KARCHER K 2 Classic Pressure Washer Instruction Manual

: June 11, 2024
: Karcher

KARCHER K 2 Classic Pressure Washer Instruction Manual

Safety

Please read these original operating instructions and the enclosed safety instructions prior to the initial use of your device. Proceed accordingly. Keep both booklets for future reference or subsequent owners.

Proper use

This high pressure cleaner is designed for domestic use only.

for cleaning machines, vehicles, buildings, tools, facades, terraces, gardening tools, etc. by means of a high-pressure water jet (if necessary, with additional cleaning agents).
with accessories, replacement parts and cleaningagents approved by KÄRCHER. Please observe the information accompanying the cleaning agents.

Hazard levels

DANGER
Pointer to immediate danger, which leads to severe injuries or death.
WARNING
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to severe injuries or death.
CAUTION
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to minor injuries.
ATTENTION
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to property damage.

Symbols on the machine

The high pressure jet must not be directed at persons, animals, live electrical equipment or at the appliance itself.

Protect the appliance against frost. The appliance must not be directly connected to the public drinking water network.

Safety Devices

CAUTION

Safety installations serve the protection of the user and may not be modified or bypassed.

Appliance switch

The appliance switch prevents unintentional operation of the appliance.

Lock trigger gun

This lock locks the lever of the trigger gun and prevents the inadvertent start of the appliance.

Overflow valve with pressure switch

The overflow valve prevents the permissible working pressure from being exceeded. If the lever on the trigger gun is released the pressure switch turns off the pump, the high pressure jet is stopped. If the lever is pulled the pump is turned on again.

Environmental protection

Notes about the ingredients (REACH)
You will find current information about the ingredients at:

www.kaercher.com/REACH

The packaging material can be recycled. Please arrange for the environmentally appropriate disposal of the packaging.

Old appliances contain valuable recyclable materials that should be recycled properly. Please arrange for the environmentally appropriate disposal of the old devices.
Electrical and electronic devices often contain components which could potentially pose a danger to human health and the environment if handled or disposed of incorrectly. However, these components are necessary for the proper operation of the device. Devices marked with this symbol must not be disposed of with regular household rubbish.

Cleaning operations which produce oily waste water, e.g. engine washes, underbody washes, may only be carried out using washing stations equipped with an oil separator.

Description of the Appliance

The scope of delivery of your appliance is illustrated on the packaging. Check the contents of the appliance for completeness when unpacking.
Illustrations on Page 2

Water connection with integrated sieve
Coupling element for water connection
High pressure connection
Appliance switch „0/OFF“ / „I/ON“
Storage for spray lance
Carrying handle
Mains cable with mains plug
Trigger gun
Lock trigger gun
Clamp for high pressure hose
High pressure hose
Spray lance with high pressure nozzle For normal cleaning tasks
** Additionally required
Fabric-reinforced water hose with commercially available coupling.

Minimum diameter, 1/2 inches (13 mm).
Minimum length 7.5 m.

Assembly

Mount loose parts delivered with appliance prior to startup.
Illustrations on Page 2
Illustration A

Screw the coupling element to the water connection on the appliance.
Illustration B
Pull out the clamp for the high pressure hose from the trigger gun.
Illustration C
Connect high pressure hose to trigger gun.
Push the clamp in until it locks. Check the secure connection by pulling on the high-pressure hose.

Start up

Park the appliance on an even surface.
Illustration D
Connect the high pressure hose to the high pressure connection of the appliance.
Insert the mains plug into the socket

Water supply from mains

For connection values, see type plate/technical data. Observe regulations of water supplier.
ATTENTION
Impurities in the water can damage the high-pressure pump and the accessories. For protection, the use of the KÄRCHER water filter (optional accessory, order no. 4.730-059) is recommended.
Illustration **E

**

Attach the water supply hose to the coupling on the water connection.
Connect the water supply hose to the water supply.
Completely open the water tap.

Operation

ATTENTION
Dry running of more than 2 minutes leads to damage of the high-pressure pump. If the appliance does not build up pressure within 2 minutes, switch the appliance off and proceed in accordance with the instructions in Chapter “Troubleshooting”

High pressure operation

CAUTION
Keep a distance of at least 30 cm when using the jet for cleaning painted surfaces to avoid damage.
Illustration **F

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Push the spray lance into the trigger gun and fasten it by turning it through 90°.
Turn on the appliance “I/ON”.
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 remains in the system.

Interrupting operation

Release the lever on the trigger gun.
Lock the lever on the trigger gun.
During longer breaks (more than 5 minutes), also turn the appliance off using the “0/OFF” switch.

Finish operation

CAUTION
Only separate the high-pressure hose from the trigger gun or the appliance when there is no pressure in the system.

After operation with detergent: Run the machine for approximately 1 minute for a clear rinse.
Release the lever on the trigger gun.
Turn off the appliance “0/OFF”.
Disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
Turn off tap.
Press the lever on the trigger gun to release any remaining pressure in the system.
Lock the lever on the trigger gun.
Detach the appliance from the water supply.

Transport

CAUTION
Risk of personal injury or damage! Mind the weight of the appliance during transport.

When transporting by hand

Lift appliance by the carrying handle and carry it.

When transporting in vehicles

Secure the appliance against shifting and tipping over.

Storage

CAUTION
Risk of personal injury or damage! Consider the weight of the appliance when storing it.

Storing the Appliance

Prior to extended storage periods, as during the winter, also observe the instructions in the Care section.

Park the machine on an even surface.
Engage the spray lance in its holder.
Stow the power cord and the remaining accessories on the appliance.

Frost protection

ATTENTION
Appliances and accessories that are not completely drained can be destroyed by frost. Completely drain appliance and accessories and protect them against frost. To avoid damage:

Completely drain all water from the appliance: Switch the appliance on with detached high pressure hose and detached water supply (max. 1 minute) and wait, until no more water exits at the high pressure connection. Turn off the appliance.
Store the appliance and the entire accessories in a frost free room.

Care and maintenance

DANGER
Risk of electric shock.

Prior to all work on the appliance, switch off the appliance and pull the power plug.

Clean the sieve in the water connection

Clean the sieve in the water connection regularly.

Remove coupling from the water connection.
ATTENTION
The sieve must not be damaged.
Illustration G
Pull the sieve out using flat pliers.
Clean the sieve under running water.
Reinsert the sieve into the water connection.

Troubleshooting

You can rectify minor faults yourself with the help of the following overview. If in doubt, please consult the authorized customer service.

DANGER
Risk of electric shock

Prior to all work on the appliance, switch off the appliance and pull the power plug.

Appliance is not running

Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the device will switch on.
Check whether the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to the voltage of the mains supply.
Check the mains connection cable for damages

Appliance does not start, motor hums

Voltage reduction due to weak mains supply or when using an extension cable.

When switching on, first pull the lever of the trigger gun and then switch the appliance switch to “I/ON”.
When switching on, first pull the lever of the hand spray gun and then switch the appliance switch to “I/ON” or “eco”

Pressure does not build up in the appliance

Check water supply for adequate delivery rate.
Pull out the sieve in the water connection using flatnose pliers and clean under running water.
Appliance ventilation: Switch the appliance on with the high-pressure hose detached and operate (max. 2 minutes) until the water exits the high-pressure connection without bubbles. Switch off appliance and reconnect high-pressure hose.

Strong pressure fluctuations

Clean high-pressure nozzle: Remove dirt and debris from the nozzle bore, using a needle and rinse through with water from the front.
Check water flow quantity.

Appliance is leaking

Slight leakage from the appliance pump is normal. If the leakage increases contact the authorized customer service.

Accessories and Spare Parts

Only use original accessories and spare parts, they ensure the safe and trouble-free operation of the device. For information about accessories and spare parts, please visit www.kaercher.com.

Warranty

The warranty terms published by the relevant sales company are applicable in each country. We will repair potential failures of your appliance within the warranty period free of charge, provided that such failure is caused by faulty material or defects in manufacturing. In the event of a warranty claim please contact your dealer or the nearest authorized Customer Service centre. Please submit the proof of purchase. Addresses can be found under:
www.kaercher.com/dealersearch

Technical specifications

Electrical connection

Subject to technical changes.

EU Declaration of Conformity

We hereby declare that the machine described below complies with the relevant basic safety and health requirements of the EU Directives, both in its basic design and construction as well as in the version put into circulation by us. This declaration shall cease to be valid if the machine is modified without our prior approval.

Product: High pressure cleaner
Type: 1.600-xxx

Relevant EU Directives

2000/14/EC
2014/30/EU
2006/42/EC (+2009/127/EC)
2011/65/EU

Applied harmonized standards

EN 50581
EN 55014–1:2017
EN 55014–2: 2015
EN 60335–1
EN 60335–2–79
EN 61000–3–2: 2014
EN 61000–3–3: 2013
EN 62233: 2008

Applied conformity evaluation method
2000/14/EC: Appendix V
Sound power level dB(A)
Measured: 89
Guaranteed: 91

The signatories act on behalf of and with the authority of the company management.

Chairman of the Board of Management

Director Regulatory Affairs & Certification

Documentation supervisor: S. Reiser

Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG Alfred-Kärcher-Straße 28-40 71364 Winnenden (Germany)
Tel.: +49 7195 14-0
Fax: +49 7195 14-2212 Winnenden, 2018/08/01

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