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Karcher K 520 M Operator's Manual

Manual is about: Karcher K 520 M Pressure Washers: User Guide

Summary of K 520 M

  • Page 1

    Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 assembly instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    1 never! Model k 520 m overview item description 1. Vario spray wand 2. Power cord with ground fault circuit interrupter (gfci) 3. Wash brush 4. Trigger gun 5. Trigger gun safety lock 6. High pressure hose 7. Water inlet 8. Retractable handle 9. Detergent suction tube and filter with metering valve ...

  • Page 3

    2 important precautions – read first! Safety warnings when using this product, basic precau- tions should always be followed: • read all the instructions before using the product. • high pressure jets can be dangerous if subject to misuse. The jet must not be directed at persons, animals, electrical...

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    3 water supply (cold water only) • water hose must be at least 3/4 inch in diameter. • flow rate of water supply must not fall below 2.5 gpm (gallons per minute). • flow rate can be determined by running the water for one minute into an empty 5-gallon container. Important precautions – continued • t...

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    Operating instructions 4 step 1 connect the high pressure hose to the unit’s high pressure outlet. Step 2 install the wash brush or the vario spray wand into the wand exten- sion. Push in and turn clockwise to lock spray wand in place. Step 3 connect garden hose to unit’s water inlet using the quick...

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    5 the vario spray wand allows you to adjust the cleaning pressure. To clean at maximum pressure, the vario wand must be positioned to the high pressure setting (+). To apply detergent, the wand must be positioned to the low pressure setting (-). For lower pressure turn wand collar in the minus (-) d...

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    6 working with detergents step 2 fill a container with karcher detergent. Set metering valve on filter to desired dosage. Place the filter end of detergent suction tube into the container. Step 3 turn on the pressure washer. Pull trigger to operate unit: liquid detergent is drawn into the unit and m...

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    Shutting down & clean-up 7 winterizing and long-term storage 1. Disconnect all water connections. 2. Start the machine for a few seconds, until the water which had remained in the pump exits. Turn off immediately. 3. Do not allow high pressure hose to become kinked. 4. Store the machine and accessor...

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    8 cleaning tips deck cleaning (with or without detergent) pre-rinse deck and surrounding area with fresh water. If using kärcher deck wash, place detergent suction tube directly into cleaning solution and apply to surface at low pressure. For best results, limit your work area to smaller sections of...

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    9 cleaning tips – continued barbecue grills, outdoor power equipment & gardening tools (with or without detergent) pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water. If using kärcher all purpose cleaner or degreaser, place detergent suction tube directly into cleaning solution and apply detergent at low p...

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    10 troubleshooting disconnect the machine from the power source before making any repair. Symptom cause solution motor will not start. Unit does not reach high pressure. Output pressure varies high and low. Extension cord is too long. Extension cord is not proper gauge. Extension cord is damaged. Re...

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    11 troubleshooting – continued symptom cause solution no detergent. Garden hose connection leaks. Pump is noisy. Water leaks from pump. Oil drip. Detergent is too thick. Dilute detergent, for best results use kärcher detergent. Filter on detergent suction tube is clogged. Run warm water through filt...