Karcher K12 Operator's Manual - page 2
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K12 SURFACE CLEANER OVERVIEW
Item Description
1. Housing
2. Pressure nozzles (gray) from 1200 - 1600 PSI
3. Pressure nozzles (yellow) from 1700 - 2300 PSI
4. Handle (2 piece)
5. Hand grip
6. Nozzle height adjustment
7. Air flow control (hovering effect)
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Never
point nozzle at people or animals.
Never
drink alcohol or use drugs while operating this equipment.
Never
spray electrical connections, electrical outlets or fixtures.
Never
touch hot surfaces or allow accessories to contact hot surfaces.
Never
operate pressure washer without the water turned on.
Never
use hot water.
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS – Read First!
Safety Warnings
When using this product, basic
precautions 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 devices, or the machine itself.
• Wear safety goggles.
• Keep hands away
from moving parts.
• Do not use acids, alkalines, solvents, or
any flammable material in this product.
These products can cause physical
injuries to the operator and irreversible
damage to the machine.
• Stay alert — watch what you are doing.
• Do not operate the product when
fatigued or under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
• Do not stand on unstable surfaces. Stand
with both feet balanced at all times.
• The Gun Safety Lock PREVENTS
the trigger from accidentally being
engaged. This safety feature DOES
NOT lock trigger in the on position.
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.
• The water supply temperature must not
exceed 104°F/40°C.
• Never use the pressure washer to draw
in water contaminated with solvents,
e.g. paint thinners, gasoline, oil, etc.
• Always prevent debris from being
drawn into the unit by using a clean
water source.
CAUTION
• Follow
the
maintenance
instructions
specified in
the manual.
• This machine has
been designed for
use with cleaning
detergents supplied
or recommended by
the manufacturer. The
use of other cleaning
detergents may affect
the operation of the
machine and void the
warranty.
• Keep hands away from
moving parts
Never use:
• Bleach, Chlorine
products and other
corrosive chemicals
• Liquids containing
solvents (i.e., paint
thinners, gasoline,
oils)
• Tri-sodium phosphate
products
• Ammonia products
• Acid-based products.
These chemicals will
harm the unit and will
damage the surface
being cleaned.
Please Note:
• For optimum setting
test the spray power
in an unseen area.
• Never operate in the
same area for more
than 2 seconds,
damage may occur
• Do not use on
windows..
WARNING
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY,
NEVER POINT SPRAY NOZZLE
AT YOURSELF, OTHER PER-
SONS OR ANIMALS.
In USA Call:
1-800-537-4129
or visit our website: www.karcher-usa.com
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