Kärcher K2.01 User manual

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Operating Instructions
Before first use of the unit
read these operating instructions
and act in accordance with them.
K 2.01
59625360 07/09

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Dear Customer,
Please read and comply with these
original instructions prior to the initial
operation of your appliance and store them for
later use or subsequent owners.
The scope of delivery of your appliance is illus-
trated on the packaging. Check the contents of
the appliance for completeness when unpacking.
In the event of missing accessories or any trans-
port damage, please contact your dealer.
1 Connection for water supply with sieve
2 High pressure connection
3 Detergent suction hose (with filter)
4 Connection for detergent suction hose
5 Carrying handle
6 Mains cable with mains plug
7 Appliance switch "0/OFF“/ „I/ON“
8 Trigger gun
9 Lock trigger gun
10 High pressure hose
11 Clamp for high pressure hose
12 Spray lance with pressure regulation (Vario
Power)
Description of the Appliance

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Description of the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
General information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Maintenance and care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Danger
Immediate danger that can cause severe injury
or even death.
몇Warning
Possible hazardous situation that could lead to
severe injury or even death.
Caution
Possible hazardous situation that could lead to
mild injury to persons or damage to property.
This high-pressure cleaner is designed for do-
mestic use only:
–to clean machines, vehicles, buildings, tools,
facades, terraces, garden equipment etc. us-
ing a high-pressure water jet (and detergents
if required).
–with accessories, replacement parts and deter-
gents approved by KÄRCHER. Observe the in-
structions provided with these detergents.
Special accessories expand the possibilities of
using your appliance. Please contact your
KÄRCHER dealer for further information.
The packaging material can be recycled.
Please do not place the packaging into the
ordinary refuse for disposal, but arrange for the
proper recycling.
Old appliances contain valuable materials
that can be recycled. Please arrange for
the proper recycling of old appliances.
Please dispose your old appliances using appro-
priate collection systems.
Notes about the ingredients (REACH)
You will find current information about the ingre-
dients at:
http://www.karcher.de/de/unternehmen/
umweltschutz/REACH.htm
The warranty terms published by the relevant
sales company are applicable in each country.
We will repair potential failures of your appliance
within the warranty period free of charge, provid-
ed that such failure is caused by faulty material or
defects in manufacturing. In the event of a war-
ranty claim please contact your dealer or the
nearest authorized Customer Service centre.
Please submit the proof of purchase.
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 appliance, e.g.
high-pressure hoses, trigger gun or safety
devices are damaged.
Check the power cord and mains plug for
damage before every use. If the power cord
is damaged, please arrange for it to be re-
placed immediately by an authorised repair
agent or a skilled electrician
Check the high-pressure hose for damage
before every use. Please arrange for the im-
mediate 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 areas
(e.g. filling stations) the corresponding safety
provisions must be observed.
High-pressure jets can be
dangerous if improperly used.
The jet must not be directed at
persons, animals, live electri-
cal equipment or at the appliance itself.
The high-pressure 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 objects con-
taining hazardous substances (e.g. asbestos).
Vehicle tyres or tyre valves are susceptible to
damage from the high-pressure jet and may
burst. The first indication of this is a discol-
ouration of the tyre. Damaged vehicle tyres/
tyre valves are highly dangerous. Ensure that
a distance of at least 30 cm is observed when
cleaning with the jet!
Never draw in fluids containing solvents or
undiluted acids and solvents! This includes
Contents
General information
Hazard levels
Proper Use
Special accessories
Environmental protection
Warranty
Safety instructions

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petrol, paint thinner and heating oil. The
spray mist thus generated is highly inflamma-
ble, explosive and poisonous. Do not use ac-
etone, undiluted acids and solvents as they
are damaging to the materials from which the
appliance is made.
몇Warning
The mains plug and the coupling of an exten-
sion cable must be watertight and must never
lay in the water.
Unsuitable extension cables can be hazard-
ous. Only use extension cables outdoors
which have been approved for this purpose
and labelled with a sufficient cable cross-sec-
tion: 1 - 10 m: 1.5 mm2; 10 - 30 m: 2.5 mm2
Always fully unroll electrical cables from the
cable drum.
High-pressure hoses, fixtures and couplings
are important for the safety of the appliance.
Only use high-pressure hoses, fixtures and
couplings recommended by the manufacturer.
This appliance is not intended for use by per-
sons with reduced physical, sensory or men-
tal capabilities.
The appliance must not be operated by chil-
dren or persons who have not been instruct-
ed accordingly.
Children should be supervised to prevent
them from playing with the appliance.
The operator must use the appliance correct-
ly. When working with the appliance, he must
consider the local conditions and pay due
care and attention to other persons, in partic-
ular children, who are nearby.
Do not use the appliance when there are oth-
er persons around unless they are also wear-
ing safety equipment.
Wear protective clothing and safety goggles
to protect against splash back containing wa-
ter or dirt.
Caution
Do not operate the appliance at tempera-
tures below 0 °C.
In case of extended downtimes, switch the
appliance off at the main switch / appliance
switch or remove the mains plug.
Observe a distance of at least 30 cm when
using the jet to clean painted surfaces to
avoid damaging paintwork.
Never leave the appliance unattended when
it is in operation.
Make sure that the power cable or extension
cables are not damaged by running over,
pinching, dragging or similar. Protect the
power cable from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
All current-conducting parts in the working
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 al-
ternating current. The voltage must corre-
spond with the type plate on the appliance.
For safety reasons, we recommend that you
operate the appliance only via a earth-leak-
age circuit breaker (max. 30 mA).
Cleaning operations which produce oily
waste water, e.g. engine washes, underbody
washes, may only be carried out using wash-
ing stations equipped with an oil separator.
This appliance was designed to be used with
detergents which are supplied or recom-
mended by the manufacturer. The use of oth-
er detergents or chemicals may compromise
the safety of the appliance.
Caution
Safety devices protect the user and must not be
modified or bypassed.
The appliance switch prevents unintentional op-
eration of the appliance.
This lock locks the lever of the trigger gun and
prevents the inadvertent start of the appliance.
Attach the wheel caps.
If the lever on the trigger gun is released the pres-
sure switch turns off the pump, the high-pressure
jet ist stopped. If the lever is pulled the pump is
turned on again.
Illustrations on Page 2
Mount loose parts delivered with appliance prior
to start-up.
Illustration
ÎPull out the clamp for the high-pressure hose
from the trigger gun (e.g. a small screwdriver).
Illustration
ÎConnect high pressure hose to trigger gun.
ÎPush the clamp in until it locks. Check the se-
cure connection by pulling on the high-pres-
sure hose.
Safety Devices
Power switch
Lock trigger gun
Overflow valve with pressure switch
Operation
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According to the applicable regulations,
the appliance must never be used on
the drinking water supply without a sys-
tem separator. Use a suitable system
separator manufactured by KÄRCHER; or, as an
alternative, a system separator as per EN 12729
Type BA. Water flowing through a system sepa-
rator is considered non-drinkable.
Note: Impurities in the water can damage the
high-pressure pump and accessories. For protec-
tion, the use of the KÄRCHER water filter (optional
accessory, order no. 4.730-059) is recommended.
Observe regulations of water supplier.
For connection values, see type plate/technical data.
ÎUse a fibre-reinforced water hose (not includ-
ed) with a standard coupling. (Minimum diam-
eter 1/2 inch (13 mm), minimum length 7.5 m).
ÎScrew the water supply hose to the water
connection on the appliance.
Caution
Dry runs lasting longer than two minutes lead to
damages to the high pressure pump. If the appli-
ance does not build up pressure within two min-
utes, switch it off and proceed as instructed in the
Chapter "Help with faults".
ÎConnect the high pressure hose to the high
pressure connection of the appliance.
ÎPush the spray lance into the trigger gun and
fasten it by turning it through 90°.
ÎCompletely open the water tap.
ÎInsert the mains plug into the socket.
ÎTurn on the appliance “I/ON”.
몇Danger
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.
ÎUnlock the lever on the trigger gun.
ÎPull 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 pressure re-
mains in the system.
Carrying out the most common cleaning tasks.
The work pressure can be stagelessly regulated
between "Min" and "Max".
ÎRelease the lever on the trigger gun.
ÎTurn the spray lance to the desired position.
Please use exclusively KÄRCHER detergents
and care products to carry out the respective
cleaning task, as these were specifically devel-
opped for your appliance. The use of other deter-
gents and care products may lead to premature
wear and can invalidate your warranty claims.
Please obtain information at your local dealer or
request information directly from KÄRCHER.
ÎSuspend end of detergent suction hose in a
container filled with detergent.
ÎUse spray lance with pressure regulation
(Vario Power).
ÎTurn the spray lance to "Mix" position.
Note: This will mix the detergent with the wa-
ter stream.
ÎSpray the detergent sparingly on the dry sur-
face and allow it to react, but not to dry.
ÎSpray off loosened dirt with the high-pres-
sure jet.
ÎRelease the lever on the trigger gun.
ÎLock the lever on the trigger gun.
ÎDuring longer breaks (more than 5 minutes),
also turn the appliance off using the "0/OFF"
switch.
ÎInsert the trigger gun in its holder.
Caution
Only separate the high-pressure hose from the
trigger gun or the appliance while there is no
pressure in the system.
ÎAfter working with detergent, suspend deter-
gent suction hose in a container filled with
clear water, switch the appliance 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.
ÎTurn off the appliance "0/OFF".
ÎTurn off tap.
ÎDetach the appliance from the water supply.
ÎPress the lever on the trigger gun to release
any remaining pressure in the system.
ÎLock the lever on the trigger gun.
ÎPull out the mains plug.
ÎStow away the mains cable, the high-pres-
sure hose and accessory at the appliance.
Water supply
Water supply from mains
Start up
Operation
Spray lance with pressure regulation
Working with detergent
Recommended cleaning method
Interrupting operation
Finish operation