Kärcher K 2.97 M User manual

K 2 Power Control
59785820 (02/22)
English 2
Français 16
Español 32

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Contents
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READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING 
THIS PRODUCT
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SAVE THESE 
INSTRUCTIONS
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General notes..................................... 3
KÄRCHER Home & Garden app........ 3
Customer Service............................... 3
Safety instructions.............................. 4
Owner/User Responsibility................. 7
Intended use ...................................... 7
Accessories and spare parts.............. 7
Scope of delivery................................ 7
Description of the device.................... 8
Safety devices.................................... 9
Assembly............................................ 9
Initial startup....................................... 10
Operation ........................................... 11
Transport............................................ 13
Storage............................................... 14
Care and service................................ 14
Troubleshooting guide........................ 15
Technical data .................................... 16

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General notes
Read and follow these orig-
inal instructions and the
safety instructions chapter before us-
ing the device for the first time. Pro-
ceed accordingly. Keep the original
instructions for future reference or for
future owners.
KÄRCHER
Home & Garden app
The KÄRCHER Home & Garden app
contains:
●Installation and initial startup infor-
mation
●Information about the areas of appli-
cation
●Tips & Tricks
●FAQ with detailed troubleshooting
●Connection to the KÄRCHER
Service Centre
The app can be downloaded here:
Trademarks
●QR-Code®is a registered trademark
of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.
●Google Play™ and Android™ are
trademarks or registered trade-
marks of Google Inc.
●Apple®and App store®are trade-
marks or registered trademarks of
Apple Inc.
Customer Service
Registration
Your device must be registered in order
to help with any questions or issues
that you have. You can register your
device at www.karcher-register.com
if located in the U.S.A., www.karcher/
ca if located in Canada, or
www.karcher.com/mx if located in
Mexico.
Warranty
In the case of a warranty claim, you
can contact customer support. Please
see the contact information listed be-
low for either the USA, Canada, or
Mexico. You MUST provide your proof
of purchase in order to file a warranty
claim either via email, phone, or fax.
USA Customer Service
You can contact our Customer Service
department by phone at 1-800-537-
4129 or via the website at www.karch-
er.com/us.
Canada Customer Service
You can contact our Customer Service
department by phone at 1-800-465-
4980 or via the website at www.karch-
er.com/ca.
Mexico Customer Service
You can contact our Customer Service
department by phone at 01-800-024-
13-13 or via the website at
www.karcher.com/mx.

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Safety instructions
Hazard levels
DANGER
●Indication of an imminent threat of
danger that will lead to severe inju-
ries or even death.
몇WARNING
●Indication of a potentially dangerous
situation that may lead to severe inju-
ries or even death.
몇CAUTION
●Indication of a potentially dangerous
situation that may lead to minor inju-
ries.
ATTENTION
●Indication of a potentially dangerous
situation that may lead to damage to
property.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Observe all basic precautions when us-
ing the device, including the following:
DANGER
●Risk of asphyxiation. Keep packag-
ing film out of the reach of children.
●Operation in explosive atmospheres
is prohibited.
몇WARNING
Risk of electrocution
●Inspect power supply cord before
using. Do not use if cord is dam-
aged. Immediately have damaged
cord replaced by an authorised cus-
tomer service / electrician.
●Keep all connections dry and off the
ground.
●Do not touch plug with wet hands.
●Connect to individual branch circuit
only.
●Do not spray electrical apparatus
and wiring.
몇WARNING
●Do not use the device if a supply
cord or important parts of the ma-
chine are damaged, e.g. safety de-
vices, high pressure hoses, trigger
gun.
●High-pressure hoses, fixtures and
couplings are important for the safe-
ty of the device. Only use high-pres-
sure hoses, fixtures and couplings
recommended by the manufacturer.
●This device is capable of producing
high pressure (values see chapter
Technical data). To avoid rupture
and injury, do not operate this device
with components rated less than
these values (including but not limit-
ed to spray guns, hose and hose
connections).
●If connection is made to a potable
water system, the system has to be
protected against back flow.
●Water that has flowed through a
back-flow preventer is considered to
be non-potable.
몇WARNING
●This device is not intended for use
by children and other persons
whose physical, sensory, or mental
capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge prevents them from
using the appliance safely without
supervision or instruction by a re-
sponsible person.
●Children should be supervised by a
responsible person to ensure that
they do not play with the device.
●Do not use the device within range
of persons unless they wear protec-
tive clothing.
●Stay alert, watch what you are doing.

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●Do not operate the device when fa-
tigued or under the influence of alco-
hol, drugs or medication.
●Do not overreach or stand on unsta-
ble support. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. This en-
ables better control of the product in
unexpected situations.
몇WARNING
Risk of explosion
●Do not spray flammable liquids.
●Do not use acids, alkaline, solvents
or any flammable or toxic liquids in
this device. These products can
cause physical injuries to the opera-
tor and irreversible damage to the
device.
몇WARNING
Risk of eye injury – Spray can
splash back or propel objects.
●Always wear properly rated eye pro-
tection such as safety goggles or
face shield while spraying. (Safety
glasses do not provide full protec-
tion.)
몇WARNING
Risk of injection or injury to persons
– Do not discharge stream at persons
●High-pressure jets can be danger-
ous if misused. The jet must not be
directed at persons, animals, electri-
cal devices, or the unit itself.
●The high-pressure jet must not be
directed at other persons or the user
him-/herself to clean clothing or foot-
wear.
●Know how to stop the product and
bleed pressures quickly. Be thor-
oughly familiar with the controls.
●Before servicing or cleaning the de-
vice or removing any parts, shut off
power, pull out the power plug and
relieve pressure.
몇WARNING
●During use of high pressure clean-
ers, aerosols may be formed. Inha-
lation of aerosols can be hazardous
to health.
●Depending on the application,
shielded nozzles can be used for
high pressure cleaning, which will
reduce the emission of hydrous
aerosols dramatically. However, not
all applications allow the use of such
a device. If shielded nozzles are not
applicable for the protection against
aerosols, a respiratory mask of class
FFP 2 or equivalent may be needed,
depending on the cleaning environ-
ment.
몇CAUTION
Gun kicks back
●Hold with both hands.
The emitted water jet results in a re-
pulsion power acting on the high
pressure gun. Make sure that you
have a firm footing and are also
holding the high pressure gun and
spray lance firmly.
ATTENTION
●This device has been designed for
use with cleaning detergents recom-
mended by the manufacturer. The
use of other cleaning detergents
may affect the operation of the de-
vice and void the warranty.
●Follow the maintenance instructions
specified in the manual.

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GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT
INTERRUPTER PROTECTION
This pressure washer is provided with a
ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI)
built into the plug of the power-supply
cord. This device provides additional
protection from the risk of electric
shock. Should replacement of the
ground-fault circuit-interrupter or cord
become necessary, use only identical
replacement parts.
The Consumer Product Safety Com-
mission recommends that you test all
GFCI's once a month. Since the fre-
quency of pressure washer use varies,
we recommend that you test the GFCI
as part of your start-up procedure each
time you use your pressure washer. It
might need to be reset before working
with the pressure washer. To learn how
to perform the GFCI test and how to re-
set it, visit http://www.karcher-
help.com and search for GFCI for fur-
ther instructions.
DO NOT USE IF GFCI FAILS TEST.
NOTE: The actual appearance of the
GFCI may be different from this illustra-
tion.
EXTENSION CORDS
Do not use extension cord with this de-
vice.
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 prod-
uct, nor should a means for grounding
be added to the product. Servicing a
double-insulated product requires ex-
treme care and knowledge of the sys-
tem, and should be done only by
qualified service personnel. Replace-
ment parts for a double-insulated prod-
uct must be identical to the parts they
replace.
A double-insulated product is marked
with the words “DOUBLE INSULATION”
or “DOUBLE INSULATED”. The sym-
bol “ ” may also be marked on the
product.

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WATER SUPPLY
(cold water only)
몇CAUTION
When connecting the water inlet with
the water supply mains, local regula-
tions of your water company must be
observed. In some areas the unit must
not be connected directly to the public
drinking water supply. This is to ensure
that there is no feedback of chemicals
into the water supply. Direct connec-
tion via a receiver tank or backflow pre-
venter, for example, is permitted.
●Dirt in the feed water will damage
the unit. To avoid this risk, we rec-
ommend fitting a water filter.
●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.
Owner/User Responsibility
The owner and/or user must have an
understanding of the manufacturer’s
operating instructions and warnings
before using this pressure washer.
Warning information should be empha-
sized and understood.
If the operator is not fluent in English,
the manufacturer’s instructions and
warnings shall be read to and dis-
cussed with the operator in the opera-
tor’s native language by the purchaser/
owner, making sure that the operator
comprehends its contents.
Owner and/or user must study and
maintain the manufacturers’ instruc-
tions for future reference.
Intended use
For home use only!
The high-pressure cleaner is designed
for cleaning machines, vehicles, struc-
tures, tools, facades, terraces, garden
tools, etc. with high-pressure water
streams.
Accessories and spare parts
Only use original accessories and orig-
inal spare parts. They ensure that the
appliance will run fault-free and safely.
Information on accessories and spare
parts can be found at www.kaerch-
er.com.
Scope of delivery
The scope of delivery for the appliance
is shown on the packaging. During un-
packing, check the contents for com-
pleteness. If any accessories are
missing or in the event of any shipping
damage, please notify your dealer.

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Description of the device
The maximum amount of equipment is described in these operating instructions.
Depending on the model used, there are differences in the scope of delivery (see
packaging).

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1Transport wheel
2Storage for spray lance
3Storage / parking position for high-
pressure gun
4Power Control spray lance dirt
blaster for stubborn dirt, pressure
level: HARD
5Click-Vario Power Power Control
spray lance for the most common
cleaning tasks, pressure levels:
HARD / MEDIUM / SOFT / MIX
6Power Control high-pressure gun
7Clamp for connecting / disconnect-
ing the high-pressure hose
8High-pressure gun lever
9High-pressure gun lock
10 Power switch "0/OFF" / "I/ON"
11 Mains connection with mains plug
12 Storage hook for power cord
13 Carrying handle
14 Transport handle, telescoping
15 Quick coupling for high-pressure
hose
16 Type plate
17 High-pressure hose
18 Water connection with integrated
sieve
19 Detergent suction hose
20 Water connection coupling
21 Garden hose connector
22 **Garden hose (fabric-reinforced,
diameter at least 1/2 inch (13 mm),
length at least 7.5 m)
23 Washing brush
24 Foam nozzle for powerful detergent
foam
25 Detergent container
** additionally required
Safety devices
몇CAUTION
Missing or modified safety devices
Safety devices are provided for your
own protection.
Never modify or bypass safety devices.
Power switch
The power switch stops you from oper-
ating the device unintentionally.
High-pressure gun safety lock
The safety lock blocks the trigger of the
high-pressure gun and prevents the
device from starting unintentionally.
This safety feature DOES NOT lock
spray in the ON position.
Auto-stop function
If the trigger of the high-pressure gun is
released, the pressure switch turns off
the pump and the high-pressure jet
stops. If the trigger is pressed, the
pump switches on again.

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Assembly
Before initial startup, mount the loose
enclosed parts on the device.
Mounting the wheels
1. Attach and secure the wheels to the
device.
Mount the handles
1. Attach the transport handle.
2. Attach the carrying handle.
Mounting the coupling
for the water connection
1. Screw the coupling for the water
connection onto the water connec-
tion of the device.
Initial startup
1. Place the device on a flat and level
surface.
2. Insert the high-pressure hose into
the quick coupling until it audibly
latches into place.
3. Connect the high-pressure hose to
the high-pressure gun.
a Squeeze the clamp.
b Pull out the clamp.
c Insert the high-pressure hose.
d Press the clamp in until it latches
into place.
4. Check for a secure connection by
pulling on the high-pressure hose.
5. Insert the power plug into a working
outlet.

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Water supply
For connected loads, see type plate or
chapter Technical data.
Observe the instructions of the water
supply company.
ATTENTION
Damage due to contaminated water
Contaminated water can damage the
pump and the accessories.
For protection, KÄRCHER recom-
mends the use of the KÄRCHER water
filter (special accessory, order number
4.730-059).
Connection to the water line
ATTENTION
Hose coupling withAquastop on the
water connection of the device
Damage to the pump
Never use a hose coupling with Aquas-
top on the water connection of the de-
vice.
You can use an Aquastop coupling on
the tap.
1. Screw the supplied hose coupling
on to the end of your garden hose.
2. Attach the garden hose to the cou-
pling for the water connection.
3. Connect the garden hose to the wa-
ter line.
4. Open the water tap fully.
Operation
ATTENTION
Dry running of pump
Damage to the device
If the device does not build up any
pressure within 2 minutes, switch off
the device and proceed according to
the instructions in chapter Trouble-
shooting guide.
Power Control System
Note
The sensitivity of materials can vary
greatly depending on age and condi-
tion. The recommendations are there-
fore not binding.
Dis-
play
Pressure
level
Recommended for
e.g.
HARD Stone terraces
made of paving
stones or washed
concrete, asphalt,
metal surfaces, gar-
den utensils (wheel-
barrow, spade, etc.)
MEDIUM Cars / motorcycles,
brick surfaces, plas-
tered walls, plastic
furniture
SOFT Wooden surfaces,
bicycle, sandstone
surfaces, rattan fur-
niture
MIX Operation with de-
tergent

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High-pressure operation
ATTENTION
Damage to painted or sensitive sur-
faces
Surfaces are damaged if the spray dis-
tance is too close or if an unsuitable
spray lance is chosen.
Keep at least 30 cm spray distance
when cleaning painted surfaces.
Do not clean car tires, paint or delicate
surfaces such as wood with the dirt
blaster.
1. Insert a spray lance into the high-
pressure gun and lock it into posi-
tionby turning it 90°.
2. Switch on the device (“I/ON”).
3. Unlock the trigger of the high-pres-
sure gun.
4. Press the trigger of the high-pres-
sure gun.
The device switches on.
Operation with washing brush
ATTENTION
Paint damage
Damage to surfaces due to contami-
nated washing brush
Make sure the washing brush is free of
dirt or other particles before you use it.
Note
When using washing brushes, the de-
vice works with low pressure. There-
fore, detergents can be added.
1. Insert the washing brush into the
high-pressure gun and fasten it by
turning it 90°.
Operation with detergent
DANGER
Failure to observe the safety data
sheet
Serious damage to health due to im-
proper use of the detergent.
Observe the safety data sheet of the
detergent manufacturer, in particular
the instructions for personal protective
equipment.
Note
Detergents may only be added at low
pressure.
Note
KÄRCHER detergents ensure fault-
free operation. Ask us for a consulta-
tion, request our catalog or our deter-
gent information sheets.
1. Pull the desired length of the deter-
gent suction hose out of the casing.
2. Hang the detergent suction hose in
a container with detergent solution.
3. Use the Click-Vario Power spray
lance.
4. Turn the spray lance to “MIX”.
During operation, the detergent
solution is mixed into the water
stream.

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5. Optionally use the foam nozzle.
a Connect the foam nozzle to the
detergent tank.
b Insert the foam nozzle into the
high-pressure gun and secure it in
place by turning it 90°.
Recommended cleaning method
1. Spray the detergent sparingly on the
dry surface and let it work for a while
(do not let it dry).
2. Rinse off the loosened dirt with the
high-pressure jet.
After operation with detergent
1. Rinse the device with clear water for
approx. 30 seconds.
Interrupting operation
1. Release the trigger of the high-pres-
sure gun.
When the trigger is released, the de-
vice switches off. The high pressure
in the system is maintained.
2. Lock the trigger of the high-pressure
gun.
3. Set the high-pressure gun with the
spray lance in the parking position.
4. For work breaks longer than 5 min-
utes, switch off the device “0/OFF”.
Ending operation
몇CAUTION
Pressure in the system
Injuries due to uncontrolled water es-
caping under high-pressure.
Only disconnect the high-pressure
hose from the high-pressure gun or the
device if there is no pressure in the
system.
1. Release the trigger of the high-pres-
sure gun.
2. Close the water tap.
3. Press the trigger of the high-pres-
sure gun for 30 seconds.
The pressure still remaining in the
system is released.
4. Release the trigger of the high-pres-
sure gun.
5. Lock the trigger of the high-pressure
gun.
6. Disconnect the device from the wa-
ter supply.
7. Switch off the device “0/OFF”.
8. Pull the GFCI plug out of the outlet.
Transport
몇CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device
during transportation.
Carrying the device
1. Lift the device by the carrying han-
dle, and carry it.
Pulling the device
1. Pull out the transport handle.
2. Pull the device by the transport han-
dle.
Transporting the device in a
vehicle
3. Secure the device against shifting
and tipping.

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Storage
몇CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device
during storage.
Storing the device
1. Place the device on a level surface.
2. Disconnect the spray lance from the
high-pressure gun.
3. Disconnect the high-pressure gun
from the high-pressure hose.
4. Disconnect the high-pressure hose
from the device.
5. Store the high-pressure hose on the
device.
6. Store the power-supply cord and ac-
cessories on the device.
Observe the additional notes before
storing the device for a long period of
time, see chapter Care and service.
Frost protection
ATTENTION
Danger of frost
Incompletely emptied devices can be
destroyed by frost.
Completely empty the device and ac-
cessories.
Do not store outdoors!
To avoid damage:
The following requirements must be satisfied:
●The device is disconnected from the
water supply.
●The high-pressure hose is removed.
1. Switch the device on “I/ON”.
2. Wait for a maximum of 1 minute un-
til no more water escapes from the
high-pressure connection.
3. Switch off the device.
4. Store the device together with all ac-
cessories in a frost-save room.
Care and service
DANGER
Danger of electric shock
Injuries due to touching live parts
Switch off the device.
Remove the GFCI plug.
The device is maintenance-free, so it is
not necessary to carry out regular
maintenance work.
Clean the sieve in the water
connection
ATTENTION
Damaged sieve in the water connec-
tion
Damage to the device due to water
contamination
Check the sieve for damage before in-
serting it in the water connection.
If necessary, clean the sieve in the wa-
ter connection.
1. Remove the coupling from the water
connection.
2. Pull out the sieve with flat pliers.
3. Clean the sieve under running wa-
ter.
4. Insert the sieve into the water con-
nection.

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Clean the detergent filter
Clean the detergent filter before pro-
longed storage.
1. Remove the filter from the detergent
suction hose.
2. Clean the filter under running water.
Troubleshooting guide
Malfunctions often have simple causes
that you can remedy yourself using the
following overview. When in doubt, or
in the case of malfunctions not men-
tioned here, please contact your autho-
rized Customer Service.
DANGER
Risk of electric shock
Injuries due to touching live parts
Switch off the device.
Remove the GFCI plug.
Device not running
1. Press the trigger of the high-pres-
sure gun.
The device switches on.
2. Check if the voltage specified on the
type plate matches the voltage of
the power source.
3. Check the power-supply cord for
damage.
Device does not reach required
pressure
The water supply is too low
1. Open the water tap completely.
2. Check the water inlet for sufficient
flow rate.
The sieve in the water connection is
contaminated.
1. Pull out the sieve in the water con-
nection with flat pliers.
2. Clean the sieve under running wa-
ter.
There is air in the device.
1. Vent the device:
a Switch on the device for a maxi-
mum of 2 minutes without the
spray lance connected.
b Press the trigger of high-pressure
gun and wait until water comes out
of the high-pressure gun without
bubbles.
c Connect the spray lance.
Strong pressure fluctuations
1. Clean the high-pressure nozzle:
a Remove contamination from the
nozzle drill with a needle.
b Rinse the high-pressure nozzle
with water from the front.
2. Check the water supply volume.
Device leaking
1. A slight leakage in the device is due
to technical reasons. In case of se-
vere leakage, contact an authorized
Customer Service center.
Detergent is not sucked in
1. Use the Click-Vario Power spray
lance and turn it to "MIX".
2. Clean the filter on the detergent suc-
tion hose.
3. Check the detergent suction hose
for kink points.

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Technical data
Subject to technical modifications.
Contenu
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LIRE TOUTES LES 
INSTRUCTIONS
AVANT L’UTILISATION
DE CETTE MACHINE
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CONSERVER CES
INSTRUCTIONS
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Electrical connection
Voltage V 120
Phase ~ 1
Frequency Hz 60
Power rating kW 1,5
Water connection
Feed pressure (max.) MPa
psi
1,2
175
Input temperature (max.) °C
°F
40
104
Input amount (min.) l/min 8
Device performance data
Operating pressure MPa 10
Max. pressure MPa
psi
11,7
1700
Water flow rate l/min 4,7
Maximum flow rate l/min
gpm
5,5
1.45
Detergent flow rate l/min 0,3
Hand-arm vibration value
Uncertainty K
m/s²
m/s²
1,8
0,7
Sound pressure level LpA
Uncertainty KpA
dB(A)
dB(A)
77
3
Dimensions and weights
Typical operating weight kg 6,1
Length mm 246
Width mm 280
Height mm 586
Remarques générales........................ 17
KÄRCHER Home & Garden App ....... 17
Service à la clientèle .......................... 17
Consignes de sécurité........................ 18
Responsabilité du propriétaire/
utilisateur............................................ 21
Utilisation conforme............................ 21
Accessoires et pièces de rechange ... 21
Etendue de livraison........................... 21
Description de l'appareil..................... 22
Dispositifs de sécurité ........................ 23
Montage ............................................. 23
Mise en service .................................. 24
Fonctionnement ................................. 25
Transport............................................ 27
Stockage ............................................ 27
Entretien et maintenance ................... 28
Dépannage en cas de pannes ........... 28
Caractéristiques techniques............... 29

Français 17
Remarques générales
Veuillez lire ce manuel
d'instructions original avant
la première utilisation de votre appareil
et agissez conformément. Conservez
le manuel d'instructions original pour
une utilisation ultérieure ou pour le pro-
priétaire suivant.
KÄRCHER
Home & Garden App
KÄRCHER Home & Garden App
contient :
●des informations sur le montage et
la mise en service
●des informations sur les domaines
d’application
●des trucs et astuces
●une FAQ avec détection des pannes
détaillée
●la connexion avec le centre de
service KÄRCHER
L'application peut être téléchargée ici :
Marque déposée
●QR-Code®est une marque déposée
de DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.
●Google Play™ et Android™ sont
des marques ou des marques dépo-
sées de Google Inc.
●Apple®et App store®sont des
marques ou des marques déposées
de Apple Inc.
Service à la clientèle
Enregistrement
Pour obtenir une réponse à toute ques-
tion ou de l’aide pour tout problème,
votre appareil doit être enregistré.
Vous pouvez enregistrer votre appareil
sur www.karcher-register.com s’il est
situé aux États-Unis, sur www.kar-
cher/ca s’il est situé au Canada, ou sur
www.karcher.com/mx s’il est situé au
Mexique.
Garantie
Dans le cas d’une réclamation sous
garantie, vous pouvez contacter le ser-
vice à la clientèle. Veuillez utiliser les
coordonnées ci-dessous pour les
États-Unis, le Canada ou le Mexique.
Vous DEVEZ fournir votre preuve
d’achat pour déposer une réclamation
sous garantie par courriel, téléphone
ou fax.
Service à la clientèle —
États-Unis
Vous pouvez contacter notre service à
la clientèle par téléphone, au 1-800-
537-4129, ou par l’intermédiaire du site
web, sous www.karcher.com/us.
Service à la clientèle — Canada
Vous pouvez contacter notre service à
la clientèle par téléphone, au 1-800-
465-4980, ou par l’intermédiaire du site
web, sous www.karcher.com/ca.
Service à la clientèle — Mexique
Vous pouvez contacter notre service à
la clientèle par téléphone, au 01-800-
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Consignes de sécurité
Niveaux de danger
 DANGER
●Indique un danger immédiat qui peut
entraîner de graves blessures corpo-
relles ou la mort.
몇 AVERTISSEMENT
●Indique une situation potentiellement
dangereuse qui peut entraîner de
graves blessures corporelles ou la
mort.
몇 PRÉCAUTION
●Indique une situation potentiellement
dangereuse qui peut entraîner des
blessures légères.
ATTENTION
●Indique une situation potentiellement
dangereuse qui peut entraîner des
dommages matériels.
CONSIGNES DE SECURITE
IMPORTANTES
Veuillez observer les mesures de pru-
dence fondamentales, y compris les sui-
vantes lors de l’utilisation de l’appareil:
 DANGER
●Risque d’asphyxie. Tenez le film
d’emballage hors de portée des en-
fants.
●Tout fonctionnement dans des at-
mosphères explosives est interdit.
몇 AVERTISSEMENT
Risque d’électrocution
●Inspecter le cordon avant utilisation.
Ne pas utiliser l’appareil si le cordon
est endommagé. Un câble d’alimen-
tation endommagé doit immédiate-
ment être remplacé par le service
après-vente ou un électricien agréé.
Ne pas mettre en service un appa-
reil avec un câble d'alimentation
électrique endommagé.
●Maintenir tous les raccordements
secs et éloignés du sol.
●Ne pas toucher la fiche avec les
mains mouillées.
●Ne brancher que sur des circuits
électriques individuels.
●Il es dangereux de trop arroser le
matériel et les câbles électriques.
몇AVERTISSEMENT
●N'utilisez pas l'appareil si un cordon
d'alimentation ou des pièces impor-
tantes de la machine sont endom-
magés, par ex dispositifs de
sécurité, flexibles haute pression,
pistolet à gâchette.
●Les flexibles haute pression, les ar-
matures et les raccords sont impor-
tants pour la sécurité de l’appareil.
N'utiliser que des flexibles haute
pression, des armatures et des rac-
cords recommandés par le fabricant.
●Cet appareil est capable de produire
une haute pression (voir le
chapitre Caractéristiques tech-
niques pour connaître les valeurs).
Pour éviter toute casse ou blessure,
ne pas utiliser cet appareil avec des
composants calibrés pour des pres-
sions inférieures à ces valeurs (com-
prenant notamment les pistolets,
flexibles et raccords de flexible).
●Si cet appareil est raccordé à un ré-
seau d’eau potable, ce dernier doit
être protégé contre les retours.
●L'eau qui a traversé les clapets anti-
retour est considérée comme non
potable.
몇 AVERTISSEMENT
●Cet appareil n'est pas destiné à être
utilisé par des enfants et d'autres
personnes dont les capacités phy-
siques, sensorielles ou mentales ou
le manque d'expérience et de
connaissances les empêchent d'uti-

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liser l'appareil en toute sécurité sans
la supervision ou les instructions
d'une personne responsable.
●Les enfants doivent être surveillés
par une personne responsable pour
s'assurer qu'ils ne jouent pas avec
l'appareil.
●N'utilisez pas l'appareil à portée de
personnes à moins qu'elles ne
portent des vêtements de protection.
●Rester alerte, se concentrer sur ce
que vous faites.
●Ne pas exploiter l’appareil si vous êtes
fatigué(e) ou sous l’influence de dro-
gues, de l’alcool ou de médicaments.
●Ne vous penchez pas trop ou ne
vous tenez pas debout sur un sup-
port instable. Gardez une bonne as-
sise et un bon équilibre à tout
moment. Cela permet un meilleur
contrôle du produit dans des situa-
tions inattendues.
몇 AVERTISSEMENT
Risque d’explosion
●Ne pas pulvériser de liquides inflam-
mables.
●Ne pas utiliser d’acides, d’alcalins, de
solvants ni de liquides ou de matières
inflammables ou toxiques dans cet
appareil. Ces produits peuvent en-
traîner des blessures physiques pour
l’opérateur et des dommages irréver-
sibles pour l’appareil.
몇 AVERTISSEMENT
Risque de blessure aux yeux – 
Le spray peut éclabousser ou pro-
pulser des objets.
●Portez toujours une protection ocu-
laire correctement calibrée comme
des lunettes de sécurité ou un écran
facial pendant la pulvérisation. (Les
lunettes de protection n'offrent pas
une protection complète.)
몇 AVERTISSEMENT
Risque d’injection ou de blessure de
personnes – Ne pas diriger le jet de
pulvérisation vers des personnes.
●Les jets haute pression peuvent être
dangereux s’ils sont mal utilisés. Ne
pas diriger le jet vers des per-
sonnes, des animaux, des équipe-
ments électriques ni l’unité.
●Ne jamais diriger le jet haute pres-
sion sur soi-même ni sur d’autres
personnes dans le but de nettoyer
les vêtements ou les chaussures.
●Sachez comment arrêter le produit
et purger rapidement les pressions.
Maîtrisez parfaitement les com-
mandes.
●Mettre hors tension et hors pression
et retirer la fiche secteur avant l’en-
tretien, le nettoyage de l’appareil ou
le retrait de pièces.
몇AVERTISSEMENT
●Lors de l'utilisation de nettoyeurs
haute pression, des aérosols
peuvent se former. L'inhalation d'aé-
rosols peut être dangereuse pour la
sant.
●Selon l'application, des buses blin-
dées peuvent être utilisées pour le
nettoyage à haute pression, ce qui
réduira considérablement l'émission
d'aérosols hydratés. Cependant,
toutes les applications ne permettent
pas l'utilisation d'un tel appareil. Si
les buses blindées ne sont pas appli-
cables pour la protection contre les
aérosols, un masque respiratoire de
classe FFP 2 ou équivalent peut être
nécessaire, en fonction de l'environ-
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몇 PRÉCAUTION
Le pistolet rebondit
●Le tenir fermement des deux mains.
Le jet d'eau sortant de la buse haute
pression provoque une force de
recul sur la poignée pistolet. Veiller à
adopter une position stable et à tenir
la poignée et la lance fermement.
ATTENTION
●Cet appareil a été conçu pour être
utilisé avec les détergents préconi-
sés par le fabricant. L’utilisation
d’autres détergents peut affecter le
fonctionnement de l’appareil et an-
nuler la garantie.
●Respecter les consignes d'entretien
figurant dans le manuel.
DISJONCTEUR COUPE-CIRCUIT
DE COURANT DE DEFAUT
Cet appareil est fourni avec un disjonc-
teur différentiel de fuite à la terre (GFCI)
intégré dans la fiche du cordon d’alimen-
tation pour votre protection. Cet appareil
offre une protection supplémentaire
contre le risque de choc électrique. Si
le remplacement du disjoncteur de
fuite à la terre ou du cordon s'avérait
nécessaire, n'utilisez que des pièces
de rechange identiques.
La Commission de la sécurité des pro-
duits de consommation vous recom-
mande de tester tous les GFCI une fois
par mois. Étant donné que la fré-
quence d'utilisation du nettoyeur haute
pression varie, nous vous recomman-
dons de tester le GFCI comme partie
intégrante de votre procédure de dé-
marrage à chaque fois que vous utili-
sez votre nettoyeur haute pression. Il
peut être nécessaire de le réinitialiser
avant de travailler avec le nettoyeur
haute pression. Pour savoir comment
effectuer le test GFCI et comment le
réinitialiser, visitez http://www.karcher-
help.com et recherchez GFCI pour
plus d'instructions.
Ne pas mettre l'appareil en service
si le test ci-dessus échoue.
Remarque: L’apparence effective du
disjoncteur différentiel peut différer de
l’illustration.
RALLONGE
N'utilisez pas de rallonge avec cet ap-
pareil.
ENTRETIEN DES APPAREILS
A DOUBLE ISOLATION
Dans un appareil à double isolation,
deux isolations distinctes remplacent
la mise à la terre. L’appareil à double
isolation n’est pourvu d’aucun disposi-
tif de mise à la terre et un tel dispositif
ne doit pas être ajouté. L’entretien d’un
appareil à double isolation demande
beaucoup de soins ainsi qu’une bonne
connaissance du système et ne davrait
être effectué que par un techncien
d’entretien qualifé. Les pièces de re-
change d’un appareil à double isolation
doivent être identiques aux pièces ori-
ginales.
Un produit à double isolation est mar-
qué des mots « DOUBLE INSULA-
TION » ou « DOUBLE INSULATED ».
Le symbole " " peut également être
marqué sur le produit.