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Karcher K 360 M manual

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  • Page 1

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

  • Page 2

    1 NEVER! Model K 360 M O VER VIEW Nev er point nozzle at people or animals. Nev er dr ink alcohol or use drugs while operating this equipment. Nev er operate while standing in water . Nev er touch plug with wet hands. Nev er let electr ical connections rest in water . Nev er operate pressure washer without the water turned on Nev er use hot water I[...]

  • Page 3

    2 IMPOR T ANT PRECA UTIONS – Read First! Saf ety W ar nings When using this product, basic precau- tions should alwa ys be f ollowed: • Read all the instructions bef ore using the product. • High pressure jets can be dangerous if subject to misuse. The jet must not be directed at persons, animals, electrical devices, or the machine itself . ?[...]

  • Page 4

    Y ou will need a standard screw driver OR a T orx T -25 screw driver Step 4 Slide the spra y wand e xten- sion into the gun. T urn the wand collar clockwise onto the gun threads until tight. 3 ASSEMBL Y INSTR UCTIONS Step 3 Slide the hose caddy into the handle slots and snap into place. Step 1 Slide each of the mobile adapter brack- ets to the pres[...]

  • Page 5

    OPERA TING INSTR UCTIONS 4 Step 1 Connect the high pressure hose to the unit’ s high pressure outlet. Step 3 Connect garden hose to unit’ s water inlet. Step 4 Connect garden hose to the cold water source and turn water on completely . Step 5 Plug the power cord into the po wer out- let. T rigger the gun to eliminate trapped air , wait for a st[...]

  • Page 6

    5 This wand f eatures a 0º pencil jet which rotates 360º for maxim um dir t cutting action, effectiv ely increasing cleaning performance up to 50%. This wand combines the cleaning performance of a 0º pencil jet with the surface co v erage of a wide angle nozzle. Not recommended for soft materials, siding, painted surfaces , decks or autos . Dir [...]

  • Page 7

    6 WORKING WITH DETERGENT Karcher Pressure washers operate at tw o pressures. The high pressure setting is used f or cleaning, you cannot apply detergents when working at high pressure. T o apply detergents you must be operating at lo w pressure. Caution Nev er use: • Bleach, Chlorine products and other corrosive chemicals • Liquids containing s[...]

  • Page 8

    SHUTTING DO WN & CLEAN-UP 7 WINTERIZING AND LONG-TERM ST ORAGE 1. Disconnect all water connections. 2. T ur n on the machine for a f ew seconds , until the water which had remained in the pump exits . T ur n off immediately . 3. Do not allow high pressure hose to become kinked. 4. Store the machine and accessor ies in a room which does not reac[...]

  • Page 9

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

  • Page 10

    9 CLEANING TIPS – continued Barbecue Grills, Outdoor P ower 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. Allow Kärcher detergent to re[...]

  • Page 11

    10 TROUBLESHOO TING Disconnect the machine from the power source bef ore making any repair . Symptom Cause Solution Motor will not star t 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 e xtension cord with either a 25 ft. 12/[...]

  • Page 12

    11 TROUBLESHOO TING – continued Symptom Cause Solution No detergent. Garden hose connection leaks. Pump is noisy . W ater leaks from pump . Oil Drip. Detergent is too thick. Dilute detergent, f or best results use Kärcher detergent. Filter on detergent suction tube is clogged. Run warm water through filter to remov e debris. Damaged or clogged d[...]