Transport; Storage; Care And Service; Troubleshooting Guide - Kärcher OC 3 Mode D'emploi

Operation with conical jet nozzle
The conical jet nozzle is suitable for gentle cleaning of
fur and paws or particularly sensitive components.
CAUTION
Spray jet
Eye injuries and hearing damage
Do not direct the spray jet at eyes or ears.
1. Fit the conical jet nozzle.
Illustration L
Operation with detergent
DANGER
Failure to adhere to the safety data sheet
Incorrect handling of the detergent can seriously dam-
age your health
Observe the safety data sheet of the detergent manu-
facturer, in particular the instructions on personal pro-
tective equipment.
ATTENTION
Improper water supply
Damage to the device
Do not fill the water reservoir with any detergents, pes-
ticides or other additives.
Recommended cleaning method
1. Spray the detergent sparingly on the dry surface and
let it work for a while (do not let it dry).
2. Rinse off the loosened dirt with the low pressure
stream.
Operation with universal brush
ATTENTION
Damage to surfaces through a dirty universal brush
Paint damage
Ensure that the universal brush is free from dirt or other
particles before using it.
1. Fit the universal brush.
Illustration M
Interrupting operation
1. Release the lever of the trigger gun.
After another 5 minutes without being pressed, the de-
vice shuts off automatically.
Ending operation
1. Remove the reservoir or suction hose.
2. Switch the device on.
3. Actuate the lever of the trigger gun until no more wa-
ter is emitted.
4. Release the lever of the trigger gun.
5. Completely empty the reservoir.
6. If necessary, reinsert the fine filter and valve opener.
Ensure that the pin of the valve opener points up-
wards.

Transport

CAUTION
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during transporta-
tion.
1. Observe regulations for dangerous goods during
transport.
Manual transport
1. Lift and carry the device by the carrying handle.
Transport in vehicles
1. Secure the device against slipping and tipping over.

Storage

CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during storage.
Storing the device
1. Place the device on a level surface.
2. Store the device within the permissible temperature
range (see Chapter Technical data).
Frost protection
ATTENTION
Danger of frost
Incompletely emptied devices can be destroyed by
frost.
Completely empty the device and accessories.
Protect the device from frost.
1. Drain the device (see Chapter Ending operation).

Care and service

DANGER
Touching live parts
Danger of injury from electric shock
Switch off the device and unplug the charger from the
device before performing any work on the device.
Cleaning the valve opener/fine filter
Clean the valve opener and fine filter regularly.
ATTENTION
Material damage due to incorrect cleaning
Take care not to damage the valve opener and filter.
1. Pull the water reservoir vertically upwards.
2. Remove the valve opener using the suction hose
connection or a suitable pair of pliers.
Illustration G
3. Plug the suction hose connection onto the fine filter.
Illustration H
4. Remove the fine filter using the suction hose con-
nection or a suitable pair of pliers.
Illustration I
5. Clean the valve opener and fine filter under running
water.
6. Fit the fine filter and valve opener. Ensure that the
pin of the valve opener points upwards.

Troubleshooting guide

DANGER
Touching live parts
Danger of injury from electric shock
Switch off the device and unplug the charger from the
device before performing any work on the device.
Have repair work and work on electrical components
carried out by the authorised customer service only.
Malfunctions often have simple causes that you can
remedy yourself using the following overview. When in
doubt, or in the case of malfunctions not mentioned
here, please contact your authorised Customer Service.
Device not running
The charging state of the battery is too low.
1. Check the charging state of the battery and charge
it if necessary.
Motor overloaded; the motor circuit breaker has tripped.
1. Switch off the device.
2. Switch the device on and resume operation.