Karcher K 2 Compact Pressure Washer Instruction Manual

KARCHER K 2 Compact Pressure Washer

Safety

Please read these original operating instructions and the enclosed safety instructions 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 additional cleaning agents). ­ with accessories, replacement parts and cleaning agents approved by KÄRCHER. Please observe the information accompanying the cleaning agents.

Hazard levels

DANGER
Pointer to immediate danger, which leads to severe injuries or death.
WARNING
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to severe injuries or death.
CAUTION
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to minor injuries.
ATTENTION Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to property damage.

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 connected 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 and 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 disposal of the packaging.
Old appliances contain valuable recyclable materials that should be recycled properly. Please arrange for the environmentally appropriate disposal of the old devices. Electrical and electronic devices often contain components which could potentially pose a danger to human health and the environment if handled or disposed of incorrectly. However, these components are necessary for the proper operation of the device. Devices marked with this symbol must not be disposed of with regular household rubbish.
Cleaning operations which produce oily waste water, e.g. engine washes, underbody washes, may only be carried out using washing stations equipped with an oil separator.
Work with detergents must only be performed on liquid-tight work surfaces with a connection to the sewer system. Do not let release detergent into waters or earth.
Notes about the ingredients (REACH) You will find current information about the ingredients at: www.kaercher.com/REACH

Description of the Appliance

1. High pressure connection
2. Appliance switch ,,0/OFF” / ,,I/ON”
3. Storage for high pressure hose
4. Carrying handle
5. Storage for spray lance
6. Water connection with integrated sieve
7. Coupling element for water connection
8. Mains cable with mains plug
9. Nameplate
10. Trigger gun
11. Lock trigger gun
12. High pressure hose
13. Clamp for high pressure hose
14. Spray lance with high pressure nozzle For normal cleaning tasks.
15. Spray lance with Dirtblaster For strong contaminations.
    * Optional
16. Washing brush
17. Foam nozzle For effective detergent foam.
18. Detergent
19. Detergent suction hose (with sieve)
    ** Additionally required
20. Fabric-reinforced water hose with commercially available coupling. ­

• Minimum diameter, 1/2 inches (13 mm). ­
• Minimum length 7.5 m.

Installation and Startup

Illustrations on the picture pages

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.
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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.

Operation

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

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.
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.
Optional

Illustration

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Recommended cleaning method
Spray the detergent sparingly on the dry surface and allow it to react, but not to dry.
Spray off loosened dirt with the high pressure jet.
After operation with detergent
After operation with detergent: Run the machine for approximately 1 minute for a clear rinse.

Interrupting operation

Illustration

Release the lever of the trigger gun and lock it.
During longer breaks (more than 5 minutes), also turn the appliance off using the “0/OFF” switch.

Finish operation

CAUTION Only separate the high-pressure hose from the trigger gun or the device when there is no pressure in the system.
Release the lever of the trigger gun.
Turn off the appliance “0/OFF”.
Disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
Turn off tap.
Press the lever on the trigger gun to release any remaining pressure in the system.
Lock the lever of the trigger gun.
Detach the appliance from the water supply.

Transport and storage

CAUTION Risk of personal injury or damage! Mind the weight and storage of the appliance during transport.

When transporting by hand

Lift appliance by the carrying handle and carry it.

When transporting in vehicles

Secure the appliance against shifting and tipping over.

Storing the Appliance

Park the machine on an even surface.
Stow away the accessories on the appliance according to the device.
Prior to extended storage periods, as during the winter, also observe the instructions in the Care section.

Frost protection

ATTENTION
Appliances and accessories that are not completely drained can be destroyed by frost. Completely drain appliance and accessories and protect them against frost. To avoid damage: Completely drain all water from the appliance: Switch the appliance on with detached high pressure hose and detached water supply (max. 1 minute) and wait, until no more water exits at the high pressure connection. Turn off the appliance.
Store the appliance and the entire accessories in a frost free room.

Maintenance and care

The appliance is maintenance free.

Care

DANGER
Risk of electric shock.
Prior to all work on the appliance, switch off the ap- pliance and pull the power plug.
Clean the sieve in the water connection
Clean the sieve in the water connection regularly.
ATTENTION The sieve must not be damaged.
Remove coupling from the water connection.
Illustration

Pull the sieve out (e.g. using flat pliers), clean under running water and then reinsert it.

Troubleshooting

DANGER Risk of electric shock.
Prior to all work on the appliance, switch off the ap-pliance and pull the power plug.

Appliance is not running

Push the lever of the trigger gun, the device will switch on.
Check whether the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to the voltage of the mains supply.
Check the mains connection cable for damages.

Pressure does not build up in the appliance

Completely open the water tap.
Appliance ventilation: Switch the appliance on with the high-pressure hose detached and operate (max. 2 minutes) until the water exits the high-pressure connection without bubbles. Switch off appliance and reconnect high-pressure hose.
Pull out the sieve in the water connection using flat nose pliers and clean under running water.

Strong pressure fluctuations

Clean high-pressure nozzle: Remove dirt and debris from the nozzle bore, using a needle and rinse through with water from the front.
Check water flow quantity.

Appliance is leaking

Slight leakage from the appliance pump is normal. If the leakage increases contact the authorized customer service.
Optional

No detergent infeed

Detach spray lance from the trigger gun. Work only with the trigger gun.
Illustration

Remove filter from suction hose for detergent and clean under running water.
Check the detergent suction hose for kinks.

Accessories and Spare Parts

Only use original accessories and spare parts, they ensure the safe and trouble-free operation of the device. For information about accessories and spare parts, please visit www.kaercher.com.

Warranty

The warranty terms published by the relevant sales company are applicable in each country. We will repair potential failures of your appliance within the warranty period free of charge, provided that such failure is caused by faulty material or defects in manufacturing. In the event of a warranty claim please contact your dealer or the nearest authorized Customer Service center. Please submit the proof of purchase. Addresses can be found under: www.kaercher.com/dealersearch

Technical specifications

EU Declaration of Conformity

We hereby declare that the machine described below complies with the relevant basic safety and health requirements of the EU Directives, both in its basic design and construction as well as in the version put into circulation by us. This declaration shall cease to be valid if the machine is modified without our prior approval.

Relevant EU Directives
2011/65/EU
2000/14/EC
2006/42/EC (+2009/127/EC)
2014/30/EU
Applied harmonized standards
EN 60335–1
EN 60335–2–79
EN 62233: 2008
EN 55014–1:2017
EN 55014–2: 2015
EN 61000–3–2: 2014
EN 61000–3–3: 2013
EN IEC 63000: 2018
Applied conformity evaluation method
2000/14/EC: Appendix V

The undersigned act on behalf and under the power of attorney of the company management.

Documentation supervisor:
S. Reiser
Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG
Alfred-Kärcher-Straße 28-40
71364 Winnenden (Germany)
Tel.: +49 7195 14-0
Fax: +49 7195 14-2212 Winnenden, 2021/02/01

References

• changes.EU
• Cleaning equipment and pressure washers | Kärcher International
• Reinigungsgeräte und Hochdruckreiniger | Kärcher