High Pressure WasherOperator ManualOverview .......................................... 2Precautions ................................ 3 - 4Assembly Instructions ..................... 4Operating Instructions ..................... 5Using the accessories ..................... 6Working with Detergents ................. 7Shut Down and Clean-Up ............... 8Taking a Break ................................ 8Winterizing and Long-TermStorage ....................................... 8 - 9Cleaning Tips ........................... 9 - 10Optional Cleaning Accessories ..... 10Troubleshooting ....................... 11-12

SpecificationsWorking Pressure ............... 9000 kPa

........................................ 1300 PSIMax. Pressure .................... 1650 PSIMax. Water volume ............. 1.6 GPMVoltage ..................................... 120 VAmp draw ........................... 13 AMPS

Manual Part No. 5.961-168.0 11/03ENPart No. 1.423-602.0

Please keep the original box, packaging and receipt.Before operating this unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for futurereference.

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Never point nozzle at people or animals.

Never drink alcohol or use drugs while operating this equipment.

Never operate while standing in water.

Never touch plug with wet hands.

Never let electrical connections rest in water.

Never operate pressure washer without the water turned on

Never use hot water

NEVER!

THE BEST ANTI-FREEZE PROTECTION IS PROVIDED BYUSING AND STORING THE MACHINE IN SHELTERED SPACE

OVERVIEW

For household use only!

1. Power cord2. Trigger gun3. Trigger gun safety lock4. High pressure hose5. Water inlet with filter6. Transport handle

7. Accessory compartment8a. Detergent tank 18b. Detergent tank 29. High pressure outlet10. On/Off switch11. Quattro nozzle

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Safety WarningsWhen using this product basic precautionsshould always be followed:• Read all the instructions before using the

product.• High pressure jets can be dangerous if

subject to misuse. The jet must not bedirected at persons, animals, electricaldevices, or the machine itself.

• To reduce the risk of injury, do notoperate the machine near children.

• Learn how to stop the machine andrelease pressure quickly. Be thoroughlyfamiliar with the controls.

• Stay alert — watch what you are doing.• Wear safety goggles.• Do not use acids, solvents, or any other

flammable material in this product. Theseproducts can cause physical injuries tothe operator and irreversible damage tothe machine.

• Do not operate the product when fatiguedor under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

• Do not stand on unstable surfaces. Standwith both feet balanced at all times.

• To reduce the risk of electrocution, keepall connections dry and off the ground. Donot touch plug with wet hands.

• The Trigger Gun Safety Lock PREVENTSthe trigger from accidentally beingengaged. This safety feature DOES NOTlock trigger in the on position.

WARNING• DO NOT SPRAY ELECTRICAL APPARATUS

AND WIRING.• DO NOT USE WITH FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS

AND TOXIC CHEMICALS• INJECTION HAZARD: EQUIPMENT CAN

CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY IF THE SPRAY PEN-ETRATES THE SKIN. DO NOT POINT THE GUNAT ANYONE OR ANY PART OF THE BODY. INCASE OF PENETRATION SEEK MEDICAL AIDIMMEDIATELY.

• THIS SYSTEM IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING9000 KPA (1300 PSI). TO AVOID RUPTUREAND INJURY, DO NOT OPERATE THIS PUMPWITH COMPONENTS RATED LESS THAN9000 KPA (1300 PSI) WORKING PRESSURE(INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SPRAYGUNS, HOSE AND HOSE CONNECTIONS).

• BEFORE SERVICING, CLEANING ORREMOVING ANY PARTS, SHUT OFF POWERAND RELIEVE PRESSURE.

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS – Read First!

Extension CordsUse a sufficient gauge:Up to 25 ft. = 12/3 AWG.25 to 50 ft. =10/3 AWG.Use only extension cords that are intendedfor outdoor use. These extension cords areidentified by a marking “Acceptable for usewith outdoor appliances; store indoors whilenot in use.” Use only extension cords havingan electrical rating not less than the rating ofthe product. Do not use damaged extensioncords. Examine extension cord before usingand replace if damaged. Do not abuse exten-sion cord and do not yank on any cord to dis-connect. Keep cord away from heat and sharpedges. Always disconnect the extension cordfrom the receptacle before disconnecting theproduct from the extension cord. If you areusing an extension cord, it should always becompletely unwound from the cable drum.

Grounding InstructionsThis product must be grounded. If it shouldmalfunction or breakdown, groundingprovides a path of least resistance forelectric current to reduce the risk of electricshock. This product is equipped with a cordhaving an equipment-grounding conductorand a grounding plug. The plug must beplugged into an appropriate outlet that isproperly installed and grounded in accor-dance with all local codes and ordinances.DANGER- Improper connection of theequipment-grounding conductor can result ina risk of electrocution. Check with a qualifiedelectrician or service personnel if you are indoubt as to whether the outlet is properlygrounded. Do not modify the plug providedwith the product - if it will not fit the outlet,have a proper outlet installed by a qualifiedelectrician. Do not use any type of adapterwith this product.

Caution • Follow the maintenance instructions

specified in the manual. • This machine has been designed for

use with cleaning detergent suppliedor recommended by the manufacturer.The use of other cleaning detergentsmay affect the operation of themachine and void the warranty.

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Step 6Pull out the locking slidefrom the right side of thetrigger gun handle (A), andinsert the small end of thehigh pressure hose intoplace (B). Push the lockingslide back into the triggergun to lock the hose inposition (C).

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Water Supply (Cold Water Only)• Water hose must be at least 1/2 inch or

5/8 inch in diameter.• Flow rate of water supply must not fall

below 2 GPM (gallons per minute).• Flow rate can be determined by running the

water for one minute into an empty5-gallon container.

• The water supply temperature must notexceed 104°F/40°C.

• Never use the pressure washer to draw inwater contaminated with solvents, e.g.paint thinner, gasoline, oil, etc.NOTE: Dirt in the feed water willdamage the unit. To avoid this risk,we recommend fitting a water filter.

• Always prevent debris from being drawninto the unit by using a clean water sourceand an accessory water filter if required.

Save these instructions!

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS – continued

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1Connect the high pressure hose to the highpressure outlet.

Step 3Connect the garden hose to the water inlet.

Step 4Connect garden hose to the cold watersource and turn water on completely.Plug the power cord into the power outlet.

Step 2Insert the quattro nozzle to the trigger gun.Press in against the spring tension and twistinto the locked position.

/ ON/ ON/ ON/ ON

Step 5Unlock the lock of the trigger gun (A).Trigger the gun (B) to eliminate trapped air,wait for a steady flow of water to emergefrom the spray nozzle.

Step 6Turn on the pressure washer (I). Themotor starts only if the trigger of the gunis pulled and shuts off when the triggeris released.

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High pressurepencil jetcleaning

High pressurefan jetcleaning

Rotating jet formaximum dirtcutting action

Low pressurefan jet fordetergentinjection

USING THE ACCESSORIES

Selecting the jetRelease the trigger of the handgun.Rotate the nozzle head until the symbol isaligned with the marking on the spray lance.Note: The marking on the spray lance mustbe up during operation.

Quattro Nozzle

WarningTO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, NEVERPOINT SPRAY NOZZLE AT YOUR-SELF, OTHER PERSONS OR ANIMALS

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WORKING WITH DETERGENTS

Step 1Turn Quattro Nozzle to Low pressureposition. Rotate the spray lance in thedirection of “ ” until reaching the stop.

Note: No detergent in high-pressure mode

Step 3Adjusting the detergent dosing valve to thedesired dosage.- Turn to the left: Meter detergent from

container 1.- Turn to the right: Meter detergent from

container 2.

Step 4Turn on the pressure washer. Pull trigger tooperate unit: Liquid detergent is drawn intothe unit and mixed with water. Applydetergent to work area. Do not allowdetergent to dry on surface.

Step 2a) Fill the Detergent Tanks (No.8a,No.8b)with the selected detergent, ensuring it isthe correct concentration (read recom-mended dosage on label) orb) Fill the Detergent Tank with Ready ToUse detergent.

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Caution Never use: • Bleach, Chlorine products and other cor-

rosive chemicals • Liquids containing solvents

(i.e., paint thinner, gasoline, oils) • Trisodium phosphate products • Ammonia products • Acid-based productsThese chemicals will harm the unit and willdamage the surface being cleaned.

For best results see Cleaning Tips on pages 9 & 10 for specific infor-mation on how to clean different surfaces.Always Use Kärcher Detergents for Best Results.Kärcher biodegradable detergents are specially formulated to protect the environment and yourpressure washer. Special formula won’t clog the suction tube filter and will protect the internalparts of the pressure washer for a longer life. For Kärcher detergents, check your retailer or call:

The following Kärcher detergents areavailable:• Pressure Wash• Degreaser• Deck + Fence Wash• Vehicle Wash

1-800-465-4980

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Step 5Disconnect the high pressure hosefrom the high pressure outlet.

1. Disconnect all water connections.2. Turn on the machine for a few seconds,

until the water which had remained inthe pump exits. Turn off immediately.

3. Do not allow high pressure hose tobecome kinked.

SHUTTING DOWN & CLEAN-UP

Step 1Turn the switch to off (O)position and unplug cord fromoutlet.

Step 2Turn off the water source.

Step 3Press trigger to releasewater pressure.

Step 4Disconnect the garden hose fromthe water inlet on the unit.

Step 2Turn pressure washerto off (O) position.

WINTERIZING AND LONG-TERM STORAGE

TAKING A BREAK... five minutes or more

4. Store the machine and accessories ina room which does not reach freezingtemperatures. DO NOT store nearfurnance or other sources of heat as itmay dry out the pump seals.

Caution: Failure to follow the abovedirections will result in damage to thepump assembly and accessories.

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Step 1Pull trigger down (A)and engage gunsafety lock (B).

Step 6Pull trigger down(A) and engagegun safety lock (B).

OFF /OFF /

OFF /OFF /

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WINTERIZING AND LONG-TERM STORAGE – continued

5) Cleaning thewater inlet filterPull out the water in-let filter with flat-nosepliers and rinse out inwarm water.

6) Cleaning thedetergent inlet filterPull it out and rinse outin warm water.

MaintenanceThe unit is maintenance-free.

CLEANING TIPS

Deck Cleaning(with or without detergent)Pre-rinse deck and surrounding area withfresh water. If using Kärcher Deck + FenceWash, apply to surface at low pressure. Forbest results, limit your work area to smallersections of approximately 25 square feet.Allow Deck Wash to remain on surface 1-3minutes. Do not allow detergent to dry onsurface. Rinse at high pressure in a longsweeping motion keeping the spray nozzleapproximately 3-6 inches from the cleaningsurface. Always clean from top to bottomand from left to right. When moving on to anew section of the cleaning surface, be sureto overlap the previous section to eliminatestop marks and ensure a more evencleaning result.Caution: Do not use rotary spray wandon wood surfaces as it may causedamage.

House Siding(with or without detergent)Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water.If using Kärcher Pressure Wash, apply tosurface at low pressure (for best results,limit your work area to sections of approxi-mately 6 feet and always apply detergentfrom bottom to top). Allow Pressure Wash toremain on surface 1-3 minutes. Do not allowdetergent to dry on surface, if surfaceappears to be drying, simply wet downsurface with fresh water. If needed, usespecial wash brush attachment (notincluded) to remove stubborn dirt. Rinse athigh pressure from top to bottom in an evensweeping motion keeping the spray nozzleapproximately 6 inches from the cleaningsurface.Caution: Do not use rotary spray wandon siding as it may cause damage.

Cement Patios, Brick andStone(with or without detergent)Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water.If using Kärcher Pressure Wash orDegreaser, apply to surface at low pressure.For best results, limit your work area tosmaller sections of approximately 25 squarefeet. Allow Pressure Wash or Degreaser toremain on surface 1-3 minutes. Do not allowdetergent to dry on surface. Rinse at highpressure in a sweeping motion keeping thespray nozzle approximately 3-6 inches fromthe cleaning surface. Always clean from topto bottom and from left to right.For removing extremely stubborn stains,use the rotary spray wand.

Cars, Boats & Motorcycles(with or without detergent)Pre-rinse vehicle with fresh water. If usingKärcher Vehicle Wash, apply to surface atlow pressure. For best results, clean oneside of vehicle at a time and always applydetergent from bottom to top, do not allowdetergent to dry on surface. If needed, usespecial wash brush attachment (notincluded) to remove stubborn dirt. Rinse athigh pressure in a sweeping motion keepingthe spray nozzle approximately 6-8 inchesfrom the cleaning surface (distance shouldincrease when rinsing pin-striping or othersensitive surfaces). Always clean from topto bottom and from left to right. For bestresults, wipe surface dry with a chamois orsoft dry cloth.Caution: Do not use the rotary spraywand on vehicles as it may causedamage.

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CLEANING TIPS – continued

Optional cleaning accessories are available to further enhance your cleaning capabilities: Fordetails call 1-800-465-4980 or visit www.karcher.ca

OPTIONAL CLEANING ACCESSORIES

• Rotating Wash Brush• Wash Brush• Underbody Wand• Pipe Drain Cleaner

• Sandblasting Attachment• Extension wand• Water Siphon Kit• 25’ Extension Hose• T-Racer

KÄRCHER CANADA INC. warrants to the original owner that this product shall be free fromdefects in material and workmanship for two years from the date of its original purchase. Ifsuch a defect appears during the warranty period, upon presentation of proof of purchase,KÄRCHER CANADA INC. will repair or replace (at its option) your product without charge.

This warranty does not cover accidental damage, unreasonable use, normal wear and tear,loss of use or other consequential damages, nor does it cover repairs made or attempted byunauthorized persons.

Trigger gun, hose, spray wands and other accessories are warranted for 3 months.

Please note that no returns will be accepted without prior authorization from our customerservice department.

It is the owner’s responsibility to file claims for damage caused by public transportationcarriers directly with the carrier concerned.

KÄRCHER 2 YEAR WARRANTY

Barbecue Grills, OutdoorPower Equipment & GardeningTools(with or without detergent)Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water.If using Kärcher Pressure Wash orDegreaser, apply detergent at low pressure.Allow Pressure Wash to remain on surface1-3 minutes.Do not allow detergent to dry on surface.Rinse at high pressure keeping the spraynozzle approximately 3-6 inches from thecleaning surface. For removing extremelystubborn dirt, it may be necessary to movethe spray nozzle even closer to the surfacefor greater dirt cutting action.Caution: Do not use rotary spray wandon cloth, plastic or other sensitivesurfaces as it may cause damage.

Patio & Lawn Furniture(with or without detergent)Pre-rinse furniture and surrounding areawith fresh water. If using Pressure Wash,

apply to surface at low pressure. AllowPressure Wash to remain on surface 1-3minutes. Do not allow detergent to dry onsurface. If needed use special Wash BrushAttachment (not included) to removestubborn dirt. Rinse at high pressure in asweeping motion keeping the spray nozzleapproximately 3-6 inches from the cleaningsurface. For best results, clean from top tobottom and from left to right.Caution: Do not use rotary spray wandon patio or lawn furniture as it maycause damage.

Recommendations• Before cleaning any surface an incon-

spicuous area should be cleaned to testspray pattern and distance for maximumcleaning results.

• If painted surfaces are peeling orchipping, use extreme caution aspressure washer may remove the loosepaint from the surface.

• When using on surfaces which mightcome in contact with food, flush surfaceswith plenty of drinking water.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Disconnect the machine from the power source before making any repair.

Symptom

Motor will not start.

Unit does not reach highpressure.

Output pressure varieshigh and low.

Cause

On/Off switch is in the “OFF” (O)position.

Power cord is not plugged in.

Extension cord is too long.Extension cord is not proper gauge.Extension cord is damaged.

Electrical outlet does not supplyadequate power.

Diameter of garden hose is toosmall.

Water supply is restricted.

Not enough inlet water supply.

Water inlet filter is clogged.

Spray wand is on low pressureposition.

Not enough inlet water supply.

Pump is sucking air.

Water inlet filter is clogged.

Discharge nozzle is obstructed.

Calcified gun, hose or spray wand.

Solution

Turn switch to the “ON” (I) position

Plug in power cord.

Replace extension cord with eithera 25 ft. 12/3 gauge cord or a 50ft. 10/3 gauge cord.

Try a different outlet.

Replace with a 1/2 inch or 5/8inch garden hose.

Check garden hose for kinks,leaks and blockage.

Open water source full force.

Remove filter and rinse out inwarm water.

Turn spray wand to high pressureposition.

Turn water on full force. Checkgarden hose for kinks, leaks orblockage.

Check that hoses and fittings areair tight. Turn off machine andpurge pump by squeezing triggergun until a steady flow of wateremerges through the nozzle.

Remove filter and rinse out inwarm water.

Blow out or remove debris with afine needle.

Run distilled vinegar throughdetergent tank.

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TROUBLESHOOTING – continued

If you encounter any additional difficulties not listed, please call Customer Service at1-800-465-4980 for help, or visit www.karcher.ca

Solution

Dilute detergent.

Turn spray wand tip to lowpressure position.

Blow out or remove debris with afine needle.

Insert the spray wand into the trig-ger gun. Carefully press in againstthe spring tension and twist intothe locked position.

Call Customer Service.

Check that hoses and fittings areair tight. Turn off machine andpurge pump by squeezing triggergun until a steady flow of wateremerges through the nozzle.

Check that all fittings are tight.

Call Customer Service.

Call Customer Service.

1-800-537-4129

SymptomSymptomSymptomSymptomSymptom

No detergent.No detergent.No detergent.No detergent.No detergent.

Spray wand leaks.Spray wand leaks.Spray wand leaks.Spray wand leaks.Spray wand leaks.

Pump is noisyPump is noisyPump is noisyPump is noisyPump is noisy.....

WWWWWater leaks frater leaks frater leaks frater leaks frater leaks from pumpom pumpom pumpom pumpom pump(up to 10 dr(up to 10 dr(up to 10 dr(up to 10 dr(up to 10 drops perops perops perops perops perminute is permissible).minute is permissible).minute is permissible).minute is permissible).minute is permissible).

Oil Drips.Oil Drips.Oil Drips.Oil Drips.Oil Drips.

Cause

Detergent is too thick.

Spray wand is in high pressureposition.

Discharge nozzle is obstructed.

Spray wand not properly attached.

Broken o-ring or plastic insert.

Pump is sucking air.

Loose fittings.

Water seals are damaged or worn.

Oil seals are damaged or worn.