Karcher K 397m
Karcher K 397m
Karcher K 397m
97 M
High Pressure
Washer Operator
Manual
Overview ....................................... 2
Precautions ............................. 3 - 4
Assembly Instructions ................. 4
Operating Instructions ................. 5
Using the accessories ................. 6
Working with Detergents ............. 7
Shut Down and Clean-Up ............ 8
Taking a Break ............................. 8
Winterizing and Long-Term
Storage ......................................... 8
Maintenance Instructions ............ 9
Cleaning Tips ....................... 9 - 10
Optional Cleaning Accessories . 10
Troubleshooting ..................... 11-12
Specifications
Working Pressure .......... 9000 kPa
Max. Pressure ................. 1600 PSI
Max. Water volume ......... 1.5 GPM
Voltage ................................... 120 V
Amp draw ....................... 13 AMPS
Item Description
1. Power cord 8. Detergent tank
2. Trigger gun 9. High pressure outlet
3. Trigger gun safety lock 10. On/Off switch
4. High pressure hose 11. Detergent tank cap
5. Water inlet 12. Wash brush
6. Transport handle 13. Quattro nozzle
7. Accessory compartment
NEVER!
Never point nozzle at people or animals.
Never drink alcohol or use drugs while operating this equipment.
Never operate while standing in water.
Never touch plug with wet hands.
Never let electrical connections rest in water.
Never operate pressure washer without the water turned on
Never use hot water
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1 Step 2
Connect the high pressure hose to the high Insert the spray wand. Press in against the
pressure outlet. spring tension and twist into the locked
position.
Step 3 Step 4
Connect the garden hose to the water inlet. Connect garden hose to the cold water
source and turn water on completely.
Wash brush
WARNING This brush is ideal for removing stubborn
RISK OF INJECTION OR INJURY-DO dirt and stains from finished surfaces. Use
NOT DIRECT DISCHARGE STREAM with detergents only.
AT PERSONS.
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, NEVER
POINT SPRAY NOZZLE AT YOURSELF,
OTHER PERSONS OR ANIMALS.
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Caution
Step 3 Never use:
Turn on the pressure washer. • Bleach, Chlorine products and other
Pull trigger to operate unit: Liquid detergent corrosive chemicals
is drawn into the unit and mixed with water. • Liquids containing solvents
Apply detergent to work area. Do not allow (i.e., paint thinners, gasoline, oils)
detergent to dry on surface. • Tri-sodium phosphate products
• Ammonia products
• Acid-based products
These chemicals will harm the unit and
will damage the surface being cleaned.
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Step 4 Step 5 Step 6
Disconnect the garden hose Disconnect the high pressure Pull trigger down (A)
from the water inlet on the unit. hose from the high pressure and engage gun
outlet. safety lock (B).
Step 1 Step 2
Pull trigger down (A) Turn pressure washer
and engage gun to off (O) position.
safety lock (B).
CLEANING TIPS
Deck Cleaning Cement Patios, Brick and
(with or without detergent) Stone
Pre-rinse deck and surrounding area with (with or without detergent)
fresh water. If using Kärcher Deck Wash, Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water.
place detergent suction tube directly into If using Kärcher Pressure Wash or
cleaning solution and apply to surface at Degreaser, place detergent suction tube
low pressure. For best results, limit your directly into cleaning solution and apply to
work area to smaller sections of surface at low pressure. For best results,
approximately 25 square feet. Allow Deck limit your work area to smaller sections of
Wash to remain on surface 1-3 minutes. Do approximately 25 square feet. Allow
not allow detergent to dry on surface. Rinse Pressure Wash or Degreaser to remain on
at high pressure in a long sweeping motion surface 1-3 minutes. Do not allow detergent
keeping the spray nozzle approximately 3-6 to dry on surface. Rinse at high pressure in 9
inches from the cleaning surface. Always a sweeping motion keeping the spray
clean from top to bottom and from left to nozzle approximately 3-6 inches from the
right. When moving on to a new section of cleaning surface. Always clean from top to
the cleaning surface, be sure to overlap the bottom and from left to right.
previous section to eliminate stop marks
and ensure a more even cleaning result.
Cars, Boats & Motorcycles
(with or without detergent)
House Siding Pre-rinse vehicle with fresh water. If using
(with or without detergent) Kärcher Touchless Vehicle Wash, place
Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water. detergent suction tube directly into cleaning
If using Kärcher Pressure Wash, place solution and apply to surface at low
detergent suction tube directly into cleaning pressure. For best results, clean one side of
solution and apply to surface at low vehicle at a time and always apply
pressure (for best results, limit your work detergent from bottom to top, do not allow
area to sections of approximately 6 feet detergent to dry on surface. If needed, use
and always apply detergent from bottom to special Wash Brush Attachment (not
top). Allow Pressure Wash to remain on included) to remove stubborn dirt. Rinse at
surface 1-3 minutes. Do not allow detergent high pressure in a sweeping motion
to dry on surface, if surface appears to be keeping the spray nozzle approximately 6-8
drying, simply wet down surface with fresh inches from the cleaning surface (distance
water. If needed, use special Wash Brush should increase when rinsing pin-striping or
Attachment (not included) to remove other sensitive surfaces). Always clean from
stubborn dirt. Rinse at high pressure from top to bottom and from left to right. For
top to bottom in an even sweeping motion best results, wipe surface dry with a
keeping the spray nozzle approximately 6 chamois or soft dry cloth.
inches from the cleaning surface. Caution: Do not use the rotary nozzle on
vehicles as it may cause damage.
OPTIONAL CLEANING
Optional cleaning accessories are available to further enhance your cleaning capabilities: For
details call 1-800-465-4980 or or visit www.karcher.ca
• Rotating Wash Brush • Sandblasting Attachment
• Wash Brush • Water Pumping Kit
• Underbody Wand • Water Siphon Kit
• Pipe Drain Cleaner • 25’ Extension Hose
Disconnect the machine from the power source before making any repair.
Motor will not start On/Off switch is in the “OFF” (O) Turn switch to the “ON” (I) position
position.
Unit does not reach high Diameter of garden hose is too Replace with a 1/2 inch or 5/8
pressure small. inch garden hose.
Not enough inlet water supply. Open water source full force. 11
Water inlet filter is clogged. Remove filter and rinse out in
warm water.
Output pressure varies Not enough inlet water supply. Turn water on full force. Check
high and low garden hose for kinks, leaks or
blockage.
Quattro nozzle leaks. Quattro nozzle not properly Insert the quattro nozzle into the
attached. trigger gun. Carefully press in
against the spring tension and
twist into the locked position.
Pump is noisy. Pump is sucking air. Check that hoses and fittings are
air tight. Turn off machine and
purge pump by squeezing trigger
gun until a steady flow of water
emerges through the nozzle.
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Water leaks from pump Loose fittings. Check that all fittings are tight.
(up to 10 drops per
minute is permissible).
Water seals are damaged or worn. Call Customer Service.
Oil Drips. Oil seals are damaged or worn. Call Customer Service.
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If you encounter any additional difficulties not listed, please call our Customer
Service at 1-800-465-4980 for help, or visit www.karcher.ca