Kärcher K 3.80 M Mode D'emploi page 13

Briefly switch the appliance on ("I/ON"),
press the trigger gun lever until no further
water is discharged (approx. 1 min).
Switch the appliance switch to "0/OFF".
Use the safety catch to secure the trigger
gun lever.
Pull out the mains plug.
Store the power cord, the HP hose and the
accessories on the appliance.
Maintenance and care
Risk of injury
Always switch off the appliance and pull out the
mains plug before care and maintenance work.
Cleaning
Prior to longer periods of storage, e.g. in the win-
ter:
Remove filter from suction hose for deter-
gent and clean with running water.
Pull out filter in water connection using flat-
nose pliers and clean with running water.
Maintenance
The appliance is maintenance-free.
Frost protection
The appliance and its accessories can get de-
stroyed through frost if there are any water resi-
dues in them. To avoid damage to them:
Store the appliance and the entire accesso-
ries in a frost-safe room.
Troubleshooting
You can rectify minor faults yourself with the help
of the following overview.
If in doubt, please consult the authorized custom-
er service.
Risk of injury
Always switch off the appliance and pull out the
mains plug before care and maintenance work.
Warning
Repair works may only be performed by the au-
thorized customer service.
Appliance does not start
Check whether the voltage indicated on the
type plate corresponds to the voltage of the
socket.
Check the power cable for damage.
Pressure does not build up in the appliance
Check the setting at the spray lance.
Evacuate air from the appliance: Switch on
the appliance when the HP hose is not con-
nected and allow it to run until the water
which discharges from the HP outlet is free of
bubbles. Then connect the HP hose again.
Clean the filter in the water supply connec-
tion: This can be easily removed using flat-
nose pliers.
Check all supply lines to the HP pump for
leaks or blockages.
Strong pressure fluctuations
Clean the high-pressure nozzle: Remove dirt
and debris from the nozzle bore with a nee-
dle and rinse through with water towards the
front.
Check the volume of incoming water.
HP pump leaking
Slight leakage from the HP pump is normal.
If the leakage increases contact the author-
ized customer service.
No detergent infeed
Detach the spray lance from the trigger gun
and work without the spray lance.
Clean the filter of the detergent suction hose.
Check the detergent suction hose for kinks.
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