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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: 

http://www.karcher.de/de/unternehmen/
umweltschutz/REACH.htm

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

Description of the Appliance

2

General information

3

Safety instructions

4

Operation

6

Transport

7

Storage

8

Maintenance and care

8

Troubleshooting

9

Helpline

9

Technical specifications

10

CE declaration

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 2.97 M

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Before first use of the unit read these operating instructions and act in accordance with them K 2 65 M 59635830 12 09...

Page 2: ...r spray lance 7 Storage for trigger gun 8 Mains cable with mains plug 9 Water connection 10 Bearing wheel 11 Coupling element for water connection 12 Trigger gun 13 Lock trigger gun 14 High pressure h...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...lvents or undiluted acids and solvents This in cludes petrol paint thinner and heating oil The spray mist thus generated is highly inflammable explosive and poi sonous Do not use acetone undiluted aci...

Page 5: ...ing operations which produce oily waste water e g engine washes un derbody washes may only be carried out using washing stations equipped with an oil separator The high pressure hose is specially con...

Page 6: ...ng longer than two minutes lead to damages to the high pressure pump If the appliance does not build up pressure within two minutes switch it off and proceed as instructed in the Chapter Troubleshooti...

Page 7: ...0 OFF switch Caution Only separate the high pressure hose from the trigger gun or the appliance while there is no pressure in the system After working with detergent suspend detergent suction hose in...

Page 8: ...er from the ap pliance Switch the appliance on with detached high pressure hose and de tached water supply max 1 minute and wait until no more water exits at the high pressure connection Turn off the...

Page 9: ...pressure nozzle Remove dirt and debris from the nozzle bore us ing a needle and rinse through with wa ter from the front Check water flow quantity Slight leakage from the appliance pump is normal If t...

Page 10: ...feed temperature 40 C Min feed volume 8 I min Feed pressure 0 2 1 2 MPa Performance data Working pressure 8 MPa Max permissible pressure 11 MPa Water flow rate 5 5 I min Detergent flow rate 0 4 I min...

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

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