Karcher 5.961-609.0 User's Manual
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1. Dirtblaster m This nozzle features a 0 pencil jet which rotates 360 for maximum dirt cutting action 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 English 7 WORKING WITH DETERGENTS Detergents can only be applied at low pressure Min gt STEP 1 Install the vario power nozzle Set the spray wand to the low pressure setting Min gt STEP 2 Fill the detergent reservoir with K rcher detergent Place the fil ter end of detergent suction tube into the detergent reservoir AN a gt 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 de tergent to work area Do not allow detergent to dry on surface 8 English For best results see Cleaning Tips on pages 11 amp 12 for specific informati on on how to clean different sur faces Always Use K rcher Detergent for Best Results K rcher biodegradable detergents are specially formulated to protect the envi ronment 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 lon ger life For K rcher Detergents check yourretailer or ca2. Output pressure va ries 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 English 15 Symptom Cause Solution No detergent Detergent suction tube not pro perly connected to the machi ne Check connection Detergent is too thick Dilute detergent for best resul ts use Karcher 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 Spray wand is in high pressure position Turn spray wand tip to low pres sure position Discharge nozzle is obstructed Blow out or remove debris with fine needle Garden hose connec tion leaks Loose fittings Tighten fittings Missing worn rubber washer Insert new washer Spray wand leaks Spray wand not properly atta ched Insert the spray wand in
3. best resul ts 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 stri ping or other sensitive surfaces Al ways clean from top to bottom and from left to right For best results wipe sur face dry with a chamois or soft dry cloth English 11 Barbecue Grills Outdoor Power Equipment amp Gardening Tools with or without detergent Pre rinse cleaning surface with fresh water If using K rcher Pressure Wash or De greaser apply detergent at low pressu re Allow Pressure Wash to remain on surface 1 3 minutes Do not allow deter gent to dry on surface Rinse at high pressure keeping the spray nozzle ap proximately 3 6 inches from the cle aning surface For removing extremely stubborn dirt it may be necessary to move the spray nozzle even closer to the surface for greater dirt cutting ac tion 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 Allow Pressure Wash to remain on surface 1 3 minutes Do not allow detergent to dry on surface If needed use special Wash Brush Atta
4. 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 Disconnect the machine from the power source before making any repair CAUTION Symptom Cause Solution Motor will not start On Off switch is in the OFF O position Turn switch to the ON 1 posi tion Power cord is not plugged in d Plug in power cord Electrical outlet does not supply adequate power Try a different outlet Tripped circuit breaker Switch off pressure washer The reset will be automatically for that wait that the tempera ture goes down Unit does not reach high pressure Diameter of garden hose is too small Replace with a 5 8 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 Spray wand is on low pressure position Turn spray wand to high pres sure position
5. KARCHER K 2 93 English 5 961 609 0 03 05 HIGH PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR MANUAL Overview 3 Important Safety Instructions 4 5 Operating Instructions GFCI Instructions Using the Accessories Working with Detergents Shut Down amp Clean Up Care and Maintenance Instructions10 OONNOD 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 120V Part No 1 601 103 0 Serial no Karcher Customer Support USA Call 1 800 537 4129 for help or visit our website www karcher usa com 2 English Safety Alert Symbols A DANGER indifies an imminently hazardous situa tion which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury A WARNING indifies a potentially hazardous situati on which if not avoided could result in death or injury A CAUTION indifies a potentially hazardous situati on which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury or in property damage incidents MODEL OVERVIEW Item Description 10 Vario Spray wand 1 Detergent suction tube 11 Dirtblaster Rotating spray wand 2 ON OFF switch 3 High pressure outlet IN CAUTION 4 Water inlet with garden hose con Follow the maintenance instructions nector specified in the manual 5 Transport handle This machine has b
6. ayonet 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 English 13 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 rectly to the trigger gun Fits most Kar cher pressure washers up to 2300 PSI bayonet Part No 6 964 507 0 14 English T Racer Wide Area Surface Cleaner 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
7. chment 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 12 English Recommendations m Before cleaning any surface an in conspicuous area should be cleaned to test spray pattern and distance for maximum cleaning results m If 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 OPTIONAL CLEANING ACCESSORIES Optional cleaning accessories are available to further enhance your cleaning capabili ties See accessories order form for product descriptions and ordering instructions 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 9 556 999 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 25 Ft Extension Replacement High Pressure Hose Replacement hose fits K rcher pres
8. ct garden hose to the hose to the unit s high pressure out cold water source and turn water on let completely Plug the power cord into the power outlet your choice to the trigger gun Press Trigger the gun to eliminate trapped in against the spring tension and air wait for a steady flow of water to twist into locked position emerge from the spray nozzle gt STEP 6 Turn on the high pressure washer I gt STEP 3 Connect garden hose to The motor starts only if the trigger unit s water inlet of the gun is pulled and shuts off when the trigger is released o 1 ON 6 English GFCI INSTRUCTIONS gt 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 UN 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
9. een designed for 6 Powercord with Ground Fault Circuit use with cleaning detergents by the ma Interrupter GFCI nufacturer The use of other cleaning 7 Trigger gun detergents may affect the operation of 8 Trigger gun safety lock the machine and void the warranty 9 High pressure hose I For household use only English 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING When using this product basic precauti ons should always be followed inclu ding the following m Readallthe instructions before using the product m Toreduce the risk of injury close su pervision is neccessary when a pro duct is used near children m Know how to stop the product and bleed pressures quickly Be thoroug hly familiar with the controls m Stay alert watch what you are doing m Do not operate the product when fa tigued or under the influence of alco hol or drugs m Keep operating area clear of all per sons m Do not overreach or stand on unsta ble support Keep good footing and balance at all times m Follow the maintenance instructions specified in the manual m This Product Is Provided With A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GF Cl Built Into The Power Cord Plug If Replacement Of The Plug Or Cord Is Needed Use Only Identical Re placement Parts m Risk of Injection or Injury to persons Do not direct discharge stream at persons m High pressure jets can be dangerous if subject to misuse The jet m
10. ll our service center for help The following K rcher detergents are available One Gallon ready to use m Vehicle Wash All Purpose Cleaner Deck Wash 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 SHUTTING DOWN amp CLEAN UP gt STEP 1 Remove detergent suction gt STEP 5 Disconnect the garden tube from container and insert into 1 hose from the water inlet on the unit gallon of fresh water Siphon water at low pressure for one minute at gt STEP 2 Turn the switch to off O STEP 6 Disconnect the high pres position and unplug cord from outlet sure hose from the high pressure outlet OFF Q gt STEP 3 Turn off the water source gt STEP 7 Release trigger and engage gun safety lock gt STEP 4 Press trigger to release wa ter pressure English 9 TAKING A BREAK five minutes or more gt STEP 1 Release trigger andengage gt STEP 2 Turn pressure washer to off gun safety lock O position OFF ON WINTERIZING AND LONG TERM STORAGE gt 1 Disconnect all water connections freezing tem
11. peratures DO NOT gt 2 Turn on the machine for a few se store near furnace or other sources conds until the water which had of heat as it may dry out the pump remained in the pump exits turn off seals immediately A CAUTION gt 3 Do not allow high pressure hose Failure to follow the above directions to become kinked will result in damage to the pump as gt 4 Store the machine and accesso sembly and accessories ries in a room which does not reach CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning the water inlet filter Maintenance Pull out the water inlet filter with flat The unit is maintenance free nose pliers and rinse out in warm water 10 English CLEANING TIPS Deck Cleaning with or without detergent Pre rinse deck and surrounding area with fresh water If using K rcher 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 previous section to eliminate stop marks and ensure a more even cleaning result House Siding with or without detergent Pre
12. rinse cleaning surface with fresh water If using K rcher 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 drying 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 using K rcher Pressure Wash or De greaser apply to surface at low pressu re 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 mi nutes 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 or without detergent Pre rinse vehicle with fresh water If using K r cher Touchless Vehicle Wash apply to surface at low pressure For
13. su re washer with screw on type gun con nections from 2400psi to 2500psi Extension Hose for all K rcher 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 Soft Clean Washing Brush Made with soft bristles that will not harm painted 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 b
14. t fit the outlet have a proper outlet in stalled by a qualified electrician Do not use any type of adapter with this pro duct 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 provi des 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 power is restored Depending on the GFCI mo del it may be necessary to manually operate the reset button to restore po wer to the GFCI load circuit If replace ment of the plug or cord is needed use identical replacement parts WATER SUPPLY Cold Water Only A CAUTION 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 diameter m Flow rate of water supply must not fall below 2 GPM gallons per minu te m Flow rate can be determined by run ning the water for one minute into an empty 5 gallon container m The water supply temperature must not exceed 104 F 40 C m Neveruse the pressure washer to draw in water contaminated with sol vents e g paint thinners gasoline oil etc m Always prevent debris from being drawn into the unit by using a clean water source English 5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS gt STEP 1 Connect the high pressure gt STEP 4 Conne
15. to the trigger gun Carefully press in against the spring tension and twist into the locked position Broken o ring or plastic insert Call Customer Support Pump is noisy 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 leaks from pump up to 10 drops per minute is permis sible 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 K rcher Customer Support USA Call 1 800 537 4129 for help or visit our website www karcher usa com If you encounter any additional difficul ties not listed please call for help 16 English
16. ust not be directed at persons animals electrical devices or the machine itself m Wear safety goggles 4 English m Donotuse acids and solvents in this product These products can cause physical injuries to the operator and irreversible damage to the machine m To reduce the risk of electrocution keep all connections dry and off the ground Do not touch plug with wet hands m The Trigger Gun Safety Lock PRE VENTS the trigger from accidentally being engaged This safety feature DOES NOT lock trigger in the ON position m Do notuse extention cord for this unit A WARNING To reduce the risc ofelectrocution 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 resi stance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock This product is equipped with a cord having an equip ment grounding conductor and a groun ding plug The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is proper ly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances A DANGER Improper connection of the equipment grounding 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 no
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