pressure 110 bar 0 11 MPa Flow Rate 380 L h eccteseersss 6 3 litres per minute Detergent Intake uassserrasrerrnrsssrrrnent 0 3 litres per minute Recoil Force of Hand Held Spray Gun at Operating Pressure Max _haceeseeeeteentetttttseeeee 15 N Unit vibrations uasssaaaassssrrrrrrnssssrs 0 8 m s Noise level L EN 60704 1 ssssessesssessereerssees 74 5 dB A Noise level L y 2000 14 EEC nsssssssssssssessnsensrsen 90 dB A Optimum Working Distance on High Pressure 30 cm Dimensions Length 2 ee mm Width SUD i mm Height POO oriens mm Weight Sarian Kg Circuit Diagram uO pN fE C1 Capacitor FA 7 M1 Motor Q1 Switch a T Temperature limiter 7 i S1 Pressure switch Mi 10 ASSEMBLY Z DINA Click EU Declaration of Conformity We hereby declare that the equipment described below conforms to the relevant fundamental safety and health re quirements of the appr
5. ING In the event of a break of 5 minutes in the operation of your Karcher Pressure Washer always switch off the pump to avoid damage due to overheating e Switch off the pressure washer by the Power Switch No 2 and unplug the Mains Electric Lead No 9 from the socket e Close the water inlet tap and disconnect the hosepipe Release the trigger to remove all pressure from the machine and then secure the trigger with the Safety Locking Device to prevent accidental opening 5 IMPORTANT CARE AND MAINTENANCE To ensure prolonged life and trouble free use of your Karcher Pressure Washer we strongly recommend that you always adopt the following procedures Water Before use always check the inlet filter for dirt or debris Visually check to see if the nozzle is blocked by dirt or grit if so re move the dirt from the nozzle hole with a needle and rinse with water from the front Failure to do this will seriously damage your machine and invali date the warranty Connect the water supply hose and without the lance attached squeeze the trigger gun to run water through your pressure washer until the water flow is constant Then plug in to the electric supply Unless drawing water from an open water source such as a water butt always have a minimum of 10 metres 25 feet of uncoiled hose bet ween the water tap and your machine The internal diameter of the feed water hose should be 12 mm 1 2
6. TING THE RECOMMENDED WORKING DISTANCE BETWEEN THE NOZZLE AND THE OBJECT OR SURFACE TO BE CLEANED IS 30 CM IT CAN BE CLOSER IF REQUIRED FOR PATIOS OR MASONERY It is your responsibility to check the suitability of the surface to be cleaned Karcher UK Ltd cannot be held responsible for any damaged caused 4 1 High Pressure Operation Ensure the Spray Lance with Vario Power Nozzle No 6 is attached securely to the Spray Gun No 8 Set vario power nozzle to high pressure mode ee Aim the lance towards the object to be cleaned making sure the re commended working distance is used for reference See Page 9 Re lease the safety ratchet on the Spray Gun and squeeze the trigger e Switch on the pressure washer No 2 The pressurised water jet alone is capable of fulfilling most cleaning tasks around the garden or on building work but detergent and wash brush are advantageous when cleaning vehicles or other paint finishes 4 2 Low Pressure Operation with Detergent e Dilute the detergent in a suitable container to the required concentrati on before using The correct dilution is dependent on the degree of soiling of surface and is best determined by experience Hang the Detergent Suction Tube No 1 in the Detergent Container Set Vario Power Nozzle to low pressure mode Note No detergent in high pressure mode e Aim the Spray Gun towards the object to
7. Water filter clogged 3 1 item 4 Inlet hose blocked Clean replace nozzle Check inlet water flow rate Straighten out hose Clean filter Check hose for leaks or blockages No detergent suction Wrong pressure Blocked Detergent Filter Set Spray Lance to Low Pressure Unblock Filter In the unlikely event that you need to return your machine to your supplier please ensure that this is returned complete with hose gun and all accessories 8 Help Line Karcher UK Limited operate a help line allowing customers to dis cuss any problems experienced with our products The help line operates during normal business hours if you have diffi culty getting through please understand that there are peak periods during the day when our consultants are unable to take all calls co ming in In these circumstances we would ask that you try to contact us again later in the day The help line number is 0906 6800632 this help line is charged at 25p per minute It helps us if you have the model number and data plate details to hand before making your call as there are very many different models of Karcher Pressure Washers in use Alternatively you may write or e mail to the address below Karcher UK Limited Karcher House Beaumont Road Banbury Oxon OX161TB E mail retail_inquiries karcheruk co uk 9 TECHNICAL DATA Power Connection Voltage aeettetttteeeees 230 2
8. be cleaned release the Safe ty Ratchet on the Spray Gun and squeeze the trigger to apply the de tergent to the working area e Switch on the pressure washer No 2 4 3 Low Pressure Operation with Brush When cleaning surfaces with a grease contamination typically car paint work that always has a greasy traffic film covering Follow the procedure of Washing loose dirt away with the clean water high pressure spray Apply the detergent in low pressure mode by removing the bayonet fit spray lance and fitting the Wash Brush to the Spray Gun e Leave for 2 4 minutes for the detergent to have maximum effect e With or without the pressure washer switched on brush down the sur face being cleaned this physical agitation removes all trace of traffic film Finally revert to the high pressure operation with the Spray Lance and complete the wash down We recommend the following cleaning method Step 1 Remove loose dirt by washing over the surface to be cleaned with the high pressure jet Step 2 Spray on the detergent and leave for 1 4 minutes so assisting the easy removal of fine dirt and associated greasy adhesions Step 3 Finally spray off the loosened dirt with the high pressure spray 4 4 End Of Operation ALWAYS REMEMBER TO RINSE YOUR PRESSURE WASHER AFTER USING DETERGENT BY HANGING THE DETERGENT SUCTION TUBE IN A CONTAINER WITH CLEAN WATER AND RUN THE PUMP FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE MINUTE IN LOW PRESSURE SETT
9. gun used in conjunction with RM555 4 762 065 Rotary Wash Brush Ideal for car bodywork and windows as the water forces the brush to rotate enhancing cleaning power 4 760 262 Extension Lance To add length to the standard lance 2 637 729 Drain Kit 7 5 m Hose 2 637 767 Drain Kit 15 m Hose A flexible hose with backwards firing high pressure jet to create turbulence and dislodge blockages 2 638 792 Sandblaster Used to remove paint rustand cement from metallic and stone surfaces by using a combination of high pres sure water and sand 4 760 272 Flexi Lance A lance which can be angled to any degree to clean hard to reach areas such as wheel arches etc 2 638 791 Floor Cleaning Lance An extended lance fitted with three shrouded high pressure nozzles to provide a wide area of cleaning power without any splash back 4 440 238 Suction Hose and Filter Used to provide a water supply to the unit where a mains water supply is not available by placing the kit into a water butt 2 637 214 Water Pump Kit 9 300 051 25 Kg Grit 6 291 080 RM 555 5 litre 6 291 079 RM 555 6 x 1 litre Most accessories will be available from your local store selling Karcher Pressure Washers If they are not stocked most stores will raise a special order for you If you have difficulty obtaining accessories please contact Karcher on the Retail Helpline No 01295 752200 6 SPARE PARTS In the event that your
10. ine e Attach your supply hosepipe with its connector to the coupling on the machine No 5 and the other end should be connected to a suitable water supply 3 3 Electrical Connection Ensure the Power Switch No 2 is in the OFF position before connecting the factory fitted Plug attached to the Mains Electric Lead No 9 into an earthed socket If using an Extension Cable make sure it is completely unwound from the cable drum and is the correct diameter 3 4 Suction Mode anadded benefit of the Karcher Pressure Washer e If you are drawing water from an open container such as a water butt disconnect the high pressure hose from the machine Disconnect the water connection hosepipe with coupling No 5 from the machine and replace with a suction hose and filter Part No 4 440 238 that can be purchased as an accessory e Allow the pressure washer to operate without the high pressure hose fit ted until water flows from the high pressure outlet without bubbles Re connect the high pressure hose to the high pressure outlet Dirt in the drawn water could damage your Pressure Washer To avoid this risk please use a suitable filter Part No 4 730 097 3 5 Detergent Only cleaning agents recommended by Karcher UK Ltd should be used Unsuitable detergents could damage your Pressure Washer and the object being cleaned Recommended Detergents 1 The following cleaning agent may be used undiluted Unive
11. lied The mains voltage and supply indicated on the Rating Plate of the machine corresponds with that of the power source e The insulation of the supply cable is not damaged e Only earthed sockets should be used e If you are using an extension cable it must be completely unwound from the cable drum and be the correct diameter 10 meter length of cable should have a cross section of 1 5 mm 30 meter length of cable should have a cross section of 2 5 mm Safety Assurance As an added precaution your pressure washer is fitted with a safety locking device on the Spray Gun AFTER USE ALWAYS REMOVE THE PLUG FROM THE SOCKET BEFORE CLEANING YOUR PRESSURE WASHER 3 GETTING STARTED 3 1 Contents Upon opening the carton if you do not have all the items as detailed please contact the Customer Helpline on 01295 752200 1 Detergent suction hose 6 Spraylancewithdouble 9 Mains Electric Lead 2 Power switch ON OFF nozzle 10 Wash brush 3 High pressure outlet 7 High pressure hose 4 Water connection with filter 8 Spray gun with Safety Lo 5 Coupling king Device A Please follow these instructions carefully for troublefree cleaning Use the diagram on Page 6 for reference purposes 3 2 Water Connection The minimum length of supply hosepipe advised for maximum user convenience is 7 5 metres with a diameter of 12 5 mm 1 2 to avoid backpressure and any associated potential damage to your mach
12. onnection Suction Mode Detergent OPERATING YOUR PRESSURE WASHER 9 High Pressure Operation Low Pressure Operation with Detergent Low Pressure Operation With Brush End Of Operation IMPORTANT CARE AND MAINTENANCE 12 ACCESSORIES SPARE PARTS 14 15 PROBLEM CHECKLIST TROUBLESHOOTING AFTER SALES SERVICE e 17 TECHNICAL DATA We 18 ASSEMBLY et aae 19 APPLICATIONS The main applications for this product are DOMESTIC cleaning tasks Cars motorbikes caravans boats and bicycles Patio s fences garden walls pathways driveways and house facades particularly useful for cleaning block driveways Removal of algae and moss from roofs brickwork and guttering Garden tools and machinery furniture and barbecues Hygienic cleaning of animal pens and their surroundings With the addition of Karcher accessories the list CONTINUES Clearing blocked drains and pipes Removal of old paint and rust from garden furniture and gates Spraying insecticide onto trees plants and lawns 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STARTING UP YOUR PRESSURE WASHER PLEASE CHECK YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING We recommend you purchase these items from a reputable store RCD plug and socket that will interrupt electrical supply in an emergency Atypical garden hose minimum length 7 5 metres with suitable hose connection Hoselock Gardena type to match the coupling on the machine hose and connector not supp
13. opriate EU Directives both in its ba sic design and construction as well as in the version marke ted by us This declaration will cease to be valid if any modi neers are made to the machine without our express ap proval Product High pressure cleaner Model 1 141 xxx Relevant EU Directives 98 37 EEC 73 23 EEC 93 68 EEC 89 336 EEC 91 263 EEC 92 31 EEC 93 68 EEC 2000 14 EEC Harmonised standards applied DIN EN 60 335 1 DIN EN 60 335 2 29 DIN EN 55 014 1 2000 A1 2001 DIN EN 55 014 2 1997 DIN EN 61 000 3 2 2000 DIN EN 61 000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 Conformity assessment procedure followed Anex V Measured sound power level 87 dB A Guaranteed sound power level 90 dB A Appropriate internal measures have been taken to ensure that series production units conform at all times to the requi rements of current EU Directives and relevant standards The signatories are empowered to represent and act on behalf of the company management Alfred Karcher GmbH amp Co ee Cleaning Systems Y z wee Iser Alfred K rcher Str 28 40 Ao Sma P O Box 160 i D 71349 Winnenden KARCHER http www karcher com
14. rsal Cleaner ccccccceeeeeeee Profi RM 555 ASF 2 The following cleaning agents are available as concentrate and must be diluted with 9 parts of water 1 9 before use Universal Cleaner cceseeceeeeeeees Profi RM 555 ULTRA Automotive Cleaner cceeeeeeeees Profi RM 565 ULTRA House amp Garden Cleaner 00 Profi RM 570 ULTRA Boat Cleaner 0 ccccceeeseseececeeeeeeeeeeeees Profi RM 575 ULTRA 3 Detergent tablets are also available from some stores RM 555 Clean Tabs 10 tablets per box For using it directly with the pistol or 10 Tablets dissolved in clean water provide 5 litres of cleaning detergent DETAILS OF THE FULL RANGE OF DETERGENTS AND CHEMICALS ARE AVAILABLE BY CALLING THE KARCHER CUSTOMER HELPLINE ON 01295 752200 4 OPERATING YOUR PRESSURE WASHER If you have followed all the instructions so far you are now ready to have fun cleaning the KARCHER way Turn on the supply water and press the Spray Gun lever No 8 until the water flows freely and removes all air locks from the hoses e You may now attach the Spray Lance No 6 or required accessory to the Spray Gun All accessories are bayonet fit simply push in and twist until they click into position e Once water is flowing through the machine you may now switch on your Karcher Pressure Washer using the Power Switch No 2 WHEN USING YOUR KARCHER PRESSURE WASHER ON THE HIGH PRESSURE SET
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