Kärcher K 2.110 M User manual

K 2.97 M
5.961-124
12/03_2006738
Operating Instructions
PRESSURE WASHER
Before first use of the unit read these operating instructions
and act in accordance with them

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SafetyInstructions
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The operation of the device in hazardous
locations is not admissible.
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Please comply with the corresponding
safety instructions if you use the
appliance in danger areas (e.g. filling
stations).
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Do not turn on the appliance if the power
supply line or important components of
the appliance, such as safety
components, high-pressure hoses, spray
jet, are damaged.
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Warning: High-pressure hoses, fittings,
and couplings are of importance for the
appliance safety. Only use high-pressure
hoses, fittings, and couplings
recommended by the manufacturer.
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The appliance is not intended for use by
young children or infirm persons without
supervision.
Young children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
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The operator must use the appliance
properly. He must take the local
conditions into consideration and must
pay attention to third persons, in
particular children, while working with the
appliance.
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Warning: Do not use the appliance if
third persons are within the reach of the
appliance unless such persons wear
protective clothes.
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Warning: High-pressure jets may be
dangerous if they are used improperly.
The jet must not be directed at people,
animals, active electrical equipment, or
the appliance itself.
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Never direct the jet at yourself or third
persons to clean clothes or shoes.
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Never use the appliance to spray objects
containing hazardous substances (e.g.
asbestos).
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Warning: Vehicle tyres/tyre valves may
be damaged and burst by the high-
pressure jet. A first sign is the
discoloration of the tyre. Damaged
vehicle tyres/tyre valves are hazardous.
Always perform the cleaning with a
minimum distance of 30 cm.
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Cleaning operations during which oil
saturated waste water is generated, such
as engine cleaning and underbody
cleaning, may only be performed in
cleaning locations that are equipped with
an oil separator.
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If you clean varnished surfaces, please
respect a minimum distance of 30 cm to
avoid damages.
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Never take in solvent-containing liquids
or undiluted acids and solvents! These
include, for example, benzene, paint
thinner, or heating oil. The spray is highly
inflammable, explosive, and toxic. Do not
use acetone, undiluted acids, and
solvents as they affect the materials used
on the appliance.
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If required, wear appropriate protective
clothes and glasses to protect yourself
from return spray.
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Never leave the appliance unattended as
long as it turned on.
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Warning: This appliance has been
developed for the use of detergent that
are supplied or recommended by the
manufacturer. The use of other detergent
or chemicals may affect the safety of the
appliance.
Safety Devices
Safety devices are intended to ensure the
protection from injuries and must not be
modified or circumvented.
Overflow Valve with Pressure Switch
When the lever located on the trigger gun is
released,thepressureswitchturnsoffthepump,
andthehigh-pressurejetcomestoastop.When
the lever is pulled, the pressure switch turns
the pump on again. In addition, the overflow
valve ensures that the admissible operating
pressure is not exceeded.
Safety Ratchet
The safety ratchet located on the trigger gun
ensuresthattheapplianceisnotswitchedon
inadvertently.

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Before first use of the unit read these operating instructions and act in accordance with
them.Keep theseoperating instructionsin asafe placefor lateruse orfor asubsequent
owner.
Contents
1Detergent suction hose with filter
2Appliance switch (ON/OFF)
3High-pressure outlet
4Water inlet with sieve
5Coupling
6a Spray lance with double nozzle
6b Spray lance with dirt blaster
6c Cleaning brush
7High-pressure hose
8Spray gun with safety ratchet (A)
9Power plug
10 Transport cart
11 Accessory holder
12 Carry handle
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Preparation
 Spray gun assembly
Insert the spray lance of your
choice
Screw on high-pressure hose
Connect to water inlet
Open water tap fully
Plug in power plug

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Operationwithhighpressure
Adjust spray lance with double nozzle
to high-pressure mode, or choose
spray lance with dirt blaster
Note: the dirt blaster works always in
high-pressure mode
> 30
cm
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/ ON
/ON
/ ON
Unit switch on ”I”
Release safety ratchet on
handgun
Press lever
Caution: recoil
Safety instructions

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OperationwithDetergent
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Adjust spray lance to low-pressure
jet or choose cleaning brush
Note: No detergent in high-pressure
mode or with dirt blaster
 Suspend detergent suction hose in
detergent reservoir
Switch on high-pressure cleaner
Release safety ratchet on
handgun
Press lever

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Unit switch to ”0”
Unplug power plug
Turn off water tap
Press lever (to de-pressurise)
Engage safety ratchet on handgun
Care,storageFinishingtheoperation
Clean detergent filter
Clean water filter
Frost protection
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Environmentalprotection
Dispose of packaging
The packaging materials are recyclable.
Pleasehand inthepackaging forrecycling.
Dispose of old equipment
Inthedevelopmentofthisappliancecareful
attention has been given to its ability to be
easily recycled. Nevertheless, it contains
parts or substances which should not go
into the household rubbish. You can obtain
information from any Kärcher sales house
about disposal facilities which protect the
environment.
Save water
In comparison to other cleaning methods,
by the use of this unit you save up to 85 %
ofthewaterotherwiseneeded.Theunitcan
alsobeoperatedwithrain-water(useawater
filter).
Ease the burden on waste water
Pleaseusethedetergentsparingly.Observe
the dosage recommendations which are
supplied with the detergent.
Before the First Use
Assembly
Checkthecontentsoftheboxwhenunpacking
the appliance. If you detect any transport
damages, please contact your dealer.
Electrical Connection
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Never use defect connection or
extension lines! If the connection line is
damaged, it must be replaced with a
special connection line that is available
from the manufacturer or his customer
service.
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Pleasemakesurethattheconnectionor
extensionlinesarenotdamagedbybeing
ran over, pulled or dragged. Protect the
connectionlinesfromheat,oil,andsharp
edges.
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Never touch the mains plug and the
socket with wet hands.
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Theconnectionbetweenconnectionline
and extension line must not lie in the
water.
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All current-carrying components within
the working area must be jet-proof.
- The appliance may only be connected to
anelectricalconnectionthatwasperformed
byanelectricianaccordingtoIEC60364.
- Onlyconnectthe appliancetoalternating
current. The voltage must comply with
the voltage specified on the typeplate.
- Minimumfuseprotectionofthesocket10
A (delay-action fuse).
- Toavoidelectricaccidents,werecommend
to use sockets with a series connected
residual current operated device (rated
breaking current max. 30 mA).
-Warning: Inappropriate extension lines
may be dangerous. If you work outside,
onlyuseextensionlinesthatareapproved
and specifically labelled and provide of a
sufficient conductor cross section:
1to10m:1.5mm² 10to30m:2.5mm²
- Theplugandthecouplingofanextension
line must be waterproof.
-Always unwind the extension line
completely from the cable drum.
Connection to the Water Conduit
Please observe the provisions of the local
water supply company.
Onlyusesupply hoses(notincluded inthe
delivery) with the following dimensions:
- minimum length 7.5 m
- minimum diameter ½‘‘
Please see the typeplate or the section
”Specifications”fortheconnectionvalues.

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Operation
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Serious danger!
Vehicletyresandtyrevalvescanbedamaged
by the high-pressure jet and become
perforated. The first sign of this is a
discoloration of the tyre. When cleaning
themmaintainadistanceofatleast30cm.
Nevergraspthepowerplugwithwethands.
Beforeeachusecheckthepowercordand
power plug for damage. Have a damaged
power cord replaced immediately by an
authorized Kärcher service point or an
electrical specialist.
Before each use check the high-pressure
hosefordamage.Replaceadamagedhigh-
pressure hose immediately.
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Danger of injury!
Owing to the water jet emerging from the
high-pressurenozzlearecoilforceoperates
onthehandgun.Ensureyouhaveasecure
footing and hold the handgun and spray
lance firmly.
If necessary wear protective clothing for
protection against return spray.
Water supply
Caution! Impurities in the intake water
damage the pump. To prevent this we
expresslyurgeyoutousetheKärcherwater
filter (not included, order no. 4.730-097).
Theoperationofthehigh-pressurecleaner
with a closed water supply line causes
damagetothepump.Pleaseneveroperate
thehigh-pressurecleanerwithaclosed
water supply tap.
The unit can either be supplied from the
watermainorfromwaterinanopencontainer.
Water supply from the water main
•Connect a supply hose (not included) to
the waterinletoftheunitandtothewater
supply (e.g. water tap).
•Open the water supply.
Water supply from an open container
•Unscrew the coupling part for the water
inlet.
•Screw the suction hose with filter (not
included, order-no. 4.440-238) onto the
water connection of the unit.
•Hang the filter in the container.
•Vent the unit before operation.
– Unscrew the high-pressure line at the
high-pressure outlet of the unit.
– Switch on the unit and let it run until
water free of bubbles emerges at the
high-pressure outlet.
– Switch off the unit and screw on the
high-pressure hose again.
Preparation
• Insert power plug.
• Turn master switch to “I”.
Switching on
• Presssafetyratchetonthehandgunand
pull the lever.
Switching off
• Release the lever.
During breaks in work and when leaving
the unit secure it against inadvertent
switchingonbypressingthesafetyratchet.

Finishingoperations
•Master switch to “0”.
•Draw out power plug.
Water supplied from the water main
•Close the water supply tap.
•Separate the unit from the water
connection.
Water supplied from an open container
•Unscrewthesuctionhosewithfilteratthe
water inlet of the unit.
•Pulltheleveronthehandgununtiltheunit
is without pressure.
•Press in the safety ratchet to protect the
unit against inadvertent switching on.
Safekeeping
Caution!Frostcandestroyanincompletely
emptied unit. In the winter keep the unit in
a frost-free room.
• Separatethespraylancefromthehandgun.
•Windupthepowercordand,forexample,
hang it around the handgun.
Transportation
•Switch off the unit before transporting it.
•To transport it over stairs or obstacles lift
the unit at the carry handle.
•To transport the unit over even surfaces
draw it by the transport cart.
Detergent
Fortrouble-freeoperationandformatching
totherelevantcleaningtaskwerecommend
ourKärcherdetergentandcarerange.Please
let us advise you or ask for information
about them. Here is a small selection:
Universal cleaner ProfiRM555ULTRA
Automobilecleaner ProfiRM565ULTRA
House and garden cleaner ProfiRM570ULTRA
Boat cleaner ProfiRM575ULTRA
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Working with accessory
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■ Cleaning brush
The cleaning brush is ideally suited for the
cleaning of vehicles.
Note: Please make sure that the cleaning
brush is free from dirt or other particles.
Otherwise,itmaycausedefectsinthepaint
work.Pleasemakealsosurethatthewater
flow is ensured.
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■ Spray lance with double nozzle
•Release the trigger of the handgun.
•Rotate the nozzle head until the symbol
is aligned with the marking on the spray
lance.
Meaning of the symbols
Low-pressure fan jet; for operating with
detergent or for cleaning with low
pressure.
High-pressure fan jet; for large area
soiling.
Adding the detergent
•Draw the detergent suction hose out of
the housing to the required length.
•Hang the detergent suction hose in the
detergent container.
•Rotate the spray lance in the direction of
() until reaching the stop.
If detergent has been added:
•Hang the detergent suction hose in
a container of clear water, switch on the
unitforaboutoneminuteandflushthrough.
Recommended cleaning method
1. Spray the detergent on the dry surface
sparinglyandletitreact(butnotdryout).
2. Washoffthelooseneddirtwiththehigh-
pressure jet.

CareandMaintenance
Cleaning
Beforelongperiodsofstorage,e.g.inwinter:
•Pull out the sieve in the water inlet with
flat-nosepliersandcleanitunderrunning
water.
Maintenance
The unit is maintenance-free.
Help with faults
Faultsoftenhavesimplecauseswhichyou
canrectifyyourselfwiththeaidofthefollowing
summary. In case of doubt or of faults or
remedies not mentioned here apply to the
authorized customer service.
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Danger of electric shock!
Repairworkontheunitcanonlybecarried
out by the authorized customer service.
Appliance does not work
- Pleasecheckwhetherthevoltagespecified
on the typeplate corresponds to that of
the power source.
- Check the power cord for damages.
Appliancedoes not achieve the operational
pressure
- Deaerate the appliance: allow the pump
tooperatewithoutthehigh-pressurehose
until bubble-free water emerges from the
high-pressureoutlet.Thenreconnectthe
high-pressure hose.
- Cleanthesieveinthewaterconnection(it
can be easily removed using flat pliers).
- Check the inlet water flow rate.
- Check all supply lines to the pump for
leaks or clogging-up.
Strong pressure variations
- Cleanthehigh-pressurenozzle.Remove
dirtfromthenozzleboringusinganeedle,
and then rinse the nozzle with water.
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Pump leakage
- A slight leakage of the pump is normal. If
you detect an excessive leakage, please
contacttheauthorizedcustomerservice.
Detergent is not taken in
- Clean filter of detergent suction hose
- Set to low-pressure jet
No detergent in high-pressure mode
Replacement parts
UseexclusivelyKärcheroriginalreplacement
parts. You will find a replacement parts
summary at the end of these operating
instructions.
Service
Guarantee
In each country the guarantee conditions
issued by our responsible sales company
areapplicable.Weclearanyfaultsoccurring
in the unit free of charge during the period
of guarantee providing the cause is a fault
in a material or in the manufacture.
In the case of a claim under the guarantee
please contact your dealer or the nearest
authorized customer service point,
accompanyingyourclaimwithaccessories
and purchase voucher.
Customer Service
InthecaseofquestionsorfaultsourKärcher
brancheswillbepleasedtoassistyoufurther.
Karcher Pty Ltd
40 Koornang Road
Scoresby3179
Victoria,Australia
Tel. [phone]

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Specialaccessories
Special accessories expand the scope of
use ofyourmachine.Youcanobtainfurther
information from your Kärcher dealer.
Seepage 13for illustrations.
1Rotary nozzle
for tenacious dirt accumulation, such as moss-covered or
weathered outside surfaces
2Spray guard for dirt blaster
3Tube cleaning kit
for choked tubes and discharges
4Rotary wash brush
for the cleaning of car bodies and glass surfaces
5Wash brush
for the cleaning of smooth surfaces, e.g. car or boat
7Flexible jet spray lance
swivellingnozzleforthecleaningofplacesdifficulttoaccess
8Triple nozzle with jet spray lance
9Jetspraylanceforplacesthataredifficult
to access
extra long jet spray lance, for example, for the cleaning of
gutters
11 Jet spray lance extension, 0.5 m
12 High-pressure hose, 7.5 m
13 Hose extension
14 Large volume suction kit
15 Suction hose with filter
tosuckupwaterreserves,e.g.,frompondsandwater-butts
16 Water filter
17 Non-return valve
TechnicalData
Powersupply
Voltage (at 1~50 Hz) 240 V
Connected load 1,6 kW
Supply fuses (time-lag) 10 A
Safety class 1
Waterconnection
Supply temperature, max. 40 °C
Supply volume,min. (500 l/h) 8 l/min
Supply pressure, max. (12 bar) 1,2 MPa
Performancedata
Operating pressure (85 bar) 8,5 MPa
Max. permissible pump
pressure (100 bar) 10 MPa
Flow volume (300 l/h) 5 l/min
Detergent metering 0,3 l/min
Recoil force of the handgun 10 N
Unit vibrations 0.8 m/s²
Sound level
LPA(EN 60704-1) 74 dB(A)
LWA (EN 4871) 84 dB(A)
Dimensions
Length/Width/Height 240/300/555 mm
Weight 10,5 kg
Circuit Diagram
C1 Capacitor
M1 Motor
Q1 Switch
T Temperature limiter
S1 Pressure switch

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Karcher Pty Ltd
40 Koornang Road
Scoresby 3179
Victoria, Australia
Tel. [phone]