Karcher manual K12 Surface Cleaner Overview, Never, Water Supply Cold Water Only

K12 SURFACE CLEANER OVERVIEW

Item Description

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS – Read First!

1.Housing

2.Pressure nozzles (gray) from 1200 - 1600 PSI

3.Pressure nozzles (yellow) from 1700 - 2300 PSI

4.Handle (2 piece)

5. Hand grip 6 5

6.Nozzle height adjustment

7.Air flow control (hovering effect)

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2 3

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GRAY YELLOW

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4

Safety Warnings

When using this product, basic precautions should always be followed:

•Read all the instructions before using the product.

•High pressure jets can be dangerous if subject to misuse. The jet must not be directed at persons, animals, electrical devices, or the machine itself.

•Wear safety goggles.

• Keep hands away from moving parts.

•Do not use acids, alkalines, solvents, or any flammable material in this product. These products can cause physical injuries to the operator and irreversible damage to the machine.

•Stay alert — watch what you are doing.

•Do not operate the product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

•Do not stand on unstable surfaces. Stand with both feet balanced at all times.

•The Gun Safety Lock PREVENTS the trigger from accidentally being engaged. This safety feature DOES NOT lock trigger in the on position.

Water 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.

•The water supply temperature must not exceed 104°F/40°C.

•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.

WARNING

TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY,

NEVER POINT SPRAY NOZZLE

AT YOURSELF, OTHER PER-

SONS OR ANIMALS.

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NEVER!

Never point nozzle at people or animals.

Never drink alcohol or use drugs while operating this equipment.

Never spray electrical connections, electrical outlets or fixtures.

Never touch hot surfaces or allow accessories to contact hot surfaces.

Never operate pressure washer without the water turned on.

Never use hot water.

In USA Call:

1-800-537-4129

or visit our website: www.karcher-usa.com

CAUTION

•Follow the maintenance instructions specified in the manual.

•This machine has been designed for use with cleaning detergents supplied or recommended by the manufacturer. The use of other cleaning detergents may affect the operation of the machine and void the warranty.

•Keep hands away from moving parts

Never use:

•Bleach, Chlorine products and other corrosive chemicals

•Liquids containing solvents (i.e., paint thinners, gasoline, oils)

•Tri-sodium phosphate products

•Ammonia products

•Acid-based products. These chemicals will harm the unit and will damage the surface being cleaned.

Please Note:

•For optimum setting test the spray power in an unseen area.

•Never operate in the same area for more than 2 seconds, damage may occur

•Do not use on windows..