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II.   O P E R A T I O N

3. HIGH PRESSURE OPERATION

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Release the safety lock on the trigger gun .

-

Squeeze  and hold the trigger gun in open position.

In the event of a lengthy break (more than 10-15 minutes)
switch the unit off to prevent damage caused by overhea-
ting.

   Safety measures

The water jet causes the spray wand to recoil so the
wand and the trigger gun should be held firmly.

Never direct the water jet towards any person. Injury
could result from the high pressure and the chemical
used may cause irritation to the skin and mucous
membranes.

Never 

direct the water jet directly towards the unit or

any other electrical equipment (risking short-circuits
and other damage) .

Children or adolescents must be allowed to use the unit
only under supervision.

Safety glasses are recommended while using the unit.

Engage safety lock on the trigger gun when not spraying.

Changeover nozzle

It is possible to work with a high pressure or a low pressure
jet.

Changing the jet form is only possible with the trigger gun
closed.

- Release trigger.
- Turn changeover nozzle 90° to alter pressure of the

water jet.

The symbol of the choosen jet form is on the upper side of
the changeover nozzle.

Note:

Detergents can only be syphoned at low pressure.

4. SPRAYING DETERGENT

- Use detergent in accordance with usage instructions.

- Suspend detergent suction hose with filter in the deter-

gent.

- Set changeover nozzle to “CHEM”.

- The detergent intake can be adjusted by turning the

detergent metering valve.

- Valve settings "3" and "4" should only be used when there

is  very heavy soil.

Valve setting

1

2

3

4

Chemical intake (l/h)

10

18

25

34

Detergent in jet  (%)

1.7

3.1

4.3

5.9

- Following completion of cleaning, suspend detergent

suction hose  in a container filled with clean water and
flush through system until no detergent is discharged
from the nozzle.

Summary of Contents for 1500 G

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions KÄRCHER 1500 G Before putting the cleaner into operation please read the operating instructions carefully 5 951 832 F 29492 11 92 ...

Page 2: ... 3 FUELRECOMMENDATIONS 5 4 WATERSUPPLY 5 5 PREPARINGUNIT 5 1 PUTTING INTO OPERATION 6 2 STARTENGINE 6 3 HIGHPRESSUREOPERATION 7 4 SPRAYINGDETERGENT 7 5 SUCTIONOPERATION 8 6 AFTER USE 8 1 CLEANINGMETHOD 9 2 DETERGENTS 9 1 MAINTENANCE INTERVALS 10 2 REPAIRS 13 3 HIGH PRESSUREHOSES 13 4 SPAREPARTS 13 5 ACCESSORIES 13 6 PROTECTIONAGAINSTFREEZING 13 7 STORAGEINSTRUCTIONS 13 8 GENERALINFORMATION 13 14 1...

Page 3: ...tick 5 Muffler 6 Spark plug 7 Carburetor 8 Crankshaft 9 Starter Grip 11 Cylinder 12 Air Cleaner 13 FuelFill 14 Water Inlet Connection with Strainer 15 High PressureOutlet 16 DetergentMeteringValve 17 Detergent Suction Hose with Filter 18 High PressureHose 19 Trigger Gun 20 Spray Lance with Changeover Nozzle 21 Garden Hose Connector ...

Page 4: ...pment or the machine itself This machine has been designed for use with detergents supplied or recommended by the manufacturer The use of other detergents or chemicals may affect its safety CAUTION Before starting for the first time fill the engine with oil 1 25 pt 0 6 l DO NOT overfill DONOTRUNunitatexcessivespeeds asthismayresult in injury DONOTTAMPERwithgovernorsprings governorlinks or other pa...

Page 5: ...if lead free is not available The use of lead free gasoline results in fewer combustion deposits and longer valvelife Purchase fuel in quantity that can be used within 30 days This will assure fuel freshness and volatility tailored to the season Note We DO NOT recommend the use of gasoline which contains alcohol such as gasohol However if gasoline with alcohol is used it must not contain more than...

Page 6: ...e fuel tank Screwthehigh pressurehosetothehigh pressureoutlet Connect the garden hose to the water tap and with the garden hose connector to the unit Turn the water faucet on full force Vent the pump of air Squeeze the trigger gun until a steady flow of water emerges from the nozzle Tips to obtain best starting performance Start store and fuel engine in a level position DONOTusepressurizedstarting...

Page 7: ...ile using the unit Engagesafetylockonthetriggergunwhennotspraying Changeover nozzle Itispossibletoworkwithahighpressureoralowpressure jet Changing the jet form is only possible with the trigger gun closed Releasetrigger Turn changeover nozzle 90 to alter pressure of the waterjet The symbol of the choosen jet form is on the upper side of the changeover nozzle Note Detergents can only be syphoned at...

Page 8: ...e may result if choke is used to stop engine Close the fuel shut off valve when equipment is not in operation to prevent fuel leakage from the carburetor 5 SUCTION OPERATION When drawing water from a lake or drum you must use a suction hose with filter Order No 4 440 238 Removethegardenhoseconnectorasthisisunsuitable for suction operation Connect the suction hose to the water inlet connection Susp...

Page 9: ...ial accessories it can also be used for suchjobsasremovingrustandpaint forcleaningpipes for pumpingwaterandforapplyingplantprotectionchemicals 1 CLEANING METHOD 1st step Spray on the detergent and allow it to work in 2nd step Wash off loosened dirt using high pressure jet Tip Clean facades terraces and garden equipment with the high pressure jet alone without detergent Recommended cleaning procedu...

Page 10: ...e until cap bottoms on tube Remove to check oil level Dipstickassemblymustbefirmlyassembledintotubewhen engine is operating C Clean engine Removedirtanddebriswithaclothorbrush Cleaningwith a forceful spray of water is not recommended as water could contaminate the fuel system Caution To prevent accidental starting when servicing the unit always remove the spark plug or wire from the spark plug Mai...

Page 11: ...e cartridge Do not oil cartridge Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge 4 Install cartridge then close cover and fasten screw securely F Change Motor Oil OilRecommendations Werecommendtheuseofahighqualitydetergentoilsuch as SAE30 ordetergentoilclassified ForServiceSC SD SE SF SG Detergent oils keep the engine cleaner and retard the formationofgumandvarnishdeposits Nospecialadditives ...

Page 12: ...park plug should be cleaned by scraping or wire brushing and washing with a commercialsolvent Caution Sparking can occur if wire terminal does not fit firmly on spark plug Reform terminal if necessary K Remove Combustion Deposits Removecylinderevery100 300hoursofoperation Scrape and wire brush the combustion deposits from cylinder cylinder head top of piston and around valves Replace head gasket a...

Page 13: ...amaged if it is stored in a location where the temperature falls below freezing point without its first being emptied of water or flushed through with 50 Anti freeze solution Thebestprotectionagainstfreezingistostorethecleaner and the accessories high pressure hose trigger gun spray lance in a room where the temperature will not fall to the freezing point To empty the cleaner Disconnect the cleane...

Page 14: ...zle Check to see that water supply is on full force or use stationary water source Have unit repaired by authorized service No intake of detergent Nozzle in improper position Detergent metering valve closed Suction filter clogged Nozzle clogged Set nozzle to low pressure position Adjust detergent metering valve to desired setting Clean filter in suction nozzle Clean nozzle Engine Briggs Stratton M...

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