Karcher K205 User's Manual
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1. Step 3 Turn on the pressure washer Pull trigger to operate unit Liquid detergent is drawn into the unit and mixed with water Apply detergent to work area Do not allow detergent to dry on surface For best results see Cleaning Tips on pages 8 8 9 for specific informa tion 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 pres 6 sure washer for a longer life For Karcher Detergents check your retailer or call In USA Call 1 800 537 4129 or visit our website www karcher usa com The following Karcher detergents are available e Vehicle Wash e Degreaser All Purpose Cleaner House Wash Deck Wash NGaution Never use e Bleach Chlorine products and other corrosive chemicals e Liquids containing solvents i e paint thinners gasoline oils Tri sodium phosphate products Ammonia products Acid based products These chemicals will harm the unit and will damage the surface being cleaned SHUTTING DOWN amp CLEAN UP 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 T2. Filter on detergent suction tube is clogged Run warm water through filter to remove debris Damaged or clogged detergent suction tube Remove obstruction or replace detergent suction tube Spray wand is in high pressure position Turn spray wand tip to low pressure position Discharge nozzle is obstructed Blow out or remove debris with fine needle Detergent container is empty Loose fittings Add more detergent Tighten fittings Missing worn rubber washer Spray wand not properly attached Insert new washer Insert the spray wand of your choice into the the wand extension Push in and turn clockwise to lock wand in place Spray wand extension not properly attached Insert the spray wand extension into the trigger gun Press in against the spring tension and twist into the lock position Turn the spray wand exten sion collar clockwise until tight Broken o ring Pump is sucking air Loose fittings Call K rcher customer service hotline and order an o ring 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 Check that all fittings are tight Water seals are damaged or worn Oil seals are damaged or worn In USA Call 1 800 537 4129 or visit our website www karcher usa com Call service center Call service center
3. or Degreaser place detergent suction tube directly into cleaning solution and apply detergent at low pressure Allow Karcher detergent to remain on surface 1 3 minutes Do not allow detergent to dry on surface Rinse at high pressure keeping the spray nozzle approximately 3 6 inches 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 To remove caked on mud from garbage cans lawn mower blades wheel barrels or other non sensitive metal surfaces you may want to use the Karcher Dirtblaster Wand Caution Do not use Dirtblaster wand on cloth plastic or other sensitive surfaces as it may cause damage Patio amp Lawn Furniture with or without detergent Pre rinse furniture and surrounding area with fresh water If using Karcher All Purpose Cleaner place detergent suction tube direct ly into cleaning solution and apply to surface at low pressure Allow Karcher 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 from left to right Caution Do not use Dirtblaster wand on patio or lawn furniture as it may cause damage Recommendation
4. If you encounter any additional difficulties not listed please call our service center for help Karcher Customer Support USA
5. VKARCHER Model K 205 M PIUS ease 220220 High Pressure Washer Operator Manual Overview aaa BANA REE Ba se a Ss 1 Precautions 0c cee eee eee 1 3 Assembly Instructions 220000005 3 Operating Instructions 00000 eee eee 4 GFCI Instructions 0 0 0c eee 5 Using the Accessories aana aana 5 Working with Detergents 22 005 6 Shut Down and Clean Up 2200055 7 Taking a Break sos massi a eee ee 7 Winterizing and Long Term Storage 7 Cleaning Tips cece eee 8 9 Optional Cleaning Accessories 9 Troubleshooting a 10 11 Specifications Operating pressure 1300 PSI Water volume 1 3 GPM Voltage 120V Amp draw 14 AMPS In USA Call 1 800 537 4129 or visit our website www karcher usa com Model K 205 M Plus OVERVIEW Item Description 1 Handle Hose caddy z Power cord id 2 3 4 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI 5 High pressure hose 6 7 8 9 Trigger gun safety lock Trigger gun Detergent suction tube Detergent filter 10 Spray wand extension 11 Dirtblaster wand 12 High low spray wand 13 Wash brush 14 Water inlet with filter 15 High pressure outlet 16 On Off switch NEVER point nozzle at people or animals drink alcohol or use drugs while operating this equipment operate while standing in water touch plug with wet hands let electric
6. al connections rest in water operate pressure washer without the water turned on use hot water IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS Read First NSatety Warnings When using this product basic precau tions should always be followed e Read all the instructions before using the product e High pressure jets can be dangerous if subject to misuse The jet must not be directed at persons animals electrical devices or the machine itself e To reduce the risk of injury do not operate the machine near children e Learn how to stop the machine and release pressure quickly Be thoroughly familiar with the controls e Stay alert watch what you are doing e Wear safety goggles ire a 4 Do not use acids solvents or any flammable material in this product These products can cause physical injuries to the operator and irreversible damage to the machine e Do not operate the product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs e Do not stand on unstable surfaces Stand with both feet balanced at all times e To reduce the risk of electrocution keep all connections dry and off the ground Do not touch plug with wet hands e The Gun Safety Lock PREVENTS the trigger from accidentally being engaged This safety feature DOES NOT lock trigger in the on position Extension Cords Use a sufficient gauge Up to 25 ft 12 3 AWG 25 to 50 ft 10 3 AWG Use only extension cords that are intended for outdoor use Th
7. e holes Insert each of the two short screws and tighten Step 6 Insert the Spray Wand Extension into the trig ger gun Press in against the spring tension and twist into the lock position Turn the Spray Wand Extension Collar clockwise until tight OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Step 2 Insert the spray wand of your Step 1 Connect the high pressure hose to the choice into the spray wand unit s high pressure outlet extension Push in and turn clockwise to lock spray wand in place Step 3 Connect garden hose to unit s Step 4 Connect garden hose to the water inlet cold water source and turn water on completely Step 6 Turn on I the pressure let Press TEST then press RESET to assure washer The motor starts only if the proper connection to power Trigger the gun to trigger of the gun is pulled and shuts off eliminate trapped air wait for a steady flow of when the trigger is released water to emerge from the spray nozzle GFCI INSTRUCTIONS Note The actual appearance of the GFCI may be different from this illustration Step 1 Plug the Ground Step2 Press TEST then Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI press RESET to assure proper into a working outlet connection to power USING THE ACCESSORIES The High low spray wand allows you to adjust the cleaning pressure To clean at maximum pressure the High low wand m
8. er sections of approximately 25 square feet Allow Karcher All Purpose Cleaner to remain on surface 1 3 minutes Do not allow detergent to dry on surface Rinse at high pressure in a sweeping motion keeping the spray nozzle approximately 3 6 inches from the cleaning surface Always clean from top to bottom and from left to right For removing extremely stubborn stains use Karcher Dirtblaster Wand Cars Boats amp Motorcycles with or without detergent Pre rinse vehicle with fresh water If using Karcher Vehicle Wash place detergent suction tube directly into cleaning solution and apply to surface at low pressure For best results clean one side of vehicle at a time and always apply detergent from bottom to top do not allow detergent to dry on surface If needed use special Wash Brush Attachment to remove stubborn dirt Rinse at high pressure in a sweeping motion keeping the spray nozzle approx imately 6 8 inches from the cleaning surface distance should increase when rinsing pin striping or other sensitive surfaces Always clean from top to bottom and from left to right For best results wipe surface dry with a chamois or soft dry cloth Caution Do not use Dirtblaster wand on vehicles as it may cause damage CLEANING TIPS continued Barbecue Grills Outdoor Power Equipment amp Gardening Tools with or without detergent Pre rinse cleaning surface with fresh water If using Karcher All Purpose Cleaner
9. ese extension cords are identified by the marking Acceptable for use with outdoor appliances store indoors while not in use Use only extension cords having an electrical rating not less than the rating of the product Do not use damaged extension cords Examine extension cord before using 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 unit is supplied with a portable Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI UL indicates that the power cord has been investigated for compliance with the applicable provisions of UL 943 Third Edition Standard for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters and other applicable standards If power is interrupted in the line the GFCI will automatically reclose the circuit to the load after power is restored Depending on the GFCI model it may be necessary to manually operate the reset button to restore power to the GFCI load circuit ANCaution e Follow the maintenance instructions specified in the manual e This machine has been designed for use with cleaning detergent sup plied or recommended by the manu facturer The use of other cleaning d
10. etergents may affect the operation of the machine and void the warran ty IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS continued Water Supply Cold Water Only e Water hose must be at least 3 4 inch in diameter Flow rate of water supply must not fall below 2 5 GPM gallons per minute e Flow rate can be determined by running the water for one minute into an empty 5 gallon container The water supply temperature must not exceed 104 F 40 C Never use the pressure washer to draw in water contaminated with solvents e g paint thinners gasoline oil etc e Always prevent debris from being drawn into the unit by using a clean water source ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ffi Step 1 Insert the hook of the lower part of each wheel bracket into the slot located at the bottom of the unit then slide the upper hook into the slot located at the top of the unit until it snaps into place Step 4 Pull out the locking slide from the right side of the trigger gun handle and insert the small end of the high pressure hose into place Push the locking slide back into the trigger gun to lock the hose in position Step 2 Slide the two han dle posts into the wheel brackets and line up the holes Insert each of the two long screws and tighten Step 5 Connect the detergent suction tube to the pressure washer Step 3 Slide the handle onto the two handle posts and line up th
11. let Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI tripped Diameter of garden hose is too small Water supply is restricted Reset breaker power supply or GFCI Replace with a 3 4 inch garden hose 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 Spray wand is in low pressure position Not enough inlet water supply Pump is sucking air Water inlet filter is clogged Turn spray wand to high pressure position Tum water on full force Check garden hose for kinks leaks or blockage 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 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 TROUBLESHOOTING continued Symptom No detergent Garden hose connection leaks Spray wand or Spray wand extension leaks Pump is noisy Water leaks from pump Oil Drip Detergent suction tube not properly connected to the machine Solution Check connection Detergent is too thick Dilute detergent for best results use K rcher detergent
12. ray nozzle approximately 3 6 inches from the cleaning surface Always clean from top to bottom and from left to right When moving on to a new section of the cleaning surface be sure to overlap the previous section to eliminate stop marks and ensure a more even cleaning result Caution Do not use Dirtblaster wand on wood surface as it may cause damage House Siding with or without detergent Pre rinse cleaning surface with fresh water If using Karcher House Wash place detergent suction tube directly into cleaning solution and apply to surface at low pressure for best results limit your work area to sections of approximately 6 feet and always apply detergent from bottom to top Allow Karcher House Wash to remain on surface 1 3 minutes Do not allow detergent to dry on surface if surface appears to be drying simply wet down surface with fresh water If needed use special Wash Brush Attachment to remove stubborn dirt Rinse at high pressure from top to bottom in an even sweeping motion keeping the spray nozzle approximately 6 inches from the cleaning surface Caution Do not use Dirtblaster wand on siding as it may cause damage 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 pressure For best results limit your work area to small
13. s e Before cleaning any surface an inconspicu ous area should be cleaned to test spray pattern and distance for maximum cleaning results e If painted surfaces are pealing or chipping use extreme caution as pressure washer may remove the loose paint from the surface OPTIONAL CLEANING ACCESSORIES Optional cleaning accessories are available to further enhance your cleaning capabilities See accessories order form for product descriptions and ordering instructions e Wash Brush e House Washing Wand e Extension Wand e Dirtblaster Wand e Flexible Spray Wand e Underbody Spray Wand Telescopic Spray Wand e Pipe Drain Cleaner e Detergent Foamer Attachment e Water Suction Hose e Extension Hose 25 e Rotating wash brush In USA Call 1 800 537 4129 or visit our website www karcher usa com TROUBLESHOOTING Disconnect the machine from the power source before making any repair Symptom Motor will not start Unit does not reach high pressure Output pressure varies high and low On Off switch is in the OFF O position Power cord is not plugged in Solution Turn switch to the ON I position Plug in power cord 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 out
14. urn the switch to off O position and unplug cord from outlet Step 3 Step 4 Turn off the water Press trigger to source release water pressure Step 5 Disconnect the garden hose from the water inlet on the unit Step 6 Disconnect the high pressure hose from the high pressure outlet and engage the gun safety lock TAKING A BREAK five minutes or more Step 1 Engage gun safety lock Step2 Turn pressure washer to off O position WINTERIZING AND LONG TERM STORAGE 1 Disconnect all water connections 2 Start the machine for a few seconds until the water which had remained in the pump exits Turn off immediately 3 Do not allow high pressure hose to become kinked 4 Store the machine and accessories in a room which does not reach freezing temperatures Caution Failure to follow the above directions will result in damage to the pump assembly and accessories CLEANING TIPS Deck Cleaning with or without detergent Pre rinse deck and surrounding area with fresh water If using Karcher Deck Wash place detergent suction tube directly into cleaning solution and apply to surface at low pressure For best results limit your work area to smaller sections of approximately 25 square feet Allow Karcher Deck Wash to remain on surface 1 3 minutes Do not allow detergent to dry on surface Rinse at high pressure in a long sweeping motion keeping the sp
15. ust be positioned to the high pressure setting To apply detergent the wand must be positioned to the low pressure setting For higher pressure turn wand tip to the plus position For lower pressure turn wand tip to the minus position Dirtblaster spray wand Wash brush This wand features a 0 pencil jet which rotates 360 This brush is ideal for removing stub for maximum dirt cutting action effectively increasing born dirt and stains from finished sur cleaning performance up to 50 This wand combines faces Use with detergents only the cleaning performance of a 0 pencil jet with the surface coverage of a wide angle nozzle Not recommended for soft materials siding painted surfaces decks or autos WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY NEVER POINT SPRAY NOZZLE AT YOURSELF OTHER PERSONS OR ANIMALS WORKING WITH DETERGENT Karcher Pressure washers operate at two pressures The high pressure setting is used for cleaning you cannot apply detergents when working at high pressure To apply detergents you must be operating at low pressure Step 1 To apply detergents Install the Wash brush or the high low spray wand Push in and turn clockwis to lock into position A h Then set wand tip to the low pressure setting Step 2 Fill a container with Karcher detergent Place the filter end of detergent suction tube into the container
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