6WORKING WITH DETERGENTSStep 2 Fill a container with Karcherdetergent. Set metering valve on filter todesired dosage. Place the filter end ofdetergent suction tube into the container.Step 3 Turn on the pressure washer.Pull trigger to operate unit: Liquid detergentis drawn into the unit and mixed with water.Apply detergent to work area. Do not allowdetergent to dry on surface.Detergents can only be applied at low pressure (-).CautionNever use:• Bleach, Chlorine products and othercorrosive chemicals• Liquids containing solvents(i.e., paint thinners, gasoline, oils)• Tri-sodium phosphate products• Ammonia products• Acid-based productsThese chemicals will harm the unit andwill damage the surface being cleaned.For best results see Cleaning Tipson pages 8 & 9 for specificinformation on how to cleandifferent surfaces.Always Use KarcherDetergents for Best Results.Karcher biodegradable detergents arespecially formulated to protect the environ-ment and your pressure washer. The specialformula won’t clog the suction tube filterand will protect the internal parts of the pres-sure washer for a longer life. For KarcherDetergents, check your retaileror call:The following Karcher detergents areavailable:• Vehicle Wash • House Wash• Degreaser • Deck Wash• All Purpose CleanerIn USA Call:1-800-537-4129or visit our website:www.karcher-usa.comStep 1 Install the Wash brush or the Variospray wand. Set the Vario spray wand to thelow pressure setting (-) by turning the wandcollar. The wand must be set in the low pres-sure (-) position to apply detergents.