Kärcher K 2200 IB Operator's Manual

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CLEANING TIPS8Deck Cleaning(with or without detergent)Pre-rinse deck and surrounding area withfresh water. If using Kärcher Deck Wash,place detergent suction tube directly intocleaning solution and apply to surface atlow pressure. For best results, limit yourwork area to smaller sections of approxi-mately 25 square feet. Allow Kärcher DeckWash to remain on surface 1-3 minutes. Donot allow detergent to dry on surface. Rinseat high pressure in a long sweeping motionkeeping the spray nozzle approximately 3-6inches from the cleaning surface. Alwaysclean from top to bottom and from left toright. When moving on to a new section ofthe cleaning surface, be sure to overlap theprevious section to eliminate stop marksand ensure a more even cleaning result.Caution: Do not use rotating nozzlespray wand on wood surface as itmay cause damage.House Siding(with or without detergent)Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water.If using Kärcher House Wash, place deter-gent suction tube directly into cleaningsolution and apply to surface at low pres-sure (for best results, limit your work areato sections of approximately 6 feet andalways apply detergent from bottom to top).Allow Kärcher House Wash to remain onsurface 1-3 minutes. Do not allow detergentto dry on surface, if surface appears to bedrying, simply wet down surface with freshwater. If needed, use special Wash BrushAttachment to remove stubborn dirt. Rinseat high pressure from top to bottom in aneven sweeping motion keeping the spraynozzle approximately 6 inches from thecleaning surface.Caution: Do not use rotating nozzle spraywand on siding as it may cause damage.Cement Patios,Brick and Stone(with or without detergent)Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water.If using Kärcher All Purpose Cleaner, placedetergent suction tube directly into cleaningsolution and apply to surface at low pres-sure. For best results, limit your work areato smaller sections of approximately 25square feet. Allow Kärcher All PurposeCleaner to remain on surface 1-3 minutes.Do not allow detergent to dry on surface.Rinse at high pressure in a sweepingmotion keeping the spray nozzle approxi-mately 3-6 inches from the cleaning sur-face. Always clean from top to bottom andfrom left to right. For removing extremelystubborn stains, use Kärcher RotatingNozzle Spray Wand.Cars, Boats & Motorcycles(with or without detergent)Pre-rinse vehicle with fresh water. If usingKärcher Vehicle Wash, place detergent suc-tion tube directly into cleaning solution andapply to surface at low pressure. For bestresults, clean one side of vehicle at a timeand always apply detergent from bottom totop, do not allow detergent to dry on sur-face. If needed, use special Wash BrushAttachment to remove stubborn dirt. Rinseat high pressure in a sweeping motionkeeping the spray nozzle approximately 6-8inches from the cleaning surface (distanceshould increase when rinsing pin-stripingor other sensitive surfaces). Always cleanfrom top to bottom and from left to right.For best results, wipe surface dry with achamois or soft dry cloth.Caution: Do not use rotating nozzlespray wand on vehicles as it maycause damage.7SHUTTING DOWN & CLEAN-UPStep 1 Removedetergent suction tubefrom container and insertinto one gallon of freshwater. Siphon water at lowpressure for one minute.Step 2Turn off theengine.Step 3Turn off the watersource.Step 4Press trigger torelease waterpressure.Step 5 Disconnect thegarden hose from thewater inlet on the unit.Step 6 Disconnect the high pressure hose from thehigh pressure outlet and engage the gun safety lock.WINTERIZING AND LONG-TERM STORAGE1. Disconnect all water connections.2. Start the machine for a few seconds,until the water which had remained in thepump exits. Turn off immediately.3. Drain the gas and oil from the engine.4. Do not allow high pressure hose tobecome kinked.5. Store the machine and accessories ina room which does not reach freezingtemperatures.Caution: Failure to follow the above direc-tions will result in damage to the pumpassembly and accessories.TAKING A BREAK... five minutes or moreStep 1 Turn off theengine.Step 3 Engage gunsafety lock.Step 2 Press triggerto release water pressure.K1800IB/2200IB Washer ManV2.2 9/25/02 6:03 PM Page 8