Kärcher K 3 Horizontal Mode D'emploi page 11

Operate the device in a horizontal position only.
High-pressure operation
ATTENTION
Damage to painted or sensitive surfaces
Surfaces can be damaged when the jet is too close to
the surface or an unsuitable spray lance is used.
Maintain a minimum spray distance of 30 cm when
cleaning painted surfaces.
Do not clean car tyres, paint or sensitive surfaces such
as wood with the dirt blaster.
1. Insert a spray lance into the high-pressure gun and
lock it by turning it 90°.
Illustration G
2. Switch the device on ("I/ON").
3. Unlock the lever of the high-pressure gun.
4. Press the lever of the high-pressure gun.
The device switches on.
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.
Note
KÄRCHER detergents ensure fault-free operation. Ask
us for a consultation, request our catalogue or our de-
tergent information sheets.
Note
Detergent can only be mixed into the jet at low pressure.
1. Pull the desired length of the detergent suction hose
out of the casing.
Illustration H
2. Hang the detergent suction hose in a container with
detergent solution.
3. Use the Vario Power spray lance.
4. Turn the spray lance all the way into the "SOFT" po-
sition.
The detergent solution is mixed with the water jet
during operation.
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 high-pressure
jet.
After operation with detergent
1. Flush the device with clear water for approx. 30 sec-
onds.
Interrupting operation
1. Release the lever of the high-pressure gun.
The device switches off when the lever is released.
The high pressure in the system is retained.
2. Lock the lever of the high-pressure gun.
Illustration I
3. Switch the device off "0/OFF" during work breaks
longer than 5 minutes.
Ending operation
CAUTION
Pressure in the system
Injuries from high-pressure water escaping uncontrolla-
bly
Only disconnect the high-pressure hose from the high-
pressure gun or the device when the system is fully de-
pressurised.
1. Release the lever of the high-pressure gun.
2. Close the water tap.
3. Press the lever of the high-pressure gun for 30 sec-
onds.
The pressure remaining in the system is discharged.
4. Release the lever of the high-pressure gun.
5. Lock the lever of the high-pressure gun.
6. Disconnect the device from the water supply.
7. Switch off the device "0/OFF".
8. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.
CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during transporta-
tion.
Carrying the device
1. Lift up the device by the carrying handle, and carry
it.
Transporting the device in a vehicle
1. Secure the device against slipping and tipping over.
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. Wind up the mains cable on the storage for the
mains cable and secure it with the clip.
2. Place the device on a level surface.
3. Disonnect the high-pressure hose from the high-
pressure gun.
4. Disconnect the spray lance from the high-pressure
gun.
5. Stow the accessories on the device:
a Snap the Vario Power spray lance into the stor-
age for the spray lances.
b Snap the spray lance dirt blaster into the storage
for the spray lances.
c Push the high-pressure gun into the high-pres-
sure gun storage compartment.
Illustration J
6. Disconnect the high-pressure hose from the device.
7. Hang the high-pressure hose on the high-pressure
hose hook.
Observe the additional notes before storing the device
for a longer period of time, see chapter Care and ser-
vice.
ATTENTION
Danger of frost
Incompletely emptied devices can be destroyed by
frost.
Completely empty the device and accessories.
Protect the device from frost.
The following requirements must be satisfied:
● The device is disconnected from the water supply.
● The high-pressure hose is removed.
1. Switch the device on "I/ON".
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Transport
Storage
Frost protection
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