Environmental Protection; Installation And Start-Up; Operation - Kärcher K 2 Basic Originalbetriebsanleitung

Please read these original operating in-
structions and the enclosed safety in-
structions prior to the initial use of your device. Proceed
accordingly. Keep both booklets for future reference or
subsequent owners.
Proper use
This high pressure cleaner is designed for domestic use
only.
– for cleaning machines, vehicles, buildings, tools,
facades, terraces, gardening tools, etc. by means
of a high-pressure water jet (if necessary, with ad-
ditional cleaning agents).
Symbols on the machine
The high pressure jet must not be directed at
persons, animals, live electrical equipment
or at the appliance itself.
Protect the appliance against frost.
The appliance must not be directly connect-
ed to the public drinking water network.
Safety Devices
CAUTION
Safety installations serve the protection of the user and
may not be modified or bypassed.
Appliance switch
The appliance switch prevents unintentional operation
of the appliance.
Lock trigger gun
The lock locks the lever of the trigger gun und prevents
the accidental start of the device.
Auto-stop function
If the lever on the trigger gun is released, the pressure
switch turns off the pump, the high-pressure jet stops. If
the lever is pulled the pump is turned on again.

Environmental protection

The packaging material can be recycled. Please
arrange for the environmentally appropriate dis-
posal of the packaging.
Old appliances contain valuable recyclable mate-
rials that should be recycled properly. Please ar-
range for the environmentally appropriate disposal
of the old devices.
Electrical and electronic devices often contain
components which could potentially pose a dan-
ger to human health and the environment if han-
dled or disposed of incorrectly. However, these
components are necessary for the proper opera-
tion of the device. Devices marked with this sym-
bol must not be disposed of with regular house-
hold rubbish.
Cleaning operations which produce oily waste wa-
ter, e.g. engine washes, underbody washes, may
only be carried out using washing stations
equipped with an oil separator.
Notes about the ingredients (REACH)
You will find current information about the ingredients
at:
www.kaercher.com/REACH
Safety Description of the Appliance
The scope of delivery of the device (depending on the
model) is illustrated on the packaging. These operating
instructions describe all possible options.
Illustrations on Page 2
1 High pressure connection
2 Appliance switch „0/OFF" / „I/ON"
3 Storage hook
4 Carrying handle
5 Water connection with integrated sieve
6 Storage for spray lance
7 Storage for trigger gun
8 Coupling element for water connection
9 Mains cable with mains plug
10 Trigger gun
11 Lock trigger gun
12 Clamp for high pressure hose
13 High pressure hose
* Optional
14 Spray lance with high pressure nozzle
For normal cleaning tasks.
15 Spray lance with Dirtblaster
For strong contaminations
** Additionally required
16 Fabric-reinforced water hose with commercially
available coupling.
– Minimum diameter, 1/2 inches (13 mm).
– Minimum length 7.5 m.
Installation and Startup
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.
Illustrations on Page 3
 Illustration
Mount loose parts delivered with appliance prior to
start-up.
 Park the appliance on an even surface.
 Illustration
Pull out the clamp from the trigger gun and plug the
high-pressure hose into the trigger gun.
Push the clamp in until it locks. Check the secure
connection by pulling on the high-pressure hose.
 Illustration
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
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