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WORKING WITH DETERGENTS
Karcher Pressure washers operate at two pressures. The high pressure setting is used for
cleaning, you cannot apply detergents when working at high pressure. To apply detergents you
must be operating at low pressure.
For best results see Cleaning
Tips on pages 8 & 9 for specific
information on how to clean
different surfaces.
Always Use Karcher
Detergents for Best Results.
Karcher biodegradable detergents are specially
formulated to protect the environment and your
pressure washer. Special formula won’t clog
the suction tube filter and will protect the
internal parts of the pressure washer for a
longer life. For Karcher Detergents, check your
retailer or call:
Step 1
To apply detergents install the
high/low spray wand into the trigger gun.
Push in and turn clockwise to
lock into position.Then set
wand tip to the low
pressure setting (
).
Step 2
Fill the detergent container with
Karcher 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.
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.
The following Karcher detergents are
available:
• Vehicle Wash
• House Wash
• Degreaser
• Deck Wash
• All Purpose Cleaner
In USA Call:
1-800-537-4129
or visit our website:
www.karcher-usa.com
