Karcher K 2.399 User's Manual
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1. Not suitable for use with detergents Spray pipe with pressure regulation Vario Power Carrying out the most common cleaning tasks The work pressure can be stageless ly regulated between Min and Max You can add detergent when Mix is selected gt Release the lever on the trigger gun Illustration gt Turn the spray pipe to the desired posi tion Washing brush Suitable for use with detergents Rotary washing brush Suitable for use with detergents The rotating washing brush is ideally suited for the cleaning of vehicles Caution Please make sure that the washing brush is free from dirt or other particles Otherwise it may damage the paint work Detergent Foamer Ideal for applications which require a thick foam Simply fill the resevoir cup with liquid pressure washer detergentto generate a foam spray Connects directly to the trigger gun Vario joint Infinitely adjustable up to 180 for cleaning of difficult to reach areas gt Attach the vario joint between trigger gun and accessory Working with detergent Please use exclusively K RCHER deter gents and care products to carry out the re spective cleaning task as these were specifically developed for your appliance The use of other detergents and care prod ucts may lead to premature wear and can invalidate your warranty claims Please ob tain information at your local dealer or re quest information directly from K RCHER gt2. Detach spray lance from the trigger gun Work only with the trigger gun Note This will mix the detergent with the water stream Illustration M gt Pull detergent suction hose as far as is required out of the housing gt Suspend end of detergent suction hose in a container filled with detergent Optional gt Fillthe detergent solution in the deter gent tank observe dosage instructions on the packaging of the detergent Recommended cleaning method gt Spray the detergent sparingly on the dry surface and allow it to react but not to dry gt Spray off loosened dirt with the high pressure jet Interrupting operation gt Release the lever on the trigger gun Illustration K gt Lock the lever on the trigger gun gt During longer breaks more than 5 min utes also turn the appliance off using the O OFF switch gt Insert the trigger gun in its holder Finish operation Caution Only separate the high pressure hose from the trigger gun or the appliance while there is no pressure in the system gt After operation with detergent Run the machine for approximately 1 minute for a clear rinse gt Release the lever on the trigger gun gt Turn off the appliance 0 OFF gt Turn off tap gt Detach the appliance from the water supply gt Press the lever on the trigger gun to re lease any remaining pressure in the system Illustration 9 gt Lock the lever on the trigger gun gt P
3. 2 inch 13 mm minimum length 7 5 m Illustration t gt Screw the supplied coupling element to the water connection on the appliance gt Push the water supply hose onto the coupling unit then connect it to the wa ter supply Start up Caution Dry runs lasting longer than two minutes lead to damages to the high pressure pump If the appliance does not build up pressure within two minutes switch it off and proceed as instructed in the Chapter Troubleshooting Illustration xl gt Connect the high pressure hose to the high pressure connection of the appli ance Illustration Ell gt Push the spray lance into the trigger gun and fasten it by turning it through 90 gt Completely open the water tap gt Insert the mains plug into the socket gt Turn on the appliance ION Operation A Danger The trigger gun is subjected to a recoil force when the water jet is discharged Make sure that you have a firm footing and are also hold ing the trigger gun and spray lance firmly Illustration gt Unlock the lever on the trigger gun gt Pull on the lever of the trigger gun the device will switch on Note Release the lever of the trigger gun the device will switch off again High pres sure remains in the system Spray lance with high pressure nozzle For normal cleaning tasks Not suitable for use with detergents Spray lance with Dirtblaster For particularly dirty items or areas
4. K 2 300 K 2 399 KARCHER Fe Operating Instructions Before first use of the unit read these operating instructions and act in accordance with them Am 59640620 11 10 General information 3 Safety instructions 4 Description of the Appliance 6 Operation 8 Transport 10 Storages nsa abet cis Ne seem ens 10 Maintenance and care 11 Troubleshooting 11 Helpline 222222 12 Technical specifications 12 CE declaration 13 Spare Parts 15 2 English General information Dear Customer Please read and comply with ADI these original instructions prior to the initial operation of your appliance and store them for later use or subsequent own ers Proper Use This high pressure cleaner is designed for domestic use only to clean machines vehicles buildings tools facades terraces garden equip ment etc using a high pressure water jet and detergents if required with accessories replacement parts and detergents approved by K RCH ER Observe the instructions provided with these detergents Symbols in the operating instructions A Danger Immediate danger that can cause severe injury or even death A Warning Possible hazardous situation that could lead to severe injury or even death Caution Possible hazardous situation that could lead to mild injury
5. ance gt Appliance ventilation Switch the appli ance on with the high pressure hose detached and operate max 2 minutes until the water exits the high pressure connection without bubbles Switch off appliance and reconnect high pressure hose Check the water supply Pull out the sieve in the water connec tion using flat nose pliers and clean un der running water Strong pressure fluctuations gt Clean high pressure nozzle Remove dirt and debris from the nozzle bore us ing a needle and rinse through with wa ter from the front gt Check water flow quantity Appliance is leaking gt Slightleakage from the appliance pump is normal If the leakage increases con tact the authorized customer service gt gt No detergent infeed gt Remove the spray lance from the hand spray gun and work with the hand spray gun only or use the spray lance with pressure regulation and turn to Mix gt Clean the detergent suction hose filter gt Check the detergent suction hose for kinks K RCHER UK Limited operates a helpline allowing customers to discuss any prob lems experienced with our products The helpline operates during normal busi ness hours and may be busy at peak peri ods If you have difficulty getting through we would ask that you try to contact us again later in the day The helpline number is 01295 752200 open from 8 30 am to 5 00 pm Monday to Friday It helps us if you have the model n
6. appliance m Forsafety reasons we recommend that you operate the appliance only via a earth leakage circuit breaker max 30 mA W Cleaning operations which produce oily waste water e g engine washes un derbody washes may only be carried out using washing stations equipped with an oil separator High pressure hose The high pressure hose is specially con structed with reinforced walls to handle wa ter pressure up to 11 MPa 1600 psi it can be easily damaged and should be stored carefully W Do not kink W Do not drive vehicles over the hose m Donotexpose the hose to sharp edges or corners Misuse will lead to ballooning or premature failure and will invalidate warranty Safety Devices Caution Safety devices protect the user and must not be modified or bypassed Power switch The appliance switch prevents unintention al operation of the appliance Lock trigger gun This lock locks the lever of the trigger gun and prevents the inadvertent start of the ap pliance Overflow valve with pressure switch If the lever on the trigger gun is released the pressure switch turns off the pump the high pressure jet is stopped If the lever is pulled the pump is turned on again Prerequisites for the appliance s stability Caution Create stability for the appliance prior to all work on or with the appliance to prevent ac cidents or damage The stability of the appliance is warrant ed when it is
7. e entire ac cessories in a frost safe room Maintenance and care A Danger Turn off the appliance and remove the mains plug prior to any care and mainte nance work Care Prior to longer periods of storage e g in the winter gt Remove filter from suction hose for de tergent and clean under running water gt Pull out the sieve in the water connec tion using flat nose pliers and clean un der running water Maintenance The appliance is maintenance free Spare parts Use only original KARCHER spare parts You will find a list of spare parts at the end of these operating instructions Special accessories Special accessories expand the possibili ties of using your appliance Please contact your KARCHER dealer for further informa tion Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults yourself with the help of the following overview If in doubt please consult the authorized customer service A Danger Turn off the appliance and remove the mains plug prior to any care and mainte nance work Repair works may only be performed by the authorized customer service Appliance is not running gt Pull on the lever of the trigger gun the device will switch on gt Check whether the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to the volt age of the mains supply gt Check the mains connection cable for damages Pressure does not build up in the appliance gt Check setting at the spray l
8. gents which are sup plied or recommended by the manufac turer The use of other detergents or chemicals may compromise the safety of the appliance The operator must use the appliance correctly When working with the appli ance he must consider the local condi tions and pay due care and attention to other persons in particular children who are nearby Do not use the appliance when there are other persons around unless they are also wearing safety equipment m Wear protective clothing and safety goggles to protect against splash back containing water or dirt Caution m In case of extended downtimes switch the appliance off at the main switch ap pliance switch or remove the mains plug W Donotoperate the appliance at temper atures below 0 C W Observe a distance of at least 30 cm when using the jet to clean painted sur faces to avoid damaging paintwork m Never leave the appliance unattended when it is in operation m Make sure that the power cable or ex tension cables are not damaged by run ning over pinching dragging or similar Protect the power cable from heat oil and sharp edges m Allcurrent conducting parts in the work ing area must be protected against jet water m The appliance may only be connected to an electrical supply which has been installed in accordance with IEC 60364 m The appliance may only be connected to alternating current The voltage must correspond with the type plate on the
9. m the hand spray gun e g a Philips screwdriver Illustration DI gt Connect high pressure hose to trigger gun gt Push the clamp in until it locks Check the secure connection by pulling on the high pressure hose Optional Illustration 3 gt Pull the suction hose for detergent through the cover of the detergent tank until the filter contacts teh bottom of the tank gt Close the detergent tank with the lid gt Lock the detergent tank in place on the appliance Illustration gt Hookthe accessories net into the hooks shown in the illustration Water supply According to the applicable regula tions the appliance must never be used on the drinking water supply without a system separator Use a suitable system separator manufactured by K RCHER or as an alternative a system separator as per EN 12729 Type BA Water flowing through a system separator is con sidered non drinkable Caution Always connect the system separator to the water supply never directly to the appliance Note Impurities in the water can damage 8 English the high pressure pump and accessories For protection the use of the K RCHER water filter optional accessory order no 4 730 059 is recommended Water supply from mains Observe regulations of water supplier For connection values see type plate tech nical data gt Use a fibre reinforced water hose not included with a standard coupling Minimum diameter 1
10. of purchase English 3 Safety instructions A n h Danger Never touch the mains plug and the socket with wet hands The appliance must not be used if the power cord or important parts of the ap pliance e g high pressure hoses trig ger gun or safety devices are damaged Check the power cord and mains plug for damage before every use Ifthe power cord is damaged please arrange for it to be replaced immediately by an authorised repair agent or a skilled electrician Check the high pressure hose for dam age before every use Please arrange for the immediate replacement of a damaged high pressure hose The appliance may not be used in areas where a risk of explosion is present If the appliance is used in hazardous ar eas e g filling stations the corre sponding safety provisions must be observed High pressure jets can be dangerous if improperly used The jet must not be di rected at persons animals live electri cal equipment or at the appliance itself The high pressure jet must not be di rected at other persons or directed by the user at him herself to clean clothing or footwear Never use the appliance to clean ob jects containing hazardous substances e g asbestos Vehicle tyres or tyre valves are suscep tible to damage from the high pressure jet and may burst The first indication of this is a discolouration of the tyre Dam aged vehicle tyres tyre valves are high ly dangerous Ensure that a di
11. on by us This declaration shall cease to be valid if the machine is modified without our prior approval Product High pressure cleaner Type 1 673 xxx 1 602 xxx Relevant EU Directives 2006 42 EC 2009 127 EC 2004 108 EC 2000 14 EC Applied harmonized standards EN 55014 1 2006 A1 2009 EN 55014 2 1997 A2 2008 EN 60335 1 EN 60335 2 79 EN 61000 3 2 2006 A2 2009 EN 61000 3 3 2008 EN 62233 2008 Applied conformity evaluation method 2000 14 EC Appendix V Sound power level dB A Measured 89 Guaranteed 91 The undersigned act on behalf and under the power of attorney of the company man agement posco M Eger Jenner S Reiser CEO Head of Approbation Authorised Documentation Representative S Reiser Alfred Karcher GmbH Co KG Alfred Karcher Str 28 40 71364 Winnenden Germany Phone 49 7195 14 0 Fax 49 7195 14 2212 Winnenden 2010 07 01 English 13 Spare Parts 6 276 051 0 L 6 389 870 0 NN 6 388 216 0 X 6 389 870 0 N F 5 731 652 0 7 gt OL LL 0 C90 v96 S 14 English 2 641 959 0 6 391 871 0 2 880 296 0 2 5 037 185 0 6 6 363 3 2 641 959 0 b 2 640 729 0 A Vii 2 640 729 0 2 640 590 0 LO J e 2 640 733 0 5 332 464 0 5 964 062 0 11 10 English 15 KARCHER www karcher co uk
12. placed onto an even sur face English 5 Description of the Appliance These operating instructions describe the maximum equipment Depending on the model there are differences in the scopes of delivery see packaging High pressure connection Appliance switch 0 OFF VON Storage hook for high pressure hose and mains connection cable Storage for spray lance Storage for trigger gun Water connection with integrated sieve Detergent suction hose with sieve Coupling element for water connection Mains cable with mains plug 10 Bearing wheel 11 Trigger gun WN coo o00 A 6 English 12 Lock trigger gun 13 Clamp for high pressure hose 14 High pressure hose Optional accessories 15 Foam nozzle with detergent container 16 Rotary washing brush 17 Washing brush 18 Spray lance with high pressure nozzle 19 Spray lance with Dirtblaster 20 Spray lance with pressure regulation Vario Power 21 Vario joint 22 Transport handle 23 Carrying handle 24 Transport handle detachable 25 Accessory net 26 Detergent Tank Min Mix English 7 Before Startup Mount loose parts delivered with appliance prior to start up Illustrations on Page 6 and 7 Illustration IN gt Insert the transport wheels and lock them Illustration E gt Attach the transport handle carrying handle Illustration gt Pull out the clamp for the high pressure hose fro
13. stance of at least 30 cm is observed when clean ing with the jet Risk of explosion Do not spray flammable liquids Never draw in fluids containing solvents or undiluted acids and solvents This in cludes petrol paint thinner and heating English gt oil The spray mist thus generated is highly inflammable explosive and poi sonous Do not use acetone undiluted acids and solvents as they are damag ing to the materials from which the ap pliance is made Warning The mains plug and the coupling of an extension cable must be watertight and must never lay in the water Unsuitable extension cables can be hazardous Only use extension cables outdoors which have been approved for this purpose and labelled with a suffi cient cable cross section 1 10 m 1 5 mm 10 30 m 2 5 mm Always fully unroll electrical cables from the cable drum High pressure hoses fixtures and cou plings are important for the safety of the appliance Only use high pressure hos es fixtures and couplings recommend ed by the manufacturer This appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical sen sory or mental capabilities The appliance must not be operated by children or persons who have not been instructed accordingly Children should be supervised to pre vent them from playing with the appli ance Keep packaging film away from children risk of suffocation This appliance was designed to be used with deter
14. to persons or damage to property Symbols on the machine The high pressure jet may not be directed at persons ani mals live electrical equipment or at the appliance itself Pro tect the appliance against frost Environmental protection Oy The packaging material can be recy s cled Please do not place the packag ing into the ordinary refuse for disposal but arrange for the proper recycling Old appliances contain valuable ma terials that can be recycled Please mmm arrange for the proper recycling of old appliances Please dispose your old appliances using appropriate collec tion systems Notes about the ingredients REACH You will find current information about the ingredients at http www karcher de de unternehmen umweltschutz REACH htm Scope of delivery The scope of delivery of your appliance is il lustrated on the packaging Check the con tents of the appliance for completeness when unpacking In the event of missing accessories or any transport damage please contact your dealer Warranty The warranty terms published by the rele vant sales company are applicable in each country We will repair potential failures of your appliance within the warranty period free of charge provided that such failure is caused by faulty material or defects in man ufacturing In the event of a warranty claim please contact your dealer or the nearest authorized Customer Service centre Please submit the proof
15. ull out the mains plug English 9 Caution In order to prevent accidents or injuries keep in mind the weight ofthe appliance during transport see Specifications When transporting by hand gt Pullthe appliance by its transport han die 2 Lift appliance by the carrying handle and carry it When transporting in vehicles gt Empty detergent tank gt Secure the appliance against shifting and tipping over Caution In order to prevent accidents or injuries keep in mind the weight of the appliance when selecting a storage location for it see Specifications Storing the Appliance Prior to extended storage periods as dur ing the winter also observe the instructions in the Care section Park the machine on an even surface Engage the spray lance in its compart ment Insert the trigger gun in its holder Stow away the mains cable the high pressure hose and accessory at the ap pliance VI v Frost protection Caution Protect the appliance and its accessories against frost The appliance and its accessories can get destroyed through frost if there are any wa ter residues in them To avoid damage to them 10 English gt Completely drain all water from the ap pliance Switch the appliance on with detached high pressure hose and de tached water supply max 1 minute and wait until no more water exits at the high pressure connection Turn off the appliance gt Store the appliance and th
16. umber and data plate details to hand before mak ing your call so that we can assist you with your query more effectively Alternatively you may write to us at the address below KARCHER UK Ltd K rcher House Beaumont Road Banbury Oxon OX16 1TB or E mail us info karcher co uk English 11 Technical specifications CE declaration Electrical connection Voltage 220 240 V 1 50 60 Hz Power consumption 6A Connected load 1 4 kW Protection class IP X5 Protective class Il Mains fuse slow blow 13A Water connection Max feed temperature 40 C Min feed volume 7 l min Feed pressure 0 2 1 2 MPa Performance data Working pressure 8 MPa Max permissible pressure 11 MPa Water flow rate 5 5 l min Detergent flow rate 0 3 l min Recoil force of trigger gun 10N Weight ready to operate with accessories without detergent tank 5 6 kg with detergent tank 5 7 kg Values determined as per EN 60335 2 79 Hand arm vibration value 2 5 m s Uncertainty K 0 3 m s Sound pressure level Lpa 75 dB A Uncertainty Kpa 3 dB A Sound power level Ly 91 dB A Uncertainty Kwa Subject to technical modifications 12 English We hereby declare that the machine de scribed below complies with the relevant basic safety and health requirements of the EU Directives both in its basic design and construction as well as in the version put into circulati
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