Karcher K 2.7 User's Manual
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1. 3 Do not allow high pressure hose to become kinked 4 Store the machine and accesso ries in a room which does not reach freezing temperatures DO NOT store near furnace or other sources of heat as it may dry out the pump seals v v A CAUTION Failure to follow the above directions will result in damage to the pump as sembly and accessories K rcher also recommends the regular practice of using a pump protector like Karcher Pump Protector to help during storage in the winter months CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning the water inlet filter Pull out the water inlet filter with flat nose pliers and rinse out in warm water Cleaning the detergent inlet filter Pull it out and rinse out in warm water Maintenance The unit is maintenance free CLEANING TIPS Deck Cleaning with or without detergent Pre rinse deck and surrounding area with fresh water If using Karcher Deck Wash ap ply 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 sur face 1 3 minutes Do not allow deter gent 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 previ2. Allow Pressure Wash to remain on surface 1 3 minutes Do not allow detergent to dry on surface If needed use special Wash Brush Attachment not included to re move 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 re sults 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 f painted surfaces are peeling or chipping use extreme caution as pressure washer may remove the loose paint from the surface m When using on surfaces which might come in contact with food flush sur faces with plenty of drinking water For additional cleaning tips visit our website at www karcher usa com OPTIONAL CLEANING ACCESSORIES Optional accessories are available to further enhance your cleaning capabili ties These accessories are accurate as of the printing date of this manual Plea se check our website www karcher usa com for pricing and up to date infor mation Pump Guard Specially formulated to protect your pressure washer from freezing corrosi on and premature wear The Pump Guard also adds lubrication to valves and seals to prevent sticking Highly re commended for all Karcher pressure washers Part No 9 558 998 0 Water Pumping Kit Attach this accessory to your
3. Not enough inlet water sup ply Open water source full force Water inlet filter is clogged Remove filter and rinse out in warm water Spray wand is on low pres sure position Turn spray wand to high pressure position Output pressure varies high and low Not enough inlet water sup ply 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 ma chine and purge pump by squeezing trigger gun until a steady flow of water emerg es through the nozzle Water inlet filter is clogged Remove filter and rinse out in warm water Discharge nozzle is obstruct ed Blow out or remove debris with a fine needle Calcified gun hose or spray wand Run distilled vinegar through detergent suction tube English 15 Symptom Cause Solution No detergent Detergent suction tube not properly connected to the machine Check connection Detergent is too thick Dilute detergent for best re sults use Karcher detergent Filter on detergent suction tube is clogged Run warm water through fil ter to remove debris Damaged or clogged deter gent suction tube Remove obstruction or re place detergent suction tube Spray wand is in high pres sure position Turn spray wand tip to low pressure position Discharge nozzle is obstr
4. Depending on the GFCI model it may be necessary to manually operate the reset button to restore pow er to the GFCI load circuit If replace ment of the plug or cord is needed use identical replacement parts SERVICING OF A DOUBLE INSULATED PRODUCT In a double insulated product two sys tems of insulation are provided instead of grounding No grounding means is provided on a double insulated product nor should a means for grounding be added to the product Servicing a dou ble insulated 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 iden tical to the parts they replace A double insulated product is marked with the words double insulatlon or double in sulated The symbol may also be marked on the product WATER SUPPLY Cold Water Only A CAUTION When connecting the water inlet to the water supply mains local regulations of your water company must be observed In some areas the unit must not be con nected directly to the public drinking wa ter supply This is to ensure that there is no feedback of chemicals into the water supply Direct connection via a receiver tank or backflow preventer for example is permitted Dirt in the feed water will damage the unit To avoid this risk we recommend fitting a water filter m Water hose must be at least 5 8 inch in diam
5. www karcher usa com The following Karcher detergents are available One Gallon ready to use All Purpose amp Vehicle Cleaner Deck Wash Heavy Duty Degreaser House Wash A 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 English 9 SHUTTING DOWN amp CLEAN UP gt STEP 1 Turn the switch to OFF 0 position and unplug cord from outlet gt STEP 5 Disconnect the high pressure hose from the high pressure outlet 3 STEP 2 Turn off the water source gt STEP 3 eT Press trigger to release water pres sure gt STEP 6 Release trigger and engage gun safety lock gt STEP 4 Disconnect the garden hose from A the water inlet on the unit B TAKING A BREAK five minutes or more gt STEP 1 Release trigger and engage gun 1 l ON 2 safety lock V 44 _ gt STEP 2 A N Turn pressure washer to OFF O JF OFF position B 10 English WINTERIZING AND LONG TERM STORAGE 3 1 Disconnect all water connections gt 2 Turn on the machine for a few seconds until the water which had remained in the pump exits turn off immediately
6. KARCHER K 2 7 English 2 Espanol 17 Frangais 33 5 961 627 0 04 05 HIGH PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR MANUAL Overview 3 Important Safety Instructions 4 5 Assembly Instructions 6 Operating Instructions 7 GFCI Instructions 8 Using the Accessories 8 Working with Detergents 9 Shut Down amp Clean Up 10 Taking a Break 10 Care and Maintenance Instructions 11 Winterizing and Long Term Storage11 Cleaning Tips 11 13 Optional Cleaning Accessories 13 14 Safety Alert Symbols DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous sit uation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury A WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situa tion which if not avoided could result in death or injury A CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situa tion which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury or in property damage incidents Environmental protection Troubleshooting 15 16 Specifications Operating pressure 1400 PSI Water volume 1 3 GPM Amp draw 13 AMPS Voltage 120 V Part No 1 223 482 0 Serial no The packaging material can be OY G recycled Please do not place the packaging into the ordinary refuse for disposal but arran ge for the proper recycling Karcher Customer Support USA Call 1 800 537 4129 for help or visit our website www karcher usa com Please take a moment to register your presure washer 2 English Old
7. Part No 6 964 507 0 T Racer Wide Area Surface Clea ner For cleaning surfaces such as patios terraces and driveways without splash back there is no better solution than Karcher s T Racer It saves time by cle aning a 12 wide area gently as it ho vers 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 Inclu des 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 Karcher Customer Support USA Call 1 800 537 4129 for help or visit our website www karcher usa com 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 Turn switch to the ON I O position position Power cord is not plugged in Plug in power cord Electrical outlet does not supply adequate power Try a different outlet Tripped circuit breaker Switch off pressure washer GFCI will reset once the tem perature of the unit drops Unit does not reach high pressure Diameter of garden hose is too small Replace with a 5 8 inch gar den hose Water supply is restricted Check garden hose for kinks leaks and blockage
8. appliances contain valua KP ble materials that can be re X cycled Please arrange for the proper recycling of old ap pliances Please dispose of your old appliances using ap propriate collection systems MODEL OVERVIEW 1 On OFF switch 12 Power cord with Ground Fault Circuit 2 Connector for detergent suction tube Interrupter GFCI 3 High pressure outlet 13 Rack and hose hanger 4 Water inlet with garden hose A CAUTION connector This unit has been designed for use with 5 Detergent suction tube with filter cleaning detergents recommended by 6 Dirtblaster Rotating spray wand the manufacturer The use of other 7 Vario Spray wand cleaning detergents may affect the op 8 Wash brush eration of the machine and void the war 9 Trigger gun ranty 10 Trigger gun safety lock I 11 High pressure hose For household use only DX Su English 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING When using this product basic precau tions should always be followed includ ing the following Read all the instructions before us ing the product To reduce the risk of injury close su pervision is necessary when a prod uct is used near children Know how to stop the product and bleed pressures quickly Be thor oughly familiar with the controls Stay alert watch what you are do ing Do not operate the product when fa tigued or under the influence of alco hol or drugs Keep operating area clea
9. eter 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 English 5 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS gt STEP 1 2 gt STEP 9 gt STEP 10 Attach the high pressure hose to the trigger gun Pull out the locking slide from the right side of the trigger gun handle A and insert the small end of the high pressure hose into place eee dane wis Flick Zu click B Push the locking slide back into NAST waT the trigger gun C to lock the hose in position D 2 lt gt BEE b gt STEP 11 10mm Connect the detergent suction tube to the pressure washer 6 English OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3 STEP 1 gt STEP 4 Connect the high pressure hose to Connect garden hose to the cold wa the unit s high pressure outlet ter source and turn water on comple tely Plug the power cord into the power outlet ll C NANI WWII gt STEP 2 Insert the spray wand of your choice to the trigger
10. gun Press in against gt STEP 5 the spring tension and twist into Unlock the Safety lock Trigger the locked position gun to eliminate trapped air wait for a steady flow of water to emerge from the spray nozzle gt STEP 3 Connect garden hose to unit s water inlet gt STEP 6 Turn on the high pressure washer 1 The motor starts only if the trigger of the gun is pulled and shuts off when the trigger is released aN O10FF A English 7 GFCI INSTRUCTIONS gt STEP 1 Plug the Ground Fault Cir cuit Interrupter GFCI into a working outlet gt 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 illus tration USING THE ACCESSORIES A WARNING To avoid serious injury never point spray nozzle at yourself other per sons or animals Vario Power Spray Wand 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 lower pressure setting Min 8 English Dirtblaster m This nozzle features a 0 pencil jet which rotates 360 for maximum dirt cutting actio
11. n effectively increasing cleaning performance up to 50 This nozzle 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 WORKING WITH DETERGENTS Detergents can only be applied at low pressure Min gt STEP 1 Install the vario power spray wand Set the spray wand to the low pres sure setting Min gt STEP 2 Fill a container with Karcher deter gent Place the filter end of detergent suction tube into the container E F gt STEP 3 Turn on the pressure washer I Pull trigger to operate unit Liquid detergent is drawn into the unit and mixed with water Apply de tergent to work area Do not allow detergent to dry on surface gt STEP 4 Always draw fresh water through the detergent suction tube when done to rinse flush any remaining deter gents from the injection system For best results see Cleaning Tips for specific information on how to clean different surfaces Always Use Karcher Detergent for Best Results Karcher biodegradable detergents are specially formulated to protect the envi ronment and your pressure washer The special formula won t clog the suction tube filter and will protect the internal parts of the pressure washer for a long er life For Karcher Detergents check your retailer or visit our website
12. nted surfaces Easily attaches direct ly to the trigger gun Ideal for stubborn dirt on cars boats patio furniture and other surfaces Great for applying deter gent Fits most Karcher pressure was hers 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 pro pels itself forward while simultaneously flushing out debris For example insert the cleaning nozzle in the base of a downspout pull the trigger on the pres sure washer gun and watch as the nozzle shoots out leaves and other de bris while climbing upward Connects directly to the trigger gun of most Kar cher 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 at tack the rust and paint with our eco fri endly 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 di 14 English rectly to the trigger gun Fits most Kar cher pressure washers up to 2300 PSI bayonet
13. or without detergent Pre rinse vehicle with fresh water If using Karch er Touchless Vehicle Wash apply to surface at low pressure For best re 12 English sults 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 re move stubborn dirt Rinse at high pres sure in a sweeping motion keeping the spray nozzle approximately 6 8 inches from the cleaning surface distance should increase when rinsing pin strip ing 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 Barbecue Grills Outdoor Power Equipment amp Gardening Tools with or without detergent Pre rinse cleaning surface with fresh water If us ing Karcher Pressure Wash or Degreas er apply detergent at low pressure Allow Pressure Wash to remain on sur face 1 3 minutes Do not allow detergent to dry on surface Rinse at high pres sure keeping the spray nozzle approxi mately 3 6 inches from the cleaning surface For removing extremely stub born dirt it may be necessary to move the spray nozzle even closer to the sur face for greater dirt cutting action Patio amp Lawn Furniture with or without detergent Pre rinse furniture and surrounding area with fresh water If using Pressure Wash ap ply to surface at low pressure
14. ous section to eliminate stop marks and ensure amore even cleaning result English 11 House Siding with or without detergent Pre rinse cleaning surface with fresh water If us ing Karcher Pressure Wash apply to surface at low pressure for best results limit your work area to sections of ap proximately 6 feet and always apply de tergent from bottom to top Allow Pressure Wash to remain on surface 1 3 minutes Do not allow detergent to dry on surface if surface appears to be dry ing simply wet down surface with fresh water If needed use special wash brush attachment not included to re move stubborn dirt Rinse at high pres sure 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 us ing Karcher Pressure Wash or Degreas er 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 amp Motorcycles with
15. 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 25 Ft Extension Replacement High Pressure Hose Replacement hose fits Karcher pressu re washer with screw on type gun con nections from 2400psi to 2500psi Extension Hose for all Karcher 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 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 iton 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 ang le of brush head is adjustable to help you reach difficult areas Excellent for the application of detergent A must have accessory designed for Karcher pressure washers up to 2300 PSI bayonet Part No 2 640 743 0 English 13 Soft Clean Washing Brush Made with soft bristles that will not harm pai
16. r 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 Built Into The Power Cord Plug If Re placement Of The Plug Or Cord Is Needed Use Only Identical Re placement Parts Risk of Injection or Injury Do Not Direct Discharge Stream At Per sons High pressure jets can be dangerous if misused The jet must not be di rected 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 4 English 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 extension cord with this unit SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER PROTECTION This product is supplied with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI built into the power cord plug This device pro vides additional protection from the risk of electric shock If power is interrupted in the line the GFCI will automatically re close the circuit to the load after pow er is restored
17. uc ted Blow out or remove debris with fine needle Garden hose con nection leaks Loose fittings Tighten fittings Missing worn rubber washer Insert new washer Spray wand leaks Spray wand not properly at tached Insert the spray wand into the trigger gun Carefully press in against the spring tension and twist into the lok ked position Broken o ring or plastic in sert Call Customer Support Pump is noisy Pump is sucking air Check that hoses and fittings are air tight Turn off machi ne and purge pump by squeezing trigger gun until a steady flow of water emer ges through the nozzle Water leaks from pump up to 10 drops per minute is permissible Loose fittings Check that all fittings are tight Water seals are damaged or worn Call Customer Support Oil Drip Oil seals are damaged or worn Call Customer Support Call 1 800 537 4129 for help or visit our website www karcher usa com 16 English Karcher Customer Support USA If you encounter any additional difficul ties not listed please call for help
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