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Dear Customer,

Please read and comply with 
these original instructions prior 

to the initial operation of your appliance and 
store them for later use or subsequent own-
ers.

This high-pressure cleaner is designed for 
domestic use only:

to clean machines, vehicles, buildings, 
tools, facades, terraces, garden equip-
ment etc. using a high-pressure water 
jet (and detergents if required).

with accessories, replacement parts 
and detergents approved by KÄRCH-
ER. Observe the instructions provided 
with these detergents.

Danger

Immediate danger that can cause severe 
injury or even death.

Warning

Possible hazardous situation that could 
lead to severe injury or even death.

Caution

Possible hazardous situation that could 
lead to mild injury to persons or damage to 
property.

The high pressure jet may not 
be directed at persons, ani-
mals, live electrical equipment 
or at the appliance itself. Pro-

tect the appliance against frost.

The packaging material can be recy-
cled. Please do not place the packag-

ing into the ordinary refuse for disposal, but 
arrange for the proper recycling.

Old appliances contain valuable ma-
terials that can be recycled. Please 
arrange for the proper recycling of old 

appliances. Please dispose your old appli-
ances using appropriate collection sys-
tems.

Notes about the ingredients (REACH)

You will find current information about the 
ingredients at: 

www.kaercher.com/REACH

The scope of delivery of your appliance is il-
lustrated on the packaging. Check the con-
tents of the appliance for completeness 
when unpacking.
In the event of missing accessories or any 
transport damage, please contact your 
dealer.

The warranty terms published by the rele-
vant sales company are applicable in each 
country. We will repair potential failures of 
your appliance within the warranty period 
free of charge, provided that such failure is 
caused by faulty material or defects in man-
ufacturing. In the event of a warranty claim 
please contact your dealer or the nearest 
authorized Customer Service centre. 
Please submit the proof of purchase.

Contents

General information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2
Safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3
Description of the Appliance . . . . . . . .  5
Operation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8
Maintenance and care  . . . . . . . . . . . .  9
Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9
Technical specifications  . . . . . . . . . . .  10
Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11

General information

Proper Use

Symbols in the operating 

instructions

Symbols on the machine

Environmental protection

Scope of delivery

Warranty

Summary of Contents for K 2.180

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Before first use of the unit read these operating instructions and act in accordance with them 59639120 07 13 K 2 180 ...

Page 2: ...ble ma terials that can be recycled Please arrange for the proper recycling of old appliances Please dispose your old appli ances using appropriate collection sys tems Notes about the ingredients REACH You will find current information about the ingredients at www kaercher com REACH The scope of delivery of your appliance is il lustrated on the packaging Check the con tents of the appliance for co...

Page 3: ... in fluids containing solvents or undiluted acids This includes petrol paint thinner and heating oil The spray mist thus generated is highly inflamma ble explosive and poisonous Do not use acetone undiluted acids or sol vents as they are damaging to the ma terials from which the appliance is made 몇 Warning The mains plug and the coupling of an extension cable must be watertight and must never lie ...

Page 4: ...which has been installed in accordance with IEC 60364 The appliance may only be connected to alternating current The voltage must correspond with the type plate on the appliance For safety reasons we recommend that you operate the appliance only via an earth leakage circuit breaker max 30 mA Cleaning operations which produce oily waste water e g engine washes un derbody washes may only be carried ...

Page 5: ...age for spray lance 7 Storage for trigger gun 8 Connection for water supply with filter 9 Coupling element for water connection 10 Mains cable with mains plug 11 Bearing wheel 12 Trigger gun 13 Lock trigger gun 14 High pressure hose 15 Clamp for high pressure hose 16 Spray lance with high pressure nozzle 17 Spray lance with Dirtblaster Description of the Appliance ...

Page 6: ...optional accessory order no 4 730 059 is recommended Observe regulations of water supplier For connection values see type plate tech nical data Use a fibre reinforced water hose not included with a standard coupling Minimum diameter 1 2 inch 13 mm minimum length 7 5 m Screw the coupling element to the wa ter connection on the appliance Push the water supply hose onto the coupling unit then connect...

Page 7: ...the trigger gun the device will switch off again High pres sure remains in the system For normal cleaning tasks Not suitable for use with detergents For particularly dirty items or areas Not suitable for use with detergents Please use exclusively KÄRCHER deter gents and care products to carry out the re spective cleaning task as these were specifically developed for your appliance The use of other...

Page 8: ...e appliance by its transport han dle Secure the appliance against shifting and tipping over Caution In order to prevent accidents or injuries keep in mind the weight of the appliance when selecting a storage location for it see Specifications Prior to extended storage periods as dur ing the winter also observe the instructions in the Care section Park the machine on an even surface Insert the trig...

Page 9: ...will switch on Check whether the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to the volt age of the mains supply Check the mains connection cable for damages Appliance ventilation Switch the appli ance on with the high pressure hose detached and operate max 2 minutes until the water exits the high pressure connection without bubbles Switch off appliance and reconnect high pressure hose Check t...

Page 10: ...nsumption 6 A Protection class IP X5 Protective class II Mains fuse slow blow 10 A Water connection Max feed temperature 40 C Min feed volume 8 I min Max feed pressure 1 2 MPa Performance data Working pressure 8 MPa Max permissible pressure 11 1595 MPa psi Water flow rate 5 5 I min Detergent flow rate 0 3 I min Recoil force of trigger gun 10 N Dimensions and weights Length 306 mm Width 234 mm Heig...

Page 11: ...English 11 Spare Parts ...

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