Assembly; Initial Start-Up; Operation; High-Pressure Operation - Kärcher K2 Horizontal Manual Del Usuario

Assembly

See the illustrations on the fold-out page to
install the appliance.
1. Connect the coupling to the water con-
nection and tighten it.
Illustration B
2. Connect the high-pressure hose to the
trigger gun.
Illustration C
For removal, press the unlock button of
the trigger gun, and unplug the high-
pressure hose.
Illustration D
3. Ensure that the high-pressure hose is
securely connected to the trigger gun by
pulling the high-pressure hose.

Initial start-up

1. Place the appliance on the even surface.
2. Connect the high-pressure hose to the
high-pressure connection located on the
appliance.
Illustration E
3. Connect the power cable to the power
supply.
Water connection
Note
To protect from the impurities in the water,
the KÄRCHER water filter (optional acces-
sory, order no. 4.730-059) is recommend-
ed.
For the connection values, see the type
plate and the technical data.
Observe the regulations of the water sup-
plier.
1. Connect the supplied hose coupling to
the end of the water supply hose.
Illustration F
2. Insert the water supply hose into the
coupling for the water supply.
Illustration G
3. Connect the water supply hose to the
water supply.
4. Turn the water tap on completely.
Note
The appliance is designed with self-priming
function. The appliance can get the water
by putting the water supply hose into the
water bucket.
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Note
 Running the appliance dry for more than
2 minutes leads to damage of the high-
pressure pump.
 If the appliance does not build up pres-
sure within 2 minutes, switch off the ap-
pliance and proceed in accordance with
the instructions in chapter Troubleshoot-
ing.

High-pressure operation

Note
Maintain a spraying distance of at least 30
cm when cleaning the painted surfaces.
1. Insert the spray lance into the trigger
gun, and turn the spray lance by 90° to
lock it.
Illustration H
2. Set the appliance switch to "1/ON".
3. Unlock the lever on the trigger gun.
4. Switch on the appliance by pulling on the
lever of the trigger gun.
5. Switch off the appliance by releasing the
lever of the trigger gun. High pressure
remains in the appliance.
Operation with the detergent
Note
Before you use the detergent, please read
the material data safety sheet issued by the
detergent manufacturer carefully, especial-
ly the instructions regarding personal pro-
tective equipment.
If the detergent is needed for cleaning,
please equip the trigger gun with original
foam nozzle with detergent container. Do
not add the detergent direct in the water
tank.
1. Fill the detergent solution in the deter-
gent tank of the foam nozzle (observe
the dosage instructions on the packag-
ing of the detergent).
2. Connect the detergent tank to the foam
nozzle.
3. Connect the foam nozzle to the trigger
gun.
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Operation