User manual KARCHER K2

[. . . ] Please read and comply with these original instructions prior to the initial operation of your appliance and store them for later use or subsequent owners. Please do not place the packaging into the ordinary refuse for disposal, but arrange for the proper recycling. Please dispose your old appliances using appropriate collection systems. The extraction of water from public waters is prohibited in some countries. [. . . ] appliance switch The appliance switch prevents unintentional operation of the appliance. Lock trigger gun This lock locks the lever of the trigger gun and prevents the inadvertent start of the appliance. Overflow valve with pressure switch The overflow valve prevents the permissible working pressure from being exceeded. If the lever on the trigger gun is released the pressure switch turns off the pump, the high pressure jet is stopped.  Never draw in fluids containing solvents or undiluted acids and solvents!Do not use acetone, undiluted acids and solvents, as they corrode the materials used on the appliance. EN – 5 13 Description of the Appliance These operating instructions describe the maximum equipment. Depending on the model, there are differences in the scopes of delivery (see packaging). €——————————————–––– Not included in the delivery 17 Water supply hose Use a fabric reinforced water hose with a commercially available coupling. Illustration  Screw the coupling element to the water connection on the appliance. Warning According to applicable regulations, the appliance must never be used on the drinking water net without a system separator. A suitable system separator by KÄRCHER or alternatively a system separator according to EN 12729 type BA must be used. Water that has flown through a system separator is no longer classified as drinking water. Caution Always connect the system separator to the water supply, never directly to the appliance!Caution Impurities in the water can damage the high-pressure pump and the accessories. For protection, the use of the KÄRCHER water filter (optional accessory, order no. Before Startup Attaching the Accessories Mount loose parts delivered with appliance prior to start-up. illustrations on Page 2 Illustration  Attach the transport handle. Illustration  Pull out the clamp for the high-pressure hose from the hand spray gun (e. 14 Start up Caution Dry running of more than 2 minutes leads to damage of the high-pressure pump. If the appliance does not build up pressure within 2 minutes, switch the appliance off and proceed in accordance with the instructions in Chapter "Troubleshooting". Illustration  Connect the high pressure hose to the high pressure connection of the appliance. [. . . ] Pressure does not build up in the appliance  Check water supply for adequate delivery rate. σ Pull out the sieve in the water connection using flat-nose pliers and clean under running water. σ Appliance ventilation: Switch the appliance on with the high-pressure hose detached and operate (max. 2 minutes) until the water exits the high-pressure connection without bubbles. [. . . ]