Karcher Pressure Washer K 2300 User Manual

K 2.300 - K 2.399  
Operating Instructions  
Before first use of the unit  
read these operating instructions  
and act in accordance with them.  
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Environmental protection  
General information  
Dear Customer,  
The packaging material can be recy-  
cled. Please do not place the packag-  
ing into the ordinary refuse for  
disposal, but arrange for the proper  
recycling.  
Please read and comply with  
these original instructions prior  
to the initial operation of your appliance and  
store them for later use or subsequent own-  
ers.  
Old appliances contain valuable ma-  
terials that can be recycled. Please  
arrange for the proper recycling of old  
appliances. Please dispose your old  
appliances using appropriate collec-  
tion systems.  
Proper Use  
This high-pressure cleaner is designed for  
domestic use only:  
to clean machines, vehicles, buildings,  
tools, facades, terraces, garden equip-  
ment etc. using a high-pressure water  
jet (and detergents if required).  
Notes about the ingredients (REACH)  
You will find current information about the  
ingredients at:  
umweltschutz/REACH.htm  
with accessories, replacement parts  
and detergents approved by KÄRCH-  
ER. Observe the instructions provided  
with these detergents.  
Scope of delivery  
The scope of delivery of your appliance is il-  
lustrated on the packaging. Check the con-  
tents of the appliance for completeness  
when unpacking.  
In the event of missing accessories or any  
transport damage, please contact your  
dealer.  
Symbols in the operating instructions  
ƽ Danger  
Immediate danger that can cause severe  
injury or even death.  
Warning  
Possible hazardous situation that could  
lead to severe injury or even death.  
Caution  
Warranty  
Possible hazardous situation that could  
lead to mild injury to persons or damage to  
property.  
The warranty terms published by the rele-  
vant sales company are applicable in each  
country. We will repair potential failures of  
your appliance within the warranty period  
free of charge, provided that such failure is  
caused by faulty material or defects in man-  
ufacturing. In the event of a warranty claim  
please contact your dealer or the nearest  
authorized Customer Service centre.  
Symbols on the machine  
The high pressure jet may not  
be directed at persons, ani-  
mals, live electrical equipment  
or at the appliance itself. Pro-  
tect the appliance against  
frost.  
Please submit the proof of purchase.  
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oil. The spray mist thus generated is  
highly inflammable, explosive and poi-  
sonous. Do not use acetone, undiluted  
acids and solvents as they are damag-  
ing to the materials from which the ap-  
pliance is made.  
Safety instructions  
ƽ Danger  
Never touch the mains plug and the  
socket with wet hands.  
The appliance must not be used if the  
power cord or important parts of the ap-  
pliance, e.g. high-pressure hoses, trig-  
ger gun or safety devices are damaged.  
Check the power cord and mains plug  
for damage before every use. If the  
power cord is damaged, please arrange  
for it to be replaced immediately by an  
authorised repair agent or a skilled  
electrician  
Check the high-pressure hose for dam-  
age before every use. Please arrange  
for the immediate replacement of a  
damaged high-pressure hose.  
The appliance may not be used in areas  
where a risk of explosion is present.  
If the appliance is used in hazardous ar-  
eas (e.g. filling stations) the corre-  
sponding safety provisions must be  
observed.  
Warning  
The mains plug and the coupling of an  
extension cable must be watertight and  
must never lay in the water.  
Unsuitable extension cables can be  
hazardous. Only use extension cables  
outdoors which have been approved for  
this purpose and labelled with a suffi-  
cient cable cross-section:  
1 - 10 m: 1.5 mm2; 10 - 30 m: 2.5 mm2  
Always fully unroll electrical cables from  
the cable drum.  
High-pressure hoses, fixtures and cou-  
plings are important for the safety of the  
appliance. Only use high-pressure hos-  
es, fixtures and couplings recommend-  
ed by the manufacturer.  
This appliance is not intended for use  
by persons with reduced physical, sen-  
sory or mental capabilities.  
High-pressure jets can be dangerous if  
improperly used. The jet must not be di-  
rected at persons, animals, live electri-  
cal equipment or at the appliance itself.  
The high-pressure jet must not be di-  
rected at other persons or directed by  
the user at him/herself to clean clothing  
or footwear.  
The appliance must not be operated by  
children or persons who have not been  
instructed accordingly.  
Children should be supervised to pre-  
vent them from playing with the appli-  
ance.  
Keep packaging film away from children  
- risk of suffocation!  
Never use the appliance to clean ob-  
jects containing hazardous substances  
(e.g. asbestos).  
This appliance was designed to be  
used with detergents which are sup-  
plied or recommended by the manufac-  
turer. The use of other detergents or  
chemicals may compromise the safety  
of the appliance.  
The operator must use the appliance  
correctly. When working with the appli-  
ance, he must consider the local condi-  
tions and pay due care and attention to  
other persons, in particular children,  
who are nearby.  
Vehicle tyres or tyre valves are suscep-  
tible to damage from the high-pressure  
jet and may burst. The first indication of  
this is a discolouration of the tyre. Dam-  
aged vehicle tyres/tyre valves are high-  
ly dangerous. Ensure that a distance of  
at least 30 cm is observed when clean-  
ing with the jet!  
Risk of explosion!  
Do not spray flammable liquids.  
Never draw in fluids containing solvents  
or undiluted acids and solvents! This in-  
cludes petrol, paint thinner and heating  
Do not use the appliance when there  
are other persons around unless they  
are also wearing safety equipment.  
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Wear protective clothing and safety  
goggles to protect against splash back  
containing water or dirt.  
High pressure hose  
The high pressure hose is specially con-  
structed with reinforced walls to handle wa-  
ter pressure up to 11 MPa (1600 psi) - it can  
be easily damaged and should be stored  
carefully.  
Caution  
In case of extended downtimes, switch  
the appliance off at the main switch / ap-  
pliance switch or remove the mains  
plug.  
Do not kink.  
Do not operate the appliance at temper-  
atures below 0 °C.  
Do not drive vehicles over the hose.  
Do not expose the hose to sharp edges  
or corners.  
Misuse will lead to ballooning or premature  
failure and will invalidate warranty.  
Observe a distance of at least 30 cm  
when using the jet to clean painted sur-  
faces to avoid damaging paintwork.  
Never leave the appliance unattended  
when it is in operation.  
Safety Devices  
Make sure that the power cable or ex-  
tension cables are not damaged by run-  
ning over, pinching, dragging or similar.  
Protect the power cable from heat, oil,  
and sharp edges.  
Caution  
Safety devices protect the user and must  
not be modified or bypassed.  
Power switch  
All current-conducting parts in the work-  
ing area must be protected against jet  
water.  
The appliance may only be connected  
to an electrical supply which has been  
installed in accordance with IEC 60364.  
The appliance may only be connected  
to alternating current. The voltage must  
correspond with the type plate on the  
appliance.  
For safety reasons, we recommend that  
you operate the appliance only via a  
earth-leakage circuit breaker (max.  
30 mA).  
Cleaning operations which produce oily  
waste water, e.g. engine washes, un-  
derbody washes, may only be carried  
out using washing stations equipped  
with an oil separator.  
The appliance switch prevents unintention-  
al operation of the appliance.  
Lock trigger gun  
This lock locks the lever of the trigger gun  
and prevents the inadvertent start of the ap-  
pliance.  
Overflow valve with pressure switch  
If the lever on the trigger gun is released  
the pressure switch turns off the pump, the  
high-pressure jet is stopped. If the lever is  
pulled the pump is turned on again.  
Prerequisites for the appliance's  
stability  
Caution  
Create stability for the appliance prior to all  
work on or with the appliance to prevent ac-  
cidents or damage.  
The stability of the appliance is warrant-  
ed when it is placed onto an even sur-  
face.  
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Description of the Appliance  
These operating instructions describe the  
12 Lock trigger gun  
maximum equipment. Depending on the  
model, there are differences in the scopes  
of delivery (see packaging).  
13 Clamp for high pressure hose  
14 High pressure hose  
Optional accessories  
15 Foam nozzle with detergent container  
16 Rotary washing brush  
17 Washing brush  
18 Spray lance with high pressure nozzle  
19 Spray lance with Dirtblaster  
20 Spray lance with pressure regulation  
(Vario Power)  
21 Vario joint  
22 Transport handle  
23 Carrying handle  
24 Transport handle, detachable  
25 Accessory net  
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2
3
High pressure connection  
Appliance switch "0/OFF“/ „I/ON“  
Storage hook for high pressure hose  
and mains connection cable  
Storage for spray lance  
Storage for trigger gun  
Water connection with integrated sieve  
Detergent suction hose (with sieve)  
Coupling element for water connection  
Mains cable with mains plug  
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5
6
7
8
9
10 Bearing wheel  
11 Trigger gun  
26 Detergent Tank  
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"CLICK"  
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the high-pressure pump and accessories.  
For protection, the use of the KÄRCHER  
water filter (optional accessory, order no.  
4.730-059) is recommended.  
Operation  
Before Startup  
Mount loose parts delivered with appliance  
prior to start-up.  
Illustrations on Page 6 and 7  
Illustration  
Water supply from mains  
Observe regulations of water supplier.  
For connection values, see type plate/tech-  
nical data.  
Î Insert the transport wheels and lock them.  
Illustration  
Î Attach the transport handle /carrying  
handle.  
Î Use a fibre-reinforced water hose (not  
included) with a standard coupling.  
(Minimum diameter 1/2 inch (13 mm),  
minimum length 7.5 m).  
Illustration  
Illustration  
Î Pull out the clamp for the high-pressure  
hose from the hand spray gun (e.g. a  
Philips screwdriver).  
Î Screw the supplied coupling element to  
the water connection on the appliance.  
Î Push the water supply hose onto the  
coupling unit, then connect it to the wa-  
ter supply.  
Illustration  
Î Connect high pressure hose to trigger  
gun.  
Î Push the clamp in until it locks. Check  
the secure connection by pulling on the  
high-pressure hose.  
Start up  
Caution  
Dry runs lasting longer than two minutes  
lead to damages to the high pressure  
pump. If the appliance does not build up  
pressure within two minutes, switch it off  
and proceed as instructed in the Chapter  
"Troubleshooting".  
Optional  
Illustration  
Î Pull the suction hose for detergent  
through the cover of the detergent tank  
until the filter contacts teh bottom of the  
tank.  
Illustration  
Î Close the detergent tank with the lid.  
Î Lock the detergent tank in place on the  
appliance.  
Î Connect the high pressure hose to the  
high pressure connection of the appli-  
ance.  
Illustration  
Illustration  
Î Hook the accessories net into the hooks  
shown in the illustration.  
Î Push the spray lance into the trigger  
gun and fasten it by turning it through  
90°.  
Î Completely open the water tap.  
Î Insert the mains plug into the socket.  
Î Turn on the appliance “I/ON”.  
Water supply  
According to the applicable regula-  
tions, the appliance must never be  
used on the drinking water supply  
without a system separator. Use a  
suitable system separator manufactured by  
KÄRCHER; or, as an alternative, a system  
separator as per EN 12729 Type BA. Water  
flowing through a system separator is con-  
sidered non-drinkable.  
Operation  
Danger  
The trigger gun is subjected to a recoil force  
when the water jet is discharged. Make sure  
that you have a firm footing and are also hold-  
ing the trigger gun and spray lance firmly.  
Illustration  
Caution  
Always connect the system separator to the  
water supply, never directly to the appliance!  
Note: Impurities in the water can damage  
Î Unlock the lever on the trigger gun.  
Î Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the  
device will switch on.  
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Note: Release the lever of the trigger gun;  
the device will switch off again. High pres-  
sure remains in the system.  
Spray lance with high pressure nozzle  
For normal cleaning tasks.  
quest information directly from KÄRCHER.  
Î Detach spray lance from the trigger  
gun. Work only with the trigger gun.  
Note: This will mix the detergent with  
the water stream.  
Not suitable for use with detergents.  
Illustration  
Î Pull detergent suction hose as far as is  
required out of the housing.  
Spray lance with Dirtblaster  
For particularly dirty items or areas.  
Not suitable for use with detergents.  
Spray pipe with pressure regulation  
(Vario Power)  
Î Suspend end of detergent suction hose  
in a container filled with detergent.  
Optional  
Carrying out the most common cleaning  
tasks. The work pressure can be stageless-  
ly regulated between "Min" and "Max". You  
can add detergent when "Mix" is selected.  
Î Release the lever on the trigger gun.  
Illustration  
Î Turn the spray pipe to the desired posi-  
tion.  
Washing brush  
Î Fill the detergent solution in the deter-  
gent tank (observe dosage instructions  
on the packaging of the detergent).  
Recommended cleaning method  
Î Spray the detergent sparingly on the  
dry surface and allow it to react, but not  
to dry.  
Î Spray off loosened dirt with the high-  
pressure jet.  
Suitable for use with detergents.  
Rotary washing brush  
Interrupting operation  
Suitable for use with detergents.  
The rotating washing brush is ideally suited  
for the cleaning of vehicles.  
Î Release the lever on the trigger gun.  
Illustration  
Î Lock the lever on the trigger gun.  
Î During longer breaks (more than 5 min-  
utes), also turn the appliance off using  
the "0/OFF" switch.  
Caution  
Please make sure that the washing brush is  
free from dirt or other particles. Otherwise,  
it may damage the paint work.  
Î Insert the trigger gun in its holder.  
Detergent Foamer  
Finish operation  
Ideal for applications which require a thick  
foam. Simply fill the resevoir cup with liquid  
pressurewasherdetergenttogenerateafoam  
spray. Connects directly to the trigger gun.  
Caution  
Only separate the high-pressure hose from  
the trigger gun or the appliance while there  
is no pressure in the system.  
Î After operation with detergent: Run the  
machine for approximately 1 minute for  
a clear rinse.  
Î Release the lever on the trigger gun.  
Î Turn off the appliance "0/OFF".  
Î Turn off tap.  
Vario joint  
Infinitely adjustable up to 180°, for cleaning  
of difficult-to-reach areas.  
Î Attach the vario joint between trigger  
gun and accessory.  
Working with detergent  
Please use exclusively KÄRCHER deter-  
gents and care products to carry out the re-  
spective cleaning task, as these were  
specifically developed for your appliance.  
The use of other detergents and care prod-  
ucts may lead to premature wear and can  
invalidate your warranty claims. Please ob-  
tain information at your local dealer or re-  
Î Detach the appliance from the water  
supply.  
Î Press the lever on the trigger gun to re-  
lease any remaining pressure in the  
system.  
Illustration  
Î Lock the lever on the trigger gun.  
Î Pull out the mains plug.  
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Î Completely drain all water from the ap-  
pliance: Switch the appliance on with  
detached high-pressure hose and de-  
tached water supply (max. 1 minute)  
and wait, until no more water exits at the  
high-pressure connection. Turn off the  
appliance.  
Transport  
Caution  
In order to prevent accidents or injuries,  
keep in mind the weight of the appliance  
during transport (see Specifications).  
Î Store the appliance and the entire ac-  
cessories in a frost-safe room.  
When transporting by hand  
Î Pull the appliance by its transport han-  
dle.  
Î Lift appliance by the carrying handle  
Maintenance and care  
and carry it.  
ƽ Danger  
Turn off the appliance and remove the  
mains plug prior to any care and mainte-  
nance work.  
When transporting in vehicles  
Î Empty detergent tank.  
Î Secure the appliance against shifting  
and tipping over.  
Care  
Prior to longer periods of storage, e.g. in  
the winter:  
Storage  
Î Remove filter from suction hose for de-  
tergent and clean under running water.  
Î Pull out the sieve in the water connec-  
tion using flat-nose pliers and clean un-  
der running water.  
Caution  
In order to prevent accidents or injuries,  
keep in mind the weight of the appliance  
when selecting a storage location for it (see  
Specifications).  
Maintenance  
Storing the Appliance  
The appliance is maintenance-free.  
Prior to extended storage periods, as dur-  
ing the winter, also observe the instructions  
in the Care section.  
Spare parts  
Î Park the machine on an even surface.  
Î Engage the spray lance in its compart-  
ment.  
Use only original KÄRCHER spare parts.  
You will find a list of spare parts at the end  
of these operating instructions.  
Î Insert the trigger gun in its holder.  
Î Stow away the mains cable, the high-  
pressure hose and accessory at the ap-  
pliance.  
Special accessories  
Special accessories expand the possibili-  
ties of using your appliance. Please contact  
your KÄRCHER dealer for further informa-  
tion.  
Frost protection  
Caution  
Protect the appliance and its accessories  
against frost.  
The appliance and its accessories can get  
destroyed through frost if there are any wa-  
ter residues in them. To avoid damage to  
them:  
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No detergent infeed  
Troubleshooting  
Î Remove the spray lance from the hand  
spray gun and work with the hand spray  
gun only or use the spray lance with  
pressure regulation and turn to "Mix".  
Î Clean the detergent suction hose filter.  
Î Check the detergent suction hose for  
kinks.  
You can rectify minor faults yourself with  
the help of the following overview.  
If in doubt, please consult the authorized  
customer service.  
ƽ Danger  
Turn off the appliance and remove the  
mains plug prior to any care and mainte-  
nance work.  
Helpline  
Repair works may only be performed by the  
authorized customer service.  
Appliance is not running  
KÄRCHER UK Limited operates a helpline  
allowing customers to discuss any prob-  
lems experienced with our products.  
The helpline operates during normal busi-  
ness hours and may be busy at peak peri-  
ods.If you have difficulty getting through we  
would ask that you try to contact us again  
later in the day.  
Î Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the  
device will switch on.  
Î Check whether the voltage indicated on  
the type plate corresponds to the volt-  
age of the mains supply.  
Î Check the mains connection cable for  
damages.  
The helpline number is 01295 752200,  
open from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm  
Monday to Friday.  
Pressure does not build up in the  
appliance  
Î Check setting at the spray lance.  
Î Appliance ventilation: Switch the appli-  
ance on with the high-pressure hose  
detached and operate (max. 2 minutes)  
until the water exits the high-pressure  
connection without bubbles. Switch off  
appliance and reconnect high-pressure  
hose.  
It helps us if you have the model number  
and data plate details to hand before mak-  
ing your call so that we can assist you with  
your query more effectively.  
Alternatively you may write to us at the  
address below:  
Î Check the water supply.  
Î Pull out the sieve in the water connec-  
tion using flat-nose pliers and clean un-  
der running water.  
KÄRCHER UK Ltd  
Kärcher House  
Beaumont Road  
Banbury  
Oxon, OX16 1TB  
Strong pressure fluctuations  
Î Clean high-pressure nozzle: Remove  
dirt and debris from the nozzle bore, us-  
ing a needle and rinse through with wa-  
ter from the front.  
or E-mail us:  
Î Check water flow quantity.  
Appliance is leaking  
Î Slight leakage from the appliance pump  
is normal. If the leakage increases con-  
tact the authorized customer service.  
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Technical specifications  
CE declaration  
We hereby declare that the machine de-  
scribed below complies with the relevant  
basic safety and health requirements of the  
EU Directives, both in its basic design and  
construction as well as in the version put  
into circulation by us. This declaration shall  
cease to be valid if the machine is modified  
without our prior approval.  
Electrical connection  
Voltage  
220-240 V  
1~50/60 Hz  
Power consumption  
Connected load  
6 A  
1,4 kW  
IP X5  
II  
Protection class  
Protective class  
Mains fuse (slow-blow)  
Water connection  
Max. feed temperature  
Min. feed volume  
13 A  
Product:  
Type:  
Relevant EU Directives  
2006/42/EC (+2009/127/EC)  
2004/108/EC  
High-pressure cleaner  
1.673-xxx / 1.602-xxx  
40 °C  
7 I/min  
Feed pressure  
0,2-1,2 MPa  
2000/14/EC  
Performance data  
Working pressure  
Max. permissible pressure  
Water flow rate  
Applied harmonized standards  
EN 55014–1: 2006 + A1: 2009  
EN 55014–2: 1997 + A2: 2008  
EN 60335–1  
EN 60335–2–79  
EN 61000–3–2: 2006 + A2: 2009  
EN 61000–3–3: 2008  
8 MPa  
11 MPa  
5,5 I/min  
0,3 I/min  
10 N  
Detergent flow rate  
Recoil force of trigger gun  
Weight, ready to operate with  
accessories  
EN 62233: 2008  
Applied conformity evaluation method  
2000/14/EC: Appendix V  
Sound power level dB(A)  
without detergent tank  
with detergent tank  
5,6 kg  
5,7 kg  
Measured:  
89  
Values determined as per EN 60335-2-79  
Guaranteed: 91  
Hand-arm vibration value  
Uncertainty K  
<2,5 m/s2  
0,3 m/s2  
The undersigned act on behalf and under  
the power of attorney of the company man-  
agement.  
Sound pressure level LpA  
Uncertainty KpA  
75 dB(A)  
3 dB(A)  
Sound power level LWA  
Uncertainty KWA  
+
91 dB(A)  
CEO  
Head of Approbation  
Subject to technical modifications!  
Authorised Documentation Representative  
S. Reiser  
Alfred Kärcher GmbH Co. KG  
Alfred-Kärcher-Str. 28 - 40  
71364 Winnenden (Germany)  
Phone: +49 7195 14-0  
Fax: +49 7195 14-2212  
Winnenden, 2010/07/01  
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Spare Parts  
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