Kärcher K 502 M Electric Power High Pressure Washer Owners Manual

Model K 502 M Part No. 1.069-935.0 High Pressure Washer Operator Manual Overview . .1 Precautions .1-3 Assembly Instructions .3 Operating Instructions .4 GFCI Instructions . .5 Using the Accessories .5 Working with Detergents .6 Shut Down and Clean-Up . .7 Taking a Break . .7 Winterizing and Long-Term Storage . .7 Cleaning Tips . .8-9 Optional Cleaning Accessories . .9 Troubleshooting . .10-11 Specifications Operating pressure Water volume Voltage Amp draw In USA Call: 1500 PSI 1.7 GPM 120 V 13 AMPS or visit our website: www.karcher-usa.com 1-800-537-4129 Model K 502 M OVERVIEW Item Description 1.

Vario spray wand Power cord with Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) Trigger gun Trigger gun safety lock High pressure hose Water inlet Transport bracket Hose caddy Detergent suction tube and filter with metering valve High pressure outlet (not pictured) On/Off switch Spray wand extension Quick-connect adapter and coupling Wash brush 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. 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 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 Gun Safety Lock PREVENTS the trigger from accidentally being engaged. This safety feature DOES NOT lock trigger in the on position. 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. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) Protection This unit is supplied with a portable Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI). UL indicates that the power cord has been investigated for compliance with the applicable provisions of UL 943, Third Edition (Standard for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters) and other applicable standards. If power is interrupted in the line, the GFCI will automatically reclose the circuit to the load after power is restored. Depending on the GFCI model, it may be necessary to manually operate the reset button to restore power to the GFCI load circuit. 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 doubleinsulated 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 doubleinsulated product is marked with the words, “DOUBLE INSULATED. ” 2 Extension Cords Use a sufficient gauge: Up to 25 ft = 12/3 AWG; 25 to 50 ft = 10/3 AWG. Use only extension cords that are intended for outdoor use. These extension cords are identified by the 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.