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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS – continued

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

High pressure

High pressure

Rotating jet for

Low pressure

pencil jet

fan jet clean-

maximum dirt

Fan jet

cleaning

ing

cutting action

for detergent

 

 

 

 

injection

 

 

 

 

 

Step 5 Turn Quattro Nozzle to desired setting position. Match symbols above.

WORKING WITH DETERGENTS

Detergents can only be applied at low pressure (-).

Step 1 Install the Wash brush or Quattro nozzle.

For best results see Cleaning Tips on pages 8 & 9 or included clean- ing guide for specific information on how to clean different surfaces.

Always Use Kärcher Detergents for Best Results.

Kärcher biodegradable detergents are specially formulated to protect the environ- ment and your pressure washer. The special

WARNING

RISK OF INJECTION OR INJURY- DO NOT DIRECT DISCHARGE STREAM AT PERSONS.

Step 2 Fill a container with Kärcher detergent. Place the filter end of detergent suction tube into the container.

formula won’t clog the suction tube filter and will protect the internal parts of the pressure washer for a longer life. For Kärcher Detergents, check your retailer or call:

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Step 6 Turn on the pressure washer. The motor starts only if the trigger of the gun is pulled and shuts off when the trigger is released.

TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, NEVER POINT SPRAY NOZZLE AT YOURSELF, OTHER PERSONS OR ANIMALS.

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In USA Call:

1-800-537-4129

or visit our website:

www.karcher-usa.com

The following Kärcher detergents are available:

LIQUIDS

TABLETS

(ready to use)

(concentrated)

Vehicle Wash

All Purpose

House Wash

Degreaser

GFCI INSTRUCTIONS

Step 3 Turn on the pressure washer. Pull trigger to operate unit: Liquid detergent is drawn into the unit and mixed with water. Apply detergent to work area. Do not allow detergent to dry on surface.

Degreaser

Deck and Patio

Deck Wash

Windows and Siding

All Purpose Cleaner

 

Vehicle Wax

 

Step 1 Plug the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) into a working outlet.

Note:

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

Step 2 Press “TEST”, then press “RESET” to assure proper connection to power.

Caution

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.

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Karcher K 1400 specifications Operating Instructions, Working with Detergents, Gfci Instructions