Description Of The Appliance - Kärcher K 2 Originalbetriebsanleitung

Description of the Appliance

These operating instructions describe the maximum
equipment. Depending on the model, there are differ-
ences in the scopes of delivery (see packaging).
See fold-out page 3 for illustrations
1 High pressure connection
2 Appliance switch "0/OFF"/ „I/ON"
3 Storage hook for high pressure hose and mains
connection cable
4 Transport handle
5 Storage for spray lance
6 Storage for trigger gun
7 Water connection with integrated sieve
8 Detergent suction hose (with sieve)
9 Coupling element for water connection
10 Bearing wheel
11 Mains cable with mains plug
12 Trigger gun
13 Lock trigger gun
14 Clamp for high pressure hose
15 High pressure hose
16 Spray lance with Dirtblaster
For strong contaminations
17 Spray lance with high pressure nozzle
For normal cleaning tasks.
* Optional accessories
18 Washing brush
19 Rotary washing brush
Especially suitable for cleaning cars.
20 Foam nozzle with detergent container
With powerful foam for effortless cleaning.
** not included in the scope of delivery
21 Water supply hose
Special accessories
Special accessories expand the possibilities of using
your appliance. Please contact your KÄRCHER dealer
for further information.
Assembly
Mount loose parts delivered with appliance prior to start-
up.
See fold-out page 4 for illustrations
Illustration
 Insert the transport wheels and lock them.
Illustration
 Attach the transport handle.
Illustration
 Screw the coupling element to the water connec-
tion on the appliance.
Illustration
 Pull out the clamp for the high pressure hose from
the hand spray gun.
Illustration
 Connect high pressure hose to trigger gun.
 Push the clamp in until it locks. Check the secure
connection by pulling on the high-pressure hose.
 Park the appliance on an even surface.
Illustration
 Connect the high pressure hose to the high pres-
sure connection of the appliance.
Water supply from mains
For connection values, see type plate/technical data.
Observe regulations of water supplier.
ATTENTION
Impurities in the water can damage the high-pressure
pump and the accessories. For protection, the use of
the KÄRCHER water filter (optional accessory, order
no. 4.730-059) is recommended.
Illustration
 Attach the water supply hose to the coupling on the
water connection.
 Connect the water supply hose to the water supply.
 Completely open the water tap.
CAUTION
Dry running of more than 2 minutes leads to damage of
the high-pressure pump. If the appliance does not build
up pressure within 2 minutes, switch the appliance off
and proceed in accordance with the instructions in
Chapter "Troubleshooting".
High pressure operation
CAUTION
Keep a distance of at least 30 cm when using the jet for
cleaning painted surfaces to avoid damage.
ATTENTION
Car tyres, paint or sensitive surfaces such as wood
should not be cleaned with the dirt blaster, as there is a
risk of damage.
Illustration
 Push the spray lance into the trigger gun and fasten
it by turning it through 90°.
 Insert the mains plug into the socket.
 Turn on the appliance "I/ON".
 Unlock the lever on the trigger gun.
 Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the device will
switch on.
Note: Release the lever of the trigger gun; the de-
vice will switch off again. High pressure remains in
the system.
Operation with washing brush
ATTENTION
Risk of damage to the paintwork
When working with the washing brush, it must be free of
dirt or other particles.
 Push the washing brush into the trigger gun and
fasten it by a 90° turn.
Note: If required, the washing brushes can be used to
work with detergent.
Operation with detergent
Note: Detergent can only be added when the device is
operated in low pressure mode.
DANGER
When using detergents, the material data safety sheet
issued by the detergent manufacturer must be adhered
to, especially the instructions regarding personal pro-
tective equipment.
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