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HIGH PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR MANUAL

Dear Customer,                                                              Proper Use
             Please read and comply with these            This high-pressure cleaner is designed for domes-
             original instructions prior to the initial   tic use only:
operation of your appliance and store them for later
                                                          – to clean machines, vehicles, buildings, tools,
use or subsequent owners.
                                                          facades, terraces, garden equipment etc. using a
                                                          high-pressure water jet (and detergents if required).
Model Overview                                   4        – with accessories, replacement parts and de-
Important Safety Instructions                    5        tergents approved by KÄRCHER. Observe the
Assembly Instructions                            6        instructions provided with these detergents.
Operating Instructions                           8
                                                                  Environmental protection
Using the Accessories                           10
Working With Detergents                         10              The packaging material can be recycled.
Taking a Break                                  11              Please do not place the packaging into the
                                                          ordinary refuse for disposal, but arrange for the
Shutting Down & Clean-Up                        11
                                                          proper recycling.
Long Term Storage                               12
                                                                 Old appliances contain valuable materials
Maintenance Instructions                        12
                                                                 that can be recycled. Please arrange for the
Cleaning Tips                                   12               proper recycling of old appliances. Please
Troubleshooting                                 14        dispose your old appliances using appropriate
                                                          collection systems.

                Specifications                             Notes about the ingredients (REACH)
                                                          You will find current information about the ingre-
   G 2500 DCE AUS                                         dients at:
   Operating Pressure               2500 PSI              http://www.karcher.de/de/unternehmen/
      Water Volume                  9.1 L/Min             umweltschutz/REACH.htm
    Detergent Suction           0.57 - 0.76 L/Min
                                Gasoline Engine
          Engine
                                    173 cc
         Part No.                 1.107-213.0
        Serial No.

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HIGH PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR MANUAL

            Safety Alert Symbols                                 Symbols on the machine

     DANGER                                                               The high pressure jet may not be
                                                                          directed at persons, animals, live
Indicates “an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or seri-                      electrical equipment or at the ap-
ous injury.”                                                              pliance itself. Protect the appliance
                                                         against frost.
     WARNING
Indicates “a potentially hazardous situation which,              Risk of burns on account of hot surfaces!
if not avoided, could result in death or injury.”
     CAUTION
                                                                 Risk of poisoning! Do not breathe in the
Indicates “a potentially hazardous situation which, if           exhaust fumes.
not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury
or in property damage incidents.”

       Owner/User Responsibility                               Kärcher Customer Support
The owner and/or user must have an understand-                         Australia
ing of the manufacturer’s operating instructions         Call: 1 800 675 714 for help or visit our website:
and warnings before using this pressure washer.
                                                                          www.karcher.com.au
Warning information should be emphasized and
understood. If the operator is not fluent in English,     Please take a moment to register your pressure
the manufacturer’s instructions and warnings shall       washer online at:
be read to and discussed with the operator in the                         www.karcher.com.au
operator’s native language by the purchaser/owner,
making sure that the operator comprehends its con-
tents. Owner and/or user must study and maintain                Kärcher Customer Support
for future reference the manufacturer’s instructions.                 New Zealand
                                                         Call: 0800 5272437 for help or visit our website:
                                                         www.karcher.co.nz

                                                                                                    English 3
MODEL OVERVIEW

                                          4
                                                                  1

                               7
                                                                      2
                          12

                     11
                                                                      3

                                                             10

                                                              5           8
                                                                              13

                                                   6
                                     9

1.   Handle                               8.   Water Inlet With Garden Hose Connector
2.   Trigger Gun                          9.   Quick Connect High Pressure Outlet
3.   Trigger Gun Safety Lock              10. Detergent Suction Tube With Filter
4.   High Pressure Hose                   11. Dipstick
5.   Gas Tank                             12. Quick Connect Nozzles
6.   Spray Wand                           13. Garden Hose Adapter
7.   Nozzle Holder                        For Engine Details See Engine Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
■    Read the operating instructions of the engine     ■   Do not use acids, solvents, or any flammable
     manufacturer before start-up and follow the           or alkaline material in this product. These
     safety instructions carefully.                        products can cause physical injuries to the
     WARNING                                               operator and irreversible damage to the ma-
                                                           chine.
When using this product, basic precautions should
                                                           WARNING
always be followed, including the following:
                                                           Gun Kicks Back – Hold with both hands.
■    Read all instructions before using product.
                                                       ■   The Trigger Gun Safety Lock prevents the
■    To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision
                                                           trigger from accidentally being engaged. This
     is necessary when a product is used near
                                                           safety feature must be engaged when replac-
     children.
                                                           ing nozzles or not in use.
■    Know how to stop the product and bleed pres-
                                                           WARNING
     sures quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the
     controls.                                             The engine exhaust from this product contains
                                                           chemicals known to the State of California to
■    Stay alert – watch what you are doing.
                                                           cause cancer, birth defects or other reproduc-
■    Do not operate when fatigued or under the             tive harm. Operation of this equipment may
     influence of alcohol or drugs.                         create sparks that can start fires around dry
■    Keep operating area clear of all persons.             vegetation. A spark arrestor may be required.
                                                           Operator should contact local fire agencies for
■    Do not overreach or stand on unstable sup-
                                                           laws or regulations.
     port. Keep good footing and balance at all
     times.                                                CAUTION

■    Wear safety goggles and ear protection.               Risk of Asphyxiation – Use this product only
                                                           in a well ventilated area.
■    Follow the maintenance instructions specified
     in the manual.                                    ■   Operate and fuel machine in a well ventilated
                                                           area, free of devices featuring an open pilot
■    To avoid risks, all repairs and replacement
                                                           or flame such as boilers, water heaters, etc.
     of spare parts should only be carried out by
                                                           CAUTION
     trained personnel.
                                                           Risk of Fire – Do not add fuel when the prod-
     WARNING
                                                           uct is operating or still hot.
     Risk of Injection or Injury – Do Not Direct
                                                           CAUTION
     Discharge Stream At Persons.
                                                           Risk of fire - Do not put container with flam-
■    High pressure jets can be dan-
                                                           mables products into the nozzle holder.
     gerous if misused. The jet must
     not be directed at persons,                       ■   Do not operate if fuel has been spilled. In-
                                                           stead, move machine to different location and
     animals, electrical devices, or
                                                           avoid creating sparks.
     the unit itself.
                                                       ■   This machine has hot surfaces which can
     DANGER
                                                           cause burns. Operate in a safe environment
     Do not spray electrical connections, electrical       and away from children.
     outlets or fixtures.
                                                       ■   Do not touch hot surfaces or allow accessories
     WARNING                                               to contact hot surfaces.
     Risk Of Explosion –Do not spray flammable          ■   Do not leave machine running unattended.
     liquids. Operate only where open flame or
                                                       ■   Avoid tipping machine on its side.
     torch is permitted.
                                                       SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
                                                                                                English 5
WATER SUPPLY (Cold Water Only)
        CAUTION                                            ■   Flow rate of water supply must not fall below
        When connecting to water supply                        9.5 L/Min.
        mains, local regulations of your                   ■   Flow rate can be determined by running the
        municipal water company must                           water for one minute into an empty 19 L con-
        be observed. In some areas con-                        tainer.
        necting directly to public drinking water supply   ■   The water supply temperature must not ex-
        may require a backflow prevention device.               ceed 104°F/40°C.
        This is to ensure that there is no feedback
                                                           ■   Never use the pressure washer to draw in
        of chemicals into the water supply. Use a
                                                               water contaminated with solvents, e.g. paint
        suitable system separator manufactured by
                                                               thinners, gasoline, oil, etc.
        KÄRCHER; or, as an alternative, a system
        separator as per EN 12729 Type BA. Water           ■   Always prevent debris from being drawn into
        flowing through a system separator is consid-           the unit by using a clean water source. Use
        ered non-drinkable.                                    additional water filter.

■       Garden hose must be at least 16 mm                 ■   Do not operate pressure washer without the
        diameter.                                              water turned on.

                                      ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
                                          Hardware (included)
              Description           Purpose                        Illustration                     Qty
    A         Knob 6 mm             Joint Assembly                                                    2
              (1/4")

    B         Bolt 6 mm             Joint Assembly                                                    2
              (1/4")

    C         Nylon Rivet           Gun Holder Assembly                                               4

    D         Gun Holder            Gun Holder Assembly                                               1

    E         Nozzle Holder         Nozzle Holder Assembly                                            1

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Hardware (included)

               Description           Purpose                         Illustration                 Qty
F              High Pressure         Spray Gun Assembly                                            1
               Hose

G              Spray Gun             Spray Gun Assembly                                            1

H              Quick                 Nozzle Kit Assembly                                           1
               Connect
               Nozzle
               Kit (4 pc.)
I              Wand                  Wand Assembly                                                 1

                                            Assembling

    STEP 1:                                                STEP 3:
    Attach the handle to the frame of the pres-            Snap the nozzle holder (E) on to pressure
    sure washer. Align holes, insert bolts (B), and        washer handle and slide it down to the gun
    tighten with knobs (A).                                holder (D).
                                                                                E

                 B
       A

                                                                                    D

    STEP 2:                                                STEP 4:
    Mount the gun holder (D) with enclosed nylon           Place the quick connect nozzles (H) in the
    rivets (C) to the pressure washer handle.              nozzle holder (E) following the color instruc-
                                                           tion.

                              C                                H

                                                                                         E
               D

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Assembling
    STEP 5:                                              STEP 6:
    Attach the wand to the spray gun.                    Vertically insert the Spray Gun (G) into the
    Push the wand (I) into the trigger gun (G) and       Gun Holder (D).
    then thread the connection until tight.
                                                                     G

                                        G
                                                                                       D
       I

                               OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
    STEP 1:                                              STEP 2:
    Pull the spring-loaded collar of the wand            Pull back the spring loaded collar at the spray
    back to insert your choice of quick connect          gun and insert the high pressure hose.
    nozzle.

                                                         Release the collar and push the nozzle until
                                                         the collar clicks.
    Release the collar and push the nozzle until
    the collar clicks.

                                                         CAUTION
                                                         High pressure in quick connect area.
    CAUTION                                              Risk of injury caused by improperly locked
    High pressure in nozzle area.                        high pressure hose.

    Risk of injury caused by improperly locked       ■   Make sure you hear a "click" when inserting
                                                         the high pressure hose into the quick connec-
    nozzle.
                                                         tion.
■   Make sure you hear a "click" when inserting
                                                     ■   Pull the high pressure hose to make sure it is
    the nozzle tip into the wand.
                                                         seated properly before operating your unit.
■   Pull the nozzle to make sure it is seated
    properly before operating your unit.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION                                                 CAUTION
Engine shipped without oil. Before starting             High pressure in quick connect area.
engine, fill with oil. Do not over-fill. Do not run
                                                        Risk of injury caused by improperly locked
the engine with a high or low oil level as this
                                                        high pressure hose.
can cause engine damage.
                                                    ■   Make sure you hear the "click" when inserting
If you have further questions regarding the
                                                        the high pressure hose into the quick connec-
engine, please refer to the engine manual
                                                        tion.
included with the unit.
                                                    ■   Pull the high pressure hose to make sure it is
STEP 3:                                                 seated properly before operating your unit.
Check oil level. Oil level should always be             STEP 6:
between the "FULL" and "ADD" or "MAX" and
                                                        Connect garden hose to unit`s water inlet.
"MIN" marks on the dipstick as shown in the
picture below.

              FULL / MAX
                    ADD / MIN

                                                        STEP 7:
Be sure the machine is level when checking
the oil level. (Refer to the engine’s operating         Connect garden hose to the cold water source
manual for seasonal grades).                            and turn water completely on.
We recommend that the oil be changed after              Do not use hot water.
the first 5 hours of use, then once every 50             STEP 8:
hours.
                                                        Unlock the trigger gun safety lock. Trigger the
STEP 4:                                                 gun to eliminate trapped air, wait for a steady
Fill gas tank with unleaded gasoline.                   flow of water to emerge from the spray nozzle.
Do not use leaded gasoline.                             STEP 9:
Do not add oil to the gasoline.                         Open fuel valve. Pull the choke rod to the ON
                                                        position (on a warm engine, leave the choke
STEP 5:
                                                        rod in the OFF position).
Pull back the spring loaded collar at the high
pressure outlet and insert the high pressure
hose.

                                                        STEP 10:
                                                        Move the engine stop switch to the ON posi-
                                                        tion.

Release the collar and push the high pressure
hose until the collar clicks.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
     STEP 11:                                              After the engine warms up enough to run
     Pull the starter handle. If the engine fails to       smoothly, move choke rod to OFF position.
     start after 3 pulls, squeeze the trigger gun to
     release pressure, and repeat step.

                                                           For engine details see engine manual.

                                  USING THE ACCESSORIES
         Quick connect nozzles                         65° spray angle = Black nozzle
The color-coded quick connect nozzles provide a        For operating with detergents or cleaning with
wide array of spray widths from 0° to 65° and are      low pressure.
easily accessible when placed in the convenient
nozzle holder.
0° spray angle = Red nozzle
For particularly stubborn accumulation of grime.
Not recommended for soft materials like sidings,
decks, painted surfaces, cars.                             CAUTION
                                                           High pressure in nozzle area. Risk of injury
                                                           caused by improperly locked nozzle.
25° spray angle = Green nozzle                         ■   Make sure you hear the "click" when inserting
For dirt accumulation over a large surface.                the nozzle tip into the quick connection.
                                                       ■   Pull the nozzle to make sure it is seated
                                                           properly before operating your unit. (See
                                                           OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: Step 1)
40° spray angle = White nozzle                             WARNING
For moderate dirt accumulation over a large                To avoid serious injury never point spray
surface.                                                   nozzle at yourself, other persons or animals.

                               WORKING WITH DETERGENTS
                                                           STEP 2:
Detergents can only be applied with the black
detergent nozzle.                                          Fill a container with Kärcher detergent. Place
                                                           the filter end of detergent suction tube into the
     STEP 1:
                                                           container.
     Install the black detergent nozzle for deter-
     gent application at low pressure.

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WORKING WITH DETERGENTS
     STEP 3:                                                 STEP 4:
     With the engine running, pull trigger to operate        Always draw fresh water through the deter-
     unit.                                                   gent suction tube when the cleaning job is
     Liquid detergent is drawn into the unit and             done, to rinse/flush any remaining detergents
     mixed with water.                                       from the injection system.
     Apply detergent to work area.                      For best results see Cleaning Tips for specific
     Do not allow detergent to dry on surface.          information on how to clean different surfaces.

                                              Detergents
     CAUTION                                                 CAUTION
This unit has been designed for use with cleaning       Never use:
detergents recommended by the manufacturer.
                                                        –    Bleach, chlorine products or other corrosive
The use of other cleaning detergent may affect the           chemicals
operation of the machine and void the warranty.
                                                        –    Liquids containing solvents (i.e., paint thin-
Always Use Kärcher Detergent for Best Results
                                                             ners, gasoline, oils.)
Kärcher biodegradable detergents are specially
                                                        –    Tri-sodium phosphate products
formulated to protect the environment and your
pressure washer. The special formula won`t clog         –    Ammonia products
the suction tube filter and will protect the internal    –    Acid-based products
parts of the pressure washer for a longer life. For
                                                        These chemicals will harm the unit and will damage
Kärcher Detergents, check your retailer or visit
our website:                                            the surface being cleaned.

www.karcher.com.au                                      Use of these items will void the warranty.

www.karcher.co.nz

                          TAKING A BREAK ...five minutes or more
     STEP 1:                                                STEP 2:
Move the engine stop switch to the OFF position.            Release trigger and engage safety lock.
For engine details see engine manual.

                                SHUTTING DOWN & CLEAN-UP
     STEP 1:                                                 STEP 5:
     If detergents have been used, remove deter-             Release trigger and engage gun safety lock.
     gent suction tube from container and insert
     into 3.78 liters of fresh water.
     Siphon water at low pressure for one minute
     to clear the line of residual detergent.
     STEP 2:
     Move the engine stop switch to the OFF posi-
     tion. Close the fuel valve.                             STEP 6:
     STEP 3:                                                 Disconnect the garden hose from the water
     Turn off the water source.                              inlet on the unit.
     STEP 4:                                                 STEP 7:
     Press trigger to release water pressure.                Disconnect the high pressure hose from the
                                                             high pressure outlet. Store the high pressure
                                                             hose in the nozzle holder assembly.
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LONG TERM STORAGE
     1: Disconnect all water connections.                    CAUTION
     2: Turn on the machine for a few seconds, until         Failure to follow the above directions will
     the water which had remained in the pump                result in damage to the pump assembly and
     exits, turn off immediately.                            accessories and will void the warranty.
     3: Do not allow high pressure hose to become            It is highly recommended to use Kärcher's
     kinked.                                                 Pump Guard (part number 9.558-998.0) be-
     4: Store the machine and accessories in a               fore winter storage and during the cleaning
     room which does not reach freezing tem-                 season to protect the pump from freezing and
     peratures. DO NOT store near furnace or                 premature wear.
     other sources of heat as it may dry the pump
     seals.

                                MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
               Kärcher pump                             Pump Maintenance

Initial Use                                             The pump on your Kärcher pressure washer does
                                                        not require maintenance. Any attempts to service
All Kärcher pumps ship with oil already inside direct
                                                        or alter the pump may damage your pressure
from the factory. There is no need to add oil.
                                                        washer and void your product warranty.
Pump Inspection
                                                                            Engine
You should routinely make a visual inspection of
                                                        Carry out maintenance tasks for the engine accord-
the pressure washer’s pump. If you notice oil leak-
                                                        ing to the specifications provided in the operating
ing around the pump seals, you should take the
                                                        instructions provided by engine manufacturer.
pressure washer to a Kärcher-Authorised Service
Centre for repair. (You can locate a service centre
in your area online at: www.karcher.com.au &
www.karcher.co.nz).

                                           CLEANING TIPS
               Deck Cleaning                                           House Siding
(with or without detergent). Pre-rinse deck and         (with or without detergent). Pre-rinse cleaning
surrounding area with fresh water. If using Kärcher     surface with fresh water. If using Kärcher Pressure
Deck Wash, apply to surface at low pressure. For        Wash, apply to surface at low pressure (for best
best results, limit your work area to smaller sec-      results, limit your work area to sections of ap-
tions of approximately 2.3 square meters. Allow         proximately 1.9 meters and always apply detergent
Deck Wash to remain on surface 1-3 minutes. Do          from bottom to top). Allow detergent to remain on
not allow detergent to dry on surface. Rinse at high    surface 1-3 minutes. Do not allow detergent to dry
pressure in a long sweeping motion keeping the          on surface, if surface appears to be drying, simply
spray nozzle approximately 8 - 15 cm from the           wet down surface with fresh water. If needed, use
cleaning surface. Always clean from top to bottom       special wash brush attachment (not included) to
and from left to right. When moving on to a new         remove stubborn dirt. Rinse at high pressure from
section of the cleaning surface, be sure to overlap     top to bottom in an even sweeping motion keeping
the previous section to eliminate stop marks and        the spray nozzle approximately 15 cm from the
ensure a more even cleaning result.                     cleaning surface.

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CLEANING TIPS

   Cement Patios, Brick and Stone                                Patio & Lawn Furniture
(with or without detergent). Pre-rinse cleaning          (with or without detergent). Pre-rinse furniture
surface with fresh water. If using Kärcher Pres-         and surrounding area with fresh water. If using
sure Wash or Degreaser, apply to surface at low          Pressure Wash, apply to surface at low pressure.
pressure. For best results, limit your work area to      Allow Pressure Wash to remain on surface 1-3
smaller sections of approximately 2.3 square me-         minutes. Do not allow detergent to dry on surface.
ters. Allow Pressure Wash or Degreaser to remain         If needed use special Wash Brush Attachment (not
on surface 1-3 minutes. Do not allow detergent to        included) to remove stubborn dirt. Rinse at high
dry on surface. Rinse at high pressure in a sweep-       pressure in a sweeping motion keeping the spray
ing motion keeping the spray nozzle approximately        nozzle approximately 8 - 15 cm from the cleaning
8 - 15 cm inches from the cleaning surface. Always       surface. For best results, clean from top to bottom
clean from top to bottom and from left to right. For     and from left to right.
removing extremely stubborn stains, use a Dirt-                      Recommendations
Blaster® Spray Nozzle (sold separately).
                                                         ■    Before cleaning any surface an inconspicuous
       Cars, Boats & Motorcycles                              area should be cleaned to test spray pattern
(with or without detergent). Pre-rinse vehicle                and distance for maximum cleaning results.
with fresh water. If using Kärcher Vehicle Wash,         ■    If painted surfaces are peeling or chipping,
apply to surface at low pressure. For best results,           use extreme caution as pressure washer may
clean one side of vehicle at a time and always                remove the loose paint from the surface.
apply detergent from bottom to top, do not allow
                                                         ■    When using on surfaces which might come in
detergent to dry on surface. If needed, use special
                                                              contact with food, flush surfaces with plenty
wash brush attachment (not included) to remove
                                                              of drinking water.
stubborn dirt. Rinse at high pressure in a sweeping
                                                         ■    For additional cleaning tips, visit our website at
motion keeping the spray nozzle approximately 15
                                                              www.karcher.com.au or www.karcher.co.nz
- 20 cm from the cleaning surface (distance should
increase when rinsing pin-striping or other sensitive
                                                                   Optional Accessories
surfaces). Always clean from top to bottom and
                                                         Optional accessories are available to further
from left to right. For best results, wipe surface dry
                                                         enhance your cleaning capabilities. These acces-
with a chamois or soft dry cloth.
                                                         sories are accurate as of the printing date of this
    Barbecue Grills, Outdoor Power                       manual. Please check our website:
     Equipment & Gardening Tools                         www.karcher.com.au & www.karcher.co.nz for
                                                         up-to-date information.
(with or without detergent). Pre-rinse cleaning
                                                         –    Extension Hose
surface with fresh water. If using Kärcher Pressure
Wash or Degreaser, apply detergent at low pres-          –    DirtBlaster® Spray Nozzle
sure. Allow Pressure Wash to remain on surface           –    Universal Wash Brush Kit
1-3 minutes. Do not allow detergent to dry on
                                                         –    T350 Deck and Driveway Cleaner
surface. Rinse at high pressure keeping the spray
nozzle approximately 8 - 15 cm from the cleaning
surface. For removing extremely stubborn dirt, it
may be necessary to move the spray nozzle even
closer to the surface for greater dirt cutting action.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
     CAUTION
Remove the spark plug cable to prevent accidental
ignition of the engine before making any repair.

 Symptom               Cause                          Solution
 ENGINE WILL NOT       No gasoline                    Fill gas tank
 START                 Choke is not in the correct    Slide choke lever out to closed position
                       position
                       Water pressure built up in     Squeeze the trigger to release the pressure
                       the machine
                       For additional engine problems refer to the engine manual.
 UNIT DOES NOT         Diameter of garden hose is     Replace with a 16mm diameter hose or larger
 REACH HIGH            too small                      garden hose
 PRESSURE              Water supply is restricted     Check garden hose for kinks, leaks and
                                                      blockage
                       Not enough inlet water         Turn water on full force. Check garden hose
                       supply                         for kinks, leaks or blockage.
                       Water inlet filter is clogged   Remove filter and rinse out in warm water
                       Black detergent nozzle is      Remove black detergent nozzle and attach
                       attached                       high pressure nozzle
 OUTPUT PRES-          Not enough inlet water         Turn water on full force. Check garden hose
 SURE                  supply.                        for kinks, leaks or blockage
 VARIES HIGH AND       Pump is sucking air            Check that hoses and fittings are air tight.
 LOW                                                  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
                       Spray nozzle is obstructed     Blow out or remove debris with a fine needle
                       Calcified gun, hose or          Run distilled vinegar through detergent
                       spray wand                     suction tube.

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Symptom                  Cause                         Solution
 NO DETERGENT             Detergent suction tube not    Check connection
                          properly
                          connected to the machine
                          Detergent is too thick        Dilute detergent, for best results use Kärcher
                                                        detergent
                          Filter on detergent suction   Run warm water through filter to remove
                          tube is clogged               debris

                          Damaged or clogged deter-     Remove obstruction or replace detergent
                          gent suction tube             suction tube

                          A high pressure nozzle is     Replace with black detergent nozzle
                          attached
                          Spray nozzle is obstructed    Blow out or remove debris with fine needle
 GARDEN HOSE              Loose fittings                 Tighten fittings
 CONNECTION
                          Missing/worn rubber           Insert new washer
 LEAKS
                          washer
 SPRAY WAND               Spray wand not properly       Turn the swivel nut of the gun clockwise until
 LEAKS                    attached                      connection is tight

                          Broken o-ring or plastic      Visit www.karcher-help.com or locate a
                          insert                        service centre at www.karcher.com.au
                                                        or www.karcher.co.nz
 PUMP IS NOISY            Not enough gas or engine      Check that hoses and fittings are air tight.
                          oil                           Turn off machine and purge pump by
                                                        squeezing trigger gun until a steady flow of
                                                        water emerges through the nozzle
 WATER LEAKS              Loose fittings                 Check quick connect fittings
 FROM PUMP (UP
 TO 10 DROP PER                                         Visit www.karcher-help.com or locate a
                          Water seals are damaged
                                                        service centre at www.karcher.com.au
 MINUTE IS PER-           or worn.
                                                        or www.karcher.co.nz
 MISSIBLE)
                          Thermal protection device     Thermal protection device will auto reset.
                          is activated.                 Do not run pump for more than 5 minutes
                                                        without spraying
 OIL DRIP                 Oil seals are damaged or      Visit www.karcher-help.com or locate a
                          worn                          service centre at www.karcher.com.au
                                                        or www.karcher.co.nz

If the symptom you are experiencing is not listed
above, or if the provided solutions do not solve your
issue, please visit our extensive online trouble-
shooting database at:
www.karcher.com.au or www.karcher.co.nz

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                                                                                                         Singapore 608831
AUS                                  GB                               NL                                 ☎ 6897-1811
Kärcher Pty. Ltd.                    Kärcher(UK) Limited              Kärcher BV
40 Koornang Road                     Kärcher House                    Postbus 474                        SK
Scoresby VIC 3179                    Beaumont Road                    4870 AL Etten-Leur                 Kärcher Slovakia, s.r.o.
☎ (03) 9765 - 2300                   Banbury                          ☎ 0900-33 444 33                   Beniakova 2
                                     Oxon, OX16 1TB                                                      94901 Nitra
B / LUX                              ☎ 01295 752 200                  NZ                                 ☎ 037 6555 798
Kärcher N.V.                                                          Karcher Limited
Industrieweg 12                      GR                               12 Ron Driver Place                TR
2320 Hoogstraten                     Kärcher Cleaning Systems A.E.    East Tamaki, Auckland              Kärcher Servis Ticaret A.S.
☎ B: 0900 10027                      31-33, Nikitara str. &           ☎ (09) 274-4603                    9 Eylül Mahallesi
LUX: 0032 900 10027                  Konstantinoupoleos str.                                             307 Sokak No. 6
                                     13671 Acharnes                   P                                  Gaziemir / Izmir
BR                                   ☎ 210 - 2316 153                 Neoparts - Com. e                  ☎ (0232) 252-0708
Kärcher Indústria e Comércio Ltda.                                    Ind. Automóvel, S.A.
Av. Prof. Benedicto Montenegro 419   H                                Av. Infante D. Henrique, Lote 35   TWN
CEP 13.140-000 - Paulínia - SP       Kärcher Hungária Kft             1800-218 Lisboa                    Karcher Limited
☎ 0800 176 111                       Tormásrét ut 2.                  ☎ 21 8558300                       5F/6. No.7
                                     2051 Biatorbágy                                                     Wu-Chuan 1st Rd
                                     ☎ (023) 530 640                  PL                                 Wu-Ku Industrial Zone
CDN
Kärcher Canada Inc.                                                   Kärcher Sp. z o.o.                 Taipei County
6975 Creditview Road Unit #2         HK                               Ul. Stawowa 140                    ☎ (02) 2299-9626
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 8E9         Kärcher Limited                  31-346 Kraków
☎ 1-800-465-4980                     Unit 10, 17/F.                   ☎ (012) 6397-222
                                     APEC Plaza                                                          UA
                                     49 Hoi Yuen Road                 PRC                                Kärcher Ukraine
CH                                   Kwun Tong, Kowloon               Kärcher Cleaning Systems           Kilzeva doroga, 9
Kärcher AG                           ☎ (02) 357-5863                  Co., Ltd.                          03191, Kyiv
Industriestraße 16                                                    Part B, Building 30,               ☎ (044) 594 75 75
8108 Dällikon                                                         No. 390 Ai Du Road
☎ 0844 850 863                       I
                                     Kärcher S.p.A.                   Shanghai Waigaoquiao 200131
                                                                                                         UAE
                                     Via A.Vespucci 19                ☎ (021) 5046-3579
                                                                                                         Karcher FZE
CZ                                   21013 Gallarate (VA)
                                                                      RO                                 Jebel Ali Free Zone
Kärcher spol s r.o.                  ☎ 848 - 99 88 77                                                    RA 8, XB 1, Jebel Ali, Dubai
Modletice þ.p. 141                                                    Karcher Romania s.r.l.
                                                                                                         ☎ (04) 8836-776
251 01 ěíþany u Prahy                                                 Sos. Odaii Nr. 439
                                     IRL
☎ 0323 606 014                                                        013606 Bucureúti
                                     Karcher Limited                  ☎ 0372 709 001                     USA
                                     12 Willow Business Park
D                                    Nangor Road                                                         Kärcher North America
                                                                      RUS                                750 W Hampden Ave.
Alfred Kärcher GmbH & Co. KG         Clondalkin Dublin 12
Service-Center Gissigheim            ☎ (01) 409 77 77                                                    Suite 400
Im Gewerbegebiet 2                                                                                       Englewood, CO 80110
97953 Königheim-Gissigheim                                                                               ☎ 877-527-2437
☎ (07195) 903 2065                   KOR                              ☎ +7 495 228 39 45
                                     Karcher Co. Ltd. (South Korea)                                      ZA
                                     Youngjae B/D, 50-1, 51-1         S                                  Kärcher (Pty.) Limited
DK                                   Sansoo-dong, Mapo-ku
                                                                      Kärcher AB                         144 Kuschke Street
Kärcher Rengøringssystemer A/S       Seoul 121-060
                                                                      Tagenevägen 31                     Meadowdale
Gejlhavegård 5                       ☎ 032-465-8000                   42502 Hisings-Kärra                Edenvale 1614
6000 Kolding
                                                                      ☎ (031) 577-300                    ☎ (011) 574-5360
☎ 70 206 667                         MAL
                                     Karcher Cleaning
E                                    Systems Sdn. Bhd.
Kärcher S.A.                         No. 8, Jalan Serindit 2
Pol. Industrial Font del Radium      Bandar Puchong Jaya
Calle Doctor Trueta 6-7              47100 Puchong, Selangor
08400 Granollers (Barcelona)         ☎ (03) 5882 1148
☎ 902 170 068
                                     MEX
F                                    Karcher México, SA de CV
Kärcher S.A.S.                       Av. Gustavo Baz No. 29-C
5 Avenue des Coquelicots             Col. Naucalpan Centro
Z.A. des Petits Carreaux             Naucalpan, Edo. de México
94865 Bonneuil-sur-Marne             C.P. 53000 México
☎ (01) 43 996 770                    ☎ 01 800 024 13 13
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