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WARNING 

When using this product basic precau-
tions should always be followed, includ-
ing the following:

To reduce the risk of injury, close su-
pervision is necessary when a prod-
uct is used near children.

Know how to stop the product and 
bleed pressures quickly. Be thor-
oughly familiar with the controls.

Stay alert – watch what you are do-
ing.

Do not operate the product when fa-
tigued or under the influence of alco-
hol or drugs.

Keep operating area clear of all per-
sons.

Do not overreach or stand on unsta-
ble support. Keep good footing and 
balance at all times.

Follow the maintenance instructions 
specified in the manual.

WARNING 

Risk of Injection or Injury – Do Not 
Direct Discharge Stream At Persons.

High pressure jets can be dangerous 
if misused. The jet must not be di-
rected at persons, animals, electrical 
devices, or the unit itself.

Wear safety goggles.

WARNING 

Risk Of Explosion – Do not spray 
flammable liquids.

Do not use acids, alkaline, solvents, 
or any flammable material in this 
product. These products can cause 
physical injuries to the operator and 
irreversible damage to the machine.

CAUTION

Gun Kicks Back – Hold with both 
hands.

The Trigger Gun Safety Lock pre-
vents the trigger from accidentally 
being engaged. This safety feature 
DOES NOT lock trigger in the ON po-
sition.

WARNING – Risk of Electrocution

Inspect cord before using – Do not 
use if cord is damaged.

Keep all connections dry and off the 
ground.

Do not touch plug with wet hands.

Do not use extension cord with this 
product.

Connect to individual branch circuit 
only.

CAUTION

This unit has been designed for use with 
cleaning detergents recommended by 
the manufacturer. The use of other 
cleaning detergents may affect the oper-
ation of the machine and void the war-
ranty.

WARNING

DO NOT SPRAY ELECTRICAL APPA-
RATUS AND WIRING.
DO NOT USE WITH FLAMMABLE LIQ-
UIDS AND TOXIC CHEMICALS

.

INJECTION HAZARD: EQUIPMENT 
CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY IF 
THE SPRAY PENETRATES THE SKIN. 
DO NOT POINT THE GUN AT ANY-
ONE OR ANY PART OF THE BODY. IN 
CASE OF PENETRATION SEEK MED-
ICAL AID IMMEDIATELY.
THIS SYSTEM IS CAPABLE OF PRO-
DUCING 13800 KPA /2000 PSI TO 
AVOID RUPTURE AND INJURY, DO 

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of Contents for K 5.480

Page 1: ...OPERATOR MANUAL High Pressure Washer 2 MANUAL DE USUARIO Limpiador de alta presi n 17 MANUEL D UTILISATION Nettoyeur haute pression 34 5 965 834 0 12 12 K 5 480...

Page 2: ...erence the manu facturers instructions For household use only In the U S or Canada please call 1 800 537 4129 for warranty issues and visit www karcher help com for techni cal support and product assi...

Page 3: ...Hose drum 7 Storage for trigger gun 8 Transport handle 9 Crank 10 Accessory storage 11 Power cord with power plug 12 Detergent tank removeable 13 Wheels 14 Trigger gun 15 Trigger gun safety lock 16 Ke...

Page 4: ...in this product These products can cause physical injuries to the operator and irreversible damage to the machine CAUTION Gun Kicks Back Hold with both hands The Trigger Gun Safety Lock pre vents the...

Page 5: ...will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet in stalled by a qualified electrician Do not use any type of adapter with this prod uct CAUTION When connecting the water inlet to the water supply mains l...

Page 6: ...ure hose into the trigger gun until it locks audibly Note Make sure the connection nip ple is aligned correctly Check the secure connection by pull ing on the high pressure hose Disconnect Press the d...

Page 7: ...he end of your garden hose STEP 4 Push the garden hose connector on to the water inlet connector and make sure you hear it click into place before proceeding STEP 5 Connect garden hose to the cold wa...

Page 8: ...oned to the high pressure setting Max For lower pressure turn the wand col lar in the minus Min direction To apply detergent the wand must be positioned to the lower pressure setting Mix This nozzle f...

Page 9: ...om the injec tion system For best results see Cleaning Tips for specific information on how to clean different surfaces Always Use K rcher Detergent for Best Results K rcher biodegradable detergents a...

Page 10: ...rn the switch to OFF 0 position and unplug cord from outlet STEP 2 Turn off the water source STEP 3 Press trigger to release water pres sure STEP 4 Release trigger and engage gun safety lock STEP 5 Di...

Page 11: ...als CAUTION Failure to follow the above directions will result in damage to the pump assembly and accessories and will void the war ranty K rcher also recommends the regular practice of using a pump p...

Page 12: ...work area to sections of approximately 6 feet and always apply detergent from bottom to top Allow detergent to re main on surface 1 3 minutes Do not al low detergent to dry on surface if surface appea...

Page 13: ...luded to remove stubborn dirt Rinse at high pressure in a sweep ing motion keeping the spray nozzle ap proximately 3 6 inches from the cleaning surface For best results clean from top to bottom and fr...

Page 14: ...he trigger gun of most K rcher pressure washers up to 2300 PSI bay onet Part No 2 640 747 0 Why spend hours stripping old paint and rust by hand using harsh chemicals Let the K rcher Wet Sandblasting...

Page 15: ...supply is restricted Check garden hose for kinks leaks and blockage Not enough inlet water sup ply Open water source full force Water inlet filter is clogged Remove filter and rinse out in warm water...

Page 16: ...t new washer Spray wand leaks Spray wand not properly at tached Insert the spray wand into the trigger gun Carefully press in against the spring tension and twist into the locked position Broken o rin...

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