KARCHER K 2 Compact High Home Pressure Washer Instruction Manual

K 2 Compact

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Safety instructions

Please read and comply with these original instructions prior to the initial operation of your appliance and store them for later use or subsequent owners. Apart from the notes contained herein the general safety provisions and rules for the prevention of accidents of the legislator must be observed.
Warnings and notes that are attached to the appliance provide important notes for the safe operation.

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.

Electric components

DANGER
Risk of electric shock.

• Never touch the mains plug and the socket with wet hands.
• Check the power cord with the mains plug for damage prior to every use. Immediately have the damaged power cord replaced by an authorized customer service/electrician. Do not operate any appliance if the power cord is damaged.
• All current-conducting parts in the working area must be protected against jet water.
• The main plug and the coupling of an extension cable must be watertight and must never lie in water. Moreover, the coupling may never lie on the ground. The use of cable reels that ensure that the sockets are at least 60 mm above the ground is recommended.
• Make sure that the power cord or extension cable is not damaged by running over, pinching, dragging, or the like. Protect the power cords from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
• Turn off the appliance and remove the mains plug prior to any care and maintenance works.
• Repair work and work on the electrical components may only be performed by authorized customer service.

WARNING

• The appliance may only be connected to an electric supply that has been installed by an electrician in accordance with IEC 60364.
• The appliance may only be connected to an alternating current. The voltage must correspond with the type plate of the appliance.
• For safety reasons, we recommend that you operate the appliance only via a residual current device (max. 30 mA).
• An unsuitable electrical extension cable can be hazardous. Only use an electrical extension cable that has been approved and labeled for this purpose and has an adequate cable cross-section outdoors: 1 – 10 m: 1.5mm²; 10 – 30 m: 2.5 mm²
• Always fully unreel the extension cable from the cable drum.

Safe handling

DANGER

• The user must use the appliance as intended. The person must consider the local conditions and must pay attention to other persons in the vicinity when working with the appliance.
• Check important components, such as high-pressure hose, hand spray gun, and safety installations, for damage prior to every operation. Immediately replace damaged components. Do not operate appliances with damaged components.
• High-pressure jets can be dangerous if improperly used. The jet may not be directed at persons, animals, live electrical equipment, or at the appliance itself.
• The high-pressure jet must not be directed at other persons or the user him-/herself to clean clothing or footwear.
• Vehicle tires/tire valves are susceptible to damage from the high-pressure jet and may burst. The first indication of this is a discoloration of the tire. Damaged vehicle tires/tyre valves are perilous. Keep a minimum jet distance of 30 cm during cleaning!

WARNING

• Do not use the appliance when there are other persons around unless they are also wearing protective clothing.
• The appliance must not be operated by children or persons who have not been instructed accordingly. This appliance is not intended for use by persons with limited physical, sensory or mental capacities or lacking experience and/or skills unless such persons are accompanied and supervised by a person in charge of their safety or they have received precise instructions on the use of this appliance and have understood the resulting risks.
• Children must not play with this appliance.
• Supervise children to prevent them from playing with the appliance.

CAUTION

• Create stability for the appliance prior to any work on or with the appliance to prevent accidents or damage.
• The water jet that is emitted from the high-pressure nozzle results in a repulsion power acting on the hand spray gun. Make sure that you have a firm footing and are also holding the hand spray gun and spray lance firmly.
• Never leave the appliance unattended as long as it is in operation.

ATTENTION

• In case of extended breaks, switch the appliance off at the main switch/appliance switch or pull the main plug.
• Do not operate the appliance at temperatures below 0°C.

Other risks

DANGER

• The appliance may not be operated in explosive atmospheres.
• Never use the appliance to clean objects containing hazardous substances (e.g. asbestos).
• Do not spray flammable liquids.
• Never draw in fluids containing solvents or undiluted acids and solvents! This includes petrol, paint thinner, and heating oil. The spray mist is highly inflammable, explosive, and poisonous. Do not use acetone, undiluted acids, and solvents, as they corrode the materials used on the appliance.
• Keep packaging films away from children, there is a risk of suffocation!

WARNING

• According to applicable regulations, the appliance must never be used on the drinking water net without a system separator. Ensure that the connection of your building water installation on which the high-pressure cleaner is operated is equipped with a system separator pursuant to EN 12729 Type BA.
• Water that has flown through a system separator is no longer classified as drinking water.
• High-pressure hoses, fixtures, and couplings are important for the safety of the appliance. Only use high-pressure hoses, fixtures, and couplings recommended by the manufacturer.
• When disconnecting the supply or high-pressure hose, hot water may leak from the connections after the operation.

** CAUTION**

• Mind the weight of the appliance when selecting the storage location and during transport (see technical data) to prevent accidents or injuries.
• Several hours of continuous use of the appliance can lead to numbness in the hands in rare cases.

→ Wear gloves.
→ Keep hands warm.
→ Take breaks at regular intervals.

Working with detergent
WARNING

• This appliance was designed to be used with detergents that are supplied or recommended by the manufacturer. The use of other detergents or chemicals may compromise the safety of the appliance.
• The improper use of detergents can cause severe injuries or toxication.
• Store detergents away from the reach of children.

Personal protective equipment
CAUTION

• Wear protective clothing and safety goggles to protect against splash back containing water or dirt.
• During the use of high-pressure cleaners, aerosols can develop. Inhaling aerosols can cause health damage.
  – Depending on the application, completely shielded nozzles (e.g. surface cleaner) that significantly reduce the emission of aqueous aerosols can be used for high-pressure cleaning.
  – The use of such shielding is not possible with all applications.
  – If the use of a completely shielded nozzle is not possible, a respirator of the category FFP 2 or the like should be used, depending on the environment to be cleaned.

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 the unintentional operation of the appliance.
Lock trigger gun
The lock locks the lever of the trigger gun and prevents the accidental start of the device.
Auto-stop function
If the lever on the trigger gun is released, the pressure switch turns off the pump, and the high-pressure jet stops. If the lever is pulled the pump is turned on again.

Description of the Appliance

The scope of delivery of the device (depending on the model) is illustrated on the packaging. These operating instructions describe all possible options. Illustrations on the picture pages

1. High pressure connection

2. Appliance switch „0/OFF“ / „I/ON“

3. Storage for high pressure hose

4. Carrying handle

5. Storage for spray lance

6. Water connection with integrated sieve

7. Coupling element for water connection

8. Mains cable with mains plug

9. Nameplate

10. Trigger gun

11. Lock trigger gun

12. High pressure hose

13. Clamp for high pressure hose

14. Spray lance with high pressure nozzle
    For normal cleaning tasks.

15. Spray lance with Dirtblaster
    For strong contaminations.
    * Optional

16. Washing brush

17. Foam nozzle
    For effective detergent foam.

18. Detergent

19. Detergent suction hose (with sieve)
    ** Additionally required

20. Fabric-reinforced water hose with commercially available coupling.
    – Minimum diameter, 1/2 inches (13 mm).
    – Minimum length 7.5 m.

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 cleaning agents approved by KÄRCHER. Please observe the information accompanying the cleaning agents.

Environmental protection

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 ar- range for the environmentally appropriate disposal of the old devices. Electrical and electronic devices often contain components that 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 that produce oily wastewater, e.g. engine washes, underbody washes, may only be carried out using washing stations equipped with an oil separator.
Work with detergents must only be performed on liquid-tight work surfaces with a connection to the sewer system. Do not let release detergent into water or earth.

Notes about the ingredients (REACH)
You will find current information about the ingredients at:
www.kaercher.com/REACH

Installation and Startup

Illustrations on the picture pages
→Illustration
Mount loose parts delivered with appliance prior to start-up.
→Park the appliance on an even surface.
→ Illustration
Pull out the clamp from the trigger gun and plug the high-pressure hose into the trigger gun. Push the clamp in until it locks. Check the secure connection by pulling on the high-pressure hose.
→ Illustration
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.

Operation

CAUTION
Dry running of more than 2 minutes leads to damage to 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.
ATTENTION
Car tyres, paint or sensitive surfaces such as wood should not be cleaned with the dirt blaster, as there is a risk of damage.
→ Illustration

Operation with washing brush
ATTENTION
Risk of damage to the paintwork
When working with the washing brush, it must be free of dirt or other particles.
Note: If required, the washing brushes can be used to work with detergent.

Operation with detergent

Note: Detergent can only be added when the device is operated in low- pressure mode.
Optional
→ Illustration J K
→ Illustration L
Recommended cleaning method
→ Spray the detergent sparingly on the dry surface and allow it to react, but not to dry.
→ Spray off loosened dirt with the high pressure jet.
After operation with detergent
→ After operation with detergent: Run the machine for approximately 1 minute for a clear rinse.

Interrupting operation
→ Illustration M
Release the lever of the trigger gun and lock it.
→ 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 device when there is no pressure in the system.
→Release the lever of 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 of the trigger gun.
→ Detach the appliance from the water supply.

Transport and storage

CAUTION
Risk of personal injury or damage! Mind the weight and storage 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.
Storing the Appliance
→ Park the machine on an even surface.
→ Stow away the accessories on the appliance according to the device.
Prior to extended storage periods, as during the winter, also observe the instructions in the Care section.

Frost protection

ATTENTION Appliances and accessories that are not completely drained can be destroyed by frost. Completely drain appliances and accessories and protect them against frost. To avoid damage:
→ Completely drain all water from the appliance: Switch the appliance on with a 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.

Maintenance and care

The appliance is maintenance-free.
Care
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.
ATTENTION
The sieve must not be damaged.
→ Remove coupling from the water connection.
→ Illustration N
Pull the sieve out (e.g. using flat pliers), clean it under running water, and then reinsert it.

Troubleshooting

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
→ Push 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.

Pressure does not build up in the appliance
→ Completely open the water tap.
→ 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 the appliance and reconnect the high- pressure hose.
→ Pull out the sieve in the water connection using flatnose pliers and clean under running water.
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.
No detergent infeed
→ Detach spray lance from the trigger gun. Work only
with the trigger gun.
→ Illustration O
Remove the filter from the suction hose for detergent and clean under running water.
→ Check the detergent suction hose for kinks.

Accessories and Spare Parts

Only use original accessories and spare parts, to 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 center. Please submit the proof of purchase. Addresses can be found under: www.kaercher.com/dealersearch

Technical specifications

Electrical connection|
---|---
Voltage| 220-240 1~50-60 V Hz
Power consumption| 6:00 AM
Protection class| IPX5
Protective class| II
Mains fuse (slow-blow)| 13 A
Water connection
Max. feed pressure| 1,2 MPa
Max. feed temperature| 40 °C
Min. feed volume| 8 l/min
Performance data
Working pressure| 7,4 MPa
Max. permissible pressure| 11 MPa
Water flow rate| 5,2 l/min
Max. flow rate| 6,0 l/min
Detergent flow rate| 0,3 l/min
Recoil force of trigger gun| 10 N
Dimensions and weights
Length| 180 mm
Width| 219 mm
Height| 389 mm
Typical operating weight| 4,5 kg
Values determined as per EN 60335-2-79|
Hand-arm vibration value Uncertainty K| <2,5 0,7 m/s² m/s
Sound pressure level LpA
Uncertainty KpA| 78 3 dB(A)dB(A)
Sound power level LWA + Uncertainty
KWA| 93 dB(A)
Subject to technical changes.|

Declaration of Conformity

We hereby declare that the product described below complies with the relevant provisions of the following UK Regulations, 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 product is modified without our prior approval.

Currently applicable UK Regulations
S.I. 2012/3032 (as amended)
S.I. 2001/1701 (as amended)
S.I. 2008/1597 (as amended)
S.I. 2016/1091 (as amended)
Designated standards used
EN 60335–1
EN 60335–2–79
EN 62233: 2008
EN 55014–1:2017
EN 55014–2: 2015
EN 61000–3–2: 2014
EN 61000–3–3: 2013
EN IEC 63000: 2018
Applied conformity assessment procedure S.I. 2001/1701 (as amended): Schedule 8 Sound power level dB(A)

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

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, 2021/02/01

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.

Relevant EU Directives
2011/65/EU
2000/14/EC
2006/42/EC (+2009/127/EC)
2014/30/EU
Applied harmonized standards
EN 60335–1
EN 60335–2–79
EN 62233: 2008
EN 55014–1:2017
EN 55014–2: 2015
EN 61000–3–2: 2014
EN 61000–3–3: 2013
EN IEC 63000: 2018
Applied conformity evaluation method
2000/14/EC: Appendix V

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

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, 2021/02/01

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References

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

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