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Detergents can only be applied at low 
pressure setting (Mix).

STEP 1:

Install the Vario Power Spray Wand. 
Set the spray wand to the low pres-
sure setting (Mix).

STEP 2:

Fill the Detergent Tank with the se-
lected detergent.

STEP 3:

Turn on the pressure washer (I). Pull 
trigger to operate unit. Liquid deter-
gent is drawn into the unit and mixed 
with water. Apply detergent to work 
area. Do not allow detergent to dry 
on surface.

STEP 4:

To rinse, move the VPS out of „Mix“ 
position and pull trigger to operate 
unit.

STEP 5:
Cleaning up

: Always draw fresh wa-

ter through the detergent tank or si-
phon tube when done to flush any 
remaining detergents from the injec-
tion system.

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

Always Use Kärcher

 ®

 Detergent for 

Best Results

Kärcher

 ®

 biodegradable detergents are 

specially formulated to protect the envi-
ronment 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 visit our website:

www.buykarcher.com

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.

Use of these items will void the war-
ranty.

WORKING WITH DETERGENTS

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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