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WORKING WITH DETERGENT
Step 1
Install the Vario spray wand and
set the Vario spray wand to the low pressure
setting (-) by turning the wand collar. The
wand must be set in the low pressure
(-) position to apply detergents.
Step 3
Fill a container with Kärcher
detergent. Place the filter end of detergent
suction tube into the container.
Step 4
With the engine running, 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.
Detergents can only be applied at low pressure (-).
For best results see Cleaning
Tips on pages 8 & 9 for specific
information on how to clean
different surfaces.
Always Use Kärcher
Detergents for Best Results.
Kärcher biodegradable detergents are
specially formulated to protect the
environment and your pressure washer.
The special formula won’t clog the suction
tube filter and will protect the internal
parts of the pressure washer for a longer
life. For Kärcher Detergents, check your
retailer or call:
The following Kärcher detergents
are available:
• Vehicle Wash
• House Wash
• Degreaser
• Deck Wash
• All Purpose Cleaner
USA:
1-800-537-4129
www.karcher-usa.com
CAN: 1-800-465-4980
www.karcher.ca
Step 2
Adjust the filter end of the
detergent tube for light (-), or maximum (+)
detergent coverage.
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USING THE ACCESSORIES
The Vario spray wand allows you to adjust the cleaning pressure. To clean at maximum pres-
sure, the Vario wand must be positioned to the high pressure setting (+). To apply detergent,
the wand must be positioned to the low pressure setting (-).
For high pressure turn
wand collar in the plus
(+) direction.
For low pressure turn
wand collar in the
minus (-) direction.
Warning
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY,
NEVER POINT SPRAY NOZZLE AT
YOURSELF, OTHER PERSONS
OR ANIMALS
Vario spray wand
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.
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