Karcher K 1800 IB - Manuals

Page 3 - IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS – Read First!; Safety Warnings; Caution

2 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS – Read First! Safety Warnings When using this product basic precautions should always be followed: • Read all the instructions before using the product. • FIRE HAZARD! Do not add fuel with the engine running. Do not operate if fuel hasbeen spilled. Instead move the machine to...

Page 4 - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

You are now ready tooperate your KarcherPressure Washer. 3 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Step 1 Slide the handle through the accessory rack. Step 3 Check oil level. Oil level should always be between the “FULL” and “ADD”marks on the dipstick. Be sure the machine islevel when checking the oil level. (Refer t...

Page 5 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; Step 4

4 Step 6 Model K 2200 IB: Slide the throttle con- trol to the fast position. Thenmove the choke leverto the “CHOKE” position (only if engine iscool).After starting, move the choke to “RUN”. Step 7 Pull the starter handle. If the engine fails to start after 3 pullssqueeze the trigger gun to release p...

Page 6 - USING THE ACCESSORIES

5 USING THE ACCESSORIES The Vario spray wand allows you to adjust the cleaning pressure. To clean at maximum pres-sure, the Vario wand must be positioned to the high pressure setting (+). To apply detergent,the wand must be positioned to the low pressure setting (-). For high pressure turnwand colla...

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6 WORKING WITH DETERGENT Step 1 Install the Vario spray wand and set the Vario spray wand to the low pressuresetting (-) by turning the wand collar. Thewand must be set in the low pressure (-) position to apply detergents. Step 3 Fill a container with Karcher detergent. Place the filter end of deter...

Page 8 - WINTERIZING AND LONG -TERM STORAGE

7 SHUTTING DOWN & CLEAN-UP Step 1 Remove detergent suction tubefrom container and insertinto one gallon of freshwater. Siphon water at lowpressure for one minute. Step 2 Turn off theengine. Step 3 Turn off the watersource. Step 4 Press trigger torelease water pressure. Step 5 Disconnect the gard...

Page 9 - CLEANING TIPS; Deck Cleaning; House Siding

CLEANING TIPS 8 Deck Cleaning (with or without detergent)Pre-rinse deck and surrounding area withfresh water. If using Kärcher Deck Wash,place detergent suction tube directly intocleaning solution and apply to surface at lowpressure. For best results, limit your workarea to smaller sections of appro...

Page 10 - Patio & Lawn Furniture; OPTIONAL CLEANING ACCESSORIES

9 CLEANING TIPS - continued Barbecue Grills, Outdoor PowerEquipment & Gardening Tools (with or without detergent)Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water. Ifusing Kärcher All Purpose Cleaner orDegreaser, place detergent suction tubedirectly into cleaning solution and applydetergent at low pre...

Page 11 - TROUBLE SHOOTING

TROUBLE SHOOTING Symptom Cause Solution Engine will not start Unit does not reachhigh pressure. Output pressurevaries high and low. No gasoline. Fill gas tank. Choke is not in correctposition. Slide choke lever to “CHOKE”position. Low oil level. Add oil. Engine throttle is not in correct position. P...