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K 3.70 5.961-038 09/03_2006317 Operating Instructions PRESSURE WASHER Before first use of the unit read these operating instructions and act in accordance with them...
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THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A KARCHER PRESSURE WASHER PLEASE READ THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MACHINE. WHAT IS A PRESSURE WASHER? A Pressure Washer is essentially a powerful electric motor driving a set of pistons that force water through a small nozzle, thus creating a pressurised jet of water.
INDEX APPLICATIONS ..........................SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 - 6 .................. Electrical Connection Safety Instructions GETTING STARTED ....................... Contents Water Connection Electrical Connection Suction Mode Detergent OPERATING YOUR PRESSURE WASHER ......High Pressure Operation Low Pressure Operation with Detergent Low Pressure Operation With Brush End Of Operation IMPORTANT –...
1. APPLICATIONS The main applications for this product are DOMESTIC cleaning tasks: • Cars, motorbikes, caravans, boats and bicycles • Patio’s, fences, garden walls, pathways, driveways and house facades – particularly useful for cleaning block driveways • Removal of algae and moss from roofs, brickwork and guttering •...
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Electrical Connection Never use defect connection or extension lines! If the connection line is damaged, it must be replaced with a special connection line that is available from the manufacturer or his customer service. Please make sure that the connection or extension lines are not dama- ged by being ran over, pulled or dragged.
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The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm per- sons without supervision. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. The operator must use the appliance properly. He must take the local conditions into consideration and must pay attention to third persons, in particular children, while working with the appliance.
3. GETTING STARTED 3.1 Contents Upon opening the carton, if you do not have all the items as detailed please contact the Help-line on 0906 6800632 (calls at this number are from 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday - Friday. charged at 25p per minute) Assembly see Page19 1 Detergent suction hose 6 Spray lance with Vario Po-...
Please follow these instructions carefully for troublefree cleaning Use the diagram on Page 7 for reference purposes 3.2 Water Connection • The minimum length of supply hosepipe advised for maximum user convenience is 7.5 metres with a diameter of 12.5 mm (1/2") to avoid backpressure and any associated potential damage to your machine.
3.5 Detergent Only cleaning agents recommended by Karcher (UK) Ltd. should be used. Unsuitable detergents could damage your Pressure Washer and the object being cleaned. Recommended Detergents 1. The following cleaning agent may be used undiluted: Universal Cleaner ......Profi RM 555 ASF 2.
4. OPERATING YOUR PRESSURE WASHER If you have followed all the instructions so far, you are now ready to have fun cleaning the KARCHER way!!! • Assembly the Spray Gun (No. 8) and the high-pressure hose (No. 7), shown on page 19. •...
4.1 High Pressure Operation • Ensure the Spray Lance with Vario Power Nozzle (No. 6) is attached securely to the Spray Gun (No. 8). • Set vario power nozzle to high pressure mode "+". • Aim the lance towards the object to be cleaned making sure the recommended working distance is used for reference.
• With or without the pressure washer switched on, brush down the sur- face being cleaned, this physical agitation removes all trace of traffic film. Finally revert to the high pressure operation with the Spray Lance and complete the wash down. We recommend the following cleaning method: Step 1: Remove loose dirt by washing over the surface to be cleaned with the...
5. IMPORTANT – CARE AND MAINTENANCE To ensure prolonged life and trouble-free use of your Karcher Pressure Washer we strongly recommend that you always adopt the following procedures: Water • Before use, always check the inlet filter for dirt or debris. •...
IMPORTANT REMEMBER FROST WILL DAMAGE YOUR KARCHER PRESSURE WASHER IF IT IS NOT BEEN COMPLETELY EMP- TIED OF WATER AFTER USE. ALWAYS STORE IN A FROST FREE AREA. 6. ACCESSORIES A wide range of popular accessories are available from your local store selling Karcher Pressure Washers 4.763-977 Dirt Blaster/Rotary Jet A rapidly rotating pencil jet used to remove loose paint, stubborn algae and moss from hard surfaces.
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6. SPARE PARTS In the event that your Karcher Pressure Washer requires replacement parts – please refer to the diagram below AND identify the particular model of your machine by reference to the data plate on the underside. Then telephone 0906 6800632 for assistance (calls at this number are from 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday - Friday.
7. PROBLEM CHECKLIST The machine you have chosen is of the highest quality. Correctly stored away from frost it should operate without problems. If a problem does arise, please check the following chart as a solution may be at hand. i t c i t c c i f...
8. Help-Line Karcher (UK) Limited operate a help-line allowing customers to dis- cuss any problems experienced with our products. The help-line operates during normal business hours, if you have diffi- culty getting through, please understand that there are peak periods during the day when our consultants are unable to take all calls co- ming in.
9. TECHNICAL DATA Power Connection Voltage ....230-240 V -AC Current ...... 1~50 Connected/Load ......1.7 Mains Fuse ......13 Water Connection Supply Temperature (Max) ......40 °C Supply Rate (Min) ......10 litres per minute Supply Pressure (Max) (12 bar) ....Supply Hose: Length ......7.5 metres Diameter...
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EU Declaration of Conformity We hereby declare that the equipment described below conforms to the relevant fundamental safety and health re- quirements of the appropriate EU Directives, both in its ba- sic design and construction as well as in the version marke- ted by us.This declaration will cease to be valid if any modi- fications are made to the machine without our express ap- proval.
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