Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product K 240 Karcher
Go to page of 24
Model K 240 plus Part No. 1.223–585.0 High Pressur e W asher Operator Manual Overview ........................................................................ 2 Precautions ................................................................. 2-4 Assembly Instructions .
2 Item Description 1. On/Off switch 2. High pressure outlet 3. Water inlet with internal water filter 4. Dirtblaster wand 5. High/Low spray wand 6. Spray wand extension 7. Trigger gun 8. Trigger gun safety lock 9. High pressure hose 10. Power cord 1 1.
3 IMPORT ANT PRECAUTIONS – Read First! GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER PROTECTION This pressur e washer is provided with a ground-fault cir cuit-interrupter (GFCI) built into the plug of the power -supply cor d. This device provides additional pr otection from the risk of electric shock.
4 W ater Supply (Cold Water Only) • Water hose must be at least 3/4 inch in diameter. • Flow rate of water supply must not fall below 2.5 GPM (gallons per minute). • Flow rate can be determined by running the water for one minute into an empty“ 5- gallon container.
5 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Step 1 Connect the high pressure hose to the unit’s high pressure outlet. Step 2 Insert the spray wand of your choice into the wand extension. Push in and turn clockwise to lock spray wand in place. Step 3 Connect garden hose to unit’s water inlet.
6 For lower pressure turn wand tip to the minus (-) position. This wand features a 0º pencil jet which rotates 360º for maximum dirt cutting action, effectively increasing cleaning performance up to 50%. This wand combines the cleaning performance of a 0º pencil jet with the surface coverage of a wide angle nozzle.
7 WORKING WITH DETERGENTS Karcher Pressure washers operate at two pressures. The high pressure setting is used for cleaning, you cannot apply detergents when working at high pressure.
8 Step 6 Disconnect the high pressure hose from the high pressure outlet and engage the gun safety lock. Step 1 Engage gun safety lock. 1. Disconnect all water connections. 2. Turn on the machine for a few seconds , until the water which had remained in the pump exits.
9 Deck Cleaning (with or without detergent) Pre-rinse deck and surrounding area with fresh water. If using Kärcher Deck Wash, place detergent suction tube directly into cleaning solution and apply to surface at low pressure. For best results, limit your work area to smaller sections of approximately 25 square feet.
10 Barbecue Grills, Outdoor Power 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.
11 TROUBLESHOOTING Disconnect the machine from the power source before making any repair. Symptom Motor will not start Unit does not reach high pressure. Output pressure varies high and low . Cause On/Off switch is in the “OFF” position. Power cord is not plugged in.
12 TROUBLESHOOTING – continued Solution Check connection. Dilute detergent, for best results use Kärcher detergent. Run warm water through filter to remove debris. Remove obstruction or replace detergent suction tube. T urn spray wand tip to low pressur e position.
Modelo K 240 plus Part No. 1.223–585.0 Manual del Operador para la Máquina Lavadora de Alta Presión Generalidades ........................................................................... 2 Precauciones ..........................................
2 ¡NUNCA ! Nunca apunte la manguera a personas o animales. Nunca beba alcohol o utilice drogas mientras opera este equipo. Nunca opere mientras esté de pie en agua. Nunca toque el enchufe con las manos mojadas. Nunca permita que las conexiones eléctricas estén dentro de agua.
3 3 Pr ecauciones de Seguridad Cuando utilice este producto siempre debe seguir estas precauciones básicas: • Lea todas las instrucciones antes de utilizar el producto. • Los chorros de alta presión pueden ser peligrosos si no se emplean adecuada- mente.
4 Paso1 Abra el depósito de detergente. Paso2 Conecte el tubo de succión de detergente a la lavadora de presión. Paso3 Coloque el extremo con filtro del tubo de succión de detergente dentro del recipiente. Coloque el depósito de detergente. Paso5 Inserte la extensión de la lanza dentro de la pistola de gatillo.
5 5 INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACION Paso 1 Conecte la manguera de alta presión a la salida de alta presión de la máquina. Paso 2 Inserte la lanza con boquilla que usted elija en la extensión de la lanza. Oprima haciendo presión en contra de la tensión del resorte y de le vuelta a la lanza para asegurarlo en posición.
6 Para mínima presión dele vuelta a la punta de la lanza en la posición de menos (-). Esta lanza ejecuta un chorro de lápiz fino de 0° que rota 360° para una acción cortante de suciedad máxima, aumenta de forma efectiva la limpieza hasta un 50%.
7 7 Las lavadoras de presión Kärcher operan en dos presiones. La alta presión sirve para limpiar, pero no puede aplicar detergentes. Éstos solamente pueden aplicarse en presión baja.
8 Step 1 Engage gun safety lock. Step 2 Turn pressure washer to “OFF” position. Paso 1 Quite el tubo de succión de detergente del recipiente e insértelo en un galón de agua limpia. Aspire el agua a baja presión por un minuto. Paso 2 Coloque el inter- ruptor en posición apagado “OFF” y desconecte el cable de la toma de corriente.
9 9 Limpieza de Cubier tas (con o sin detergente) Pre-enjuague la cubierta y el área circun- dante con agua limpia. Si utiliza el Jabón para Cubiertas Kärcher, coloque el tubo de succión de detergente directamente en la solución limpiadora y aplíquela a la superfi-cie a baja presión.
10 SUGERENCIAS DE LIMPIEZA - continuación Parrillas para Carne, Equipo Motorizado para Exteriores y Herramientas de Jardinería (con o sin detergente) Pre-enjuague la superficie a limpiar con agua limpia.
11 11 LOCALIZACION DE F ALLAS MECANICAS Desconecte la máquina de la toma de corriente antes de realizar cualquier reparación. Síntoma El motor no arranca La máquina no alcanza alta presión. La presión de salida varía de alta a baja. Causa El interruptor On/Of f está en posición “OFF” (O) (apagado).
12 LOCALIZACION DE F ALLAS MECANICAS - continuación 5.960-383 02/02 En México llame al: 01-800-024-13-13 o visite nuestro sitio web: www .karcher-usa.com Solution Revise la conexión. Diluya el detergente, para obtener mejores resultados utilice el detergente Kärcher.
An important point after buying a device Karcher K 240 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Karcher K 240 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Karcher K 240 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Karcher K 240 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Karcher K 240 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Karcher K 240, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Karcher K 240.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Karcher K 240. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Karcher K 240 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
