Grounding Instructions - Kärcher K 3 Operator's Manual

SPRAY GUNS, HOSE AND HOSE
CONNECTIONS).
BEFORE SERVICING, CLEANING OR

REMOVING ANY PARTS, SHUT OFF
POWER AND RELIEVE PRESSURE.
IF CONNECTION IS MADE TO A PO-

TABLE WATER SYSTEM, THE SYS-
TEM SHALL BE PROTECTED
AGAINST BACK FLOW.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This product must be grounded. If it
should malfunction or breakdown,
grounding provides a path of least resis-
tance for electric current to reduce the
risk of electric shock. This product is
equipped with a cord having an equip-
ment-grounding conductor and a ground-
ing plug. The plug must be plugged into
an appropriate outlet that is properly in-
stalled and grounded in accordance with
all local codes and ordinances.
DANGER
Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk
of electrocution. Check with a qualified
electrician or service personnel if you are
in doubt as to whether the outlet is prop-
erly grounded. Do not modify the plug
provided with the product - if it will not fit
the outlet, have a proper outlet installed
by a qualified electrician. Do not use any
type of adapter with this product.
GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT
INTERRUPTER PROTECTION
This pressure washer is provided with a
ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI)
built into the plug of the power-supply
cord. This device provides additional
protection from the risk of electric shock.
Should replacement of the plug or cord
become necessary, use only identical
replacement parts that include GFCI
protection.
WATER SUPPLY
(Cold Water Only)
CAUTION
When connecting the water inlet to the
water supply mains, local regulations of
your water company must be observed.
In some areas the unit must not be con-
nected directly to the public drinking wa-
ter supply. This is to ensure that there is
no feedback of chemicals into the water
supply. Direct connection via a receiver
tank or backflow preventer, for example,
is permitted.
Dirt in the feed water will damage the
unit. To avoid this risk, we recommend
fitting a water filter.
Garden hose must be at least 13 mm

or 16 mm (1/2 inch or 5/8) inch in di-
ameter.
Flow rate of water supply must not
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fall below 7.6 L/min. (2 GPM/gallons
per minute).
Flow rate can be determined by run-

ning the water for one minute into an
empty 20 litre (5-gallon) container.
The water supply temperature must
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not exceed 40°C/104°F.
Never use the pressure washer to
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draw in water contaminated with sol-
vents, e.g. paint thinners, gasoline,
oil, etc.
Always prevent debris from being
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drawn into the unit by using a clean
water source.
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