Start Up; Operation; Working With Detergent. En - Kärcher K 3.500 Operating Instructions Manual

 Separate the high pressure hose from
the high pressure connection of the ap-
pliance.
 Switch the appliance on (I/ON) for a
max. of 2 minutes and wait until the wa-
ter exits the high-pressure connection
without bubbles.
 Turn off the appliance "0/OFF".

Start up

Caution
Dry runs lasting longer than two minutes
lead to damages to the high pressure
pump. If the appliance does not build up
pressure within two minutes, switch it off
and proceed as instructed in the Chapter
"Troubleshooting".
 Illustration
Insert the high pressure hose tightly into
the quick coupling on the appliance, it
will lock in audibly.
Note: Make sure the connection nipple
is aligned correctly.
Check the secure connection by pulling
on the high pressure hose.
 Illustration
Push the spray lance into the trigger
gun and fasten it by turning it through
90°.
 Completely open the water tap.
 Insert the mains plug into the socket.
 Turn on the appliance "I/ON".

Operation

Danger
The trigger gun is subjected to a recoil force
when the water jet is discharged. Make
sure that you have a firm footing and are
also holding the trigger gun and spray lance
firmly.
Caution
Prior to cleaning, make sure that the high
pressure is placed safely on level ground.
Wear protective goggles and protective
clothing during the cleaning process.
 Unlock the lever on the trigger gun.
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 Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the
device will switch on.
Note: Release the lever of the trigger gun;
the device will switch off again. High pres-
sure remains in the system.
Spray lance with pressure regulation
Carrying out the most common cleaning
tasks. The work pressure can be stageless-
ly regulated between "Min" and "Max".
 Release the lever on the trigger gun.
 Turn the spray lance to the desired po-
sition.
Note: Suitable for working with detergent;
for this, turn the spray lance to the "Mix" po-
sition.
Spray lance with Dirtblaster
For particularly dirty items or areas.
Not suitable for use with detergents.
–
Washing brush
Note: Suitable for use with detergents.
–
Foam nozzle
With powerful foam for effortless cleaning.
Illustration
 Fill the detergent solution in the deter-
gent tank of the foam nozzle (observe
dosage instructions on the packaging of
the detergent).
 Connect the detergent tank to the foam
nozzle.
 Connect the foam nozzle to the trigger
gun.
Note: This will mix the detergent with
the water stream.
Working with detergent
Please use exclusively KÄRCHER deter-
gents and care products to carry out the re-
spective cleaning task, as these were
specifically developed for your appliance.
The use of other detergents and care prod-
ucts may lead to premature wear and can
invalidate your warranty claims. Please ob-
tain information at your local dealer or re-
quest information directly from KÄRCHER.
 Illustration
Pull detergent suction hose as far as is
required out of the housing.
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