KARCHER Surface Cleaner • 9.802-898.0 • Rev. 09/19
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
PRESSURE WASHER
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INTRODUCTION & IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
20. To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is
necessary when a machine is used near children.
Do not allow children to operate the pressure
washer. This machine must be attended during
operation.
WARNING: Grip cleaning wand
securely with both hands before
starting. Failure to do this could
result in injury from a whipping
wand.
AVERTISSEMENT: Agripper
la lance de nettoyage avec
les deux mains avant de com-
mencer. Le non-respect de cette consigne
pourrait mener à des blessures causées par
le mouvement violent
21. Be certain all quick coupler fittings are secured
before using pressure washer.
WARNING
PROTECT FROM
FREEZING
WARNING: Protect machine from
freezing.
AVERTISSEMENT: Protéger la
machine contre le gel.
22. To keep machine in best
operating conditions, it is
important you protect machine
f r o m f r e e z i n g . F a i l u r e t o p r o t e c t
m a c h i n e f r o m f r e e z i n g
c o u l d c a u s e m a l f u n c t i o n o f t h e
machine and result in death, serious bodily
injury, and/or property damage. Follow storage
instructions specified in this manual.
23. Inlet water must be clean fresh water and no hotter
than 90°F.
WARNING
RISK OF
ASPHYXIATION. USE
THIS PRODUCT ONLY
IN A WELL
VENTILATED AREA.
WARNING: Risk of asphyxiation.
Use this product only in a well
ventilated area.
AV E R T I S S E M E N T: R i s q u e
d'asphyxie. Utiliser ce produit
uniquement dans un endroit
bien ventilé.
24.
Avoid installing ma-
chines in small areas or near
exhaust fans. Adequate oxygen
is needed for combustion or dangerous carbon
monoxide will result.
25. Manufacturer will not be liable for any changes made
to our standard machines or any components not
purchased from us.
26. The best insurance against an accident is precau-
tion and knowledge of the machine.
27. Do not allow acids, caustic or abrasive fluids to
pass through the pump.
28. Never run pump dry or leave spray gun closed
longer than 1-2 minutes.
29. Machines with shut-off spray gun should not be
operated with the spray gun in the off position for
extensive periods of time as this may cause dam-
age to the pump.
30. Protect discharge hose from vehicle traffic and
sharp objects. Inspect condition of high pressure
hose before using or bodily injury may result.
31. Before disconnecting discharge hose from water
outlet. Open the spray gun and trigger bar to relieve
pressure.
32. Do not overreach or stand on unstable support.
Keep good footing and balance at all times.
33. Do not operate this machine when fatigued or
under the influence of alcohol, prescription medi-
cations, or drugs.
Follow the maintenance instructions
specified in the manual.
Suivre les instructions d'entretien
spécifiées dans le manuel.
GENERAL OPERATING
TECHNIQUES
1. Turn on water supply and start pressure washer.
2. Pull the trigger for water to start cleaning surface.
NOTE: Never stop moving the Surface Cleaner
Unit while trigger is engaged and surface is be-
ing sprayed or damage to surface could occur.
3. For use of the spray gun in isolated cleaning,
check the nozzle size. The Surface Cleaner Unit
is shipped with a #3 nozzle.
NOTE: For use of the spray gun, be aware
that the Surface Cleaner Unit comes with a #3
nozzle and two #2 nozzles on the rotary swivel.
HIGH PRESSURE
SWIVEL INFORMATION
The Surface Cleaner Unit high pressure swivel will
“weep” water from underneath the cover. This weeping
is normal for this swivel. The swivel uses water to lu-
bricate its floating seal face to keep wear down to a
minimum.
Also the high pressure swivel is equipped with a grease
fitting and should be greased at least
once every three
months
. A good quality ball bearing grease is recom-
mended.
DO NOT OVER GREASE THE BEARING!
The Warranty for this high pressure swivel is one year
from date of purchase.
WARNING
TRIGGER GUN KICKS
BACK - HOLD WITH
BOTH HANDS
