Kärcher K 2.110 M User manual

Operating
Instructions
Before first use of the
unit read these operating
instructions and act in
accordance with them.
5.961-924.0 (07/07)
K 2.54 M

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Dear Customer,
Please read and comply with
these instructions prior to the
initial operation of your appliance. Retain
these operating instructions for future refer-
ence or for subsequent possessors.
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 Kärcher.
Observe the instructions provided with
these detergents.
The packaging material can be recy-
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
arrange for the proper recycling of old
appliances. Please dispose your old appli-
ances using appropriate collection systems
The terms of the guarantee applicable in
each country have been published by our
respective national distributors. We will re-
pair possible faults on your unit free of
charge within the warranty period, insofar
as the faults are caused by material defects
or defective workmanship. Guarantee
claims should be addressed to your dealer
or the nearest authorized customer service
centre, and supported by documentary evi-
dence of purchase.
When unpacking the product, make sure
that no accessories are missing and that
none of the package contents have been
damaged. If you detect any transport dam-
ages please contact your dealer.
Illustrations on Page 2
1 HP outlet
2 DT suction hose with filter
3 ON/OFF switch for appliance
4 Storage, HP hose
5 Carrying handle
6 Transport handle, adjustable height
7 Support for spray lance
8 Storage, trigger gun
9 Power cable with plug
10 Connection for water supply with filter
11 Bearing wheel
12 Coupling element for water connection
13 Handgun (EPC) with safety catch
14 HP hose
15 Spray lance with dirt blaster
16 Spray lance with HP nozzle
Definition of abbreviations used:
HP = High pressure
DT = Detergent
Proper Use
Environmental protection
Warranty
Description of the Appliance

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Danger
Never touch the mains plug and the
socket with wet hands.
The appliance must not be used if the
power cable or important parts of the ap-
pliance, e.g. safety devices, high-pres-
sure hoses, spray guns, are damaged.
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 correspond-
ing safety provisions must be observed.
Check the power cord with mains plug
for damage before every use. If the
power cord is damaged, please arrange
immediately for the exchange by an au-
thorized customer service or a skilled
electrician.
High-pressure jets can be
dangerous if improperly
used. The jet must not be
directed at persons, ani-
mals, live electrical equipment or at the
appliance itself.
The jet must not be directed 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 distance of
at least 30 cm is observed when clean-
ing with the jet!
Never draw in fluids containing solvents
or undiluted acids and solvents! This in-
cludes petrol, paint thinner and heating
oil. The spray mist thus generated is
highly inflammable, explosive and poi-
sonous. Do not use acetone, undiluted
acids and solvents as they are aggres-
sive towards the materials from which
the appliance is made.
몇Warning
Check the high-pressure hose for dam-
age before every use. Please arrange
for the immediate exchange of a dam-
aged high-pressure hose.
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.
Do not use the appliance when there
are other persons around unless they
are also wearing safety gear.
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 mm2; 10 - 30 m: 2,5 mm2
Note
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 ap-
pliance.
The operator must use the appliance
properly. 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.
Observe a distance of at least 30 cm
when using the jet to clean painted sur-
faces to avoid damaging paintwork.
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.
Wear protective clothing and safety
goggles to protect against back spray
containing water or dirt.
Never leave the appliance unattended
when it is in operation.
Make sure that the power cable or ex-
tension cables are not damaged by run-
ning over, pinching, dragging or similar.
Safety instructions

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Protect the power cable from heat, oil,
and sharp edges.
The connection between the power ca-
ble and extension cable must not lie in
water.
All current-conducting parts in the work-
ing area must be protected against jet
water.
The appliance may only be connected
to an electrical supply which has been
installed in accordance with IEC 60364.
The appliance may only be connected
to alternating current. The voltage must
correspond with the type plate on the
appliance.
The minimum fuse rating required at the
socket outlet is 10 A (slow-blow).
To avoid accidents due to electrical
faults we recommend the use of sock-
ets with a line-side current-limiting cir-
cuit breaker (max. 30 mA nominal
tripping current).
The plug and coupling of the extension
cable used must be watertight.
Always fully unroll electrical cables from
the cable drum.
This appliance was designed to be
used with detergents which are sup-
plied or recommended by the manufac-
turer. The use of other detergents or
chemicals may compromise the safety
of the appliance.
Safety devices serve to protect the user
and must not be rendered inoperational or
their functions bypassed.
The switch prevents unintented starting of
the appliance. Stop the appliance during
breaks or after operation.
The safety catch on the trigger gun pre-
vents the appliance from being switched on
unintentionally.
Safety Devices
Power switch
Safety catch

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ÎPush out the safety clip in the trigger
gun using e.g. a small screwdriver.
ÎJoin HP hose and trigger gun together.
ÎPush clip in until it engages and check
that it is securely fastened by pulling on
the HP hose.
According to the applicable regula-
tions, the appliance must never be
used on the drinking water net
without a system separator. Use a
suitable system separator manufactured by
Kärcher; or, as an alternative, a system
separator as per EN 12729 Type BA.
For connection values, see type plate/tech-
nical data.
Observe regulations of water supplier.
ÎUse a fibre-reinforced hose (not includ-
ed) with a standard coupling:
- Minimum diameter, 1/2 inches (13 mm)
- Minimum length, 7.5 m
ÎScrew the coupling unit (supplied) to
the water connection on the appliance.
ÎPush the water supply hose onto the
coupling unit, then connect it to the tap.
몇Caution
Never operate the high-pressure cleaner
when the tap is turned off as dry running will
damage the HP pump.
If the water supply is not clean, the Kärcher
water filter must be used (special accesso-
ry - order No. 4.730-059).
When fitted with the appropriate accesso-
ries, this high-pressure cleaner can draw in
surface water, e.g. from water butts or
ponds (max. suction height 0.5 m).
ÎUse the Kärcher water filter to protect
the HP pump and accessories (special
accessories). This filter removes dirt
from incoming water.
ÎAs the standard coupling system is not
suitable for use in suction mode, the
Kärcher suction hose with integrated fil-
ter should be used instead (special ac-
cessory) and suspended inside the
water butt.
ÎRemove air from appliance before oper-
ation: Switch on the appliance when the
HP hose is not connected and run it un-
til the water which discharges from the
HP outlet is free of bubbles. Switch off
appliance and connect HP hose.
ÎScrew HP hose on to HP outlet on ap-
pliance.
ÎPush the appropriate spray lance on to
the trigger gun and fasten it by turning it
through 90°.
ÎOpen tap.
ÎPlug in the main plug.
ÎSet main switch to “I/ON”.
ÎPress safety catch on the trigger gun to
release it and pull lever.
몇Risk of injury
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 holding the trigger gun and spray lance
firmly.
EPC: 3-Step electronic power control.
ÎLoose lever on the spray gun briefly
(less than one second) to change EPC-
setting.
The EPC power steps will be changed
one after another, from Step 3, over
Step 2, to Step 1. From Step 1 it will be
changed back to Step 3.
–Step 3 - Maximum:
Maximum pressure and water flow.
–Step 2 - Medium:
Reduced pressure and water flow.
–Step 1 - Soft:
Gentle pressure and water flow.
Commissioning and operation
Before Startup
Water supply
Water supply from mains
Water supply from open reservoirs
Start up
High pressure operation
Spray gun with EPC

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Note: The electronic saves the EPC-set-
ting for 20 minutes. After longer breaks or
after the mains plug was unplugged, the
EPC-setting will be reset to Step 3.
For normal cleaning tasks.
For strong contaminations.
Note
Detergent can only be added when the ap-
pliance is being operated in low pressure
mode.
All washing brushes supplied by Kärcher
are designed for use with detergents.
ÎDetach spray lance from the trigger
gun.
A low-pressure jet is generated if the
spray lance is not attached to the trigger
gun.
ÎPull the required length of the DT suc-
tion hose from the housing.
ÎPlace the end the DT suction hose in a
container with DT solution.
1 Spray a small dose of the detergent on
the dry surface, and allow it to react
(make sure the detergent does not dry
up).
2 Wash off the loosened dirt using the
high-pressure jet.
To ensure a trouble-free operation of the
appliance and to match the individual
cleaning task, we recommend our Kärcher
detergent and maintenance agents. Please
ask for our advice, or request information
on the products.
ÎRelease the lever on the trigger gun.
ÎDuring breaks, use the safety catch to
secure the trigger gun lever.
ÎDuring longer breaks (more than 5 min-
utes), also turn the appliance off using
the ON/OFF switch.
ÎIf detergent has been added: Suspend
detergent suction hose in a container
filled with clear water, switch the appli-
ance on for around 1 minute once the
spray lance has been removed and
rinse until water runs clear.
ÎRelease the lever on the trigger gun.
ÎSwitch the appliance switch to "0/OFF“.
ÎTurn off tap.
ÎPress the lever on the trigger gun to re-
lease any remaining pressure in the
system.
ÎDisconnect the appliance from the wa-
ter supply.
ÎDetach spray lance from the trigger
gun.
ÎBriefly switch the appliance on ("I/ON“),
press the trigger gun lever until no fur-
ther water is discharged (approx. 1
min).
ÎSwitch the appliance switch to "0/OFF“.
ÎUse the safety catch to secure the trig-
ger gun lever.
ÎPull out the mains plug.
ÎStore the power cord, the HP hose and
the accessories on the appliance.
Spray lance with HP nozzle
Spray lance with dirt blaster
Operation with detergent
DT take-up from container
Recommended Cleaning Method
Detergents
Interrupting operation
Finish operation

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Risk of electric shock
Always switch off the appliance and pull out
the mains plug before care and mainte-
nance work.
Prior to longer periods of storage, e.g. in
the winter:
ÎRemove filter from suction hose for de-
tergent and clean with running water.
ÎPull out filter in water connection using
flat-nose pliers and clean with running
water.
The appliance is maintenance-free.
몇Risk of frost
Protect the appliance and 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:
ÎStore the appliance and the entire ac-
cessories in a frost-safe room.
Only use original Kärcher spare parts. You
will find a list of spare parts at the end of this
document.
You can rectify minor faults yourself with
the help of the following overview.
If in doubt, please consult the authorized
customer service.
Risk of electric shock
Always switch off the appliance and pull out
the mains plug before care and mainte-
nance work.
Warning
Repair works may only be performed by the
authorized customer service.
Appliance does not start
ÎCheck whether the voltage indicated on
the type plate corresponds to the volt-
age of the socket.
ÎCheck the power cable for damage.
Pressure does not build up in the appli-
ance
ÎEvacuate air from the appliance: Switch
on the appliance when the HP hose is
not connected and allow it to run until
the water which discharges from the HP
outlet is free of bubbles. Then connect
the HP hose again.
ÎClean the filter in the water supply con-
nection: This can be easily removed us-
ing flat-nose pliers.
ÎCheck all supply lines to the HP pump
for leaks or blockages.
ÎCheck EPC setting at the hand spray
gun.
Strong pressure fluctuations
ÎClean the high-pressure nozzle: Re-
move dirt and debris from the nozzle
bore with a needle and rinse through
with water towards the front.
ÎCheck the volume of incoming water.
HP pump leaking
ÎSlight leakage from the HP pump is nor-
mal. If the leakage increases contact
the authorized customer service.
No detergent infeed
ÎDetach the spray lance from the trigger
gun and work without the spray lance.
ÎClean the filter of the detergent suction
hose.
ÎCheck the detergent suction hose for
kinks.
Maintenance and care
Cleaning
Maintenance
Frost protection
Spare Parts
Troubleshooting

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Special accessories expand the possibili-
ties of using your appliance. Please contact
your Kärcher dealer for further information.
Australia
Kärcher Pty. Ltd.
40 Koornang Road
Scoresby, Victoria 3179
1800 675 714 (Free Call)
www.karcher.com.au
Subject to technical modifications!
Special accessories
Customer Service
Specifications
Power connection
Voltage (1~50/60 Hz) 220-240 V
Connected load 1,4 kW
Mains fuse (slow-blow) 10 A
Protective class 2,IPX5
Water connection
Max. feed temperature 40 °C
Min. feed volume 8 l/min
Max. feed pressure 1,2 MPa
Performance data
Working pressure 8 MPa
Max. permissible pressure 10 MPa
Water flow rate 5,5 l/min
Detergent flow rate 0,4 l/min
Recoil force of trigger gun 12 N
Hand-arm vibration
(ISO 5349)
0,8 m/s2
Sound pressure level
LpA (EN60704-1)
75 dB(A)
Sound power level
LWA (2000/14/EG)
89 dB(A)
Dimensions
Length 287 mm
Width 229 mm
Height 576 mm
Weight 4,5 kg

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Notes

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Spare Parts