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Only use original Kärcher spare parts. You
will find a list of spare parts at the end of this
document.
You can rectify minor faults yourself with the
help of the following overview.
If in doubt, please consult the authorized
customer service.
Risk of injury
Always switch off the appliance and pull out
the mains plug before care and maintenance
work.
Warning
Repair works may only be performed by the
authorized customer service.
Machine does not start
"
Check whether the voltage indicated on
the type plate corresponds to the voltage
of the socket.
"
Check the power cord for damage.
Pressure does not build up in the appli-
ance
"
Check the setting at the spray lance.
"
Appliance ventilation: Switch on the ap-
pliance without connection the HP hose
and run it until the water discharging
from the HP outlet is free of bubbles.
Switch off appliance and reconnect
spray lance.
"
Clean the filter in the water supply con-
nection: This can be easily removed us-
ing flat-nose pliers.
"
Check all supply lines to the HP pump for
leaks or blockages.
Strong pressure fluctuations
"
Clean the high-pressure nozzle: Re-
move dirt and debris from the nozzle
bore with a needle and rinse through with
water towards the front.
"
Check the volume of incoming water.
HP pump leaking
"
Slight leakage from the HP pump is nor-
mal. If the leakage increases contact the
authorized customer service.
No detergent infeed
"
Select the low-pressure setting for the
spray lance.
"
Clean the filter of the detergent suction
hose.
"
Check the DT suction hose for kinks.
Spare Parts
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Power connection
Voltage (1~50 Hz)
240V
Connection output
1,9kW
Mains fuse (slow-blow)
10A
Protective class
I
Water connection
Max. feed temperature
40°C
Min. feed volume
10l/min
Feed pressure,
0,2 - 1,2MPa
Performance data
Working pressure
12MPa
Max. permissible pressure
13MPa
Water flow rate
6,7l/min
Detergent flow rate
0,3l/min
Recoil force of handgun
18N
Hand-arm vibration (ISO
5349)
2,2m/s
2
Sound pressure level Lpa
(EN60704-1)
77dB(A)
Sound power level Lwa
(2000/14/EG)
92dB(A)
Dimensions
Depth 420mm
Width
445mm
Height
590 - 930mm
Weight
19,5kg