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WORKING WITH DETERGENTS
Step 2
Fill a container with Kärcher
detergent. Place the filter end of detergent
suction tube into the container.
Step 3
Turn on the pressure washer.
Pull trigger to operate unit: Liquid detergent
is drawn into the unit and mixed with water.
Apply detergent to work area. Do not allow
detergent to dry on surface.
Detergents can only be applied at low pressure (-).
Caution
Never use:
• Bleach, Chlorine products and other
corrosive chemicals
• Liquids containing solvents
(i.e., paint thinners, gasoline, oils)
• Tri-sodium phosphate products
• Ammonia products
• Acid-based products
These chemicals will harm the unit and
will damage the surface being cleaned.
For best results see Cleaning Tips
on pages 8 & 9 or included clean-
ing guide for specific information
on how to clean different surfaces.
Always Use Kärcher
Detergents for Best Results.
Kärcher biodegradable detergents are
specially formulated to protect the environ-
ment and your pressure washer. The special
formula won’t clog the suction tube filter and
will protect the internal parts of the pressure
washer for a longer life. For Kärcher
Detergents, check your retailer or call:
In USA Call:
1-800-537-4129
or visit our website:
www.karcher-usa.com
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WARNING
RISK OF INJECTION OR INJURY-
DO NOT DIRECT DISCHARGE
STREAM AT PERSONS.
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY,
NEVER POINT SPRAY NOZZLE
AT YOURSELF, OTHER PERSONS
OR ANIMALS.
GFCI INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1
Plug the Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) into a
working outlet.
Step 2
Press “TEST”, then
press “RESET” to assure proper
connection to power.
Note:
The actual
appearance
of the GFCI
may be
different
from this
illustration.
Step 1
Install the Wash brush or Quattro nozzle.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS –
continued
Step 6
Turn on the pressure washer. The
motor starts only if the trigger of the gun is
pulled and shuts off when the trigger is
released.
Step 5
Turn Quattro Nozzle to desired setting position. Match symbols above.
The following Kärcher detergents are available:
LIQUIDS TABLETS
(ready to use)
(concentrated)
Vehicle Wash
All Purpose
House Wash
Degreaser
Degreaser
Deck and Patio
Deck Wash
Windows and Siding
All Purpose Cleaner
Vehicle Wax
High pressure
pencil jet
cleaning
High pressure
fan jet clean-
ing
Rotating jet for
maximum dirt
cutting action
Low pressure
Fan jet
for detergent
injection
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