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WORKING WITH DETERGENTS

Karcher Pressure washers operate at two pressures. The high pressure is used for cleaning,
you cannot apply detergents when working at high pressure. To apply detergents you must
be operating at low pressure.  

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.

Step 1

To Install soap nozzle or wash

brush simply insert into the spray wand
extension. Push in and turn clockwise to
lock into position.

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.

For best results see Cleaning
Tips on pages 8 & 9 for specific
information on how to clean 
different surfaces.

Always Use Karcher 
Detergents for Best Results.

Karcher biodegradable detergents are
specially formulated to protect the environ-
ment and your pressure washer. Special 
formula won’t clog the suction tube filter 
and will protect the internal parts of the
pressure washer for a longer life. For
Karcher Detergents, check your retailer 
or call:

1-800-537-4129

The following Karcher detergents are
available:

• Vehicle Wash

• House Wash

• Degreaser

• Deck Wash

• All Purpose Cleaner

Summary of Contents for K 460 M

Page 1: ...ts 6 Shut Down and Clean Up 7 Taking a Break 7 Winterizing and Long Term Storage 7 Cleaning Tips 8 9 Optional Cleaning Accessories 9 Troubleshooting 10 11 Model K 460 M Part No 1 189 203 0 High Pressu...

Page 2: ...On Off switch 13 Detergent suction tube 14 Detergent filter 15 High pressure outlet 16 Water inlet 17 Package of 8 screws not pictured 2 1 5 3 10 13 9 8 16 15 6 7 14 12 Never point nozzle at people or...

Page 3: ...ting not less than the rating of the product Do not use damaged extension cords Examine extension cord before using and replace if damaged Do not abuse exten sion cord and do not yank on any cord to d...

Page 4: ...es apart and align with slotted areas of mobile adapter brackets and snap into position Tighten the 4 screws Water Supply Cold Water Only Water hose must be at least 3 4 inch in diameter Flow rate of...

Page 5: ...position Step 3 Connect 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 Trigger the...

Page 6: ...60 for maximum dirt cutting action effectively increasing cleaning per formance up to 50 This wand combines the cleaning performance of a 0 pencil jet with the surface coverage of a wide angle nozzle...

Page 7: ...ntainer 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...

Page 8: ...n damage to the pump assembly and accessories TAKING A BREAK five minutes or more Step 1 Remove de tergent suction tube from container and insert into 1 gallon of fresh water Siphon water at low press...

Page 9: ...ing 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 Cement Patios Brick and Stone with o...

Page 10: ...rect ly into cleaning solution and apply to surface at low pressure Allow K rcher All Purpose Cleaner to remain on surface 1 3 minutes Do not allow detergent to dry on surface If needed use special Wa...

Page 11: ...for kinks leaks and blockage Not enough inlet water supply Open water source full force Water inlet filter is clogged Remove filter and rinse out in warm water Not enough inlet water supply Turn water...

Page 12: ...Check that hoses and fittings are air tight Turn off machine and purge pump by squeezing trigger gun until a steady flow of water emerges through the nozzle Loose fittings Check that all fittings are...

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