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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

   

Read the operating instructions of the engine 

manufacturer before start-up and follow the 

safety instructions carefully.

 

WARNING

When using this product, basic precautions should 

always be followed, including the following:

   

Read all instructions before using product.

   

To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision 

is necessary when a product is used near 

children.

   

Know how to stop the product and bleed pres-

sures quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the 

controls. 

    Stay alert – watch what you are doing. 

   

Do not operate when fatigued or under the 

infl uence of alcohol or drugs.

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  Keep operating area clear of all persons.

   

Do not overreach or stand on unstable sup-

port. Keep good footing and balance at all 

times.

    Wear safety goggles and ear protection.

    Follow the maintenance instructions specifi ed 

in the manual.

    To avoid risks, all repairs and replacement 

of spare parts should only be carried out by 

trained personnel.

 

WARNING

 

  Risk of Injection or Injury – Do Not Direct  

Discharge Stream At Persons.

     High pressure jets can be dangerous if mis-

used. The jet must not be directed at persons, 

animals, electrical devices, or the unit itself. 

  

 

DANGER

 

  Do not spray electrical connections, electrical 

outlets or fi xtures.

 

 

WARNING

 

 

Risk Of Explosion –Do not spray fl ammable 

liquids. Operate only where open fl ame or 

torch is permitted.

    Do not use acids, solvents, or any alkaline   

or fl ammable material in this product. These 

products can cause physical injuries to the 

operator and irreversible damage to the ma-

chine.

 

 

WARNING

 

  Gun Kicks Back – Hold with both hands.

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The Trigger Gun Safety Lock prevents the  

trigger from accidentally being engaged. This 

safety feature must be engaged when replac-

ing nozzles or not in use.

 

 

WARNING

 

  The engine exhaust from this product contains 

chemicals known to the State of California to 

cause cancer, birth defects or other reproduc-

tive harm. Operation of this equipment may 

create sparks that can start fi res around dry 

vegetation. A spark arrestor may be required. 

Operator should contact local fi re agencies for 

laws or regulations.

 

 

CAUTION

 

 

Risk of Asphyxiation – Use this product only 

in a well ventilated area.

    Operate and fuel machine in a well ventilated 

area, free of devices featuring an open pilot 

or fl ame such as boilers, water heaters, etc.

 

 

CAUTION

 

  Risk of Fire – Do not add fuel when the prod-

uct is operating or still hot.

 

 

CAUTION

 

 

Risk of fi re - Do not put container with fl am-

mables products into the nozzle holder.

    Do not operate if fuel has been spilled. In-

stead, move machine to different location and 

avoid creating sparks.

    This machine has hot surfaces which can 

cause burns. Operate in a safe environment 

and away from children.

    Do not touch hot surfaces or allow accessories 

to contact hot surfaces.

    Do not leave machine running unattended.

     Avoid tipping machine on its side.

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Summary of Contents for G 2500 DCE

Page 1: ...8 751 991 0 04 12 G 2500 DCE G 2700 DCE English 2 Español 15 Français 29 ...

Page 2: ... understood If the operator is not fluent in English the manufacturer s instructions and warnings shall be read to and discussed with the operator in the operator s native language by the purchaser owner making sure that the operator comprehends its con tents Owner and or user must study and maintain for future reference the manufacturers instructions Specifications Owner User Responsibility Safety ...

Page 3: ...Hose 5 Gas Tank 6 Spray Wand 7 Nozzle Holder 8 Water Inlet With Garden Hose Connector 9 Quick Connect High Pressure Outlet 10 Detergent Suction Tube With Filter 11 Dipstick 12 Quick Connect Nozzles For Engine Details See Engine Manual MODEL OVERVIEW 9 1 2 3 10 5 6 12 7 11 8 4 ...

Page 4: ...ame or torch is permitted Do not use acids solvents or any alkaline or flammable material in this product These products can cause physical injuries to the operator and irreversible damage to the ma chine WARNING Gun Kicks Back Hold with both hands The Trigger Gun Safety Lock prevents the trigger from accidentally being engaged This safety feature must be engaged when replac ing nozzles or not in u...

Page 5: ...M gallons per minute Flow rate can be determined by running the water for one minute into an empty 5 gallon container The water supply temperature must not ex ceed 104 F 40 C Never use the pressure washer to draw in water contaminated with solvents e g paint thinners gasoline oil etc Always prevent debris from being drawn into the unit by using a clean water source Use additional water filter Do no...

Page 6: ...y F High Pressure Hose Spray Gun Assembly 1 G Spray Gun Spray Gun Assembly 1 H Quick Connect Nozzle Kit 4 pc Nozzle Kit Assembly 1 I Wand Wand Assembly 1 Assembling STEP 3 Snap the nozzle holder E on to pressure washer handle and slide it down to the gun holder D STEP 4 Place the quick connect nozzles H in the nozzle holder E following the color instruc tion C D E D H E Hardware included A B Scan ...

Page 7: ...rt the high pressure hose STEP 6 Vertically insert the Spray Gun G into the Gun Holder D STEP 5 Attach the wand to the spray gun Push the wand I into the trigger gun G and then thread the connection until tight STEP 1 Pull the spring loaded collar of the wand back to insert your choice of quick connect nozzle Release the collar and push the nozzle until the collar clicks CAUTION High pressure in n...

Page 8: ...ine STEP 5 Pull back the spring loaded collar at the high pressure outlet and insert the high pressure hose CAUTION High pressure in quick connect area Risk of injury caused by improperly locked high pressure hose Make sure you hear the click when inserting the high pressure hose into the quick connec tion Pull the high pressure hose to make sure it is seated properly before operating your unit ST...

Page 9: ...spray nozzle at yourself other persons or animals The color coded quick connect nozzles provide a wide array of spray widths from 0 to 65 and are easily accessible when placed in the convenient nozzle holder 0 spray angle Red nozzle For particularly stubborn accumulation of grime Not recommended for soft materials like sidings decks painted surfaces cars 25 spray angle Green nozzle For dirt accumu...

Page 10: ...hese chemicals will harm the unit and will damage the surface being cleaned Use of these items will void the warranty STEP 6 Disconnect the garden hose from the water inlet on the unit STEP 7 Disconnect the high pressure hose from the high pressure outlet Store the high pressure hose in the nozzle holder assembly STEP 1 If detergents have been used remove deter gent suction tube from container and...

Page 11: ...ssure washer and void your product warranty Carry out maintenance tasks for the engine accord ing to the specifications provided in the operating instructions provided by engine manufacturer Kärcher pump Engine with or without detergent Pre rinse deck and surrounding area with fresh water If using Kärcher Deck Wash apply to surface at low pressure For best results limit your work area to smaller se...

Page 12: ... Always clean from top to bottom and from left to right For best results wipe surface dry with a chamois or soft dry cloth with or without detergent Pre rinse furniture and surrounding area with fresh water If using Pressure Wash apply to surface at low pressure Allow Pressure Wash to remain on surface 1 3 minutes Do not allow detergent to dry on surface If needed use special Wash Brush Attachment...

Page 13: ...r is clogged Remove filter and rinse out in warm water Black detergent nozzle is attached Remove black detergent nozzle and attach high pressure nozzle OUTPUT PRES SURE VARIES HIGH AND LOW Not enough inlet water supply Turn water on full force Check garden hose for kinks leaks or blockage Pump is sucking air Check that hoses and fittings are air tight Turn off machine and purge pump by squeezing tri...

Page 14: ...Tighten fittings Missing worn rubber washer Insert new washer SPRAY WAND LEAKS Spray wand not properly attached Turn the swivel nut of the gun clockwise until connection is tight Broken o ring or plastic insert Visit www karcher help com or locate a ser vice center at www karcher service com PUMP IS NOISY Not enough gas or engine oil Check that hoses and fittings are air tight Turn off machine and p...

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