Karcher Pressure Washer K 2100 User Manual

K 2.100 - K 2.199

Operating Instructions

Before first use of the unit

read these operating instructions

and act in accordance with them.

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Description of the Appliance

These operating instructions describe the

Coupling element for water connection

maximum equipment. Depending on the

model, there are differences in the scopes

of delivery (see packaging).

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)

High pressure connection

Appliance switch "0/OFF“/ „I/ON“

Storage hook for high pressure hose

and mains connection cable

Carrying handle

Storage for spray lance

Storage for trigger gun

Water connection with integrated sieve

Detergent suction hose (with sieve)

20 Accessory net

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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.

Safety instructions

ƽ Danger

 Never touch the mains plug and the

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.

ṇ 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.

 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.

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!

 Never use the appliance to clean ob-

jects containing hazardous substances

(e.g. asbestos).

 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.

 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

 Do not use the appliance when there

are other persons around unless they

are also wearing safety equipment.

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 Wear protective clothing and safety

goggles to protect against splash back

containing water or dirt.

High pressure hose

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.

Caution

 In case of extended downtimes, switch

the appliance off at the main switch / ap-

pliance switch or remove the mains

plug.

 Do not kink.

 Do not operate the appliance at temper-

atures below 0 °C.

 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.

 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.

Safety Devices

 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.

Caution

Safety devices protect the user and must

not be modified or bypassed.

Power switch

The appliance switch prevents unintention-

 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.

al operation of the appliance.

Lock trigger gun

This lock locks the lever of the trigger gun

and prevents the inadvertent start of the ap-

pliance.

Overflow valve with pressure switch

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.

 For safety reasons, we recommend that

you operate the appliance only via a

earth-leakage circuit breaker (max.

30 mA).

Prerequisites for the appliance's

stability

Caution

 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.

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.

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(Minimum diameter 1/2 inch (13 mm),

minimum length 7.5 m).

Operation

Illustration

Before Startup

 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.

Mount loose parts delivered with appliance

prior to start-up.

Illustrations on Page 3

Illustration

 Attach the carrying handle.

Illustration

Start up

 Pull out the clamp for the high-pressure

hose from the hand spray gun (e.g. a

Philips screwdriver).

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 high pressure hose to trigger

gun.

 Push the clamp in until it locks. Check

the secure connection by pulling on the

high-pressure hose.

Illustration

 Connect the high pressure hose to the

high pressure connection of the appli-

ance.

Optional

Illustration

 Hook the accessories net into the hooks

shown in the illustration.

Illustration

 Push the spray lance into the trigger

gun and fasten it by turning it through

90°.

Water supply

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.

 Completely open the water tap.

 Insert the mains plug into the socket.

 Turn on the appliance “I/ON”.

Operation

ṇ 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

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.

 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.

Spray lance with Dirtblaster

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.

Water supply from mains

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.

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Spray lance with high pressure nozzle

For normal cleaning tasks.

Interrupting operation

Not suitable for use with detergents.

Spray lance with pressure regulation

(Vario Power)

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

 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.

Finish operation

 Turn the spray pipe to the desired posi-

tion.

Washing brush

Suitable for use with detergents.

Rotary washing brush

Suitable for use with detergents.

The rotating washing brush is ideally suited

for the cleaning of vehicles.

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.

Caution

Please make sure that the washing brush is

free from dirt or other particles. Otherwise,

it may damage the paint work.

Working with detergent

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.

 Illustration

Lock the lever on the trigger gun.

 Pull out the mains plug.

Transport

Caution

In order to prevent accidents or injuries,

keep in mind the weight of the appliance

during transport (see Specifications).

 Suspend end of detergent suction hose

in a container filled with detergent.

When transporting by hand

 Detach spray lance from the trigger

gun. Work only with the trigger gun.

Note: This will mix the detergent with

the water stream.

 Lift appliance by the carrying handle

and carry it.

When transporting in vehicles

 Secure the appliance against shifting

Recommended cleaning method

 Spray the detergent sparingly on the

dry surface and allow it to react, but not

to dry.

and tipping over.

 Spray off loosened dirt with the high-

pressure jet.

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Storage

Maintenance and care

Caution

ƽ Danger

In order to prevent accidents or injuries,

keep in mind the weight of the appliance

when selecting a storage location for it (see

Specifications).

Turn off the appliance and remove the

mains plug prior to any care and mainte-

nance work.

Maintenance

The appliance is maintenance-free.

Care

Storing the Appliance

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.

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.

Spare parts

Frost protection

Use only original KÄRCHER spare parts.

You will find a list of spare parts at the end

of these operating instructions.

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.

Special accessories

Special accessories expand the possibili-

ties of using your appliance. Please contact

your KÄRCHER dealer for further informa-

tion.

 Store the appliance and the entire ac-

cessories in a frost-safe room.

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Troubleshooting

Helpline

You can rectify minor faults yourself with

the help of the following overview.

If in doubt, please consult the authorized

customer service.

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.

ƽ 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.

Appliance is not running

The helpline number is 01295 752200,

open from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm

Monday to Friday.

 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.

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

Pressure does not build up in the appliance

 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.

Oxon, OX16 1TB

 Pull out the sieve in the water connec-

tion using flat-nose pliers and clean un-

der running water.

or E-mail us:

[email protected]

Strong pressure fluctuations

 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.

Appliance is leaking

 Slight leakage from the appliance pump

is normal. If the leakage increases con-

tact the authorized customer service.

No detergent infeed

 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.

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Technical specifications

EC Declaration of Conformity

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.

Electrical connection

Voltage

220-240 V

1~50/60 Hz

Power consumption

Connected load

6 A

1,3 kW

IP X5

Protection class

Protective class

Mains fuse (slow-blow)

Water connection

Max. feed temperature

Min. feed volume

10 A

Product:

Type:

Relevant EU Directives

2006/42/EC (+2009/127/EC)

2004/108/EC

High-pressure cleaner

1.673-xxx / 1.602-xxx

40 °C

7 I/min

Feed pressure

0,2-1,2 MPa

2000/14/EC

Performance data

Working pressure

Max. permissible pressure

Water flow rate

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

8 MPa

10 MPa

5,2 I/min

0,3 I/min

10 N

Detergent flow rate

Recoil force of trigger gun

Weight, ready to operate with

accessories

EN 62233: 2008

Applied conformity evaluation method

2000/14/EC: Appendix V

Sound power level dB(A)

without storage for accessories 4,7 kg

with storage for accessories

or with large carrying handle

4,9 kg

Measured:

Guaranteed: 91

Values determined as per EN 60335-2-79

Hand-arm vibration value

Uncertainty K

<2,5 m/s²

The undersigned act on behalf and under

the power of attorney of the company man-

agement.

0,3 m/s²

Sound pressure level L_pA

Uncertainty K_pA

75 dB(A)

3 dB(A)

Sound power level L_WA+ Un-

certainty K_WA

91 dB(A)

CEO

Head of Approbation

Subject to technical modifications!

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

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Spare Parts

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