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9.801-759.0 - C - Operator's Manual, Catch Up

OPERA

TOR’S MANUAL

    

PRESSURE 

W

ASHER  

4

INTRODUCTION & IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Thank you for purchasing this Pressure Washer.
We  reserve  the  right  to  make  changes  at  any  time 

without incurring any obligation.

Owner/User Responsibility:

The owner and/or user must have an understanding of 

the manufacturer’s operating instructions and warnings 

before using this pressure washer. Warning information 

should be emphasized and 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 com

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prehends its contents.
Owner and/or user must study and maintain for future 

reference the manufacturers’ instructions.
The  operator  must  know  how  to  stop  the  machine 

quickly and understand the operation of all controls. 

Never  permit  anyone  to  operate  the  engine  without 

proper instructions.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 
This manual should be considered a permanent 

part of the machine and should remain with it if 

machine is resold.
When ordering parts, please specify model and 

serial number. Use only identical replacement parts.
This machine is to be used only by trained operators.

IMPORTANT SAFETY 

INFORMATION

READ OPERATOR’S 

MANUAL THOROUGHLY 

PRIOR TO USE.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of 

injury, read operating instruc-

tions carefully before using.

 

1. 

Read  owner's  manual  thor

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oughly. Failure to follow instructions 

could  cause  malfunction  of  the 

machine and result in death, seri

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ous bodily injury and/or property 

damage.

  2.  Know how to stop the machine and bleed pressure 

quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.

  3.  Stay alert —

 watch what you are doing.

 

WARNING

KEEP WATER 

SPRAY AWAY FROM 

ELECTRICAL WIRING.

WARNING: Keep wand, hose, and 

water spray away from electric 

wiring or fatal electric shock may 

result.

4.  All installations must comply 

with local codes. Contact your elec

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trician, plumber, utility company or 

the  selling  distributor  for  specific 

details.

WARNING

EAR PROTECTION 

MUST BE WORN

WARNING: This machine ex-

ceeds 85 db appropriate ear 

protection must be worn.

WARNING

USE PROTECTIVE  

EYE WEAR 

AND CLOTHING  

WHEN OPERATING 

THIS EQUIPMENT.

WARNING: High pressure spray 

can cause paint chips or other 

particles to become airborne 

and fly at high speeds. To avoid 

personal injury, eye, hand and 

foot  safety  devices  must  be 

worn.

5.  Eye,  hand,  and  foot  protec

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tion must be worn when using this 

equipment.

  6.  Keep operating area clear of all persons.

WARNING: Flammable liquids 

can create fumes which can ig-

nite, causing property damage 

or severe injury.

WARNING: Risk of explosion — 

Operate only where open flame 

or torch is permitted.

 

RISK OF FIRE.  

DO NOT ADD FUEL 

WHEN OPERATING 

MACHINE.

WARNING

WARNING: Risk of fire — Do 

not add fuel when the product 

is operating or still hot. 
WARNING: Do not use gasoline 

crankcase draining or oil con-

taining  gasoline,  solvents  or 

alcohol. Doing so will result in 

fire and/or explosion.

WARNING: Risk of fire — Do not Spray flammable 

liquids. 

RISK OF EXPLOSION: 

OPERATE ONLY WHERE 

OPEN FLAME OR 

TORCH IS PERMITTED

WARNING

Summary of Contents for HD 5.0/30 GeB

Page 1: ...4 0 40 G CAL HD 4 0 40 GB CAL HD 4 0 40 GeB CAL HD 4 0 40 Ge CAL HD 5 30 G GB CAL HD 5 0 30 GeB HD 5 0 30 GeB CAL ORDER 1 107 270 0 1 107 271 0 1 107 272 0 1 107 273 0 1 107 274 0 1 107 275 0 1 107 2...

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Page 3: ...tion 4 6 Component Identification 7 Assembly Instructions 8 Operating Instructions 9 10 Detergent and General Operating Techniques 11 Shut Down and Clean Up 12 Storage 12 Troubleshooting Models HD 3 0...

Page 4: ...or oughly Failure to follow instructions could cause malfunction of the machine and result in death seri ous bodily injury and or property damage 2 Know how to stop the machine and bleed pressure quic...

Page 5: ...RTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING This product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Operation of this equipment may create sp...

Page 6: ...4 Do not overreach or stand on unstable support Keep good footing and balance at all times 25 Do not operate this machine when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol prescription medications or dr...

Page 7: ...be connected to the spray gun High Pressure Hose Connect one end to water pump discharge nipple and the other end to spray gun Pump Protector Cycles fresh cool water through pump when recirculating wa...

Page 8: ...debris then connect the garden hose to pump water inlet CAUTION Do not run the pump without water or pump damage will result STEP 8 Place battery in battery box Use a 12 V battery with a minimum capac...

Page 9: ...heck pump oil level by using dipstick or observe oil level in oil window if equipped Use 40 wt non detergent oil STEP 4 Connect garden hose to the cold water source and turn water on completely Never...

Page 10: ...ll engines may kick back Do not hold pull starter grip tightly in hand OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Never replace nozzles without engaging the safety latch on the spray gun trigger The four color co...

Page 11: ...re rinse cleaning surface with fresh water Place de tergent suction tube directly into cleaning solution and apply to surface at low pressure for best results limit your work area to sections approxim...

Page 12: ...the pressure washer is not being operated or is being stored for more than one month follow these instructions 1 Replenish engine oil to upper level 2 Drain gasoline from fuel tank fuel line fuel valv...

Page 13: ...move debris with fine needle Pump sucking air inlet hose leaking Check that all hoses and fittings are airtight Turn off machine and trigger spray gun until a steady flow of water emerges through the...

Page 14: ...GENT Detergent suction tube not properly connected to machine Check connection Detergent is too thick Dilute detergent For best results use manufacturers detergent Detergent filter valve is at lowest...

Page 15: ...Annually As needed Clean Water Screen Filter Weekly Replace HP Hose Annually if there are any signs of wear PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE For Models HD 3 0 27 G HD 3 5 35 G HD 4 0 40 G HD 4 0 40Ge This pre...

Page 16: ...ion Leaking pressure control valve Rebuild or replace as needed Slow engine RPM Set engine speed at proper specifications Pump sucking air Check water supply and possibility of air seepage Valves stic...

Page 17: ...y WATER DRIPPING FROM UNDER PUMP Piston packing worn Call local distributor O Ring plunger retainer worn Call local distributor Cracked piston Call local distributor OIL DRIPPING FROM UNDER PUMP Oil s...

Page 18: ...wise onto the spray gun threads until tight Broken o ring Call local distributor and order an o ring PUMP IS NOISY Pump is sucking air Check that hoses and fittings are air tight Turn off machine and...

Page 19: ...e Kit 3 75 HD3 0 27 GB 9 804 625 0 Nozzle SAQCMEG 250375 Green 1 9 804 624 0 Nozzle SAQCMEG 150375 Yellow 1 9 804 626 0 Nozzle SAQCMEG 400375 White 1 8 712 398 0 Nozzle Compl Qcem 6540 Brass chem 1 Qu...

Page 20: ...WASHER 20 Date Oil Changed Month Day Year Estimated Operating Hours Since Last Oil Change Date Oil Changed Month Day Year Estimated Operating Hours Since Last Oil Change OIL CHANGE RECORD Check pump o...

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Page 22: ...Karcher North America 6398 N K rcher Way Aurora CO 80019 Form 9 801 759 0 Printed in U S A or Mexico...

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