Karcher KB 2020 - Manuals

5 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical Connection Never use defect connection or extension lines! If the connection line is damaged, it must be replaced with a special connection line that is available from the manufacturer or his customer service. Please make sure that the connection or extension line...

6 Safety Instructions The operation of the device in hazardous locations is not admissible. Please comply with the corresponding safety instructions if you use the appliance in danger areas (e.g. filling stations). Do not turn on the appliance if the power supply line or important components of the ...

8 3. GETTING STARTED 3.1 Contents Upon opening the carton, if you do not have all the items as detailed please contact the Customer Helpline (see page 19). 1 Drawing bar 2 Detergent Suction Tube 3 On/Off Switch 4 High Pressure Outlet 5 Inlet Water Connection (with Strainer) 6 Hosepipe Connector 7a H...

9 Please follow these instructions carefully for troublefree cleaning Use the diagram on Page 8 for reference purposes 3.2 Water Connection • The minimum length of supply hosepipe advised for maximum user convenience is 7.5 metres with a diameter of 12.5 mm (1/2") to avoid backpressure and any a...

10 3.5 Detergent Only cleaning agents recommended by Karcher (UK) Ltd. should be used. Unsuitable detergents could damage your Pressure Washer and the object being cleaned. Recommended Detergents 1. The following cleaning agent may be used undiluted: (But further dilution is practical but trial befo...

11 4. OPERATING YOUR PRESSURE WASHER If you have followed all the instructions so far, you are now ready to have fun cleaning the KARCHER way!!! • Turn on the supply water and squeeze the Spray Gun lever (No.10) until the water flows freely and removes all air locks from the hoses. • You may now att...

12 4.1 High Pressure • Ensure the High Pressure Lance (No.7a) is attached securely to the Spray Gun (No.10). • Aim the lance towards the object to be cleaned making sure the recommended working distance is used for reference (See Page 11). Release the Safety Lock Device (No.9) and squeeze the lever....

13 4.3 Low Pressure Operation with Brush When cleaning surfaces with a grease contamination - typically car paintwork that always has a greasy traffic film covering. Follow the procedure of:• Washing loose dirt away with the clean water high pressure spray.• Apply the detergent in low pressure mode ...

14 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.3) and unplug the Mains Electric Lead (No.11) from the socket . • Close the water inlet (t...

18 7. PROBLEM CHECKLIST The machine you have chosen is of the highest quality. Correctly stored away from frost it should operate without problems. If a problem does arise, please check the following chart as a solution may be at hand. In the unlikely event that you need to return your machine to yo...

22 We hereby declare that the equipment described below conforms to the relevant fundamental safety and health requirements of the appropriate EU Directives, both in its basic design and construction as well as in the version marketed by us. This declaration will cease to be valid if any modificatio...