Karcher K 2 Basic - Manual (Page 13)

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Caution
Dry runs lasting longer than two minutes lead to
damages to the high pressure pump. If the appli-
ance does not build up pressure within two min-
utes, switch it off and proceed as instructed in
the Chapter "Troubleshooting".
Illustration
 Connect the high pressure hose to the high
pressure connection of the appliance.
Illustration
 Push the spray lance into the trigger gun and
fasten it by turning it through 90°.
 Completely open the water tap.
 Insert the mains plug into the socket.
 Turn on the appliance “I/ON”.
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Danger
The handgun is subjected to a recoil force when
the water jet is discharged. Make sure that you
have a firm footing and are also holding the
handgun and spray lance firmly.
Illustration
 Unlock the lever on the trigger gun.
 Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the device
will switch on.
Note: Release the lever of the trigger gun; the
device will switch off again. High pressure re-
mains in the system.
For particularly dirty items or areas.
Not suitable for use with detergents.
Caution
Car tyres, paint or sensitive surfaces such as
wood should not be cleaned with the dirt blaster,
as there is a risk of damage.
Please use exclusively KÄRCHER detergents
and care products to carry out the respective
cleaning task, as these were specifically devel-
oped for your appliance. The use of other deter-
gents and care products may lead to premature
wear and can invalidate your warranty claims.
Please obtain information at your local dealer or
request information directly from KÄRCHER.
 Pull detergent suction hose as far as is re-
quired out of the housing.
 Suspend end of detergent suction hose in a
container filled with detergent.
 Detach spray lance from the trigger gun.
Work only with the trigger gun.
Note: This will mix the detergent with the wa-
ter stream.
 Spray the detergent sparingly on the dry sur-
face and allow it to react, but not to dry.
 Spray off loosened dirt with the high-pres-
sure jet.
 Release the lever on the trigger gun.
 Illustration
Lock the lever on the trigger gun.
 During longer breaks (more than 5 minutes),
also turn the appliance off using the "0/OFF"
switch.
 Insert the trigger gun in its holder.
Caution
Only separate the high-pressure hose from the
trigger gun or the appliance while there is no
pressure in the system.
 After operation with detergent: Run the ma-
chine for approximately 1 minute for a clear
rinse.
 Release the lever on the trigger gun.
 Turn off the appliance "0/OFF".
 Turn off tap.
 Press the lever on the trigger gun to release
any remaining pressure in the system.
 Illustration
Lock the lever on the trigger gun.
 Detach the appliance from the water supply.
 Pull out the mains plug.
Caution
In order to prevent accidents or injuries, keep in
mind the weight of the appliance during transport
(see Specifications).
 Lift appliance by the carrying handle and car-
ry it.
 Secure the appliance against shifting and
tipping over.
Caution
In order to prevent accidents or injuries, keep in
mind the weight of the appliance when selecting
a storage location for it (see Specifications).
Start up
Operation
Spray lance with Dirtblaster
Working with detergent
Recommended cleaning method
Interrupting operation
Finish operation
Transport
When transporting by hand
When transporting in vehicles
Storage
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