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Karcher K 1800 IB manual

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  • Page 1

    T ab le of Contents Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Using the Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . .5 W orking with Detergents . . . . . . . . . . .6 Shut Down and Clean-Up . . . [...]

  • Page 2

    Item Description 1. W ater inlet 2. Detergent suction tube 3. Oil fill cap 4. Knob Assembly (two each): Hex Head Scre w Serrated W asher Knob 5. High pressure hose 6. Detergent filter 7. Handle 8. T r igger gun safety loc k 9. T r igger gun 10. Pull star t 11. Gas tank 12. V ario spray w and 13. High pressure outlet 14. Accessory rack 15. Manual 16[...]

  • Page 3

    2 IMPOR T ANT PRECA UTIONS – Read First! Saf ety W ar nings When using this product basic precautions should alwa ys be follow ed: • Read all the instructions before using the product. • FIRE HAZARD! Do not add fuel with the engine running. Do not operate if fuel has been spilled. Instead mov e the machine to a different location and a void c[...]

  • Page 4

    Y ou are now ready to operate y our Karcher Pressure W asher . 3 ASSEMBL Y INSTR UCTIONS Step 1 Slide the handle through the accessory rack. Step 3 Check oil le vel. Oil le vel should alwa ys be between the “FULL ” and “ADD” marks on the dipstick. Be sure the machine is lev el when checking the oil le vel. (Refer to the engine’ s operatin[...]

  • Page 5

    4 Step 6 Model K 2200 IB: Slide the throttle con- trol to the fast position. Thenmove the choke le ver to the “CHOKE” position (only if engine is cool).After star ting, move the chok e to “R UN”. Step 7 Pull the starter handle. If the engine fails to start after 3 pulls squeeze the trigger gun to release pres- sure, and repeat step 7. OPERA[...]

  • Page 6

    5 USING THE A CCESSORIES The V ar io spra y wand allows y ou to adjust the cleaning pressure. T o clean at maximum pres- sure, the V ario wand must be positioned to the high pressure setting (+). T o apply detergent, the wand must be positioned to the lo w pressure setting (-). For high pressure turn wand collar in the plus (+) direction. For lo w [...]

  • Page 7

    6 WORKING WITH DETERGENT Step 1 Install the V ario spray wand and set the V ar io spra y wand to the low pressure setting (-) by turning the wand collar . The wand must be set in the lo w pressure (-) position to apply detergents. Step 3 Fill a container with Karcher detergent. Place the filter end of detergent suction tube into the container . Ste[...]

  • Page 8

    7 SHUTTING DO WN & CLEAN-UP Step 1 Remov e detergent suction tube from container and inser t into one gallon of fresh water . Siphon water at low pressure for one min ute. Step 2 T ur n off the engine. Step 3 T ur n off the water source. Step 4 Press trigger to release water pressure. Step 5 Disconnect the garden hose from the water inlet on th[...]

  • Page 9

    CLEANING TIPS 8 Deck Cleaning (with or without detergent) Pre-rinse deck and surrounding area with fresh water . If using Kärcher Deck Wash, place detergent suction tube directly into cleaning solution and apply to surface at lo w pressure. F or best results, limit y our work area to smaller sections of approximately 25 square feet. Allo w Kärche[...]

  • Page 10

    9 CLEANING TIPS - continued Barbecue Grills, Outdoor P ow er Equipment & Gardening T ools (with or without detergent) Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water . If using Kärcher All Purpose Cleaner or Degreaser , place detergent suction tube directly into cleaning solution and apply detergent at low pressure. Allo w Kärcher detergent to re[...]

  • Page 11

    TROUBLE SHOO TING Symptom Cause Solution Engine will not star t Unit does not reach high pressure. Output pressure varies high and low . No gasoline. Fill gas tank. Choke is not in correct position. Slide choke le ver to “CHOKE” position. Low oil le vel. Add oil. Engine throttle is not in correct position. P osition the throttle to “F AST” [...]

  • Page 12

    Karcher Customer Suppor t USA 1 -800- 537 -4129 11 TROUBLE SHOO TING - continued If you encounter an y additional difficulties not listed, please call our service center for help . Symptom Cause Solution No detergent. Garden hose connection leaks. Spra y wand leaks. Pump is noisy . W ater leaks from pump (up to 10 drops per minute is permissible). [...]