Karcher K 2.100 Operating Instructions Manual

read these operating instructions and act in accordance with them. 59640610 03/11 K 2.100 - K 2.199

these original instructions prior to the initial operation of your appliance and store them for later use or subsequent own- ers. This high-pressure cleaner is designed for domestic use only: – to clean machines, vehicles, buildings, tools, facades, terraces, garden equip- ment etc. using a high-pressure water jet (and detergents if required). – with accessories, replacement parts and detergents approved by KÄRCH- ER. Observe the instructions provided with these detergents.  Danger Immediate danger that can cause severe injury or even death.  Warning Possible hazardous situation that could lead to severe injury or even death. Caution Possible hazardous situation that could lead to mild injury to persons or damage to property. The high pressure jet may not be directed at persons, ani- mals, live electrical equipment or at the appliance itself. Pro- tect the appliance against frost. The packaging material can be recy- cled. Please do not place the packag- ing into the ordinary refuse for disposal, but arrange for the proper recycling. Old appliances contain valuable ma- terials that can be recycled. Please arrange for the proper recycling of old appliances. Please dispose your old appliances using appropriate collec- tion systems. Notes about the ingredients (REACH) You will find current information about the ingredients at: http://www.karcher.de/de/unternehmen/ umweltschutz/REACH.htm The scope of delivery of your appliance is il- lustrated on the packaging. Check the con- tents of the appliance for completeness when unpacking. In the event of missing accessories or any transport damage, please contact your dealer. The warranty terms published by the rele- vant sales company are applicable in each country. We will repair potential failures of your appliance within the warranty period free of charge, provided that such failure is caused by faulty material or defects in man- ufacturing. In the event of a warranty claim please contact your dealer or the nearest authorized Customer Service centre. Please submit the proof of purchase. Contents General information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Description of the Appliance . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Maintenance and care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Helpline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 10 EC Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . 10 Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 General information Proper Use Symbols in the operating instructions Symbols on the machine Environmental protection Scope of delivery Warranty

maximum equipment. Depending on the model, there are differences in the scopes of delivery (see packaging). 1 High pressure connection 2 Appliance switch "0/OFF“/ „I/ON“ 3 Storage hook for high pressure hose and mains connection cable 4 Carrying handle 5 Storage for spray lance 6 Storage for trigger gun 7 Water connection with integrated sieve 8 Detergent suction hose (with sieve) 9 Coupling element for water connection 10 Mains cable with mains plug 11 Trigger gun 12 Lock trigger gun 13 Clamp for high pressure hose 14 High pressure hose Optional accessories 15 Rotary washing brush 16 Washing brush 17 Spray lance with high pressure nozzle 18 Spray lance with Dirtblaster 19 Spray lance with pressure regulation (Vario Power) 20 Accessory net Description of the Appliance

socket with wet hands.  The appliance must not be used if the power cord or important parts of the ap- pliance, e.g. high-pressure hoses, trig- ger gun or safety devices are damaged.  Check the power cord and mains plug for damage before every use. If the power cord is damaged, please arrange for it to be replaced immediately by an authorised repair agent or a skilled electrician  Check the high-pressure hose for dam- age before every use. Please arrange for the immediate replacement of a damaged high-pressure hose.  The appliance may not be used in areas where a risk of explosion is present.  If the appliance is used in hazardous ar- eas (e.g. filling stations) the corre- sponding safety provisions must be observed.  High-pressure jets can be dangerous if improperly used. The jet must not be di- rected at persons, animals, live electri- cal equipment or at the appliance itself.  The high-pressure jet must not be di- rected at other persons or directed by the user at him/herself to clean clothing or footwear.  Never use the appliance to clean ob- jects containing hazardous substances (e.g. asbestos).  Vehicle tyres or tyre valves are suscep- tible to damage from the high-pressure jet and may burst. The first indication of this is a discolouration of the tyre. Dam- aged vehicle tyres/tyre valves are high- ly dangerous. Ensure that a distance of at least 30 cm is observed when clean- ing with the jet!  Risk of explosion! Do not spray flammable liquids. Never draw in fluids containing solvents or undiluted acids and solvents! This in- cludes petrol, paint thinner and heating oil. The spray mist thus generated is highly inflammable, explosive and poi- sonous. Do not use acetone, undiluted acids and solvents as they are damag- ing to the materials from which the ap- pliance is made.  Warning  The mains plug and the coupling of an extension cable must be watertight and must never lay in the water.  Unsuitable extension cables can be hazardous. Only use extension cables outdoors which have been approved for this purpose and labelled with a suffi- cient cable cross-section: 1 - 10 m: 1.5 mm2; 10 - 30 m: 2.5 mm2  Always fully unroll electrical cables from the cable drum.  High-pressure hoses, fixtures and cou- plings are important for the safety of the appliance. Only use high-pressure hos- es, fixtures and couplings recommend- ed by the manufacturer.  This appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sen- sory or mental capabilities. The appliance must not be operated by children or persons who have not been instructed accordingly. Children should be supervised to pre- vent them from playing with the appli- ance.  Keep packaging film away from children - risk of suffocation!  This appliance was designed to be used with detergents which are sup- plied or recommended by the manufac- turer. The use of other detergents or chemicals may compromise the safety of the appliance.  The operator must use the appliance correctly. When working with the appli- ance, he must consider the local condi- tions and pay due care and attention to other persons, in particular children, who are nearby.  Do not use the appliance when there are other persons around unless they are also wearing safety equipment. Safety instructions

goggles to protect against splash back containing water or dirt. Caution  In case of extended downtimes, switch the appliance off at the main switch / ap- pliance switch or remove the mains plug.  Do not operate the appliance at temper- atures below 0 °C.  Observe a distance of at least 30 cm when using the jet to clean painted sur- faces to avoid damaging paintwork.  Never leave the appliance unattended when it is in operation.  Make sure that the power cable or ex- tension cables are not damaged by run- ning over, pinching, dragging or similar. Protect the power cable from heat, oil, and sharp edges.  All current-conducting parts in the work- ing area must be protected against jet water.  The appliance may only be connected to an electrical supply which has been installed in accordance with IEC 60364.  The appliance may only be connected to alternating current. The voltage must correspond with the type plate on the appliance.  For safety reasons, we recommend that you operate the appliance only via a earth-leakage circuit breaker (max. 30 mA).  Cleaning operations which produce oily waste water, e.g. engine washes, un- derbody washes, may only be carried out using washing stations equipped with an oil separator. The high pressure hose is specially con- structed with reinforced walls to handle wa- ter pressure up to 11 MPa (1600 psi) - it can be easily damaged and should be stored carefully.  Do not kink.  Do not drive vehicles over the hose.  Do not expose the hose to sharp edges or corners. Misuse will lead to ballooning or premature failure and will invalidate warranty. Caution Safety devices protect the user and must not be modified or bypassed. The appliance switch prevents unintention- al operation of the appliance. This lock locks the lever of the trigger gun and prevents the inadvertent start of the ap- pliance. If the lever on the trigger gun is released the pressure switch turns off the pump, the high-pressure jet is stopped. If the lever is pulled the pump is turned on again. Caution Create stability for the appliance prior to all work on or with the appliance to prevent ac- cidents or damage. – The stability of the appliance is warrant- ed when it is placed onto an even sur- face. High pressure hose Safety Devices Power switch Lock trigger gun Overflow valve with pressure switch Prerequisites for the appliance's stability

prior to start-up. Illustrations on Page 3 Illustration Attach the carrying handle. Illustration Pull out the clamp for the high-pressure hose from the hand spray gun (e.g. a Philips screwdriver). Illustration Connect high pressure hose to trigger gun. Push the clamp in until it locks. Check the secure connection by pulling on the high-pressure hose. Optional Illustration Hook the accessories net into the hooks shown in the illustration. According to the applicable regula- tions, the appliance must never be used on the drinking water supply without a system separator. Use a suitable system separator manufactured by KÄRCHER; or, as an alternative, a system separator as per EN 12729 Type BA. Water flowing through a system separator is con- sidered non-drinkable. Caution Always connect the system separator to the water supply, never directly to the appli- ance! Note: Impurities in the water can damage the high-pressure pump and accessories. For protection, the use of the KÄRCHER water filter (optional accessory, order no. 4.730-059) is recommended. Observe regulations of water supplier. For connection values, see type plate/tech- nical data. Use a fibre-reinforced water hose (not included) with a standard coupling. (Minimum diameter 1/2 inch (13 mm), minimum length 7.5 m). Illustration Screw the supplied coupling element to the water connection on the appliance. Push the water supply hose onto the coupling unit, then connect it to the wa- ter supply. Caution Dry runs lasting longer than two minutes lead to damages to the high pressure pump. If the appliance does not build up pressure within two minutes, switch it off and proceed as instructed in the Chapter "Troubleshooting". Illustration Connect the high pressure hose to the high pressure connection of the appli- ance. Illustration Push the spray lance into the trigger gun and fasten it by turning it through 90°. Completely open the water tap. Insert the mains plug into the socket. Turn on the appliance “I/ON”.  Danger The trigger gun is subjected to a recoil force when the water jet is discharged. Make sure that you have a firm footing and are also hold- ing the trigger gun and spray lance firmly. Illustration Unlock the lever on the trigger gun. Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the device will switch on. Note: Release the lever of the trigger gun; the device will switch off again. High pres- sure remains in the system. For particularly dirty items or areas. Not suitable for use with detergents. Caution Car tyres, paint or sensitive surfaces such as wood should not be cleaned with the dirt blaster, as there is a risk of damage. Operation Before Startup Water supply Water supply from mains Start up Operation Spray lance with Dirtblaster

Not suitable for use with detergents. Carrying out the most common cleaning tasks. The work pressure can be stageless- ly regulated between "Min" and "Max". You can add detergent when "Mix" is selected. Release the lever on the trigger gun. Illustration Turn the spray pipe to the desired posi- tion. Suitable for use with detergents. Suitable for use with detergents. The rotating washing brush is ideally suited for the cleaning of vehicles. Caution Please make sure that the washing brush is free from dirt or other particles. Otherwise, it may damage the paint work. Please use exclusively KÄRCHER deter- gents and care products to carry out the re- spective cleaning task, as these were specifically developed for your appliance. The use of other detergents and care prod- ucts may lead to premature wear and can invalidate your warranty claims. Please ob- tain information at your local dealer or re- quest information directly from KÄRCHER. Pull detergent suction hose as far as is required out of the housing. Suspend end of detergent suction hose in a container filled with detergent. Detach spray lance from the trigger gun. Work only with the trigger gun. Note: This will mix the detergent with the water stream. Spray the detergent sparingly on the dry surface and allow it to react, but not to dry. Spray off loosened dirt with the high- pressure jet. Release the lever on the trigger gun. Illustration Lock the lever on the trigger gun. During longer breaks (more than 5 min- utes), also turn the appliance off using the "0/OFF" switch. Insert the trigger gun in its holder. Caution Only separate the high-pressure hose from the trigger gun or the appliance while there is no pressure in the system. After operation with detergent: Run the machine for approximately 1 minute for a clear rinse. Release the lever on the trigger gun. Turn off the appliance "0/OFF". Turn off tap. Press the lever on the trigger gun to re- lease any remaining pressure in the system. Detach the appliance from the water supply. Illustration Lock the lever on the trigger gun. Pull out the mains plug. Caution In order to prevent accidents or injuries, keep in mind the weight of the appliance during transport (see Specifications). Lift appliance by the carrying handle and carry it. Secure the appliance against shifting and tipping over. Spray lance with high pressure nozzle Spray lance with pressure regulation (Vario Power) Washing brush Rotary washing brush Working with detergent Recommended cleaning method Interrupting operation Finish operation Transport When transporting by hand When transporting in vehicles

keep in mind the weight of the appliance when selecting a storage location for it (see Specifications). Prior to extended storage periods, as dur- ing the winter, also observe the instructions in the Care section. Park the machine on an even surface. Engage the spray lance in its compart- ment. Insert the trigger gun in its holder. Stow away the mains cable, the high- pressure hose and accessory at the ap- pliance. Caution Protect the appliance and its accessories against frost. The appliance and its accessories can get destroyed through frost if there are any wa- ter residues in them. To avoid damage to them: Completely drain all water from the ap- pliance: Switch the appliance on with detached high-pressure hose and de- tached water supply (max. 1 minute) and wait, until no more water exits at the high-pressure connection. Turn off the appliance. Store the appliance and the entire ac- cessories in a frost-safe room.  Danger Turn off the appliance and remove the mains plug prior to any care and mainte- nance work. The appliance is maintenance-free. Prior to longer periods of storage, e.g. in the winter: Remove filter from suction hose for de- tergent and clean under running water. Pull out the sieve in the water connec- tion using flat-nose pliers and clean un- der running water. Use only original KÄRCHER spare parts. You will find a list of spare parts at the end of these operating instructions. Special accessories expand the possibili- ties of using your appliance. Please contact your KÄRCHER dealer for further informa- tion. Storage Storing the Appliance Frost protection Maintenance and care Maintenance Care Spare parts Special accessories

the help of the following overview. If in doubt, please consult the authorized customer service.  Danger Turn off the appliance and remove the mains plug prior to any care and mainte- nance work. Repair works may only be performed by the authorized customer service. Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the device will switch on. Check whether the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to the volt- age of the mains supply. Check the mains connection cable for damages. Appliance ventilation: Switch the appli- ance on with the high-pressure hose de- tached and operate (max. 2 minutes) until the water exits the high-pressure connec- tion without bubbles. Switch off appliance and reconnect high-pressure hose. Check the water supply. Pull out the sieve in the water connec- tion using flat-nose pliers and clean un- der running water. Clean high-pressure nozzle: Remove dirt and debris from the nozzle bore, us- ing a needle and rinse through with wa- ter from the front. Check water flow quantity. Slight leakage from the appliance pump is normal. If the leakage increases con- tact the authorized customer service. Remove the spray lance from the hand spray gun and work with the hand spray gun only or use the spray lance with pressure regulation and turn to "Mix". Clean the detergent suction hose filter. Check the detergent suction hose for kinks. KÄRCHER UK Limited operates a helpline allowing customers to discuss any prob- lems experienced with our products. The helpline operates during normal busi- ness hours and may be busy at peak peri- ods.If you have difficulty getting through we would ask that you try to contact us again later in the day. The helpline number is 01295 752200, open from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday. It helps us if you have the model number and data plate details to hand before mak- ing your call so that we can assist you with your query more effectively. Alternatively you may write to us at the address below: KÄRCHER UK Ltd Kärcher House Beaumont Road Banbury Oxon, OX16 1TB or E-mail us: [email protected] Troubleshooting Appliance is not running Pressure does not build up in the appliance Strong pressure fluctuations Appliance is leaking No detergent infeed Helpline

We hereby declare that the machine de- scribed below complies with the relevant basic safety and health requirements of the EU Directives, both in its basic design and construction as well as in the version put into circulation by us. This declaration shall cease to be valid if the machine is modified without our prior approval. The undersigned act on behalf and under the power of attorney of the company man- agement. Authorised Documentation Representative S. Reiser Alfred Kärcher GmbH Co. KG Alfred-Kärcher-Str. 28 - 40 71364 Winnenden (Germany) Phone: +49 7195 14-0 Fax: +49 7195 14-2212 Winnenden, 2011/02/01 Technical specifications Electrical connection Voltage 220-240 1~50/60 V Hz Power consumption 6 A Connected load 1,3 kW Protection class IP X5 Protective class II Mains fuse (slow-blow) 10 A Water connection Max. feed temperature 40 °C Min. feed volume 7 I/min Feed pressure 0,2-1,2 MPa Performance data Working pressure 8 MPa Max. permissible pressure 10 MPa Water flow rate 5,2 I/min Detergent flow rate 0,3 I/min Recoil force of trigger gun 10 N Weight, ready to operate with accessories without storage for accessories 4,7 kg with storage for accessories or with large carrying handle 4,9 kg Values determined as per EN 60335-2-79 Hand-arm vibration value Uncertainty K <2,5 0,3 m/s2 m/s2 Sound pressure level LpA Uncertainty KpA 75 3 dB(A) dB(A) Sound power level LWA + Un- certainty KWA 91 dB(A) EC Declaration of Conformity Product: High-pressure cleaner Type: 1.673-xxx / 1.602-xxx Relevant EU Directives 2006/42/EC (+2009/127/EC) 2004/108/EC 2000/14/EC Applied harmonized standards EN 55014–1: 2006 + A1: 2009 EN 55014–2: 1997 + A2: 2008 EN 60335–1 EN 60335–2–79 EN 61000–3–2: 2006 + A2: 2009 EN 61000–3–3: 2008 EN 62233: 2008 Applied conformity evaluation method 2000/14/EC: Appendix V Sound power level dB(A) Measured: 89 Guaranteed: 91 CEO Head of Approbation