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Model K 502 M: High Pressure Washer Operator Manual
Model K 502 M: High Pressure Washer Operator Manual
Specifications
Operating pressure 1500 PSI
Water volume 1.7 GPM
Voltage 120 V
Amp draw 13 AMPS
In USA Call:
1-800-537-4129
or visit our website:
www.karcher-usa.com
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NEVER!
Never point nozzle at people or animals.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1 Place the transport handle onto Step 2 Slide the hose caddy into the slots
the mounting brackets on the sides of the on the transport handle and snap into place.
washer and align the four holes. Hold each
four-sided nut with one finger while inserting
each screw and tighten with a screwdriver.
Step 3 Pull out the locking slide from Step 4 Insert the Spray Wand Extension
the right side of the trigger gun handle, into the trigger gun. Press in against the
and insert the small end of the high pres- spring tension and twist into the lock posi-
sure hose into place. Push the locking tion. Turn the Spray Wand Extension Collar
slide back into the trigger gun to lock the clockwise until tight.
hose in position.
Step 1 Connect the high pressure hose to the Step 2 Install the Vario spray wand
unit’s high pressure outlet. into the wand extension. Push in and
turn clockwise to lock spray wand in
place.
Step 3 Connect the garden hose to the Step 4 Connect garden hose to the
water inlet using the quick connect adapter and cold water source and turn water on
coupling. completely.
Step 5 Plug the power cord into the power out- Step 6 Turn on the pressure
let. Trigger the gun to eliminate trapped air, wait washer (I). The motor starts only if the
for a steady flow of water to emerge from the trigger of the gun is pulled and shuts off
spray nozzle. when the trigger is released.
Note:
The actual
appearance
of the GFCI
may be
different from
this
illustration.
Step 1 Plug the Ground Step 2 Press “TEST”, then
Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) press “RESET” to assure proper
into a working outlet. connection to power.
WARNING
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY,
NEVER POINT SPRAY NOZZLE
AT YOURSELF, OTHER PER-
SONS OR ANIMALS
In USA Call:
1-800-537-4129
or visit our website:
www.karcher-usa.com
Step 2 Fill a container with Karcher The following Karcher detergents are
detergent. Set metering valve on filter to available:
desired dosage. Place the filter end of
• Vehicle Wash • House Wash
detergent suction tube into the container.
• Degreaser • Deck Wash
• All Purpose Cleaner
Caution
Never use:
• Bleach, Chlorine products and other
corrosive chemicals
• Liquids containing solvents
(i.e., paint thinners, gasoline, oils)
• Tri-sodium phosphate products
Step 3 Turn on the pressure washer. • Ammonia products
Pull trigger to operate unit: Liquid detergent • Acid-based products
is drawn into the unit and mixed with water. These chemicals will harm the unit and
will damage the surface being cleaned.
Apply detergent to work area. Do not allow
detergent to dry on surface.
Step 5 Disconnect the Step 6 Disconnect the high pressure hose from the
garden hose from the high pressure outlet and engage the gun safety lock.
water inlet on the unit.
Step 1 Step 2
Engage gun Turn pressure
safety lock. washer to off (O)
position.
In USA Call:
1-800-537-4129
or visit our website: www.karcher-usa.com
Motor will not start. On/Off switch is in the Turn switch to the “ON” (I) position.
“OFF” (O) position.
Power cord is not plugged in. Plug in power cord.
Extension cord is too long. Replace extension cord with either
Extension cord is not a 25 ft. 12/3 gauge cord or a 50 ft.
proper gauge.Extension 10/3 gauge cord.
cord is damaged.
Unit does not reach Diameter of garden hose Replace with a 3/4 inch
high pressure. is too small. garden hose.
Water supply is restricted. Check garden hose for kinks,
leaks and blockage.
Not enough inlet water supply. Open water source full force. 10
Water inlet filter is Remove filter and rinse out
clogged. in warm water.
Spray wand is in low Turn spray wand to high
pressure position. pressure position.
Wash brush is attached. Attach vario spray wand
Output pressure Not enough inlet water Turn water on full force. Check garden
varies high and supply. hose for kinks, leaks or blockage.
low.
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.
Water inlet filter is Remove filter and rinse out
clogged. in warm water.
Pump is noisy. 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.
Water leaks Loose fittings. Check that all fittings are tight.
from pump. Water seals are Call service center.
damaged or worn.
Oil Drip. Oil seals are damaged or worn. Call service center.