Operation; Transport - Kärcher K 3 Premium Operating Instructions Manual

Operation

ATTENTION
Dry running of more than 2 minutes leads to damage of
the high-pressure pump. If the appliance does not build
up pressure within 2 minutes, switch the appliance off
and proceed in accordance with the instructions in
Chapter "Troubleshooting".
High pressure operation
CAUTION
Keep a distance of at least 30 cm when using the jet for
cleaning painted surfaces to avoid damage.
ATTENTION
Car tyres, paint or sensitive surfaces such as wood
should not be cleaned with the dirt blaster, as there is a
risk of damage.
Illustration
 Push the spray lance into the trigger gun and fasten
it by turning it through 90°.
 Turn on the appliance "I/ON".
 Unlock the lever on the trigger gun.
 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 pressure remains in the system.
Operation with detergent
Note: Detergent can only be added when the device is
operated in low pressure mode.
DANGER
When using detergents, the material data safety sheet
issued by the detergent manufacturer must be adhered
to, especially the instructions regarding personal pro-
tective equipment.
 Fill the detergent solution in the detergent tank (ob-
serve dosage instructions on the packaging of the
detergent).
 Use spray lance with pressure regulation (Vario
Power).
 Turn the spray lance to "Mix" position.
Note: This will mix the detergent with the water stream.
Recommended cleaning method
 Spray the detergent sparingly on the dry surface
and allow it to react, but not to dry.
 Spray off loosened dirt with the high pressure jet.
Interrupting operation
 Release the lever on the trigger gun.
 Lock the lever on the trigger gun.
 Insert the trigger gun in its holder.
 During longer breaks (more than 5 minutes), also
turn the appliance off using the "0/OFF" switch.
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Finish operation
CAUTION
Only separate the high-pressure hose from the hand
spray gun or the appliance when there is no pressure in
the system.
 After operation with detergent: Fill the detergent
tank with clear water, turn the spray lance with
pressure regulator to the position "Mix", switch the
appliance on for about 1 minute and rinse with clear
water.
 Release the lever on the trigger gun.
 Turn off the appliance "0/OFF".
 Disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
 Turn off tap.
 Press the lever on the trigger gun to release any re-
maining pressure in the system.
 Lock the lever on the trigger gun.
WARNING
 When disconnecting the supply or high pressure
hose, hot water may leak from the connections af-
ter operation.
 Detach the appliance from the water supply.

Transport

CAUTION
Risk of personal injury or damage!
Mind the weight of the appliance during transport.
When transporting by hand
 Lift appliance by the carrying handle and carry it.
 Pull out the transport handle until it audibly snaps
into place.
Pull the appliance by its transport handle.
When transporting in vehicles
 Empty detergent tank.
 Secure the appliance against shifting and tipping
over.