Safety Devices; Symbols On The Device; Assembly; Initial Startup - Kärcher Premium Power Control K3 Manual

Trigger "0/OFF" / "I/ON"
11
Mains connection with mains plug
12
Storage hook for power cord
13
Carrying handle
14
Transport handle, telescoping
15
High pressure hose reel
16
Type plate
17
High-pressure hose
18
Crank handle for hose reel
19
Detergent suction hose with detergent filter and cap
20
Detergent tank
21
Water connection with integrated sieve
22
Water connection coupling
23
**Garden hose with commonly available coupling
24
– Fabric reinforced
– Diameter of at least 1/2 inch (13 mm)
– Length at least 7.5 m
*Washing brush, suitable for working with deter-
25
gents
*Foam nozzle for powerful detergent foam
26
*Detergent container
27
* optional, ** additionally required

Safety devices

CAUTION
Missing or modified safety devices
Safety devices are provided for your own protection.
Never modify or bypass safety devices.
Power switch
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 directly connected to
the public drinking water network

Assembly

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 B
Installing the handles
1. Attach the transport handle.
2. Attach the carrying handle.
Illustration C
Close the detergent tank
1. Close the detergent tank with the cover.
Illustration D
Installing the water connection coupling
1. Screw the water connection coupling onto the water
connection on the device.
Illustration E

Initial startup

1. Place the device on a flat and level surface.
2. Completely unwind the high-pressure hose from the
hose reel.
3. 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 F
4. Check for a secure connection by pulling on the
high-pressure hose.
5. Plug the mains plug into a mains socket.
Water supply
For the connection values, see the type plate or chapter
Technical data.
Observe the water distribution company regulations.
ATTENTION
Damage through contaminated water
Contamination in the water can damage the pump and
the accessories.
KÄRCHER recommends using the KÄRCHER water fil-
ter for protection(special accessory, order number
4.730-059).
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 G

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.