Karcher K 260 M User's Manual
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1. Rotating Spray Wand Flexible Spray Wand Underbody Spray Wand Telescopic Spray Wand Pipe Drain Cleaner Floor Washing Tool Sandblasting Attachment Detergent Foamer Attachment Water Pumping Kit Water Suction Hose Extension Hose 25 Optional cleaning accessories are available to further enhance your cleaning capabilities See accessories order form for product descriptions and ordering instructions 10 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Cause Solution Motor will not start Unit does not reach high pressure Output pressure varies high and low Extension cord is too long Extension cord is not proper gauge Extension cord is damaged Replace extension cord with either a 25 ft 12 2 gauge cord or a 50 ft 10 2 gauge cord Electrical outlet does not supply adequate power Try a different outlet Tripped circuit breaker Reset breaker power supply or ground fault circuit interrupter Diameter of garden hose is too small Replace with a 3 4 inch garden hose Water supply is restricted Check garden hose for kinks leaks and blockage Not enough inlet water supply Open water source full force Water inlet filter is clogged Remove filter and rinse out in warm water 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 p2. If using K rcher House Wash place deter gent suction tube directly into cleaning solution and apply to surface at low pres sure for best results limit your work area to sections of approximately 6 feet and always apply detergent from bottom to top Allow Karcher House Wash to remain on surface 1 3 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 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 Caution Do not use rotating nozzle spray wand on siding as it may cause damage Cement Patios Brick and Stone with or without detergent Pre rinse cleaning surface with fresh water If using Karcher All Purpose Cleaner place detergent suction tube directly into cleaning solution and apply to surface at low pres sure For best results limit your work area to smaller sections of approximately 25 square feet Allow K rcher All Purpose Cleaner 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 approxi mately 3 6 inches from the cleaning sur face Always clean from top to bottom and from left to right For removing extremely stubborn stains use K rcher Rotating Nozzle Spray Wand Cars Boats amp Mo
3. 3 Spray wand extension 4 Soap nozzle 5 Trigger gun 6 Trigger gun safety lock 7 High pressure hose 8 Mobile adapter bracket with wheel qty 2 9 Handle 10 Hose Caddy 11 On Off switch 12 Detergent suction tube 13 Detergent filter 14 High pressure outlet 15 Water inlet 16 Package of 8 screws not pictured 2 1 3 9 12 8 7 15 14 5 6 13 11 10 4 2 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS Read First Safety Warnings When using this product basic precau tions should always be followed Read all the instructions before using the product High pressure jets can be dangerous if subject to misuse The jet must not be directed at persons animals electri cal devices or the machine itself To reduce the risk of injury do not operate the machine near children Learn how to stop the machine and release pressure quickly Be thoroughly familiar with the controls Stay alert watch what you are doing Wear safety goggles Do not use acids solvents or any other flammable material in this product These products can cause physical injuries to the operator and irreversible damage to the machine Do not operate the product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs Do not stand on unstable surfaces Stand with both feet balanced at all times To reduce the risk of electrocution keep all connections dry and off the ground Do not touch plug wit
4. Overview 1 Precautions 1 3 Assembly Instructions 3 Operating Instructions 4 Using the Accessories 5 Working with Detergents 6 Shut Down and Clean Up 7 Taking a Break 7 Winterizing and Long Term Storage 7 Cleaning Tips 8 9 Optional Cleaning Accessories 9 Troubleshooting 10 11 Model K 260 M Part No 1 189 301 0 High Pressure Washer Operator Manual Specifications Operating pressure 1300 PSI Water volume 1 5 GPM Voltage 120 V Amp draw 14 AMPS 1 NEVER Model K 260 M OVERVIEW Never point nozzle at people or animals Never drink alcohol or use drugs while operating this equipment Never operate while standing in water Never touch plug with wet hands Never let electrical connections rest in water Never operate pressure washer without the water turned on Never use hot water Item Description 1 High Low Spray wand 2 Rotating spray wand
5. ce for greater dirt cutting action To remove caked on mud from garbage cans lawn mower blades wheel barrels or other non sensitive metal surfaces you may want to use the Karcher Rotating Nozzle Spray Wand Caution Do not use rotating nozzle spray wand on cloth plastic or other sensitive surfaces as it may cause damage Patio amp Lawn Furniture with or without detergent Pre rinse furniture and surrounding area with fresh water If using K rcher All Purpose Cleaner place detergent suction tube direct ly into cleaning solution and apply to surface at low pressure Allow K rcher All Purpose Cleaner to remain on surface 1 3 minutes Do not allow detergent to dry on surface If needed use special Wash Brush Attachment to remove stubborn dirt Rinse at high pres sure 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 Caution Do not use rotating nozzle spray wand on patio or lawn furniture as it may cause damage Recommendations Before cleaning any surface an inconspic uous area should be cleaned to test spray pattern and distance for maximum clean ing results If painted surfaces are pealing or chipping use extreme caution as pressure washer may remove the loose paint from the surface OPTIONAL CLEANING ACCESSORIES Rotating Wash Brush Wash Brush House Washing Wand Extension Wand
6. end of detergent suction tube into the container Step 3 Turn on the pressure washer 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 For best results see Cleaning Tips on pages 8 amp 9 for specific information on how to clean different surfaces Always Use Karcher Detergents for Best Results Karcher biodegradable detergents are specially formulated to protect the environ ment 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 Karcher Detergents check your retailer or call 1 800 537 4129 The following Karcher detergents are available Vehicle Wash House Wash Degreaser Deck Wash All Purpose Cleaner SHUTTING DOWN amp CLEAN UP 7 WINTERIZING AND LONG TERM STORAGE 1 Disconnect all water connections 2 Turn on the machine for a few seconds 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 accessories in a room which does not reach freezing temperatures Caution Failure to follow the above directions will result in damage to the pump assembly and accessories TAKING A BREAK five minutes or more Step 1 Remove de tergent suction tube from container and inse
7. g The low setting creates a wider 40 low pressure fan spray pattern High low spray wand High 15 Low 40 This nozzle attaches directly to the spray wand extension and is used to apply deter gents to the work area Soap Nozzle WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY NEVER POINT SPRAY NOZZLE AT YOURSELF OTHER PERSONS OR ANIMALS This wand features a 0 pencil jet which rotates 360 for maximum dirt cutting action effectively increasing cleaning per formance up to 50 This wand combines the cleaning performance of a 0 pencil jet with the surface coverage of a wide angle nozzle Not recommended for soft materi als siding painted surfaces decks or autos Rotating spray wand 6 WORKING WITH DETERGENT Karcher Pressure washers operate at two pressures The high pressure setting is used for cleaning you cannot apply detergents when working at high pressure To apply detergents you must be operating at low pressure 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 Step 1 To Install soap nozzle simply insert into the spray wand extension Push in and turn clockwise to lock into position Step 2 Fill a container with Karcher detergent Place the filter
8. h wet hands The Gun Safety Lock PREVENTS the trigger from accidentally being engaged This safety feature DOES NOT lock trigger in the on position Extension Cords Use a sufficient gauge Up to 25 ft 12 2 AWG 25 to 50 ft 10 2 AWG Use only extension cords that are intended for out door use These extension cords are identified by the marking Acceptable for use with outdoor appliances store indoors while not in use Use only exten sion cords having an electrical rating not less than the rating of the product Do not use damaged extension cords Examine extension cord before using and replace if damaged Do not abuse exten sion cord and do not yank on any cord to disconnect Keep cord away from heat and sharp edges Always disconnect the extension cord from the receptacle before disconnecting the product from the extension cord If you are using an exten sion cord it should always be completely unwound from the cable drum Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Protection To comply with the National Electrical Code NFPA70 and to provide additional protection from the risk of electrocution this high pressure washer should only be connected to a receptacle that is protect ed by a ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI For best results unit should be plugged into an unshared outlet This Product Is Double Insulated In a double insulated product two sys tems of insulation are provided instead of grounding No g
9. ing worn rubber washer Insert new washer Spray wand extension not properly attached Broken o ring or plastic insert 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 Loose fittings Check that all fittings are tight Call service center Water seals are damaged or worn Call K rcher customer service hotline and order repair kit part no 2 883 111 0 Pump is sucking air Oil seals are damaged or worn Call service center Spray wand or Spray wand extension leaks Spray wand not properly attached Insert the spray wand into the spray wand extension Carefully press in against the spring tension and twist into the locked position Slide the spray wand extension into the gun Turn the wand collar clock wise onto the gun threads until tight Detergent suction tube not properly connected to the machine Check connection
10. rounding method is pro vided on a double insulated product nor should a method for grounding be added to the product Servicing a double insu lated product requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be done only by qualified service personnel Replacement parts for a double insulated product must be identical to the parts they replace A double insulated product is marked with the words DOUBLE INSULATED Caution Follow the maintenance instruc tions specified in the manual This machine has been designed for use with cleaning detergent supplied or recommended by the manufacturer The use of other cleaning detergents may affect the operation of the machine and void the warranty You will need a standard screw driver OR a Torx T 25 screw driver Step 4 Slide the spray wand extension into the gun Turn the wand collar clockwise onto the gun threads until tight 3 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Step 3 Slide the hose caddy into the handle slots and snap into place Step 1 Attach the mobile adapter brackets to the pressure washer Align holes on the bottom of the pressure washer as shown and tighten the 4 screws Step 2 Spread handle sides apart and align with slotted areas of mobile adapter brackets and snap into position Tighten the 4 screws Water Supply Cold Water Only Water hose must be at least 3 4 inch in diameter Flow rate of water supply must not fall below 2 5 GPM gallon
11. rt into 1 gallon of fresh water Siphon water at low pressure for one minute Step 2 Turn the switch to off position and unplug cord from outlet Step 3 Turn off the water source Step 4 Press trigger to release water pressure Step 5 Disconnect the garden hose from the water inlet on the unit Step 2 Turn pressure washer to off position Step 6 Disconnect the high pressure hose from the high pressure outlet and engage the gun safety lock Step 1 Engage gun safety lock 8 CLEANING TIPS Deck Cleaning with or without detergent Pre rinse deck and surrounding area with fresh water If using K rcher Deck Wash place detergent suction tube directly into cleaning solution and apply to surface at low pressure For best results limit your work area to smaller sections of approxi mately 25 square feet Allow K rcher 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 Caution Do not use rotating nozzle spray wand on wood surface as it may cause damage House Siding with or without detergent Pre rinse cleaning surface with fresh water
12. s per minute Flow rate can be determined by running the water for one minute into an empty 5 gallon container IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS continued The water supply temperature must not exceed 104 F 40 C Never use the pressure washer to draw in water contaminated with solvents e g paint thinners gasoline oil etc Always prevent debris from being drawn into the unit by using a clean water source OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4 Step 1 Connect the high pressure hose to the unit s high pressure outlet Step 2 Insert the spray wand of your choice into the wand extension Push in and turn clockwise to lock spray wand in place Step 3 Connect garden hose to unit s water inlet Step 4 Connect garden hose to the cold water source and turn water on completely Step 5 Plug the power cord into the power outlet Trigger the gun to eliminate trapped air wait for a steady flow of water to emerge from the spray nozzle Step 6 Turn on the pressure washer The motor starts only if the trigger of the gun is pulled and shuts off when the trigger is released USING THE ACCESSORIES 5 The pressure washer has two fully automatic pressure settings depending on the wand or nozzle installed Turn the wand nozzle clockwise for high pressure Turn counter clockwise for low pressure This wand features two positions The high setting provides a steady powerful 15 high pressure spray pattern for general cleanin
13. torcycles with or without detergent Pre rinse vehicle with fresh water If using Karcher Vehicle Wash place detergent suc tion tube directly into cleaning solution and 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 sur face If needed use special Wash Brush Attachment 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 Caution Do not use rotating nozzle spray wand on vehicles as it may cause damage 9 CLEANING TIPS continued Barbecue Grills Outdoor Power Equipment amp Gardening Tools with or without detergent Pre rinse cleaning surface with fresh water If using K rcher All Purpose Cleaner or Degreaser place detergent suction tube directly into cleaning solution and apply detergent at low pressure Allow K rcher detergent 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 surfa
14. ump 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 On Off switch is in the OFF position Turn switch to the ON position Power cord is not plugged in Plug in power cord Soap nozzle is installed Remove soap nozzle and connect spray wand Disconnect the machine from the power source before making any repair 11 TROUBLESHOOTING continued Karcher Customer Support USA 1 800 537 4129 If you encounter any additional difficulties not listed please call our service center for help Symptom Cause Solution No detergent Garden hose connection leaks Pump is noisy Water leaks from pump up to 10 drops per minute is permissible Oil Drip Detergent is too thick Dilute detergent for best results use K rcher detergent Filter on detergent suction tube is clogged Run warm water through filter to remove debris Damaged or clogged detergent suction tube Remove obstruction or replace detergent suction tube Soap nozzle not installed Attach soap nozzle to spray wand extension Discharge nozzle is obstructed Blow out or remove debris with fine needle Loose fittings Tighten fittings Miss
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