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K 395 M

High Pressure Washer
Operator Manual

Overview ......................................... 2
Important Precautions .............. 3 - 4
Assembly Instructions .................... 4
Operating Instructions .................... 5
Using the Accessories ................... 6
Working with Detergents ................ 7
Shutting Down & Clean-Up ............ 8
Taking a Break ................................ 8
Winterizing and Long-Term
Storage ............................................ 8
Care and Maintenance
Instructions ..................................... 9
Cleaning Tips ........................... 9 - 10
Optional Cleaning Accessories ... 10
Troubleshooting .................... 11 - 12

Specifications

Operating pressure .......... 1500 PSI
Water volume ..................... 1.7 GPM
Voltage ..................................... 120 V
Amp draw .......................... 14 AMPS

In USA call:

1-800-537-4129

or visit our website:

www.karcher-usa.com

Manual Part No. 5.961-049.0  08/03

Part No. 1.141-966.0

Summary of Contents for K 395 M

Page 1: ...own Clean Up 8 Taking a Break 8 Winterizing and Long Term Storage 8 Care and Maintenance Instructions 9 Cleaning Tips 9 10 Optional Cleaning Accessories 10 Troubleshooting 11 12 Specifications Operating pressure 1500 PSI Water volume 1 7 GPM Voltage 120 V Amp draw 14 AMPS In USA call 1 800 537 4129 or visit our website www karcher usa com Manual Part No 5 961 049 0 08 03 Part No 1 141 966 0 ...

Page 2: ...rgent filter suction tube 13 High pressure outlet 14 Water inlet 15 Package of 6 screws not pictured Never point nozzle at people or animals Never drink alcohol or use drugs while operating this equipment Never operate while standing in water Never touch plug with wet hands Never let electrical connections rest in water Never Never Never Never Never operate pressure washer without the water turned...

Page 3: ...y from heat and sharp edges Always disconnect the extension cord from the receptacle before disconnecting the product from the extension cord If you are using an extension cord it should always be completely unwound from the cable drum GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER GFCI PROTECTION This product is supplied with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI built into the power cord plug This device pr...

Page 4: ...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 2 Place detergent tank between adapter brackets as shown Attach second adapter bracket Step 3 Attach handle onto top of adapter brackets Press down to lock Tighten with scre...

Page 5: ...nect garden hose to unit s water inlet Step 4 Connect garden hose to the cold water source and turn water on completely Step 5 Plug the power cord into the power outlet Unlock the lock of the trigger gun 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 The motor starts only if the trigger of the gun is pul...

Page 6: ...OR ANIMALS GFCI INSTRUCTIONS Step 1 Plug the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI into a working outlet Step 2 If the GFCI light glows press the Test button until the light goes out Step 3 Press the Reset button to restore power to the washer USING THE ACCESSORIES The Vario spray wand allows you to adjust the cleaning pressure To clean at maximum pressure the Vario wand must be positioned to the ...

Page 7: ...ducts These chemicals will harm the unit and will damage the surface being cleaned Working with detergents Detergents can only be applied at low pressure The following Karcher detergents are available One Gallon ready to use Vehicle Wash Degreaser All Purpose Cleaner House Wash Deck Wash Detergent Concentrate Tablets 10 Pack makes 1 1 4 gallon RTU product All Purpose Degreaser Deck and patio Windo...

Page 8: ...Insert detergent suction tube into 1 gallon of fresh water Siphon water at low pressure for one minute Step 3 Turn the switch to off O position and unplug cord from outlet 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 off O position WINTERIZING AND LONG TERM STORAGE TAKING A...

Page 9: ... rotating nozzle spray wand on siding as it may cause damage 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 ...

Page 10: ...g 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 remove stubborn dirt Rinse at high pressure in a sweeping motion keeping the spray nozzle approximately 3 6 inches from the cleaning surface For best results clean from top to bottom and from left ...

Page 11: ...ged Discharge nozzle is obstructed Calcified gun hose or spray wand Solution Turn switch to the ON I position Plug in power cord Replace extension cord with either a 25 ft 12 3 gauge cord or a 50 ft 10 3 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 sourc...

Page 12: ...d fittings are air tight Turn off machine and purge pump by squeezing trigger gun until a steady flow of water emerges through the nozzle Check that all fittings are tight Call service center Call service center Symptom No detergent Garden hose connection leaks Spray wand leaks Pump is noisy Water leaks from pump up to 10 drops per minute is permissible Oil Drip Cause Detergent suction tube not pr...

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