Kärcher K 370 M Electric Power High Pressure Washer Owners Manual

Model K 370 M High Pressure Washer Operator Manual Overview . 2 Precautions 2-4 Assembly Instructions 4 Operating Instructions 5 Using the Accessories 6 Working with Detergents 7 Shut Down and Clean-Up 8 Taking a Break 8 Winterizing and Long-Term Storage 8 Cleaning Tips . 9-10 Optional Cleaning Accessories 10 Troubleshooting .11-12 French 13 Specifications Max. Pressure Max. Water volume Voltage Amp draw 1400 PSI 1.7 GPM 120 V 13 AMPS Please keep the original box, packaging and receipt.

Before operating this unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. 5.959-958 / 05.01 OVERVIEW High Pressure Washer 2 Machine includes Detergent filter and suction tube On/Off switch High pressure outlet Water inlet Quick connect adapter male Quick connect adapter female 7 8 9 10 11 High/Low pressure nozzle Trigger gun safety lock Trigger gun with high pressure hose Transport bracket Power cord NEVER! Never Never Never Never Never Never Never point nozzle at people or animals. drink alcohol or use drugs while operating this equipment. operate while standing in water. touch plug with wet hands. let electrical connections rest in water. operate pressure washer without the water turned on use hot water THE BEST ANTI-FREEZE PROTECTION IS PROVIDED BY STORING THE MACHINE IN SHELTERED SPACE IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ­ Read First! 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. · To reduce the risk of injury, do not operate the machine near children. · Learn how to stop the machine and release pressure quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls. · Stay alert — watch what you are doing. · Wear safety goggles. · Do not use acids, solvents, or any other flammable material in this product. These products can cause physical injuries to the operator and irreversible damage to the machine. · 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. · To reduce the risk of electrocution, keep all connections dry and off the ground. Do not touch plug with wet hands. · The Trigger Gun Safety Lock PREVENTS the trigger from accidentally being engaged. This safety feature DOES NOT lock trigger in the on position. Extension Cords Use a sufficient gauge: Up to 25 ft = 12/2 AWG: 25 to 50 ft =10/2 AWG. Use only extension cords that are intended for outdoor use. These extension cords are identified by a marking “Acceptable for use with outdoor appliances; store indoors while not in use. ” Use only extension cords having an electrical rating not less than the rating of the product. Do not use damaged extension cords. Examine extension cord before using and replace if damaged. Do not abuse extension cord and do not yank on any cord to disconnect. Keep cord away from heat and sharp edges. Always disconnect the extension cord from the receptacle before disconnecting the product from the extension cord. If you are using an extension cord, it should always be completely unwound from the cable drum. This Product is double insulated In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding method is provided on a double-insulated product, nor should a method for grounding be added to the product. Servicing a double-insulated product requires extreme care and knowledge of the system, and should be done only by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a double-insulated product must be identical to the parts they replace. A double-insulated product is marked with the words “DOUBLEINSULATION ” or “DOUBLE-INSULATED “.