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4.4 End Of Operation

ALWAYS REMEMBER TO RINSE YOUR PRESSURE WASHER
AFTER USING DETERGENT BY FILLING THE DETERGENT
CONTAINER WITH CLEAN WATER AND RUN THE PUMP FOR
APPROXIMATELY ONE MINUTE

In the event of a break of 5 minutes in the operation of your
Karcher Pressure Washer, always switch off the pump to
avoid damage due to overheating.

• Switch off the pressure washer by the Power Switch (No.4) and

unplug the Mains Electric Lead (No.14) from the socket.

• Close the water inlet (tap) and disconnect the hosepipe.

• Squeeze the lever to remove all pressure from the machine.

Release the lever and then secure the trigger with the Safety
Locking Device to prevent accidental opening.

4.5 STORAGE

• The Spray Gun (No.12), the Spray Lance (No.9)

 and the Wash Brush (10) can be stored with the
Pressure Washer.

• The Mains Electric Lead (No.14) can be wound up

over the Mains Lead Storage (No.15).

5. IMPORTANT – CARE AND MAINTENANCE

To ensure prolonged life and trouble-free use of your
Karcher Pressure Washer we strongly recommend
that you always adopt the following procedures:

Water

• Before use, always check the water inlet filter for dirt or debris.

• Visually check to see if the nozzle is blocked by dirt or grit, if so,

remove the dirt from the nozzle hole with a needle and rinse with
water from the front.

Summary of Contents for K7.85M

Page 1: ...5 960 816 2005018 03 03 K 7 85 M PLEASE READ THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MACHINE ...

Page 2: ...s around the home and garden It provides an efficient economical and labour saving way of cleaning with excellent results All Karcher domestic pressure washers are designed to run from a suitable cold water supply although some models will accept a water inlet temperature of between 40 C and 60 C Environmental Comment Save water with high pressure The Karcher Pressure Washer is environmentally fri...

Page 3: ...tion 3 5 Suction Mode 3 6 Detergent 4 OPERATING YOUR PRESSURE WASHER 4 1 High Pressure Operation 4 2 Low Pressure Operation Without Brush 4 3 Low Pressure Operation With Brush 4 4 End Of Operation 4 5 Storage 5 IMPORTANT CARE AND MAINTENANCE 6 ACCESSORIES SPARE PARTS 7 PROBLEM CHECKLIST TROUBLESHOOTING 8 HELP LINE 9 TECHNICAL DATA ...

Page 4: ...useful for cleaning block driveways Removal of algae and moss from roofs brickwork and guttering Garden tools and machinery furniture and barbecues Hygienic cleaning of animal pens and their surroundings With the addition of Karcher accessories the list continues Clearing blocked drains and pipes Removal of old paint and rust from garden furniture and gates Spraying insecticide onto trees plants a...

Page 5: ...ndicated on the Rating Plate of the machine corresponds with that of the power source The insulation of the supply cable is not damaged Only earthed sockets should be used If you are using an extension cable it must be completely unwound from the cable drum and be the correct diameter 10 metre length of cable should have a cross section of 1 5 mm 30 metre length of cable should have a cross sectio...

Page 6: ...on the typeplate To avoid electric accidents we recommend to use sockets with a series connected residual current operated device rated breaking current max 30 mA Warning Inappropriate extension lines may be dangerous If you work outside only use extension lines that are approved and specifically labelled and provide of a sufficient conductor cross section see page 5 The plug and the coupling of a...

Page 7: ...zardous substances e g asbestos Warning Vehicle tyres tyre valves may be damaged and burst by the high pressure jet A first sign is the discoloration of the tyre Damaged vehicle tyres tyre valves are hazardous Always perform the cleaning with a minimum distance of 30 cm Cleaning operations during which oil saturated waste water is generated such as engine cleaning and underbody cleaning may only b...

Page 8: ...ent Tank 1 2b Detergent Tank 2 2c Detergent Dosing Valve 3 Spray gun storage clip 4 Power Switch On Off 5 High Pressure Hose Reel 6 Inlet Water Connection 7 Hosepipe Connector 8 High Pressure Hose 9 Spray Lance with Pressure Regulator 10 Wash Brush 11 Safety Lock Device 12 Spray Gun 13 Accessory compartment 14 Mains Electric Lead with Plug 15 Mains Lead Storage ...

Page 9: ...9 3 2 Assembly ...

Page 10: ... to the Mains Electric Lead No 14 into an earthed socket it is recommended that an RCD plug socket is used If using an Extension Cable make sure it is completely unwound from the cable drum and is the correct diameter 3 4 SuctionMode an added benefit of the Karcher Pressure Washer If you are drawing water from a static water supply such as a water butt disconnect the water connection hosepipe with...

Page 11: ...lowing cleaning agents are available as concentrate and must be diluted with 9 parts of water 1 9 before use Universal Cleaner Profi RM 555 ULTRA Automotive Cleaner Profi RM 565 ULTRA House Garden Cleaner Profi RM 570 ULTRA Boat Cleaner Profi RM 575 ULTRA NOTE In all instances detergent concentration is set on the machine It is recommended that you start cleaning at maximum dilution increasing the...

Page 12: ...e machine you may now switch on your Karcher Pressure Washer using the Power Switch No 4 You can regulate the working pressure on the spray by turning the nozzle end of the Spray Lance No 9 in a or direction WHEN USING YOUR KARCHER PRESSURE WASHER ON THE HIGH PRESSURE SETTING THE RECOMMENDED WORKING DISTANCE BETWEEN THE NOZZLE AND THE OBJECT OR SURFACE TO BE CLEANED IS 30 CM IT CAN BE CLOSER IF RE...

Page 13: ...cted detergent ensuring it is the correct concentration See Page 11 or read recommended dosage on label or Dilute the detergent to the required concentration before filling the Detergent Tank The correct dilution is dependent on the degree of soiling of surface and is best determined by experience Set the nozzle to the lowest working pressure setting Adjusting the detergent dosing valve to the des...

Page 14: ...ring adopt the following procedure Washing loose dirt away with the clean water high pressure spray Apply the detergent in low pressure mode by setting the bayonet fit spray lance No 9 to its lowest setting Leave for 2 4 minutes for the detergent to have maximum effect Remove the bayonet fit spray lance and fit the Wash Brush No 10 to the Spray Gun No 12 The Wash Brush is suitable for use with a w...

Page 15: ...l pressure from the machine Release the lever and then secure the trigger with the Safety Locking Device to prevent accidental opening 4 5 STORAGE The Spray Gun No 12 the Spray Lance No 9 and the Wash Brush 10 can be stored with the Pressure Washer The Mains Electric Lead No 14 can be wound up over the Mains Lead Storage No 15 5 IMPORTANT CARE AND MAINTENANCE To ensure prolonged life and trouble f...

Page 16: ...l flow connector to connect the hose to the machine Electricity If using an electrical extension lead it must be rated at a minimum of 13 amps Always fully uncoil any extension lead when used Chemicals Use of chemicals other than those recommended by Karcher could cause significant damage which may not be covered by your warranty After using chemicals always run fresh water through your machine Th...

Page 17: ... 2 637 729 Drain Kit 7 5 m Hose 2 637 767 Drain Kit 15 m Hose A flexible hose with backwards firing high pressure jet to create turbulence and dislodge blockages 2 637 728 Sandblaster Used to remove paint rust and cement from metallic and stone surfaces by using a combination of high pres sure water and sand 4 760 265 Flexi Lance A lance which can be angled to any degree to clean hard to reach are...

Page 18: ...ease refer to the diagram below AND identify the particular model of your machine by reference to the data plate on the underside Please write email or fax Karcher see page 20 with any parts order you wish to place A premium rate Help line Number is available for telephone enquires of any type ...

Page 19: ...adequate mains water Clean dirt from nozzle hole with needle and rinse from the front Check inlet water flow rate Machine does not reach operating pressure Nozzle blocked worn out Inadequate mains water Inlet hose squeezed Water filter clogged 3 1 item15 Inlet hose blocked Clean replace nozzle Check inlet water flow rate Straighten out hose Clean filter Check hose for leaks or blockages No deterge...

Page 20: ...coming in In these circumstances we would ask that you try to contact us again later in the day The help line number is 0906 6800632 This help line is charged at 25p per minute It helps us if you have the model number and data plate details to hand before making your call as there are very many different models of Karcher Pressure Washers in use Alternatively you may write or e mail to the address...

Page 21: ...ump Pressure Max 150 bar 15 MPa at bypass Operating Pressure 140 bar 14 MPa Flow Rate 450 l h 7 5 litres per minute Detergent Intake 0 2 litres per minute Recoil Force of Spray Gun at Operating Pressure 25 N Optimum Working Distance on High Pressure 30 cm Unit vibrations ISO 5349 0 8 m s Sound pressure level LPA EN 60704 1 73 dB A Guaranteed Sound power level LWA 2000 14 EC 93 dB A Dimensions Leng...

Page 22: ...ed standards applied DIN EN 55014 1 2000 A1 2001 DIN EN 55014 2 1997 DIN EN 60335 1 DIN EN 60335 2 79 DIN EN 61000 3 2 2000 DIN EN 61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 Appropriate internal measures have been taken to ensure that series production units conform at all times to the requirements of current EU Directives and relevant standards The signatories are empowered to represent and act on behalf of the comp...

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