K 3.99 m 5.960–796 02/04_2007118 operating instructions pressure washer before first use of the unit read these operating instructions and act in accordance with them.
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...
3 index 1. Applications ........................................................................... 4 2. Safety instructions ................................................ 4 - 6 3. Getting started ................................................................ 7 3.1 contents 3.2 water connection ...
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...
5 electrical connection ! 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. ! Please make sure that the connection or extension lines are not da- maged...
6 ! The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm per- sons without supervision. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. ! The operator must use the appliance properly. He must take the local conditions into consideration and must p...
7 1 detergent suction hose with filter 2 power switch (on/off) 3 high-pressure outlet 4 water connection with filter 5 coupling 6 spray lance with vario power nozzle 7 high-pressure hose 8 spray gun with safety rat- chet (a) 9 connection lead 10 transport bracket 11 accessory compartment a s s e m b...
8 please follow these instructions carefully for troublefree cleaning use the diagram on page 7 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 avoid backpressure and any assoc...
9 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: universal cleaner .............................. P...
10 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!!! • assembly the spray gun (no. 8) and the high-pressure hose (no. 7), shown on page 19. • attach the high-pressure hose to the high-pressure outlet (no. 3) ...
11 4.1 high pressure operation • ensure the spray lance with vario power nozzle (no. 6) is attached securely to the spray gun (no. 8). • set vario power nozzle to high pressure mode "+". • aim the lance towards the object to be cleaned making sure the recommended working distance is used for referen...
12 4.3 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...
13 5. Important – care and maintenance to ensure prolonged life and trouble-free use of your karcher pressure washer we strongly recommend that you always adopt the following procedures: water • before use, always check the inlet filter for dirt or debris. • visually check to see if the nozzle is bl...
14 6. Accessories a wide range of popular accessories are available from your local store selling karcher pressure washers 2.638-817 underbody lance extended lance with angled end and upward firing jet for cleaning under cars, gutters etc. 4.762-065 rotary wash brush ideal for car bodywork and windo...
15 a 5.960-796.0 01/03 5.332-464.0 4.775-389.0 5.037-137.0 6.363-198.0 6.390-499.0 2.880-296.0 a 4.760-544.0 2.883-111.0 6.389-870.0 9.084-059.0 6. Spare parts in the event that your karcher pressure washer requires replacement parts – please refer to the diagram below and identify the particular mo...
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. In the unlikely event that you need to return your machine to yo...
17 8. Help-line karcher (uk) limited operate a help-line allowing customers to dis- cuss any problems experienced with our products. The help-line operates during normal business hours, if you have dif- ficulty getting through, please understand that there are peak periods during the day when our co...
18 9. Technical data power connection voltage ..................................................... 230-240 v -ac current ........................................................... 1~50 hz connected/load ............................................... 1.7 kw mains fuse ................................
19 10. Assembly.
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 mar- keted by us.This declaration will cease to ...
