Summary of 520 M
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5.960-547 08/02 520 m.
Page 2: Karcher Pressure Washer.
2 thank you for purchasing a karcher pressure washer please read this leaflet carefully before operating your machine. What is a pressure washer? A pressure washer is essentially a powerful electric motor driving a set of pistons that force water through a small nozzle, thus creating a pressurised j...
Page 3: Index
3 index 1. Applications 2. Safety instructions 3. Getting started 3.1 contents 3.2 water connection 3.3 electrical connection 3.4 suction mode 3.5 detergent 4. Operating your pressure washer 4.1 high pressure operation 4.2 low pressure operation without brush 4.3 low pressure operation with brush 4....
Page 4: 1. Applications
4 1. Applications the main applications for this product are domestic cleaning tasks: • cars, motorbikes, caravans, boats and bicycles • patio’s, fences, garden walls, pathways, driveways and house facades – particularly useful for cleaning block driveways • removal of algae and moss from roofs, bri...
Page 5: 2. Safety Instructions
5 2. Safety instructions before starting up your pressure washer please check you have the following: we recommend you purchase these items from a reputable store • rcd plug and socket that will interrupt electrical supply in an emergency. • a typical garden hose (minimum length 7.5 metres) with sui...
Page 6: 3. Getting Started
6 3. Getting started 3.1 contents upon opening the carton, if you do not have all the items as detailed please contact the customer helpline. 1 high pressure hose 2 safety lock device 3 spray gun 4 spray lance with pressure regulator 5 wash brush (only k 520 mb plus) 6 high pressure outlet 7 deterge...
Page 7: For Troublefree Cleaning.
7 please follow these instructions carefully for troublefree cleaning. Use the diagram on page 6 for reference purposes. 3.2 water connection • the minimum length of supply hosepipe advised for maximum user convenience is 7.5 metres with a diameter of 12.5 mm (1/2") to allow free flow of inlet water...
Page 8: 3.5 Detergent
8 3.5 detergent only cleaning agents recommended by karcher (uk) ltd. Should be used. Unsuitable detergents could damage your pressure washer and the object being cleaned. Recommended detergents 1. The following cleaning agent may be used undiluted: (but further dilution is practical but trial befor...
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9 4. Operating your pressure washer if you have followed all the instructions so far, you are now ready to have fun cleaning the karcher way!!! • turn on the supply water and press the spray gun lever (no.3) until the water flows freely and removes all air locks from the hoses. • you may now attach ...
Page 10: 4.1 High Pressure Operation
10 4.1 high pressure operation • switch on the pressure washer (no.12) • ensure the spray lance with the pressure regulator (no.4) is attached securely to the spray gun (no.3) and the nozzle is set to the required setting. • aim the lance towards the object to be cleaned making sure the recommended ...
Page 11: Step 1:
11 • to rinse the detergent away, close the spray gun, increase the nozzle setting towards “+” setting. No detergent can be drawn in with a high working pressure. Spray with the required jet spray setting until no trace of detergent can be found. We recommend the following cleaning method: step 1: r...
Page 12: 4.4 End of Operation
12 4.4 end of operation always remember to rinse your pressure washer after using detergent by hanging the detergent suction tube in a container with clean water and run the pump for approximately one minute in low pressure setting. In the event of a break of 5 minutes in the operation of your karch...
Page 13: Electricity
13 • connect the water supply hose and, without the lance attached, squeeze the spray gun lever to run water through your pressure washer until the water flow is constant. Then plug in to the electric supply. • unless drawing water from an open water source such as a water butt, always have a minimu...
Page 14: 6. Accessories
14 6. Accessories a wide range of popular accessories are available from your local store selling karcher pressure washers. 4.763-228 dirt blaster/rotary jet a rapidly rotating pencil jet used to remove loose paint, stubborn algae and moss from hard surfaces. 4.760-269 triple nozzle lance an integra...
Page 15: 6. Spare Parts
15 6. Spare parts in the event that your karcher pressure washer requires replacement parts – please refer to the diagram below and identify the particular model of your machine by reference to the data plate on the underside. Please write, email or fax karcher (see page 17) with any parts order you...
Page 16: 7. Problem Checklist
16 7. Problem checklist the machine you have chosen is of the highest quality. Correctly stored away from frost it should operate without problems. If a problem does arise, please check the following chart as a solution may be at hand. Problem possible cause correction machine refuses to start plug ...
Page 17: 8. Help - Line
17 8. Help - line karcher (uk) limited operate a help-line allowing customers to discuss any problems experienced with our products. The help-line operates during normal business hours, if you have diffi- culty getting through, please understand that there are peak periods during the day when our co...
Page 18: 9. Technical Data
18 9. Technical data power connection voltage ............................................................. 230-240 v (ac) current ................................................................... 1~50 hz connected/load ....................................................... 2.0 kw mains fuse .......
Page 19: 10.Assembly
19 10.Assembly.
Page 20: Eu Declaration of Conformity
Eu declaration of conformity we hereby declare that the equipment described below conforms to the relevant fundamental safety and health requirements of the appropriate eu directives, both in its basic design and construction as well as in the version marketed by us. This declaration will cease to b...