Karcher K 8000 G specifications Cleaning Tips, Troubleshooting, Optional Cleaning Accessories

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CLEANING TIPS - continued

Barbecue Grills, Outdoor

Power Equipment &

Gardening Tools

(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. 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 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.

Patio & Lawn Furniture

(with or without detergent)

Pre-rinse furniture and surrounding area with fresh water. If using Kärcher All Purpose

9Cleaner, 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.

Rinse at high pressure in a sweeping motion keeping the spray nozzle approximately 6 inches from the cleaning surface. For best results, clean from top to bottom and from left to right.

Recommendations

•Before cleaning any surface an inconspic- uous area should be cleaned to test spray pattern and distance for maximum clean- ing results.

•If painted surfaces are pealing or chipping, use extreme caution as pressure washer may remove the loose paint from the surface.

Use extreme caution when cleaning decks, siding, and other sensitive surfaces as the pencil jet may cause damage if not used correctly.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom	Cause	Solution
Engine will not	No gasoline.	Fill gas tank.
start
	Low oil level.	Add oil.
	Choke is not in correct	Slide choke lever to “CHOKE”
	position.	position.
	Engine throttle is not in	Position the throttle to “FAST”.
For additional	correct position.
engine problems
	Pressure built up in the	Squeeze the trigger to release the
refer to the engine
owners manual.	high pressure washer.	pressure.
Unit does not reach	Diameter of garden hose is	Replace with a 3/4 inch garden
high pressure.	too small.	hose.
	Water supply is restricted.	Check garden hose for kinks, leaks
		and blockage.
	Not enough inlet water supply.	Open water source full force.
	Water inlet filter is clogged.	Remove filter and rinse out in warm
		water.
	Nozzle is in “CHEM”	Turn nozzle to high pressure position.
	position.
Output pressure	Not enough inlet water supply.	Turn water on full force. Check garden
varies high and low.		hose for kinks, leaks or blockage.
	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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OPTIONAL CLEANING ACCESSORIES

Optional cleaning accessories are available to further enhance your cleaning capabilities. Call Kärcher customer service hotline (1-800-537-4129) for details.

Water inlet filter is clogged.	Remove filter and rinse out in warm
	water.
Discharge nozzle is	Blow out or remove debris with a
obstructed.	fine needle.
Calcified gun, hose or spray	Run distilled vinegar through
wand.	detergent suction tube.