Karcher K 260 M User's Manual
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1. extension into the gun Turn the wand collar clockwise onto the gun threads until tight OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AG D 5 W Step 1 Connect the high pressure hose to Step 2 Insert the spray wand of the unit s high pressure outlet your choice into the wand 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 water inlet the cold water source and turn water on completely aQ Step 5 Plug the power cord into the power Step 6 Turn on the pressure outlet Trigger the gun to eliminate trapped air washer The motor starts only if wait for a steady flow of water to emerge from the trigger of the gun is pulled and the spray nozzle shuts off when the trigger is released USING THE ACCESSORIES The pressure washer has two fully automatic pressure settings depending on the wand or nozzle installed High low spray wand This wand features two positions The high setting provides a steady powerful 15 high pressure spray pattern for general cleaning The low setting creates a wider 40 low pressure fan spray pattern Soap Nozzle This nozzle attaches directly to the spray wand extension and is used to apply deter gents to the work area High 15 Low 40 ti Turn the wand nozzle clockwise for high pressure Turn counter cl2. MKARCHER Model K 260 M Part No 1 189 301 0 High Pressure Washer Operator Manual COVEIVIGW gt mani kahan enr enii cect ie eek ANAL 1 Precautions Xa KAPAL NAK eee NA wad 1 3 Assembly Instructions 00002 eee ee eee 3 Operating Instructions 4 Using the Accessories aaa 5 Working with Detergents aaa 6 Shut Down and Clean Up aaa 7 Taking a Break 2 0 eeeeeee cede eee eevee ea ees 7 Winterizing and Long Term Storage 7 Cleaning TIPS oo aap AA AG eG eae ids bees 8 9 Optional Cleaning Accessories 9 Troubleshooting 000000e eee eee 10 11 Specifications Operating pressure 1300 PSI Water volume 1 5 GPM Voltage 120V Amp draw 14 AMPS Model K 260 M OVERVIEW Item Description 1 High Low Spray wand 2 Rotating spray wand 3 Spray wand extension 4 Soap nozzle 5 Trigger gun 6 7 8 Trigger gun safety lock High pressure hose Mobile adapter bracket with wheel qty 2 9 Handle 10 Hose Caddy 11 On Off switch 12 Detergent suction tube 13 Detergent filter 14 High pressure outlet 15 Water inlet 16 Package of 8 screws not pictured LAZA point nozzle at people or animals LAZ drink alcohol or use drugs while operating this equipment LAA operate while standing in water LA touch plug with wet hands LAZY let electrical connections rest in water LA operate pressure washer without the water tu
3. ND LONG TERM STORAGE 1 Disconnect all water connections NI Turn on 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 approxi mately 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 spray 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 rotating nozzle spray 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 deter gent suction tu
4. be directly into cleaning solution and apply to surface at low pres sure 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 rotating nozzle spray 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 pres sure For best results limit your work area to smaller 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 approxi mately 3 6 inches from the cleaning sur face Always clean from top to bottom and from left to right For removing extremely stubborn stains use Karcher Rotating Nozzle Spray Wand Cars Boats amp Motorcycles with or without detergent Pre rinse vehicle w
5. dering instructions e Rotating Wash Brush e Wash Brush e House Washing Wand e Extension Wand e Rotating Spray Wand e Flexible Spray Wand e Underbody Spray Wand e Telescopic Spray Wand e Pipe Drain Cleaner e Floor Washing Tool e Sandblasting Attachment e Detergent Foamer Attachment e Water Pumping Kit e Water Suction Hose e Extension Hose 25 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 position Solution Turn switch to the ON position Power cord is not plugged in 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 2 gauge cord or a 50 ft 10 2 gauge cord Electrical outlet does not supply adequate power Try a different outlet Tripped circuit breaker Diameter of garden hose is too small Water supply is restricted Reset breaker power supply or ground fault circuit interrupter Replace with a 3 4 inch garden hose Check garden hose for kinks leaks and blockage Not enough inlet water supply Water inlet filter is clogged Open water source full force Remove filter and rinse out in warm water Soap nozzle is installed Not enough inlet water s
6. ith fresh water If using Karcher Vehicle Wash place detergent suc tion 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 sur face If needed use special Wash Brush Attachment to remove stubborn dirt Rinse at high pressure in a sweeping motion keeping the spray nozzle approximately 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 rotating nozzle spray 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 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 fro
7. m garbage cans lawn mower blades wheel barrels or other non sensitive metal surfaces you may want to use the Karcher Rotating Nozzle Spray Wand Caution Do not use rotating nozzle spray 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 rotating nozzle spray wand on patio or lawn furniture as it may cause damage Recommendations e Before cleaning any surface an inconspic uous area should be cleaned to test spray pattern and distance for maximum clean ing results e f 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 or
8. not properly attached Spray wand extension not properly attached Insert new washer Insert the spray wand into the spray wand extension Carefully press in against the spring tension and twist into the locked position Slide the spray wand extension into the gun Turn the wand collar clock wise onto the gun threads until tight Broken o ring or plastic insert Pump is sucking air Loose fittings Water seals are damaged or worn Oil seals are damaged or worn Call Karcher customer service hotline and order repair kit part no 2 883 111 0 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 Call service center Call service center If you encounter any additional difficulties not listed please call our service center for help Karcher Customer Support USA 1 800 537 4129
9. ockwise for low pressure Rotating spray wand This wand features a 0 pencil jet which rotates 360 for maximum dirt cutting action effectively increasing cleaning per formance up to 50 This wand combines the cleaning performance of a 0 pencil jet with the surface coverage of a wide angle nozzle Not recommended for soft materi als 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 Install soap nozzle simply insert into the spray wand extension Push in and turn clockwise to lock into position Step 2 Fill a container with Karcher detergent Place the filter end of detergent suction tube into the container For best results see Cleaning Tips on pages 8 amp 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 Special formula won t clog the suction tube filter and will protect the internal parts of the pressure washer for a longer life For Karcher Detergen
10. rned on LEZ use hot water IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS Read First A Safety 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 electri cal 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 e Do not use acids solvents or any other flammable material in this product These products can cause physical injuries to the operator and irreversible damage to the machine Do not operate the product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs Do not stand on unstable surfaces Stand with both feet balanced at all times 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 2 AWG 25 to 50 ft 10 2 AWG Use only extension cords that are intended for out door use These extension cords are identified by the marking Acceptable for use
11. ted product is marked with the words DOUBLE INSULATED A Caution e Follow the maintenance instruc tions specified in the manual e This machine has been designed for use with cleaning detergent supplied or recommended by the manufacturer The use of other cleaning detergents may affect the operation of the machine and void the warranty IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS continued Water Supply Cold Water Only e Water hose must be at least 3 4 inch in e The water supply temperature must not diameter exceed 104 F 40 C e Flow rate of water supply must not fall e Never use the pressure washer to draw in below 2 5 GPM gallons per minute water contaminated with solvents e g e Flow rate can be determined by running paint thinners gasoline oil etc the water for one minute into an empty e Always prevent debris from being drawn 5 gallon container into the unit by using a clean water source ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS You will need a standard screw driver OR a Torx T 25 screw driver Step 1 Attach the mobile adapter brackets to Step 2 Spread handle sides the pressure washer Align holes on the bottom apart and align with slotted areas of of the pressure washer as shown and tighten the mobile adapter brackets and snap into 4 screws position Tighten the 4 screws SS Step 3 Slide the hose caddy into the handle Step 4 Slide the spray wand slots and snap into place
12. ts check your retailer or call 1 800 537 4129 The following Karcher detergents are available e Vehicle Wash e Degreaser e All Purpose Cleaner e House Wash e Deck Wash 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 A Caution Never use e Bleach Chlorine products and other corrosive chemicals e Liquids containing solvents i e paint thinners gasoline oils e Tri sodium phosphate products e Ammonia products e 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 pressure for one minute Step 2 Turn the switch to off 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 Step 2 Turn pressure washer to off position WINTERIZING A
13. upply Remove soap nozzle and connect spray wand Turn water on full force Check garden hose for kinks leaks or blockage Pump is sucking air Water inlet filter is clogged Discharge nozzle is obstructed Calcified gun hose or spray wand 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 Blow out or remove debris with a fine needle 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 up to 10 drops per minute is permissible Oil Drip Detergent suction tube not properly connected to the machine Solution Check connection Detergent is too thick Dilute detergent for best results use Karcher detergent 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 Soap nozzle not installed Attach soap nozzle to spray wand extension Discharge nozzle is obstructed Loose fittings Blow out or remove debris with fine needle Tighten fittings Missing worn rubber washer Spray wand
14. with outdoor appliances store indoors while not in use Use only exten sion 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 exten sion 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 exten sion cord it should always be completely unwound from the cable drum Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Protection To comply with the National Electrical Code NFPA70 and to provide additional protection from the risk of electrocution this high pressure washer should only be connected to a receptacle that is protect ed by a ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI For best results unit should be plugged into an unshared outlet This Product Is Double Insulated In a double insulated product two sys tems of insulation are provided instead of grounding No grounding method is pro vided on a double insulated product nor should a method for grounding be added to the product Servicing a double insu lated product requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be done only by qualified service personnel Replacement parts for a double insulated product must be identical to the parts they replace A double insula
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