KARCHER HD 6-13 CX Plus High Performance Pressure Washer Instructions

KARCHER HD 6-13 CX Plus High Performance Pressure Washer

General notes

Read these original operating instructions and the en-closed safety instructions before using the device for the first time. Proceed accordingly.
Keep both books for future reference or for future owners.

Intended use

Use this high-pressure cleaner only for the following types of work:
Use the high-pressure jet for cleaning machines, vehicles, buildings, tools and similar objects. We recommend using a rotary nozzle as a special accessory for stubborn soiling.
The HD…Plus is supplied with a rotary nozzle.

ATTENTION
Dirty water leads to premature wear or deposits in the device.
Clean the device using only clean water, or recycled water that does not exceed the following limits:

• pH value: 6.5…9.5
• Electrical conductivity: Conductivity of fresh water + 1200 µS/cm, maximum conductivity 2000 µS/cm
• Settle able particles (sample volume 1 l, settling time 30 minutes): < 0.5 mg/l
• Filterable particles: < 50 mg/l, no abrasive substances
• Hydrocarbons: < 20 mg/l
• Chloride: < 300 mg/l
• Sulphate: < 240 mg/l
• Calcium: < 200 mg/l
• Total hardness: < 28 °dH, < 50° TH, < 500 ppm (mg CaCO3/l)
• Iron: < 0.5 mg/l
• Manganese: < 0.05 mg/l
• Copper: < 2 mg/l
• Active chloride: < 0.3 mg/l
• Free of unpleasant odours

Environmental protection

The packing materials can be recycled. Please dispose of packaging in accordance with the environmental regulations. Electrical and electronic appliances contain valuable, recyclable materials and often components such as batteries, rechargeable batteries or oil, which – if handled or disposed of incorrectly – can pose a potential threat to human health and the environment. However, these components are required for the correct operation of the appliance. Appliances marked by this symbol are not allowed to be disposed of together with the household rubbish.
Notes on the content materials (REACH)
Current information on content materials can be found at: www.kaercher.com/REACH

Safety instructions

• It is essential that you read the safety instructions 5.951-949.0 before initial startup.
• Observe the national regulations for liquid jet cleaners.
• Observe the national accident prevention regulations. Liquid jet cleaners must be tested regularly. The test result must be recorded in writing.
• Do not modify the device or accessories.

Symbols on the device
The device may not be connected to the public drinking water network.
The high-pressure jet must not be directed at persons, animals, live electrical equipment or at the device itself. Protect the device from frost.

Safety devices
Safety devices protect the user and may not be disabled or functionally circumvented.
The overflow valve, pressure switch an safety valve are set and sealed by the manufacturer. Adjustments are performed only by customer service.

Overflow valve with pressure switch
When the water quantity is reduced via the pressure/quantity control on the trigger gun, the overflow valve opens and part of the water flows back to the suction side of the pump.
When the trigger on the high-pressure gun is release, the pressure switch switches off the high-pressure pump and the high-pressure jet stops.
The pump switches on again when the trigger is pulled.

Safety valve
The safety valve opens when the permissible operating pressure is exceeded and the water flows back to the suction side of the pump.

Control elements

See graphics page

1. Protector
2. Nozzle
3. Pressure and quantity regulation*
4. EASY! Lock spray lance
5. EASY! Force high-pressure gun
6. Safety latch
7. Trigger
8. Unlocking lever
9. EASY! Lock high-pressure hose
10. Push handle, top (pulled out)
11. Hose reel
12. Push handle, bottom (pushed in)
13. Cable clips
14. Spray lance holder
15. Nozzle storage for rotary nozzle*
16. Power switch
17. Spray lance holder
18. sieve
19. Hose spout
20. Union nut
21. Water connection
22. Skid, stand
23. Holder for foam nozzle*
24. Transport retainer for surface cleaner*
25. Push handle lock

•  not in the scope of delivery for all device variants

Colour coding

• Control elements for the cleaning process are yellow.
• Control elements for maintenance and servicing are light grey.

Unpacking

1. Check the contents of the package when unpacking.
2. Notify the dealer immediately in the case of shipping damage.

Installing accessories

Note
The EASY! Lock system connects components quickly and safely via a single turn of the quick-release thread.

1. Plug the high-pressure nozzle onto the spray lance.

2. Fit the union nut and hand-tighten (EASY! Lock).

3. Connect the spray lance to the high-pressure gun and hand-tighten (EASY! Lock).
   

4. Fasten the stand with 2 screws.
   

5. Fasten the stand to the device using 2 clips. Use a hammer to hammer in the clips as far as they will go.
   1 Clip

6. Connect the high-pressure hose to the high-pressure gun and hand-tighten (EASY! Lock).

Initial startup

Electrical connection

DANGER
Risk of injury from electric shock
Use a plug to connect the device to the mains grid. Permanent connection to the mains grid is prohibited. The plug is used for disconnection from the mains.
See the type plate or technical data for the connection values.

1. Unwind the mains cable and place on the ground.
2. Plug the mains plug into the socket.

Water connection

Connection to a water line

WARNING
Health risk from return flow of contaminated water into the drinking water network.
Observe the regulations of your water supply company. According to applicable regulations, the device must never be used with the drinking water network without a system separator. Use a system separator from KÄRCHER or a system separator as per EN 12729 Type BA. Water that has flowed through a system separator is classified as undrinkable. Always connect the system separator to the water supply and never directly to the water connection on the device.

1. Check the feed pressure, input temperature and in-put amount of the water supply. See the “Technical data” section for the requirements.

2. Connect the system separator and water connection of the device with a hose (minimum length 7.5 m, minimum diameter 1”).
   The supply hose is not included in the scope of de-livery.

3. Open the water inlet.

Suck water from the container

1. Screw the suction hose (order number 4.440-207.0) and filter (order number 4.730-012.0) onto the water connection.
2. Vent the device.

Vent the device

1. Unscrew the nozzle from the spray lance.
2. Allow the device to run until the escaping water is free of air bubbles.
3. In the case of venting problems, allow the device to run for 10 seconds and then switch it off. Repeat the procedure several times.
4. Switch off the device.
5. Screw the nozzle back in place.

Operation

DANGER
Risk of injury from the high-pressure water jet Never fasten the trigger and safety lever in the actuated position.
Do not use the high-pressure gun when the safety lever is damaged.
Push the safety latch of the high-pressure gun forwards every time before starting work with the device.

Automatic hose reel
The device is equipped with an automatic hose reel.

Unwinding the hose

1. Pull out the hose.
2. The hose reel locks during the release.

Coiling the hose

1. Pull out the hose slightly and then release. The hose reel coils the hose automatically.
2. Regulate the reeling speed during coiling by guiding the hose.

Opening/closing the high-pressure gun

1. Opening the high-pressure gun: Actuate the safety lever and trigger.
2. Closing the high-pressure gun: Release the safety lever and trigger.

High-pressure operation
The device can be operated in a standing or lying position.

Note
The device is equipped with a pressure switch. The motor only starts up when the high-pressure gun is open.

1. Completely unroll the high-pressure hose from the hose reel.
2. Set the power switch to “I”.
3. Unlock the high-pressure gun by pushing the safety latch of the high-pressure gun to the rear.
4. Open the high-pressure gun.
5. For devices with pressure and volume regulator: Set the working pressure by turning the pressure and volume regulator.

Operation with detergent

Note: A cup foam lance (optional)is needed for operating with detergent.

WARNING
Health risk through incorrect handling of deter-gents
Observe the safety instructions on the detergent.

ATTENTION
Unsuitable detergents can damage the device and the object to be cleaned.
Use only detergents approved by KÄRCHER. Observe the dosing recommendations and notes pro-vided with the detergent.
Use detergents sparingly to help conserve the environment.
KÄRCHER detergents ensure fault-free operation. Ask us for a consultation, request our catalogue or our detergent information sheets.

1. Foam nozzle

2. Container

3. Gate
   Detergent mixing: 3=high, 2=medium, 1=low

4. Suction hose

5. EASY! Force high-pressure gun

6. Unscrew the container.

7. Plug the desired gate into the suction hose.

8. Fill the detergent into the container.

9. Screw the container onto the foam nozzle.

10. Remove the spray lance from the high-pressure gun.

11. Connect the foam nozzle to the high-pressure gun and hand-tighten.

12. Start up the high-pressure cleaner.

Recommended cleaning method

1. Spray the detergent sparingly on the dry surface and let it work for a while (do not let it dry).
2. Rinse off the loosened dirt with the high-pressure jet.

Rinsing out the foam lance
The foam lance must be flushed after use to prevent the formation of detergent deposits.

1. Unscrew the container.
2. Pour the remaining detergent back into the original packaging.
3. Fill the container with clear water.
4. Screw the container onto the foam nozzle.
5. Operate the foam nozzle for approx. 1 minute to flush the detergent residue.
6. Empty the container.

Interrupting operation

1. Close the high-pressure gun, the device will switch off.
2. Lock the high-pressure gun by pushing the safety latch of the high-pressure gun to the front.

Note: The water pressure in the high-pressure hose is reduced by approx. 70% when the device is switched off. This reduces the actuating force of the high-pressure gun and extends the service life of the device.

Continuing operation

1. Unlock the high-pressure gun by pushing the safety latch to the rear.
2. Open the high-pressure gun, the device will switch on again.

Finishing operation

1. Close off the water inlet.
2. Open the high-pressure gun.
3. Set the power switch to “I” and allow the device to run for 5 to 10 seconds.
4. Close the high-pressure gun.
5. Turn the power switch to “0/OFF”.
6. Pull the mains plug out of the socket only when your hands are dry.
7. Disconnect the water inlet.
8. Open the high-pressure gun until the device is completely depressurized.
9. Lock the high-pressure gun by pushing the safety latch of the high-pressure gun to the front.

Storing the device

1. Fit the spray lance with high-pressure gun into the spray lance holster and latch into position in the spray lance holder.
2. Wind the mains cable onto the cable clips.
3. Wind the high-pressure hose on the hose reel.
4. Press the push handle lock and slide in the push handle.

Frost protection

ATTENTION
Frost destroys the device if it is not completely drained of water.
Store the device in a frost-free location.

If frost-free storage is not possible:

1. Drain the water.
2. Pump commonly available anti-freeze through the device.
3. Allow the device for run for a maximum of 1 minute until the pump and lines are empty.

Note: Use commonly available, Glycol-based vehicle anti-freeze. Observe the handling instructions of the anti-freeze manufacturer.

Transport

CAUTION: Risk of injury, risk of damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during transportation.

ATTENTION
Risk of damage
Protect the trigger of the high-pressure gun from damage.

1. When transporting in vehicles, secure the device against slipping and tipping over according to the applicable guidelines.
2. Pull the device behind you via the push handle for transporting over longer distances.
3. Pull the device step by step when ascending stairs. The skids protect the casing from damage.

Transport retainer for surface cleaner

1. Plug the connection nozzle of the surface cleaned onto the transport bracket on the high-pressure cleaner.
2. Screw on the union nut by approximately 1 turn.

Storage

CAUTION: Risk of injury, risk of damage.
Be aware of the weight of the device during storage.

1. Store the device indoors only.

Care and service

DANGER
Risk of injury due to inadvertently starting up de-vice and also due to electric shock. Switch off the device immediately and unplug the mains plug before performing work.

Safety inspection/maintenance contract
You can agree on regular safety inspections or close a maintenance contract with your dealer. Please seek ad-vice on this.

Each time before use

1. Check the power cable for damage and have a dam-aged cable replaced immediately by the authorized Customer Service or a qualified electrician.
2. Check the high-pressure hose for damage and re-place a damaged high-pressure hose immediately.
3. Check the device for leaks. 3 drops of water per minute are permissible. Contact Customer Service in the case of more serious leaks.

Weekly

1. Clean the sieve in the water connection.

Clean the sieve in the water connection

1. Unscrew the union nut.

2. Pull out the hose union with sieve.

3. Externally clean and rinse the sieve.
   Note: Align the hex-head of the hose union for connection to the device.

4. Fit the hose union with sieve.

5. Tighten the union nut.

Every 500 operating hours, at least annually

1. Have the device maintained by Customer Service.
2. Changing oil.

Changing oil

Note: See the “Technical data” section for the oil volume and type

1. Unscrew the 4 screws.

2. Remove the cover.
   

3. Pivot the oil drain hose downwards over an oil catch pan.

4. Pull the plug out of the oil drain hose.

5. Remove the cap.

6. Remove the foam from the oil tank.

7.  Wait until the oil has drained completely.
   

8. Insert the plug into the oil drain hose.

9. Pivot the oil drain hose upwards and latch in place.

10. Fill with the measured correct quantity of oil.

11. Insert the foam into the oil tank.

12. Fit the cap and press firmly in place.
    

Replacing the high-pressure hose
WARNING:
Risk of injury
The hose reel may turn very fast unexpectedly if it is re-leased.
Carefully follow the steps below and secure the hose reel as described.

1. Lift off the cover on the hose reel with a screwdriver.
   1 Cover

2. Completely unroll the high-pressure hose from the hose reel.

3. Insert a 10 mm Allen key through the hexagonal opening in the casing. Insert the key until the hose reel is blocked.
   1 Opening, hexagonal

4. Unscrew the 2 screws.
   

5. 1 Screw

6.  High-pressure hose

7. Hose stopper

8.  Remove the hose stopper from the high-pressure hose.

9. Pull out locking hook.
   

10. Locking hook

11.  Hose connection

12. High-pressure hose.

13.  Pull high-pressure hose out of the hose connection.

14. Insert new high-pressure hose through the two hose guide rollers and insert into the hose connection. Observe the direction of rotation of the hose reel.

15. Hose guide roller

16. Insert the locking hook into the hose connection.

17. Check that all washers are behind the locking hook.

18. Fit the hose stopper to the other end of the high-pressure hose. Distance to the end of the hose about 1 m (to the high-pressure gun).

19. Hold the hose reel and remove the Allen key.

20.  Unlock the hose reel by pulling on the high-pressure hose and let the high-pressure hose slowly roll up. Control the reeling speed by holding the hose.

21. Replace the cover.

Troubleshooting guide

DANGER
Risk of injury due to inadvertently starting up de-vice and also due to electric shock. Switch off the device immediately and unplug the mains plug before performing work.
Have electrical components checked and repaired by the authorised Customer Service. In case of any malfunctions not mentioned in this chap-ter, contact the authorised Customer Service when in doubt or when you have been explicitly advised to do so.
Device does not start

•  Check the power cable for damage.
•  Check the mains voltage.
•  If the device overheats:
  • a Set the power switch to “0”.
  • b Allow the device to cool for at least 15 minutes.
  • c Set the power switch to “1”.
•  Contact Customer Service in the case of electrical faults.

Device does not reach required pressure

•  Check the size of the nozzle and compare with the required size specified in the “Technical data” sec-tion.
•  Vent the device, see section “Venting the device”.
•  Clean the sieve in the water connection.
•  Check the water supply volume and compare with the required volume specified in the “Technical data” section.
•  Clean the nozzle.
•  Contact Customer Service if necessary.

Pump leaking
Up to 3 drops of water per minute are permissible.

•  In case of more serious leaks, have the device checked by Customer Service.

Pump knocking

• Check the water supply line for leaks.
•  Vent the device, see section “Venting the device”.
•  Contact Customer Service if necessary. Detergent dosing volume too low
•  Refill the foam nozzle cup.
• Plug a larger blender onto the suction hose.
•  Check the suction hose and foam nozzle for deter-gent deposits. Remove deposits using lukewarm water.

Accessories and spare parts

Only use original accessories and original spare parts. They ensure that the appliance will run fault-free and safely. Information on accessories and spare parts can be found at www.kaercher.com.

Warranty

The warranty conditions issued by our relevant sales company apply in all countries. We shall remedy possible malfunctions on your appliance within the warranty period free of cost, provided that a material or manufacturing defect is the cause. In a warranty case, please contact your dealer (with the purchase receipt) or the next authorised customer service site. (See overleaf for the address)

Technical data

| HD 6/15| HD 6/15| HD 7/17| HD 6/| HD 7/| HD 7/| HD 8/
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
MXA| MXA| MXA| 16-4| 14-4| 16-4| 18-4
| | | MXA| MXA| MXA| MXA
Country variant| | | | | | |
Country| EU| CH| EU| EU| EU| EU| EU
Electrical connection| | | | | | |
Voltage                                                   V| 230| 230| 400| 230| 230| 400| 400
Phase                                                      ~| 1| 1| 3| 1| 1| 3| 3
Frequency                                              Hz| 50| 50| 50| 50| 50| 50| 50
Power rating                                           kW| 3,1| 2,3| 4,2| 3,3| 3,4| 4,2| 4,6
Degree of protection| IPX5| IPX5| IPX5| IPX5| IPX5| IPX5| IPX5
Power protection (slow-blowing)         A| 16| 10| 16| 16| 16| 16| 16
Extension cable, 30 m                          mm2| 2,5| 2,5| 2,5| 2,5| 2,5| 2,5| 2,5
Water connection| | | | | | |
Feed pressure (max.)                           MPa| 1| 1| 1| 1| 1| 1| 1
Input temperature (max.)                      °C| 60| 60| 60| 60| 60| 60| 60
Input amount (min.)                               l/min| 13| 13| 15| 13| 15| 15| 16
Suction height (max.)                            m| 0,5| 0,5| 0,5| 0,5| 0,5| 0,5| 0,5
Device performance data| | | | | | |
Nozzle size of standard nozzle| 033| 038| 040| 034| 043| 042| 042
Operating pressure                               MPa| 15| 12| 17| 16| 14| 16| 18
| MXA| MXA| MXA| MXA
---|---|---|---|---
Operating pressure (max.)                   MPa| 22,5         18 25,5| 24| 21| 24| 27
Water flow rate                                       l/min| 9,3           9,6 11,6| 9,9| 11,5| 11,6| 12,5
High-pressure gun recoil force            N| 28,6         28,6        35,5| 30| 32,2| 34,5| 41,8
Dimensions and weights| | | | |
Typical operating weight                       kg| 37            37 39| 45| 46| 46| 48
Length                                                     mm| 455 455         455| 455| 455| 455| 455
Width                                                       mm| 400 400         400| 400| 400| 400| 400
Height of push handle, bottom, (top) mm| 890          890         890| 890| 890| 890| 890
| (970)       (970)       (970)| (970)| (970)| (970)| (970)
Oil volume                                              l| 0,25         0,25 0,20| 0,35| 0,35| 0,35| 0,35
Oil type| 15W40   0W40      SAE 90| 0W40| 0W40| SAE 90| SAE 90
Determined values in acc. with EN 60335-2-79
Hand-arm vibration value                     m/s2| 2,8           2,8 2,9| 2,8| 2,7| 2,5| 2,3
Uncertainty K                                         m/s2| 0,8           0,8 0,8| 0,9| 0,8| 0,7| 0,7
Sound pressure level LpA                     dB(A)| 74            74 78| 72| 69| 72| 73
Uncertainty KpA                                      dB(A)| 3              3 3| 3| 3| 3| 3
Sound power level LWA + K uncer-      dB(A) taintyWA| 90            90 94| 88| 85| 88| 89

Exception according to Regulation (EU) 2019/1781 Annex I Section 2 (12): j) Subject to technical changes without notice.

EU Declaration of Conformity

We hereby declare that the machine described below complies with the relevant basic safety and health requirements in the EU Directives, both in its basic design and construction as well as in the version placed in circulation by us. This declaration is invalidated by any changes made to the machine that are not approved by us.
Product: High-pressure cleaner

• Typ: 1.150-xxx
• Typ: 1.151-xxx
• Typ: 1.524-xxx

Currently applicable EU Directives 2000/14/EC
2006/42/EC (+2009/127/EC)
2011/65/EU
2014/30/EU
2009/125/EC
Commission Regulation(s)
(EU) 2009/1781
Harmonised standards used
EN 60335-1
EN 60335-2-79
EN IEC 63000: 2018
EN 55014-1: 2017 + A11: 2020
EN 55014-2: 2015
EN 62233: 2008
EN 61000-3-2: 2014
HD 6/15, HD 7/17, HD 8/18
EN 61000-3-3: 2013
HD 7/14
EN 61000-3-11: 2000
Applied conformity evaluation method
2000/14/EG: Annex V
Sound power level dB(A)

| Measured:| Guaran- teed:
---|---|---
HD 6/15 MXA| 87| 90
HD 7/17 MXA| 91| 94
HD 6/16-4 MXA| 86| 88
HD 7/14-4 MXA| 82| 85
HD 8/18-4 MXA| 87| 89

The signatories act on behalf of and with the authority of the company management.
Documentation supervisor: S. Reiser
Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG Alfred-Kärcher-Str. 28 – 40 71364 Winnenden (Germany) Ph.: +49 7195 14-0
Fax: +49 7195 14-2212 Winnenden, 2021/08/01

References

• Cher - Official Site
• Cleaning equipment and pressure washers | Kärcher International
• Cleaning equipment and pressure washers | Kärcher International
• Dealer Search | Kärcher International
• Home and Garden Warranty Registration USA - Kärcher

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