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Karcher K205 M Plus 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 205 M Plus - O VER VIEW Item Description 1. Handle 2. Hose caddy 3. P ower cord 4. Ground F ault Circuit Interr upter (GFCI) 5. High pressure hose 6. T r igger gun safety loc k 7. T r igger gun 8. Detergent suction tube 9. Detergent filter 10. Spra y wand e xtension 11. Dir tblaster ® w and 12. High/low spra y wand 13. W ash brush[...]

  • Page 3

    2 IMPOR T ANT PRECA UTIONS – Read First! Saf ety W arnings 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

    3 W ater Supply (Cold W ater Only) • W ater hose must be at least 3/4 inch in diameter . • Flow r ate of water supply must not f all below 2.5 GPM (gallons per minute). • Flow r ate can be determined by running the water f or one minute into an empty 5-gallon container . IMPOR T ANT PRECA UTIONS – continued • The water supply temper ature[...]

  • Page 5

    OPERA TING INSTR UCTIONS 4 Step 1 Connect the high pressure hose to the unit’ s high pressure outlet. Step 2 Inser t the spray w and of your choice into the spra y wand extension. Push in and tur n clockwise to lock spra y wand in place. Step 3 Connect garden hose to unit’ s water inlet. Step 4 Connect garden hose to the cold water source and t[...]

  • Page 6

    USING THE A CCESSORIES 5 GFCI INSTR UCTIONS Step 1 Plug the Ground F ault Circuit Interr upter (GFCI) into a working outlet. Step 2 Press “TEST”, then press “RESET” to assure proper connection to power . Note: The actual appearance of the GFCI ma y be diff erent from this illustration. This wand f eatures a 0º pencil jet which rotates 360?[...]

  • 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. Star t 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 accessories in a room which does not reach fre[...]

  • 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[...]