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Karcher HD 425 manual

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  • Page 1

    High Pressur e W asher Operator Manual Overview ........................................................................ 2 Preca utio ns ................................................................ 2- 4 Assembly Instructions ................................................... 4 Operating Instructions ............................................[...]

  • Page 2

    2 OVERVIEW High Pressur e W asher Machine includes 1 Handle 2 Power cord 3 Detergent filter and suction tube 4 High pressure outlet 5 T rigger gun with safety lock 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 l[...]

  • Page 3

    3 IMPORT ANT PRECAUTIONS – Read First! Caution • Follow the maintenance instructions specified in the manual. • This machine has been designed for use with cleaning detergent supplied or recommended by the manufactur er . The use of other cleaning detergents may affect the operation of the machine and void the warranty . GROUNDING INSTRUCTION[...]

  • Page 4

    4 IMPORT ANT PRECAUTIONS – continued ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS • Never use the pressure washer to draw in water contaminated with solvents, e.g. paint thinners, gasoline, oil, etc. NOTE: Dirt in the feed water will damage the unit. T o avoid this risk, we recommend fitting a water filter . • Always prevent debris fr om being drawn into the unit [...]

  • Page 5

    5 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Step 1 Connect the high pressur e hose to the unit’ s high pressur e outlet. Step 2 Connect water supply hose to unit ’ s water inlet. Step 3 Connect water supply hose to the cold water source and turn water on completely . Step 4 Plug the power cord into the power outlet. Unlock the lock of the trigger gun. Step 6 T u[...]

  • Page 6

    6 USING THE ACCESSORIES The triple jet nozzle must be positioned to one of the two settings for high pressur e cleaning by turning the nozzle tip. The pencil jet spray (0°) should be used for stubborn dirt. The High pressur e flat spray (25°) should be used for cleaning over a large surface area. The third setting on the triple nozzle is used for[...]

  • Page 7

    7 WORKING WITH DETERGENTS The high pressure setting is used for cleaning, you cannot apply detergents when working at high pressure. T o apply detergents you must be operating at low pressure ( “CHEM” position ). Step 3 T urn on the pressure washer . Pull trigger to operate unit: Liquid deter gent is drawn into the unit and mixed with water . A[...]

  • Page 8

    8 SHUTTING DOWN & CLEAN-UP T AKING A BREAK... five minutes or more Step 1 Remove detergent suction tu b e f ro m j u g and insert into 1 gallon (5 L) of fresh water . Siphon water at low pr essure for one minute. Step 2 T urn the switch to off (OFF) position and unplug cord from outlet. Step 3 T urn off the water source. Step 4 Press trigger to[...]

  • Page 9

    9 Kärcher Canada Inc. warrants to the original owner that this pr oduct shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year f r om the date of its original pu r chase. If such a defect appears during the warranty period, upon presentation of pr oof of pur chase, Kärcher Canada Inc. will repair or r eplace (at its option) your prod[...]

  • Page 10

    10 TROUBLESHOOTING Disconnect the machine from the power source before making any repair . Cause On/Off switch is in the “OFF” position. Power cord is not plugged in. Extension cord is too long. Extension cord is not pr oper gauge. Extension cord is damaged. Electrical outlet does not supply adequate power . Diameter of garden hose is too small[...]

  • Page 11

    11 TROUBLESHOOTING – continued Solution Dilute detergent. Run warm water through filter to remove debris. Remove obstruction or replace detergent suction tube. T urn nozzle tip to low pressure position. Blow out or remove debris with a fine needle. Tighten fittings. Insert new washer . Slide the spray wand into the trigger gun. T ur n the wand co[...]