Operation - Kärcher K 3 Power Control Manual

Connection to the water line
ATTENTION
Hose coupling with Aquastop on the water connec-
tion of the device
Damage to the pump
Never use a hose coupling with Aquastop on the water
connection of the device.
You can use an Aquastop coupling on the tap.
1. Plug the garden hose onto the water connection
coupling.
2. Connect the garden hose to the water line.
3. Open the water tap fully.
Illustration H

Operation

ATTENTION
Pump running dry
Damage to the device
If pressure does not build up in the device after 2 min-
utes then switch the device off and proceed according
to the instructions in chapter Troubleshooting guide.
Power Control System
The pressure indicator on the high-pressure gun shows
the currently set pressure level when operating with a
Power Control spray lance.
Note
The sensitivity of materials can vary greatly depending
on age and condition. The recommendations are there-
fore not binding.
Note
When operating with surface cleaner and other acces-
sories, the pressure indicator is not accurate.
Display Pressure
level
HARD
MEDIUM
SOFT
MIX
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 grinder.
1. Insert a spray lance into the high-pressure gun and
lock it by turning it 90°.
Illustration I
2. Switch the device on ("I/ON").
3. Unlock the lever of the high-pressure gun.
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Recommended for e.g.
Stone terraces made of pav-
ing stones or washed con-
crete, asphalt, metal
surfaces, garden utensils
(wheelbarrow, spade, etc.)
Cars / motorcycles, brick
surfaces, plastered walls,
plastic furniture
Wooden surfaces, bicycle,
sandstone surfaces, rattan
furniture
Operation with detergent
4. Press the lever of the high-pressure gun.
The device switches on.
5. Turn the Vario Power Power Control spray lance un-
til the required pressure level is shown on the pres-
sure indicator.
Operation with a washing brush
ATTENTION
Paint damage
Damage to surfaces through a dirty brush
Ensure that the washing brush is free from dirt or other
particles before using it.
Note
The device operates at low pressure when using wash-
ing brushes. This means that detergent can be mixed
with the water.
1. Insert the washing brush into the high-pressure gun
and turn by 90° to fasten it.
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
Detergent can only be mixed into the jet at low pressure.
Note
KÄRCHER detergents ensure fault-free operation. Ask
us for a consultation, request our catalogue or our de-
tergent information sheets.
1. Fill the detergent solution into the detergent tank.
Adhere to the dosage specifications on the deter-
gent container.
Illustration J
2. Close the detergent tank with the cover.
Illustration D
3. Latch the detergent tank in the device.
4. Use the Vario Power spray lance.
5. Turn the spray lance towards "MIX" until "MIX" is
displayed on the high-pressure gun.
The detergent solution is mixed with the water jet
during operation.
6. You can optionally use the foam nozzle.
a Connect the foam nozzle to the detergent bottle.
b Insert the foam nozzle into the high-pressure gun
and turn by 90° to fasten it.
Illustration K
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 L
3. Place the high-pressure gun with the spray lance in
the parking position.
4. Switch the device off "0/OFF" during work breaks
longer than 5 minutes.
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