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TROUBLESHOOTING                   

Disconnect the machine from the power source before making any repair.

Symptom Cause 

Solution

Motor will not start.

Unit does not reach
high pressure.

Output pressure
varies high and
low.

Extension cord is too long.
Extension cord is not
proper gauge.Extension
cord is damaged.

Replace extension cord with either 
a 25 ft. 12/3 gauge cord or a 50 ft.
10/3 gauge cord.

Electrical outlet does not
supply adequate power.

Try a different outlet.

Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI) tripped.

Reset breaker (power supply) 
or GFCI.

Diameter of garden hose 
is too small.

Replace with a 3/4 inch 
garden hose.

Water supply is restricted.

Check garden hose for kinks, 
leaks and blockage.

Not enough inlet water supply. Open water source full force.

Water inlet filter is
clogged.

Remove filter and rinse out 
in warm water.

Not enough inlet water
supply.

Turn water on full force. Check garden
hose for kinks, leaks or blockage.

Pump is sucking air.

Check that hoses and fittings are air tight.
Turn off machine and purge pump by
squeezing trigger gun until a steady flow
of water emerges through the nozzle.

Water inlet filter is
clogged.

Remove filter and rinse out 
in warm water.

Discharge nozzle 
is obstructed.

Blow out or remove debris 
with a fine needle.

Calcified gun, hose 
or spray wand.

Run distilled vinegar through 
detergent suction tube.

On/Off switch is in the
“OFF” (O) position.

Turn switch to the “ON” (I) position.

Power cord is not plugged in.

Plug in power cord.

Spray wand is in low
pressure position.

Turn spray wand to high 
pressure position.

Wash brush is attached.

Attach vario spray wand

Содержание K 502

Страница 1: ...n Up 7 Taking a Break 7 Winterizing and Long Term Storage 7 Cleaning Tips 8 9 Optional Cleaning Accessories 9 Troubleshooting 10 11 Model K 502 M Part No 1 069 935 0 High Pressure Washer Operator Manual Specifications Operating pressure 1500 PSI Water volume 1 7 GPM Voltage 120 V Amp draw 13 AMPS In USA Call 1 800 537 4129 or visit our website www karcher usa com ...

Страница 2: ...etering valve 10 High pressure outlet not pictured 11 On Off switch 12 Spray wand extension 13 Quick connect adapter and coupling 14 Wash brush 2 1 9 3 7 6 8 11 10 Never point nozzle at people or animals Never drink alcohol or use drugs while operating this equipment Never operate while standing in water Never touch plug with wet hands Never let electrical connections rest in water Never operate p...

Страница 3: ...ing and replace if damaged Do not abuse extension cord and do not yank on any cord to disconnect Keep cord away from heat and sharp edges Always disconnect the extension cord from the receptacle before disconnecting the product from the extension cord If you are using an extension cord it should always be completely unwound from the cable drum Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI Protection This ...

Страница 4: ... ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Step 2 Slide the hose caddy into the slots on the transport handle and snap into place Step 3 Pull out the locking slide from the right side of the trigger gun handle and insert the small end of the high pres sure hose into place Push the locking slide back into the trigger gun to lock the hose in position Step 1 Place the transport handle onto the mounting brackets on the s...

Страница 5: ...ose to the water inlet using the quick connect adapter and coupling Step 4 Connect garden hose to the cold water source and turn water on completely Step 5 Plug the power cord into the power out let Trigger the gun to eliminate trapped air wait for a steady flow of water to emerge from the spray nozzle Step 6 Turn on the pressure washer I The motor starts only if the trigger of the gun is pulled a...

Страница 6: ...llar in the minus direction For higher pressure turn wand collar in the plus direction Vario spray wand WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY NEVER POINT SPRAY NOZZLE AT YOURSELF OTHER PER SONS OR ANIMALS USING THE ACCESSORIES GFCI INSTRUCTIONS Step 1 Plug the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI into a working outlet Step 2 Press TEST then press RESET to assure proper connection to power Note The actu...

Страница 7: ...ill damage the surface being cleaned For best results see Cleaning Tips on pages 8 9 for specific information on how to clean different surfaces Always Use Karcher Detergents for Best Results Karcher biodegradable detergents are specially formulated to protect the environ ment and your pressure washer The special formula won t clog the suction tube filter and will protect the internal parts of the...

Страница 8: ...amage to the pump assembly and accessories TAKING A BREAK five minutes or more Step 1 Remove de tergent suction tube from container and insert into 1 gallon of fresh water Siphon water at low pres sure for one minute Step 2 Turn the switch to off O position and unplug cord from outlet Step 3 Turn off the water source Step 4 Press trigger to release water pressure Step 5 Disconnect the garden hose ...

Страница 9: ...essure from top to bottom in an even sweeping motion keeping the spray nozzle approximately 6 inches from the cleaning surface Cement Patios Brick and Stone with or without detergent Pre rinse cleaning surface with fresh water If using Karcher All Purpose Cleaner place detergent suction tube directly into cleaning solution and apply to surface at low pres sure For best results limit your work area...

Страница 10: ...leaning solution and apply to surface at low pressure Allow Kärcher All Purpose Cleaner to remain on surface 1 3 minutes Do not allow detergent to dry on surface If needed use special Wash Brush Attachment to remove stubborn dirt Rinse at high pres sure in a sweeping motion keeping the spray nozzle approximately 3 6 inches from the cleaning surface For best results clean from top to bottom and fro...

Страница 11: ...ough inlet water supply Open water source full force Water inlet filter is clogged Remove filter and rinse out in warm water Not enough inlet water supply Turn water on full force Check garden hose for kinks leaks or blockage Pump is sucking air Check that hoses and fittings are air tight Turn off machine and purge pump by squeezing trigger gun until a steady flow of water emerges through the nozz...

Страница 12: ...ges through the nozzle Loose fittings Check that all fittings are tight Call service center Water seals are damaged or worn Call Kärcher customer service hotline and order an o ring Pump is sucking air Oilsealsaredamagedorworn Call service center Spray wand or Spray wand extension leaks Spray wand not properly attached Insert the spray wand of your choice into the the wand extension Push in and tu...

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