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Deck Cleaning

(with or without detergent)

Pre-rinse deck and surrounding area with
fresh water. If using Kärcher Deck Wash,
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 Wash 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 cleaning result. 

Caution: Do not

use rotating nozzle spray wand on wood
surface as it may cause damage.

House Siding

(with or without detergent)

Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water. If
using Kärcher House Wash, 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
approximately 6 feet and always apply
detergent from bottom to top). Allow Karcher
House Wash 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.

Caution: Do not use rotating nozzle spray
wand on siding as it may cause damage.

1. Disconnect all water connections.

2. Turn on 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.

CLEANING TIPS

Cement Patios,
Brick and Stone

(with or without detergent)

Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water. If
using Karcher 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 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 approximately 3-6 inches from
the cleaning surface. Always clean from top to
bottom and from left to right. For removing
extremely stubborn stains, use Kärcher
Rotating Nozzle Spray Wand.

Cars, Boats & Motorcycles

(with or without detergent)

Pre-rinse vehicle with fresh water. If using
Karcher Vehicle Wash, 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 approximately 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.

Caution: Do not use rotating nozzle spray
wand on vehicles as it may “cause damage.

WINTERIZING AND LONG-TERM STORAGE

Summary of Contents for K 2.45

Page 1: ...s 6 Working with Detergents 7 Shut Down and Clean Up 8 Taking a Break 8 Winterizing and Long Term Storage 8 Cleaning Tips 9 10 Optional Cleaning Accessories 10 Troubleshooting 11 12 Specifications Operating pressure 1400 PSI Water volume 1 3 GPM Voltage 120 V Amp draw 14 AMPS In USA Call 1 800 537 4129 or visit our website www karcher usa com 5 961 145 2006873 04 04 ...

Page 2: ...re outlet 4 Water inlet with internal water filter 5 Detergent filter 6 Detergent suction tube 7 Dirtblaster wand Model K 2 45 OVERVIEW Item Description 8 Vario spray wand 9 Trigger gun 10 Trigger gun safety lock 11 High pressure hose 12 Power cord 13 Ground fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI ...

Page 3: ...sion cord If you are using an extension cord it should always be completely unwound from the cable drum WARNING To reduce the risk of electrocution keep all connections dry and off the ground Do not touch plug with wet hands IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using this product basic precautions should always be followed including the following Read all the instructions before using the pr...

Page 4: ...handle Step 2 Insert the small end of the high pressure hose into place IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS continued The water supply temperature must not exceed 104 F 40 C Never use the pressure washer to draw in water contaminated with solvents e g paint thinners gasoline oil etc Always prevent debris from being drawn into the unit by using a clean water source ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Step 3 Push the locking s...

Page 5: ...ld water source and turn water on completely Step 5 Plug the power cord into the power outlet Unlock the lock of the trigger gun Press TEST then press RESET to assure proper connection to power Trigger the gun to eliminate trapped air wait for a steady flow of water to emerge from the spray nozzle Step 6 Turn on the pressure washer I ON The motor starts only if the trigger of the gun is pulled and...

Page 6: ...stration 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 Dirtblaster spray wand Warning TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY NEVER POINT SPRAY NOZZLE AT YOURSELF OTHER PERSONS OR ANIMALS The Vario spray wand allows you to adjust the cleaning pressure To clean at maximum pressure the Vario wand must be positioned...

Page 7: ...nd collar The wand must be set in the low pressure position to apply detergents Step 2 Fill a 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 Neve...

Page 8: ...witch to 0 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 0 position TAKING A BREAK five minutes or more Cleaning the water inlet filter Pull out the water inlet filter with flat nose pliers and rinse filter in warm water Cleaning t...

Page 9: ...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 CLEANING TIPS Cement Patios Brick and Stone with or without detergen...

Page 10: ...nued Patio Lawn Furniture with or without detergent Pre rinse furniture and surrounding area with fresh water If using Kärcher All Purpose Cleaner place detergent suction tube directly into cleaning solution and apply to surface at low pressure Allow Kärcher All Purpose Cleaner to remain on surface 1 3 minutes Do not allow detergent to dry on surface If needed use special Wash Brush Attachment to ...

Page 11: ...ged Discharge nozzle is obstructed Calcified gun hose or spray wand Solution Turn switch to the ON position Plug in power cord Replace extension cord with either a 25 ft 12 2 gauge cord or a 50 ft 10 2 gauge cord Try a different outlet Reset breaker power supply or ground fault circuit interrupter Replace with a 3 4 inch garden hose Check garden hose for kinks leaks and blockage Open water source ...

Page 12: ...all fittings are tight Call service center Call service center 1 800 537 4129 Symptom No detergent Garden hose connection leaks Spray wand or Spray wand extension leaks Pump is noisy Water leaks from pump up to 10 drops per minute is permissible Oil Drip Cause Detergent suction tube not properly connected to the machine Detergent is too thick Filter on detergent suction tube is clogged Damaged or ...

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