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CLEANING TIPS
Deck Cleaning
(with or without detergent)
Pre-rinse deck and surrounding area with
fresh water. If using Kärcher Deck and Patio
Cleaner, place detergent suction tube direct-
ly into cleaning solution and apply to surface
at low pressure. For best results, limit your
work area to smaller sections of approxi-
mately 25 square feet. Allow Kärcher Deck
and Patio Cleaner to remain on surface 1-3
minutes. Do not allow detergent to dry on
surface. Rinse at high pressure in a long
sweeping motion keeping the spray nozzle
approximately 3-6 inches from the cleaning
surface. Always clean from top to bottom
and from left to right. When moving on to a
new section of the cleaning surface, be sure
to overlap the previous section to eliminate
stop marks and ensure a more even clean-
ing result.
House Siding
(with or without detergent)
Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water.
If using Kärcher House or Window and
Siding Cleaner, place detergent suction tube
directly into cleaning solution and apply to
surface at low pressure (for best results,
limit your work area to sections of approxi-
mately 6 feet and always apply detergent
from bottom to top). Allow Kärcher House or
Window and Siding Cleaner to remain on
surface 1-3 minutes. Do not allow detergent
to dry on surface, if surface appears to be
drying, simply wet down surface with fresh
water. If needed, use special Wash Brush
Attachment to remove stubborn dirt. Rinse
at high pressure from top to bottom in an
even sweeping motion keeping the spray
nozzle approximately 6 inches from the
cleaning surface.
Cement Patios,
Brick and Stone
(with or without detergent)
Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh
water. If using Kärcher Deck and Patio
or All Purpose Cleaner, place detergent
suction tube directly into cleaning solution
and apply to surface at low pressure. For
best results, limit your work area to smaller
sections of approximately 25 square feet.
Allow Kärcher Deck and Patio or All Purpose
Cleaner to remain on surface 1-3 minutes.
Do not allow detergent to dry on surface.
Rinse at high pressure in a sweeping
motion keeping the spray nozzle approxi-
mately 3-6 inches from the cleaning surface.
Always clean from top to bottom and from
left to right.
Cars, Boats & Motorcycles
(with or without detergent)
Pre-rinse vehicle with fresh water. If using
Kärcher Vehicle or All Purpose Cleaner,
place detergent suction tube directly into
cleaning solution and apply to surface at low
pressure. For best results, clean one side of
vehicle at a time and always apply detergent
from bottom to top, do not allow detergent
to dry on surface. If needed, use special
Wash Brush Attachment to remove stubborn
dirt. Rinse at high pressure in a sweeping
motion keeping the spray nozzle approxi-
mately 6-8 inches from the cleaning surface
(distance should increase when rinsing pin-
striping or other sensitive surfaces). Always
clean from top to bottom and from left to
right. For best results, wipe surface dry with
a chamois or soft dry cloth.
SHUTTING DOWN & CLEAN-UP
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WINTERIZING AND LONG-TERM STORAGE
1. Disconnect all water connections.
2. Start the machine for a
few seconds
,
until the water which had remained in
the pump exits. Turn off immediately.
3. Do not allow high pressure hose to
become kinked.
4. Store the machine and accessories in
a room which does not reach freezing
temperatures.
Caution: Failure to follow the above
directions will result in damage to the
pump assembly and accessories.
TAKING A BREAK... five minutes or more
Step 1
Remove de-
tergent suction tube from
container and insert into
1 gallon of fresh water.
Siphon water at low
pressure for one minute.
Step 2
Turn the switch to
off (O) position
and unplug cord
from outlet.
Step 3
Turn off the water
source.
Step 4
Press trigger to
release water
pressure.
Step 5
Disconnect
the garden hose from the
water inlet on the unit.
Step 2
Turn pressure
washer to off (O)
position.
Step 6
Disconnect the high
pressure hose from the high
pressure outlet.
Step 7
Engage the
gun safety lock.
Step 1
Engage gun
safety lock.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
This unit is maintenance free.
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