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CLEANING TIPS – continued
TROUBLESHOOTING
Disconnect the machine from the power source before making any repair.
Barbecue Grills, Outdoor
Power Equipment &
Patio & Lawn Furniture
(with or without detergent)
Symptom
Cause
Solution
Gardening Tools
Pre-rinse furniture and surrounding area with
fresh water. If using Kärcher All Purpose
Cleaner, place detergent suction tube direct-
ly into cleaning solution and apply to surface
at low pressure. Allow Kärcher All Purpose
Cleaner to remain on surface 1-3 minutes.
Do not allow detergent to dry on surface. If
needed use special Wash Brush Attachment
to remove stubborn dirt. Rinse at high pres-
sure in a sweeping motion keeping the
spray nozzle approximately 3-6 inches from
the cleaning surface. For best results, clean
from top to bottom and from left to right.
(with or without detergent)
Motor will not start.
On/Off switch is in the “OFF”
(O) position.
Turn switch to the “ON” (I) position.
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 remain on surface 1-3 minutes.
Do not allow detergent to dry on surface.
Rinse at high pressure keeping the spray
nozzle approximately 3-6 inches from the
cleaning surface. For removing extremely
stubborn dirt, it may be necessary to move
the spray nozzle even closer to the surface
for greater dirt cutting action. To remove
caked on mud from garbage cans, lawn
mower blades, wheel barrels or other
non-sensitive metal surfaces, you may
want to experiment with different settings on
the Quattro Nozzle.
Power cord is not plugged in.
Extension cord is too long.
Extension cord is
not proper gauge.
Plug in power cord.
Replace extension cord with either
a 25 ft. 12/3 gauge cord or a 50 ft. 10/3
gauge cord.
Extension cord is damaged.
Electrical outlet does not supply Try a different outlet.
adequate power.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Reset breaker (power supply)
Recommendations
(GFCI) tripped.
or GFCI.
•
Before cleaning any surface an inconspic-
uous area should be cleaned to test spray
pattern and distance for maximum clean-
ing results.
Unit does not reach
high pressure.
Diameter of garden hose
is too small.
Replace with a 3/4 inch
garden hose.
Water supply is restricted.
Check garden hose for kinks,
leaks and blockage.
• If painted surfaces are pealing or chipping,
use extreme caution as pressure washer
may remove the loose paint from the
surface.
Not enough inlet water supply. Open water source full force.
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Water inlet filter is clogged.
Remove filter and rinse out
in warm water.
•
While using on surfaces which might come
in contact with food. Flush surfaces with
plenty of drinking water.
Quattro Nozzle is in low
pressure position.
Turn Quattro Nozzle to high
pressure position.
Wash brush is attached.
Attach Quattro Nozzle.
OPTIONAL CLEANING ACCESSORIES
Output pressure
varies high and low.
Not enough inlet water supply. Turn water on full force. Check garden
hose for kinks, leaks or blockage.
Optional cleaning accessories are available to further enhance your cleaning capabilities:
See accessories order form for product descriptions and ordering instructions.
Pump is sucking air.
Check that hoses and fittings are air tight.
Turn off machine and purge pump by
squeezing trigger gun until a steady flow
of water emerges through the nozzle.
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Vario Spray Wand
House Washing Wand
Extension Wand
Flexible Spray Wand
Underbody Spray Wand
4 Piece Extension Wand
• Wet Sandblasting Attachment
• Pipe Drain Cleaner
• Water Suction Hose With Filter
• Extension Hose 25’
• Rotating Wash Brush
• K12 Surface Cleaner
Water inlet filter is clogged.
Remove filter and rinse out
in warm water.
Discharge nozzle
is obstructed.
Blow out or remove debris
with a fine needle.
Calcified gun, hose
or Quattro Nozzle.
Run distilled vinegar through
detergent suction tube.
In USA Call:
1-800-537-4129
or visit our website: www.karcher-usa.com
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