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8. HELP - LINE

Karcher (UK) Limited operate a help-line allowing customers to discuss
any problems experienced with our products.
The help-line operates during normal business hours, if you have diffi-
culty getting through, please understand that there are peak periods
during the day when our consultants are unable to take all calls coming
in. In these circumstances we would ask that you try to contact us again
later in the day.

The help-line number is 0906 6800632.

It helps us if you have the model number and data plate details to
hand before making your call as there are very many different models of
Karcher Pressure Washers in use.

Alternatively you may write or e-mail to the address below:

Karcher (UK) Limited
Karcher House
Beaumont Road
Banbury
Oxon,  OX16 1TB
FAX: 01295 752030
E-mail: [email protected]

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Page 2: ...s around the home and garden It provides an efficient economical and labour saving way of cleaning with excellent results All Karcher domestic pressure washers are designed to run from a suitable cold water supply although some models will accept a water inlet temperature of between 40 C and 60 C Environmental Comment Save water with high pressure The Karcher Pressure Washer is environmentally fri...

Page 3: ... 4 Suction Mode 3 5 Detergent 4 OPERATING YOUR PRESSURE WASHER 4 1 High Pressure Operation 4 2 Low Pressure Operation Without Brush 4 3 Low Pressure Operation With Brush 4 4 End Of Operation 5 IMPORTANT CARE AND MAINTENANCE 6 ACCESSORIES SPARE PARTS 7 PROBLEM CHECKLIST TROUBLESHOOTING 8 HELP LINE 9 TECHNICAL DATA 10 ASSEMBLY ...

Page 4: ...useful for cleaning block driveways Removal of algae and moss from roofs brickwork and guttering Garden tools and machinery furniture and barbecues Hygienic cleaning of animal pens and their surroundings With the addition of Karcher accessories the list continues Clearing blocked drains and pipes Removal of old paint and rust from garden furniture and gates Spraying insecticide onto trees plants a...

Page 5: ...nd supply indicated on the Rating Plate of the machine corresponds with that of the power source The insulation of the supply cable is not damaged Only earthed sockets should be used If you are using an extension cable it must be completely unwound from the cable drum and be the correct diameter 10 meter length of cable should have a cross section of 1 5 mm 30 meter length of cable should have a c...

Page 6: ...Helpline 1 High Pressure Hose 2 Safety Lock Device 3 Spray Gun 4 Spray Lance with Pressure Regulator 5 Wash Brush only K 520 MB plus 6 High Pressure Outlet 7 Detergent Suction Tube 8 Transport Bracket 9 Mains Electric Lead with Plug 10 Hosepipe Connector 11 Inlet Water Connection with Strainer 12 On Off Switch Assembly see Page 19 ...

Page 7: ...ic Lead No 9 into an earthed socket it is recommended that an RCD plug socket is used If using an Extension Cable make sure it is completely unwound from the cable drum and is the correct diameter 3 4 SuctionMode an added benefit of the Karcher Pressure Washer If you are drawing water from a static water supply such as a water butt disconnect the high pressure hose from the machine Disconnect the ...

Page 8: ...llowing cleaning agents are available as concentrate and must be diluted with 9 parts of water 1 9 before use Universal Cleaner Profi RM 555 ULTRA Automotive Cleaner Profi RM 565 ULTRA House Garden Cleaner Profi RM 570 ULTRA Boat Cleaner Profi RM 575 ULTRA 3 Detergent tablets are also available from some stores Karcher Clean Tabs 10 tablets per box 10 Tablets dissolved in clean water provide 5 lit...

Page 9: ...machine you may now switch on your Karcher Pressure Washer using the Power Switch No 12 You can regulate the working pressure on the spray by turning the nozzle end of the Spray Lance No 4 in a or direction WHEN USING YOUR KARCHER PRESSURE WASHER ON THE HIGH PRESSURE SETTING THE RECOMMENDED WORKING DISTANCE BETWEEN THE NOZZLE AND THE OBJECT OR SURFACE TO BE CLEANED IS 30 CM IT CAN BE CLOSER IF REQ...

Page 10: ...ork but detergent and wash brush are advantageous when cleaning vehicles or other paint finishes 4 2 Low Pressure Operation without Brush Dilute the detergent in a suitable container to the required concentra tion before using The correct dilution is dependent on the degree of soiling of surface and is best determined by experience Hang the Detergent Suction Tube No 7 in the Detergent container Al...

Page 11: ...cluded When cleaning surfaces with a grease contamination typically car paintwork that always has a greasy traffic film covering adopt the following procedure Washing loose dirt away with the clean water high pressure spray Apply the detergent in low pressure mode by setting the bayonet fit spray lance No 4 to its lowest setting Leave for 2 4 minutes for the detergent to have maximum effect Remove...

Page 12: ...se the water inlet tap and disconnect the hosepipe Squeeze the lever to remove all pressure from the machine Release the lever and then secure the lever with the Safety Locking Device to prevent accidental opening 5 IMPORTANT CARE AND MAINTENANCE To ensure prolonged life and trouble free use of your Karcher Pressure Washer we strongly recommend that you always adopt the following procedures Water ...

Page 13: ...he machine Electricity If using an electrical extension lead it must be rated at a minimum of 13 amps Always fully uncoil any extension lead when used Chemicals Use of chemicals other than those recommended by Karcher could cause significant damage which may not be covered by your warranty After using chemicals always run fresh water through your machine The high pressure hose of your Karcher Pres...

Page 14: ...5 m Hose A flexible hose with backwards firing high pressure jet to create turbulence and dislodge blockages 2 637 728 Sandblaster Used to remove paint rust and cement from metallic and stone surfaces by using a combination of high pres sure water and sand 4 760 265 Flexi Lance A lance which can be angled to any degree to clean hard to reach areas such as wheel arches etc 2 637 755 Floor Cleaning ...

Page 15: ...ease refer to the diagram below AND identify the particular model of your machine by reference to the data plate on the underside Please write email or fax Karcher see page 17 with any parts order you wish to place A premium rate Help line Number is available for telephone enquires of any type ...

Page 16: ...er flow rate hose should fill a 10 litre bucket in one minute Strong pressure fluctuations Nozzle partly blocked Inadequate mains water Clean dirt from nozzle hole with needle and rinse from the front Check inlet water flow rate Machine does not reach operating pressure Nozzle blocked worn out Inadequate mains water Inlet hose squeezed Water filter clogged 3 1 item11 Inlet hose blocked Clean repla...

Page 17: ...ble to take all calls coming in In these circumstances we would ask that you try to contact us again later in the day The help line number is 0906 6800632 It helps us if you have the model number and data plate details to hand before making your call as there are very many different models of Karcher Pressure Washers in use Alternatively you may write or e mail to the address below Karcher UK Limi...

Page 18: ... Water Temperature 20 C 1 metre Performance Data Operating Pressure 20 120 bar Flow Rate 450 litres per hour Detergent Intake 0 25 litres per hour Optimum Working Distance on High Pressure 30 cm Hand transmitted vibration ISO 5349 0 8 m s Sound pressure level LPA EN 60704 1 74 dB A Sound power level LWA 2000 14 EC 96 dB A Dimensions Length 508 mm Width 255 mm Height 284 mm Weight 14 Kg Circuit Dia...

Page 19: ...19 10 ASSEMBLY ...

Page 20: ...ity 89 336 EEC 91 263 EEC 92 31 EEC 93 68 EEC EU Directive on Noise 2000 14 EC Harmonised standards applied DIN EN 55014 1 2000 A1 2001 DIN EN 55014 2 1997 DIN EN 60335 1 DIN EN 60335 2 79 DIN EN 61000 3 2 2000 DIN EN 61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 Conformity assessment procedure followed Annex V Sound power level Measured 91 dB A Guaranteed 96 dB A Appropriate internal measures have been taken to ensure ...

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