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WORKING WITH DETERGENT
Karcher Pressure washers operate at two pressures. The high pressure setting is used for
cleaning, you cannot apply detergents when working at high pressure. To apply detergents you
must be operating at low pressure.
Caution
Never use:
• Bleach, Chlorine products and other
corrosive chemicals
• Liquids containing solvents
(i.e., paint thinners, gasoline, oils)
• Tri-sodium phosphate products
• Ammonia products
• Acid-based products
These chemicals will harm the unit and
will damage the surface being cleaned.
Step 2 Fill a container with Karcher
detergent. Place the filter end of detergent
suction tube into the container.
Step 3
Turn on the pressure washer.
Pull trigger to operate unit: Liquid detergent
is drawn into the unit and mixed with water.
Apply detergent to work area. Do not allow
detergent to dry on surface.
For best results see Cleaning Tips
on pages 8 & 9 for specific informa-
tion on how to clean
different surfaces.
Always Use Karcher
Detergents for Best Results.
Karcher biodegradable detergents are
specially formulated to protect the environ-
ment and your pressure washer. The special
formula won’t clog the suction tube filter
and will protect the internal parts of the pres-
sure washer for a longer life.
For Karcher
Detergents, check your retailer
or call:
The following Karcher detergents are
available:
• Vehicle Wash • House Wash
• Degreaser • Deck Wash
• All Purpose Cleaner
In USA Call:
1-800-537-4129
or visit our website:
www.karcher-usa.com
Step 1 Install the Wash brush or the
Vario spray wand. Set the Vario spray wand
to the low pressure setting (-) by turning the
wand collar. The wand must be set in the low
pressure (-) position to apply detergents.