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K 3.690
HIGH PRESSURE WASHER - OPERATOR MANUAL
NETTOYEUR HAUTE PRESSION - MANUEL D'UTILISATION
MANUAL DE USUARIO DEL LIMPIADOR DE ALTA PRESIÓN
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10/09
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  • Page 1 K 3.690 HIGH PRESSURE WASHER - OPERATOR MANUAL NETTOYEUR HAUTE PRESSION - MANUEL D'UTILISATION MANUAL DE USUARIO DEL LIMPIADOR DE ALTA PRESIÓN English Français Español 59635140 10/09...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    HIGH PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR MANUAL Model Overview Owner/User Responsibility Important Safety Instructions The owner and/or user must have an Assembly Instructions understanding of the manufacturer’s Operating Instructions operating instructions and warnings be- Using the Accessories fore using this pressure washer. Warning information should be empha- Working with Detergents sized and understood.
  • Page 3: Model Overview

    MODEL OVERVIEW 1 Water inlet with garden hose con- 9 Power cord with Ground Fault Circuit nector Interrupter (GFCI) 2 ON/OFF switch 10 Detergent tank (removeable) 3 High pressure hose 11 Wheels 4 Hose drum 12 Trigger gun 5 Storage for trigger gun 13 Trigger gun safety lock 6 Transport handle 14 Key to detach the high-pressure...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING When using this product basic precau- Risk Of Explosion – Do not spray tions should always be followed, includ- flammable liquids. ing the following: Do not use acids, alkaline, solvents, or any flammable material in this product.
  • Page 5 skin. do not point the gun at anyone or built into the plug of the power-supply any part of the body. In case of penetra- cord. This device provides additional tion seek medical aid immediately. protection from the risk of electric This system is capable of producing shock.
  • Page 6: Assembly Instructions

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS STEP 2: Assembly STEP 1: STEP 3: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: STEP 2: Insert the spray wand of your choice Connect garden hose to unit’s water into the trigger gun. Press in against inlet. the spring tension and twist into locked position.
  • Page 7 STEP 3: STEP 5: Connect garden hose to the cold wa- Unlock the trigger gun safety lock. ter source and turn water on com- Trigger the gun to eliminate trapped pletely. air, wait for a steady flow of water to emerge from the spray nozzle.
  • Page 8: Using The Accessories

    USING THE ACCESSORIES To apply detergent, the wand must WARNING be positioned to the lower pressure To avoid serious injury never point setting (Mix). spray nozzle at yourself, other per- sons or animals. Dirtblaster ® Always test an inconspicuous area This nozzle features a 0º...
  • Page 9: Taking A Break ..Five Minutes Or More

    with water. Apply detergent to work Always Use Kärcher Detergent for ® area. Do not allow detergent to dry Best Results on surface. Kärcher biodegradable detergents are ® specially formulated to protect the envi- STEP 4: ronment and your pressure washer. The To rinse, move the VPS out of „Mix“...
  • Page 10: Shutting Down & Clean-Up

    SHUTTING DOWN & CLEAN-UP STEP 1: STEP 5: Turn the switch to OFF (0) position Disconnect the garden hose from and unplug cord from outlet. the water inlet on the unit. STEP 2: Turn off the water source. STEP 3: Press trigger to release water pres- sure.
  • Page 11: Winterizing And Long-Term Storage

    WINTERIZING AND LONG-TERM STORAGE 1: Disconnect all water connections. of heat as it may dry out the pump seals. 2: Turn on the machine for a few seconds, until the water which had CAUTION remained in the pump exits, turn off Failure to follow the above directions immediately.
  • Page 12: Cleaning Tips

    CLEANING TIPS 6 feet and always apply detergent from CAUTION bottom to top). Allow detergent to re- Before cleaning any surface an in- main on surface 1-3 minutes. Do not al- conspicuous area should be cleaned low detergent to dry on surface, if to test spray pattern and distance for surface appears to be drying, simply maximum cleaning results.
  • Page 13 keeping the spray nozzle approximately 6-8 inches from the cleaning surface (distance should increase when rinsing pin-striping or other sensitive surfaces). Always clean from top to bottom and from left to right. For best results, wipe surface dry with a chamois or soft dry cloth.
  • Page 14: Optional Cleaning Accessories

    OPTIONAL CLEANING ACCESSORIES Optional accessories are available to siding or windows. The water pressure further enhance your cleaning capabili- from your pressure washer causes the ties. These accessories are accurate as inner brushes to gently spin, making of the printing date of this manual. your cleaning job much easier.
  • Page 15 sure washer, add abrasive material and attack the rust and paint with our eco- friendly alternative. Fits most Kärcher ® pressure washers up to 2300 PSI. (bay- onet) Part No. 2.638-792.0 Detergent Foamer Attachment Ideal for applications which require a thick foam.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Disconnect the machine from the power CAUTION source before making any repair. Symptom Cause Solution Motor will not start On/Off switch is in the “OFF” Turn switch to the “ON” (I) posi- (0) position. tion Power cord is not plugged in. Plug in power cord. Electrical outlet does not sup- Try a different outlet.
  • Page 17 Symptom Cause Solution No detergent. Detergent suction tube not Check connection. properly connected to the machine. Detergent is too thick. Dilute detergent, for best re- sults use Kärcher detergent. ® Filter on detergent suction Run warm water through filter tube is clogged. to remove debris.

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