Karcher K 1400 manual

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    Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 GFCI Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    2 IMPORT ANT PRECAUTIONS – Read First! Safety W arnings When using this product, basic precau- tions should always be followed: • Read all the instructions before using the product. • High pressur e jets can be dangerous if subject to misuse. The jet must not be directed at persons, animals, electrical devices, or the machine itself. • T o [...]

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    ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS – continued OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 4 3 W ater Supply (Cold W ater Only) • W ater hose must be at least 3/4 inch in diameter . • Flow rate of water supply must not fall below 2.5 GPM (gallons per minute). • Flow rate can be determined by running the water for one minute into an empty 5-gallon container . IMPORT ANT PR[...]

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    6 WORKING WITH DETERGENTS Step 2 Fill a container with Kärcher detergent. Place the filter end of deter gent suction tube into the container . Step 3 T urn on the pressure washer . Pull trigger to operate unit: Liquid detergent is drawn into the unit and mixed with water . Apply detergent to work ar ea. Do not allow detergent to dry on surface. De[...]

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    8 CLEANING TIPS Deck Cleaning (with or without detergent) Pre-rinse deck and surr ounding area with fresh water . If using Kärcher Deck and Patio Cleaner , place deter gent suction tube direct- ly into cleaning solution and apply to surface at low pressur e. For best results, limit your work area to smaller sections of appr oxi- mately 25 square f[...]

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    10 TROUBLESHOOTING Disconnect the machine from the power source before making any repair . Symptom Cause Solution Motor will not start. Unit does not reach high pressure. Output pressure varies high and low . Extension cord is too long. Extension cord is not proper gauge. Extension cord is damaged. Replace extension cord with either a 25 ft. 12/3 g[...]

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    11 TROUBLESHOOTING – continued Symptom Cause Solution No detergent. Garden hose connection leaks. Pump is noisy . Water leaks from pump. Oil Drip. Detergent is too thick. Dilute detergent, for best results use Kärcher detergent. Filter on detergent suction tube is clogged. Run warm water through filter to remove debris. Damaged or clogged deterg[...]