Description Of The Device; Safety Devices; Symbols On The Device; Assembly - Kärcher K 3 Power Control Manual

Description of the device

The maximum amount of equipment is described in
these operating instructions. Depending on the model
used, there are differences in the scope of delivery (see
packaging).
For the illustrations, refer to the graphics page
Illustration A
Illustration B
Transport wheel
1
Storage for spray lance
2
Storage / parking position for high-pressure gun
3
Power Control spray lance dirt grinder for stubborn
4
dirt, pressure level: HARD
Vario Power Power Control spray lance for the most
5
common cleaning tasks, pressure levels: HARD /
MEDIUM / SOFT / MIX
Power Control high-pressure gun
6
Button for separating the high-pressure hose from
7
the high-pressure gun
High-pressure gun lever
8
Pressure indicator (MIX / 1-SOFT / 2-MEDIUM / 
9
3-HARD)
High-pressure gun lock
10
Trigger "0/OFF" / "I/ON"
11
Power cord with mains plug
12
Storage hook for power cord
13
Carrying handle
14
Transport handle, telescoping
15
High pressure hose reel
16
Quick coupling for high-pressure hose
17
Type plate
18
High-pressure hose
19
Crank handle for hose reel
20
Detergent suction hose with detergent filter and cap
21
Detergent tank
22
Water connection with integrated sieve
23
Water connection coupling
24
**Garden hose (fabric reinforced, diameter at least
25
1/2 inch (13 mm), length at least 7.5 m, with com-
mercially available quick coupling)
*Washing brush, suitable for working with detergents
26
*Foam nozzle for powerful detergent foam
27
*Detergent container
28
* optional, ** additionally required
8

Safety devices

CAUTION
Missing or modified safety devices
Safety devices are provided for your own protection.
Never modify or bypass safety devices.
The power switch prevents unintentional operation of
the device.
High-pressure gun lock
The lock locks the lever of the high-pressure gun and
prevents the device from starting unintentionally.
Auto-stop function
If the lever of the high-pressure gun is released, the
pressure switch turns off the pump and the high-pres-
sure jet stops. The pump switches on again when the le-
ver is pressed.

Symbols on the device

Do not aim the high-pressure jet may at per-
sons, animals, live electrical equipment or
the device itself.
Protect the device against frost.
The device may not be connected to the
public drinking water network.
For the illustrations, refer to the graphics page.
Fit the supplied loose parts onto the device before start-
ing up the device.
Fitting the wheels
1. Fasten and secure the wheels to the device.
Illustration C
Installing the handles
1. Attach the transport handle.
2. Attach the carrying handle.
Illustration D
Close the detergent tank
1. Close the detergent tank with the cover.
Illustration E
Installing the water connection coupling
1. Screw the water connection coupling onto the water
connection on the device.
Illustration F

Initial startup

1. Place the device on a flat and level surface.
2. Insert the high-pressure hose into the high-pressure
gun until it audibly latches into place.
Note
Take care to ensure the correct alignment of the nipple.
Illustration G
3. Check for a secure connection by pulling on the
high-pressure hose.
4. For devices without a hose reel: Insert the high-
pressure hose into the quick coupling until it audibly
latches into place.
Illustration H
5. For devices with a hose reel: Completely unwind the
high-pressure hose from the hose reel.
6. Plug the mains plug into a mains socket.
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Power switch

Assembly