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You can rectify minor faults yourself with 
the help of the following overview. 
If in doubt, please consult the authorized 
customer service.

Danger

Turn off the appliance and remove the 
mains plug prior to any care and mainte-
nance work.
Repair works may only be performed by the 
authorized customer service.

Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the 
device 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.

Check setting at the spray lance.

Appliance ventilation: Switch the appli-
ance on with the high-pressure hose de-
tached and operate (max. 2 minutes) until 
the water exits the high-pressure connec-
tion without bubbles. Switch off appliance 
and reconnect high-pressure hose.

Check the water supply.

Pull out the sieve in the water connec-
tion using flat-nose pliers and clean un-
der running water.

Clean high-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 the leakage increases con-
tact the authorized customer service.

Detach spray lance from the trigger 
gun. Work only with the trigger gun.

Clean the detergent suction hose filter.

Check the detergent suction hose for 
kinks.

KÄRCHER UK Limited operates a helpline 
allowing customers to discuss any prob-
lems experienced with our products.
The helpline operates during normal busi-
ness hours and may be busy at peak peri-
ods.If you have difficulty getting through we 
would ask that you try to contact us again 
later in the day.

The helpline number is 01295 752200, 
open from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm 
Monday to Friday. 

It helps us if you have the model number 
and data plate details to hand before mak-
ing your call so that we can assist you with 
your query more effectively.

Alternatively you may write to us at the 
address below

:

KÄRCHER UK Ltd
Kärcher House
Beaumont Road
Banbury
Oxon, OX16 1TB

or E-mail us

:

[email protected]

Troubleshooting

Appliance is not running

Pressure does not build up in the 
appliance

Strong pressure fluctuations

Appliance is leaking

No detergent infeed

Helpline

Summary of Contents for K 256 M

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Before first use of the unit read these operating instructions and act in accordance with them 59635630 03 11 K 256 M...

Page 2: ...be recycled Please arrange for the proper recycling of old appliances Please dispose your old appliances using appropriate collec tion systems Notes about the ingredients REACH You will find current...

Page 3: ...le transport handle 8 Storage for spray lance 9 Storage for trigger gun 10 Mains cable with mains plug 11 Water connection 12 Bearing wheel 13 Coupling element for water connection 14 Trigger gun 15 L...

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: ...o the coupling unit then connect it to the wa ter supply Caution Dry runs lasting longer than two minutes lead to damages to the high pressure pump If the appliance does not build up pressure within t...

Page 7: ...igh 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 a container filled with clear water swit...

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: ...e and rinse through with wa ter from the front Check water flow quantity Slight leakage from the appliance pump is normal If the leakage increases con tact the authorized customer service Detach spray...

Page 10: ...n class IP X5 Water connection Max feed pressure 1 2 MPa Max feed temperature 40 C Min feed volume 8 I min Performance data Working pressure 9 MPa Max permissible pressure 11 MPa Water flow rate 6 0 I...

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

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