Your device must be registered in order to help with any questions or issues that you have. You can register your device at www.karcher-register.com if located in the U.S.A., www.karcher.ca if located in Canada, or www.karcher.com/mx if located in Mexico.

In the case of a warranty claim, you can contact customer support. Please see the contact information listed below for either the USA, Canada or Mexico. You MUST provide your proof of purchase in order to file a warranty claim either via e-mail, phone or fax.

You can contact our Customer Service department by phone at 1-800-537-4129 or via the website at www.karcher-help.com.

You can contact our Customer Service department by phone at 1-800-465-4980 or via the website at www.karcher.com/ca/support.

You can contact our Customer Service department by phone at 01-800-024-1313 or via the website at www.karcher.com/mx.

This device must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This device is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electrocution. Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the device. If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Do not use any type of adaptor with this device.

This electric pressure washer is equipped with a Class A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) built into the plug of the power cord for your protection. The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends that you test all GFCI's once a month. Since the frequency of pressure washer use varies, we recommend that you test the GFCI as part of your startup procedure each time you use your pressure washer. It might need to be reset before working with the pressure washer. To learn how to perform the GFCI test and how to reset it, visit http://www.karcher-help.com and search for GFCI for further instructions.

DO NOT USE IF GFCI FAILS TEST.

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NOTE: The actual appearance of the GFCI may be different from this illustration.

• Dirt in the feed water will damage the unit. To avoid this risk, we recommend fitting a water filter.

• Never use the pressure washer to draw in water contaminated with solvents, e.g. paint thinners, gasoline, oil etc.

• Always prevent debris from being drawn into the unit by using a clean water source.

The owner and/or user must have an understanding of the manufacturer’s operating instructions and warnings before using this pressure washer.

Warning information should be emphasized and understood.

If the operator is not fluent in English, the manufacturer’s instructions and warnings shall be read to and discussed with the operator in the operator’s native language by the purchaser/owner, making sure that the operator comprehends its contents.

Owner and/or user must study and maintain the manufacturers’ instructions for future reference.

The power switch stops you from operating the device unintentionally.

The lock blocks the lever of the high-pressure gun and prevents the device from starting unintentionally.

If the lever on the high-pressure gun is released, the pressure switch switches the pump off and the high-pressure jet stops. If the lever is pressed, the pump switches on again.

For home use only!

The high-pressure cleaner is designed for cleaning machines, vehicles, structures, tools, facades, terraces, garden tools, etc. with high-pressure water streams.

Only use original accessories and original spare parts. They ensure that the appliance will run fault-free and safely.

Information on accessories and spare parts can be found at www.kaercher.com.

The scope of delivery for the appliance is shown on the packaging. During unpacking, check the contents for completeness. If any accessories are missing or in the event of any shipping damage, please notify your dealer.

The packing materials can be recycled. Please dispose of packaging in accordance with the environmental regulations.

Electrical and electronic appliances contain valuable, recyclable materials and often components such as batteries, rechargeable batteries or oil, which - if handled or disposed of incorrectly - can pose a potential threat to human health and the environment. However, these components are required for the correct operation of the appliance. Appliances marked by this symbol are not allowed to be disposed of together with the household rubbish.

Cleaning work which produces waste water containing oil, e.g. engine washing, underbody washing, may only be carried out at washing stations with oil separators.

Work with detergents may only be carried out on liquid-tight work areas with a connection to the sewage system. Do not allow detergents to penetrate water or soil.

Current information on content materials can be found at: www.kaercher.de/REACH

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1. Storage for the mains connection cable
2. Storage for the high-pressure gun
3. Mains connection cable with mains plug
4. Vario Power spray lance for common cleaning tasksThe working pressure can be continuously increased from "SOFT" to "HARD". To adjust the working pressure, release the trigger gun lever and turn the spray lance to the desired position. Detergent can be added to the water jet when the spray lance is turned all the way in the SOFT direction.
5. High-pressure gun
6. Clamp for separating the high-pressure hose from the high-pressure gun
7. High-pressure gun lever
8. High-pressure gun lock
9. High-pressure hose
10. Storage for the spray lance
11. Transport handle
12. Device switch "0/OFF" / "I/ON"
13. Type plate
14. Quick coupling for the high-pressure connection
15. Screws
16. *Garden hose (fabric-reinforced, diameter at least 1/2 inch (13 mm), length at least 7.5 m, with commercially available quick coupling)
17. Garden hose connector
18. Coupling for the water connection
19. sieve
20. Water connection
21. Suction hose for detergent
22. Detergent filter

* additionally required

Before initial startup, mount the loose enclosed parts on the device.

Have the included screws and the appropriate screwdriver ready.

1. Fasten the storage for the high-pressure gun to the device with the two screws.

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1. Screw the coupling for the water connection onto the water connection of the device.

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1. Place the device on a level surface.

2. Unwind the high-pressure hose and release any loops or twists.

3. Connect the high-pressure hose to the device.

   1. Pull up the clamp on the coupling.

   2. Insert the high-pressure gun into the coupling.

   3. Press down the clamp on the coupling.

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4. Connect the high-pressure hose to the high-pressure gun.

   1. Squeeze the clamp together.

   2. Pull out the clamp.

   3. Plug in the high-pressure hose.

   4. Press in the clamp until it clicks into place.

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5. Check the secure connections by pulling on the high-pressure hose.

6. Insert the mains plug into an outlet.

For connected loads, see type plate or chapter Technical data.

Observe the instructions of the water supply company.

1. Fit the supplied hose connector to the end of your garden hose.

2. Attach the garden hose to the coupling for the water connection.

3. Connect the garden hose to the water line.

4. Open the water tap completely.

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1. Insert a spray lance into the high-pressure gun and lock it into position by turning it 90°.

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2. Switch the device on ("I/ON").

3. Unlock the lever of the high-pressure gun.

4. Press the lever of the high-pressure gun.

   The device switches on.

1. Pull the suction hose for the detergent out of the casing to the desired length.

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2. Hang the detergent suction hose in a container with detergent solution.

3. Use the Vario Power spray lance.

4. Turn the spray lance all the way into the "SOFT" position.

   The detergent solution is mixed with the water jet during operation.

1. Spray the detergent sparingly on the dry surface and let it work for a while (do not let it dry).

2. Rinse off the loosened dirt with the high-pressure jet.

1. Rinse the device with clean water for approx. 30 seconds.

1. Release the lever of the high-pressure gun.

   When the lever is released, the device switches off. The high-pressure in the system is maintained.

2. Lock the lever of the high-pressure gun.

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3. For work breaks longer than 5 minutes, switch off the device "0/OFF".

1. Release the lever of the high-pressure gun.

2. Close the water tap.

3. Press the lever of the high-pressure gun for 30 seconds.

   The pressure in the system is released.

4. Release the lever of the high-pressure gun.

5. Lock the lever of the high-pressure gun.

6. Switch off the device "0/OFF".

7. Disconnect the device from the water supply.

8. Pull the mains plug out of the outlet.

1. Lift the device by the carrying handle and carry it.

1. Secure the device against shifting and tipping.

1. Wind up the mains connection cable at the storage for the mains connection cable.

2. Place the device on a level surface.

3. Disonnect the high-pressure hose from the high-pressure gun.

4. Disconnect the spray lance from the high-pressure gun.

5. Stow the accessories on the device:

   1. Snap the spray lance into the storage for the spray lances.

   2. Push the high-pressure gun into the high-pressure gun storage compartment.

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6. Disconnect the high-pressure hose from the device.

Observe the additional notes before storing the device for a longer period of time, see chapter Care and maintenance.

1. Disconnect the water supply from the device.

2. Remove the high-pressure hose from the device.

3. Switch the device on ("I/ON").

4. Wait for a maximum of 1 minute until no more water escapes from the high-pressure connection.

5. Switch off the device ("0/OFF").

6. Store the device and accessories in a frost-protected room.

The device is maintenance-free, i.e. you do not need to perform periodic maintenance work.

Clean the sieve in the water connection if necessary.

1. Unscrew the coupling on the water connection.

2. Pull out the sieve.

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3. Clean the sieve under running water.

4. Insert the sieve into the water connection.

Clean the detergent filter before prolonged storage.

1. Remove the filter from the detergent suction hose.

2. Clean the filter under running water.

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Malfunctions often have simple causes that you can remedy yourself using the following overview. When in doubt, or in the case of malfunctions not mentioned here, please contact your authorized Customer Service.

• Device is not running 

• The device does not reach required pressure 

• Strong pressure fluctuations 

• Device leaking 

• Detergent is not sucked in 

Remedy:

1. Press the lever of the high-pressure gun.

   The device switches on.

2. Check if the voltage specified on the type plate matches the voltage of the power source.

3. Check the mains connection for damage.

Cause:

The water supply is too low.

Remedy:

1. Open the water tap completely.

2. Check the water inlet for sufficient flow rate.

3. Check the adjustment on the spray lance.

4. Check that the maximum suction height is not exceeded.

Cause:

The sieve in the water connection is contaminated.

Remedy:

1. Pull out the sieve in the water connection with flat pliers.

2. Clean the sieve under running water.

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Cause:

There's air in the device.

Remedy:

1. Vent the device:

   1. Switch on the device for a maximum of 2 minutes without the spray lance connected.

   2. Press the high-pressure gun and wait until water comes out of the high-pressure gun without bubbles.

   3. Connect the spray lance.

Remedy:

1. Cleaning the high-pressure nozzle:

   1. Remove contamination from the nozzle drill with a needle.

   2. Rinse the high-pressure nozzle with water from the front.

2. Check the water supply volume.

Remedy:

1. A slight leakage in the device is due to technical reasons. In case of severe leakage, contact an authorized Customer Service center.

Remedy:

1. Use the Vario Power spray lance and turn it in the "SOFT" direction as far as it will go.

2. Clean the filter on the detergent suction hose.

3. Check the detergent suction hose for kink points.