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MODEL OVERVIEW 3IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUC- 4 - 5TIONSASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 6OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7 - 8USING THE ACCESSORIES 8WORKING WiTH DETERGENTS 9 - 10TAKING A BREAK 10SHUTTING DOWN & CLEAN-UP 11WINTERIZING AND LONG-TERM 12STORAGECARE AND MAINTENANCE IN- 12STRUCTIONSCLEANING TIPS 13 - 14OPTIONAL CLEANING ACCES- 15- 16SORIESTROUBLESHOOTING 17- 18

Max. Pressure 1750 PSIWater volume 1.5 GPM

Amp draw 13 AMPSVoltage 120 VPart No. 1.636-123v0Serial no.

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indicates "an imminently hazardous .sit-uation which, if not avoided, will result indeath or serious injury",4k WARNING

indicates "a potentially hazardous situa-tion which, if not avoided, could result indeath or injury.•"Z_ CAUTION

indicates "a potentially hazardous situa-tion which, if not avoided, may result inminor or moderate injury or in propertydamage incidents."

o e"Use:rResThe owner and/or user must have an

understanding of the manufacturer'soperating instructions and warnings be-fore using this pressure washer..Warning information should be empha-sized and understood

tfthe operator is not fluent in English,the manufacturer's instructions and

warnings shall be read to and discussedwith the operator in the operator' s nativelanguage by the purchaser/owner, mak-ing sure that the operator comprehendsits contents..Owner and!or user must study andmaintain for future reference the manu-facturers' instructions.,

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1 Power cord with Ground Fault Circuitinterrupter (GFCI)

2 High pressure outlet30NIOFF switch

4 Water inlet with garden hose con-nector (not shown)

5 Detergent tank (removeable)6 Detergent dosing valve and deter-

gent suction tube7 Transport handle8 Accessory compartment9 High pressure hose

10 Trigger gun1 1 Trigger gun safety lock12 Vario Power Spray wand13 Dirtblaster_ (Rotating spray wand)z_ CAUTION

This unit has been designed for use withcleaning detergents recommended bythe manufacturer. The use of othercleaning detergents may affect the op-eration of the machine and void the war-

rarity,.

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For household use only!

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WARNING!Z_ When using this product basic

precautions should always befollowed, including the following:=, Read all the instructions before us-

ing the productu To reduce the risk of injury, close su-

pervision is necessary when a prod-uct is used near children..

u Know how to stop the product andbleed pressures quickly Be thor-oughly familiar with the controls

s Stay alert - watch what you are do-ing.

= Do not operate the product when fa-tigued or under the influence of alco-hol or drugs

- Keep operating area clear of all per-sons,

[] Do not overreach or stand on unsta-

ble support,=Keep good footing andbalance at all times..

i Follow the maintenance instructionsspecified in the manua!.

[] This Product Is Provided With AGround Fault Circuit Interrupter BuiltInto The Power Cord Plug, If Re-placement Of The Plug Or Cord IsNeeded, Use Only Identical Re-placement Parts..

= Risk of Injection or Injury - Do NotDirect Discharge Stream At Per-sons.

= High pressure jets can be dangerous

if misused, The jet must not be di-rected at persons, animals, electricaldevices, or the machine itsel[

= Wear safety goggles.I Do not use acids and solvents in this

product. These products can cause

physical injuries to the operator andirreversible damage to the machine..

m To reduce the risk of electrocution,keep all connections dry and off theground. Do not touch plug with wethands

m The Trigger Gun Safety Lock PRE-VENTS the trigger from accidentallybeing engaged This safety featureDOES NOT lock tdgger in the ONposition..

- Do not use extension cord with thisunit..

_::GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This product must be grounded If itshould malfunction or breakdown,grounding provides a path of least resis-tance for electric current to reduce the

risk of electric shock,, This product isequipped with a cord having an equip-ment-grounding conductor and agrounding plug, The plug must bep{ugged into at} appropriate outlet that isproperly installed and grounded in ac-cordance with al{ focal codes and ordi-nances.

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Improper' connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a riskof electrocution.. Check with a qualifiedelectrician or service personnel if youare in doubt as to whether the outlet isproperly grounded.. Do not modify theplug provided with the product - if ff willnot fit the outlet, have a proper outlet in-stalled by a qualified electrician. Do notuse any type of adapter with this prod-ucL

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This product is supplied with a GroundFault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) built intothe power cord plug, This device pro-vides additional protection from the riskof electric shock, If power is interruptedin the line, the GFCI will automaticallyre-close the circuit to the load al_er pow-er is restored, Depending on the GFCImodel, it may be necessary to manuallyoperate the reset button to restore pow-er to the GFCI load circuit, if replace-ment of the plug or cord is needed useidentical replacement parts

z_ CAUTION

When connecting the water inlet to thewater supply mains, local regulations ofyour water company must be observed,.in some areas the unit must not be con-

nected directly to the public drinking wa-ter supply. This is to ensure that there isno feedback of chemicals into the water

supply. Direct connection via a receivertank or backflow preventer, for example,is permitted.Dirt in the feed water will damage theunit.. To avoid this dsk, we recommendfitting a water filteru Garden hose must be at least 5/8

inch in diameter..

m Flow rate of water supply must notfall below 2 GPM (gallons perminute)..

w Flow rate can be determined by run-ning the water for one minute into anempty 5-gallon container

m The water supply temperature mustnot exceed 104°Ff40°C.

m Never use the pressure washer todraw in water contaminated with sol-vents, eg paint thinners, gasoline,oil, etc

•, Always prevent debris from beingdrawn into the unit by using a cleanwater sou rce,,

SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS!!

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A Philips Screwdriver, medium size(not supplied)for final assembling the unit..

B Screwdriver, small size (not sup-plied)for connecting high pressure hoseand trigger gun.

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--) STEP 1:Mount cover to backside.

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STEP 2:

Attach the handle and secure with 2screws.

STEP 3:

Place detergent tank into compart-ment and attach cap with detergentdosing valve and detergent suctiontube.

STEP 4:

Attach the high pressure hose to thetrigger gun. Pull out the locking slidefrom the fight side of the tdgger gunhandle (A), and insert the small endof the high pressure hose into place(B). Push the locking slide back intothe trigger gun to lock the hose in po-sition (C).

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--) STEP1:

Connect the high pressure hose tothe unit's high pressure outlet

-) STEP 4:

Connect garden hose to the cold wa-ter source and turn water on com-

pletely.

-) STEP 2:

Insert the spray wand of your choiceinto the trigger gun.. Press in againstthe spring tension and twist intolocked position..

•9, STEP 5:

Plug the Ground Fault Circuit Inter-rupter (GFCI) into a receptacEe_Press RESET button, indicatorshouEd be "ON".

Press TEST button, indicator shouldbe "OFF"..

Press RESET button for use..Ak WARNING

Do not use if above test fails.

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Connect garden hose to unit's waterinlet.

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STEP 6:

Unlock the trigger gun safety lockTrigger the gun to eliminate trappedair, wait for a steady flow of water toemerge from the spray nozzle

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STEP 7:

Turn on the high pressure washer0)The motor' starts only if the triggerof the gun is pulled and shuts offwhen the trigger is released.

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To avoid serious injury never pointspray nozzle at yourself, other per-sons or animals

The Vario Power Spray Wand allowsyou to adjust the cleaning pressureTo clean at maximum pressure, thewand must be positioned to the highpressure setting (Max)For lower pressure turn the wandcollar in the minus (Min) directionTo apply detergent, the wand mustbe positioned to the lower pressuresetting (Min)

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Max

I This nozzle features a 0° pencil jetwhich rotates 360 ° for maximum dirtcutting action, effectively increasingcteaning performance up to 50%This nozzle combines the cleaningperformance of a 0° pencil jet withthe surface coverage of a wide anglenozzfe_Not recommended for soft materi-als, siding, painted surfaces,decks or autos.

Always test an inconspicuous areabefore cleaning with the Dirtblaster

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Detergents can only be applied atlow pressure (Min.).-) STEP 1:

install the Vario Power Spray Wand.,Set the spray wand to the low pres-sure setting (Min.,)..

-) STEP 4:

Turn on the pressure washer (I), Pulltrigger to operate unit: Liquid deter-gent is drawn into the unit and mixedwith water Apply detergent to workarea Do not allow detergent to dryon surface,,

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Fill the Detergent Tank with the se-lected Ready To Use detergent

;TEP 3:

Adjust the detergent dosing valve tothe desired dosage

•-) STEP 5:

Cleaning up: Always clraw fresh wa-ter through the detergent tank whendone to flush any remaining deter-gents from the injection system

For best results see Cleaning Tipsfor specific information on how toclean different surfaces°

Always Use K_rcher Detergent forBest Results

K_rcher biodegradable detergents arespecially formulated to protect the envi-ronment and your pressure washer,, Thespecial formula won't clog the suctiontube filter and will protect the intemaFparts of the pressure washer for a long-er life For K,_rcher Detergents, checkyour retailer or visit our website:www karcher-usa comlhome

The following K_ircher detergents areavailable:

One Gallon ready to use[] All Purpose & Vehicle Cleaner[] Deck & Patio Cleaner

u Heavy Duty Degreaser[] Exterior House Cleaner

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Z_ CAUTION

Never use;- Bleach, Chlorine products and other

corrosive chemicals

- Liquids containing solvents (i,e.paint thinners, gasoline, oils)

- Td-sodium phosphate products

- Ammonia products- Acid-based productsThese chemicals will harm the unit and

witl damage the surface being cleanedUse of these items will void the war-

rarity,

-> STEP 1:

Release trigger and engage gunsafety lock

-) STEP 2:

Turn pressure washer to OFF (O)position ,,

ON

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-> STEP 1:

Turn the switch to OFF (0) positionand unplug cord from outlet

ON

--_ STEP 2:Turn off the water source,

-> STEP 3:

Press trigger to release water pres-sure,

-') STEP 4:

Disconnect the garden hose fromthe water inlet on the unit

-> STEP 5:

Disconnect the high pressure hosefrom the high pressure outlet

'-) STEP 6:

Release trigger and engage gunsafety lock,,

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1: Disconnect all water connections.-_ 2: Turn on the machine for a few

seconds, until the water which hadremained in the pump exits, turn offimmediately.

-_ 3: Do not allow high pressure hoseto become kinked.4: Store the machine and accesso-ries in a room which does not reach

freezing temperatures. DO NOTstore near furnace or other' sources

of heat as it may dry out the pumpseals.

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Failure to follow the above directions

will result in damage to the pump as-sembly and accessories.Karcher also recommends the regularpractice of using a pump protector like"K_rcher Pump Guard" to help duringstorage in the winter months

-) STEP 1:Pull out washer from the water inlet

STEP 2:Pull out water inlet filter with flat-nose pliers.

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STEP 3:Rinse out water inlet filter in warmwater

-> STEP 4:Reinsert water inlet filter' and washerinto the water inlet..

The unit is maintenance-free..

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(with or without detergent).. Pre-rinsedeck and surrounding area with freshwater. If using K_rcher Deck Wash, ap-ply to surface at low pressure For bestresults, limit your work area to smallersections of approximately 25 squarefeet. Allow Deck Wash to remain on sur-face 1-3 minutes Do not allow deter-

gent to dry on surface.. Rinse at highpressure in a long sweeping motionkeeping the spray nozzle approximately3-6 inches from the cleaning surfaceAlways clean from top to bottom andfrom left to right When moving on to anew section of the cleaning surface, besure to overlap the previous section toeliminate stop marks and ensure a moreeven cleaning result

(with or without detergent). Pre-rinsecleaning surface with fresh water. If us-ing K_rcher Pressure Wash, apply tosurface at low pressure (for best results,limit your work area to sections of ap-proximately 6 feet and always apply de-tergent from bottom to top) AllowPressure Wash to remain on surface 1-3 minutes. Do not allow detergent to dryon surface, if surface appears to be dry-ing, simply wet down surface with freshwater. If needed, use special washbrush attachment (not included) to re-move stubborn dirt. Rinse at high pres-sure from top to bottom in an evensweeping motion keeping the spraynozzle approximately 6 inches from thecleaning surface

(with or without detergent). Pre-rinsecleaning surface with fresh water If us-ing K_rcher Pressure Wash or Degreas-er, apply to surface at low pressure Forbest results, limit your work area tosmaller sections of approximately 25square feet Allow Pressure Wash orDegreaser to remain on surface 1-3minutes. Do not allow detergent to dryon surface.. Rinse at high pressure in asweeping motion keeping the spraynozzle approximately 3-6 inches fromthe cleaning surface Always clean fromtop to bottom and from left to right.. Forremoving extremely stubborn stains,use the Dirtblaster Nozzle.

(with or without detergent). Pre-rinsevehicle with fresh water.. If using K_rch-er Touchless Vehicle Wash, apply tosurface at low pressure For best re-suits, clean one side of vehicle at a timeand always apply detergent from bottomto top, do not allow detergent to dry onsurface. If needed, use special washbrush attachment (not included) to re-move stubborn dirt.. Rinse at high pres-sure in a sweeping motion keeping thespray nozzle approximately 6-8 inchesfrom the cleaning surface (distanceshould increase when rinsing pin-strip-ing or other sensitive surfaces) Alwaysclean from top to bottom and from left toright.. For best results, wipe surface drywith a chamois or soft dry cloth..

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(with or without detergent). Pre-rinsecleaning surface with fresh water', If us-ing K_rcher Pressure Wash or Degreas-er, apply detergent at low pressure..Allow Pressure Wash to remain on sur-face 1-3 minutes Do not allow deter-

gent to dry on surface.. Rinse at highpressure keeping the spray nozzle ap-proximately 3-6 inches from the clean-ing surface.. For removing extremelystubborn dirt, it may be necessary tomove the spray nozzle even closer tothe surface for greater dirt cutting ac-tion

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pressure washer' may remove theloose paint from the surface.When using on surfaces which mightcome in contact with food, flush sur-faces with plenty of drinking waterFor additional cleaning tips, visit ourwebsite at www.karcher-usa.comlhome

=: i Patio & LaWn: Furniture_=i::::i:::::

(with or without detergent). Pre-rinsefurniture and surrounding area withfresh water.. If using Pressure Wash, ap-ply to surface at low pressure..AllowPressure Wash to remain on surface 1-3 minutes Do not allow detergent to dryon surface.. If needed use special WashBrush Attachment (not included) to re-move stubborn dirt. Rinse at high pres-sure in a sweeping motion keeping thespray nozzle approximatety 3-6 inchesfrom the cleaning surface.. For best re-sults, clean from top to bottom and fromleft to right..

Before cleaning any surface an in-conspicuous area should be cleanedto test spray pattern and distance formaximum cleaning results_

== if painted surfaces are peeling orchipping, use extreme caution as

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Optional accessories are available tofurther enhance your cleaning capabili-ties,. These accessories are accurate as

of the printing date of this manual,Please check our website www. karch-

er-usacom/home for pricing and up-to-date information.

Specially formulated to protect yourpressure washer from freezing, corro-sion and premature wear• The PumpGuard also adds lubrication to valvesand seals to prevent sticking.. Highlyrecommended for all Karcher pressurewashers!Part No. 9.558-998,,0

Attach this accessory to your pressurewasher to quickly pump large quantitiesof water out of a standing source, suchas a barrel or bucket.. Fits most Karcherpressure washers up to 2300 PSI,Part No. 2.637-214.0

your pressure washer by up to 66" withthis extension kit,, Includes 4 aluminum

sections for variable length.. 66" fully as-sembled,, Fits most Karcher pressurewashers up to 2300 PSI,, (bayonet)Part No. 2.640-746.0

ROtating iWaSh BrUsh(bayOnet)

For more effortless cleaning of allsmooth surfaces (painted, glass andplastic) try KarcheCs Rotating WashBrush Use it onyour automobile, housesiding or windows The water pressurefrom your pressure washer causes theinner brushes to gently spin, makingyour cleaning job much easier, The an-gle of brush head is adjustable to helpyou reach difficult areas,, Excellent forthe application of detergent A must-have accessory designed for Karcherpressure washers up to 2300 PSI, (bay-onet)Part Noo 2_640-743.0

ii:_25 Ft,: Extension/ReplaCement

High_Pressure Hose ::

Replacement hose fits K_rcher pres-sure washer with screw-on type gunconnections from 2400psi to 2500psi,Extension Hose for all K_rcher highpressure washers between the originalequipment hose and machine up to2500 psiPart No. 2.640-850.0

66, Extension Wand (Four piece)

Need to clean second story windows orother high areas? Increase the reach of

Made with soft bristles that will not harmpainted surfaces,, Easily attaches direct-ly to the trigger gun, Ideal for stubborndirt on cars, boats, patio furniture andother surfaces, Great for applying deter-gent., Fits most Karcher pressure wash-ers up to 2300 PSI, (bayonet)Part No. 2°640-740°0

25fti Pipe Cleaning Kit (bayonet)

Need to clean blocked pipes, drains ordownspouts? Karcher's pipe cleaningkit is the answer! The pipe cleaner pro-pels itself forward while simultaneouslyflushing out debris For example, insert

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the cleaning nozzle in the base of adownspout, pull the trigger on the pres-sure washer gun and watch as the noz-zle shoots out leaves and other debriswhile climbing upward. Connects direct-ly to the trigger gun of most Karcherpressure washers up to 2300 PSI. (bay-onet)Part No. 2.640-747_0

Wet Sandblastingl Kit (bayonet) I

V'_y spend hours stripping old paint andrust by hand using harsh chemicals?Let Karcher's Wet Sandblasting Kit dothe work! Attach the kit to your pressurewasher, add abrasive matedal and at-tack the rust and paint with our eco-friendly alternative. Fits most Karcherpressure washers up to 2300 PSL (bay-onet)Part No_ 2.638-792o0

For cleaning surfaces such as patios,terraces and driveways without splash-back, there is no better solution thanKarcher's T 100.. It saves time by clean-ing a one foot wide area gently as it hov-ers, providing consistent, streak-freecleaning When you finish cleaning thepatio and driveway, remove the wandand use the handle to clean garagedoors and other vertical surfaces.. In-

cludes two nozzles which spin at highspeed for optimum results Our top sell-ing accessory for Karcher pressurewashers up to 2300 PSI (bayonet)Part No. 2.640-959o0

Ideal for applications which require athick foam Simply fill the resevoir cupwith liquid pressure washer detergent togenerate a foam spray. Connects di-rectly to the trigger gun. Fits mostKarcher pressure washers up to 2300PSL (bayonet)Part Noo 6°964-507.0

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/!k CAUTION Disconnect the machine from the powersource before making any repair,

Symptom Cause SolutionMoto# will n6t sta_ onioff Switch:'is 'in the' ;'oFF" "TurS:':'switc5io the "ON" (I) p0si:

(O) position., tionPower cord is not plugged in. Plug in power cord..Electrical outlet does not sup- Try a different outletply adequate power..Tripped GFCi piug ............. Press "RESET" bu_0n on

GFCI plug.Tripped circuit 'breaker"' Switch off pressure washer

The reset comes automaticallyonce the temperature of theunit drops..

Unit does not Diameter of garden hose is Replace with a 5t8 inch or larg-reach high pres- too small., er garden hose..sure.. Water supply iS'restricted. ' 'Check garden hose for kinks,

leaks and blockageNot enough inlet water sup- Open water source full force..ply.Water inlet filter is clogged. Remove filter and rinse Out in

warm water.

spray wand is on low pres- Turn spray wand to high pres-sure position sure position.

Output pressure Not enough inlet water sup- Turn water on full force.. Checkvaries high and ply. garden hose for kinks, leaks orlow.. blockage..

Pump is sucking air Check that hoses and fittingsare air tight. Turn off machineand purge pump by squeezingtrigger gun until a steady flowof water emerges through thenozzle.

Water inlet filter is clogged Remove filter and rinse out inwarm water.

Discharge nozzle is obstruct-Blow out or remove debris withed. a fine needle,.

Calcified' gun, hose or' Spray "Run distilled vinegar through 'wand. detergent suction tube.

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,.SymptomNo detergent,

Cause Solution

Detergent suction tube notproperly connected to themachine.

Detergent is too thick, Dilute detergent, for best re-sults use K_rcher detergenL

iFilter on detergent suction Run warm water through filteritube is clogged, to remove debris.EDa'maged or clogged deter- Remove obstruction or replaceigent suction tube. detergent suction tube_LSpray wand is in high pres- Turn spray wand tip to 10W..........isure position pressure position.bDischarge nozzle is obstruct- Blow out or remove debris withied. fine needle.

Garden hose corn iLoose fittings. Tighten fittings.nection leaks= iMissing/worn rubber washer. Insert new washerl ..........Spray wand leaks., spray wand not properly at- Insert the spray wand:_into the

tached trigger gun Carefully press inagainst the spring tension andtwist into the locked position.

IBroken o-ring or plasfic in_............caii Customer Support ..............sert.

Pump is noisy, Pump is sucking air.

Check connection,.

Check that fioses and fittingsare air"tight, Turn off machineand purge pump by squeezingtrigger gun until a steady flowof water emerges through thenozzle.

Check that all fittings are tight.Call Customer Support

Water leaks from Loose fittings.pump (up to 10 Water seals are damaged ordrops perminuteis wornpermissible).Oil Drip. Oil seals are damaged or Call Customer Support

worn.

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Call: 1-800-465-4980 for help or visitou r website: w'_nt#.karcher.ca

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