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1. Spray Gun 2. Nozzles 3. Muffler 4. Air Filter 5. Throttle Lever 6. Choke Lever 7. Fuel Valve 8. Detergent Tank Cap 9. Detergent Tank 10. Petrol Tank Cap 11. Petrol Tank 12. Hand Cord 13. Engine Switch 14. Oil Dipstick 15.
Troubleshooting ....22 Indicates “a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may Specifications result in minor or moderate injury or in property damage incidents. G 3800 Max Pressure 3800 PSI Rated Pressure 3100PSI Water Volume 10.0 L/min...
Safety Instructions When using this product, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: ● Read the operating instructions of the engine manufacturer before start-up Risk of injection or injury – Do not and follow the safety instructions direct discharge stream at persons. carefully.
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● Do not leave machine running unat- tended. ● Avoid tipping machine on its side. Water Supply (Cold Water Only) Risk of asphyxiation – Use this product only in a well ventilated area. Running this product indoors can result in death due to Carbon When connecting to water supply Monoxide, a poisonous gas you mains, local regulations of your...
Assembly Instructions Part List E - Pressure Hose F - Wheels A - Nether Frame G -Tap Adapter and Water Filter H - 2pcs frame install bolts Assy. 1pcs frame fold install bolts Assy. B - Upper Frame Parts not shown: 1 - Manual 1 - Nozzle Cleaner 1 - Spark Plug Wrench...
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1. Install the wheels to the main frame by pressing the spring loaded pin on wheel axle, then insert wheel axle into frame. Ensure that the spring pin is fixed in position. Repeat for the other wheel. 2. Install the 2pcs frame install bolts. to connect the Upper and Nether Main frame.
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3. Pull out the latch, unfold the upper 4. Attach the handle and upper frame frame to front side, fold the frame. with bolts. The latch with Recovery spring structure, will auto return back. It’s easy for storage. Pull out the latch, unfold the upper frame to vertical angle .Then insert the latch to lock the upper frame.
Always use SAE 10W-30 oil. Preparation Oil crankcase capacity: 0.6L. 4. Reposition the oil gauge dipstick and Engine Oil Level tighten it by turning clockwise. 5 . Engine oil should be changed after the Engine shipped without oil in first 5 hours, then every 50 hours. Failure crankcase.
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4. If pump oil is dirty, pls unscrew the Pump Oil Level pump oil drain plug, drain dirty pump oil out off the pump, then tighten pump oil drain plug onto pump again. And refill enough SAE15W-40 Crankshaft Pump shipped with pump oil into the pump upto pump oil level.
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Fuel Level Air Filter Make sure there is enough fuel in The air filter should be checked the fuel tank before operating. This after prolonged storage, the is a 4-cycle engine and does not following steps should be done require a Petrol/oil mixture. There is when checking the air filter.
4. Inspect both air filter elements, and Operating Instructions replace them if they are damaged. Always replace the paper air filter element at the scheduled interval. Starting Procedure: 5. Clean the air filter elements if they 1. Connect garden hose. are to be reused.
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Always relieve spray gun pressure 3. Open water source. before pulling starter cord. Pull starter cord slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly. ► STEP 1: Turn the engine switch to "ON" position. ► STEP 2: Move choke lever to "COLD START"...
Using the Accessories High pressure in nozzle area. Risk of Quick Connect Nozzles injury caused by improperly locked The color-coded quick connect nozzles nozzle. provide a wide array of spray widths from Make sure you hear the "click" when ● 0°...
Adjusting Water Pressure Adjust pump overflow valve Adjust engine speed The pressure can be adjusted by The pressure can be adjusted by rotary the pump overflow valve. changing the speed of the engine using the throttle lever. Counterclockwise rotary the pump overflow valve to get less pressure.
The use of other cleaning detergent Working with Detergents may affect the operation of the machine and void the warranty. Detergents can only be applied Always Use Kärcher Detergent for with the black detergent nozzle. Best Results. ● Install the black detergent nozzle for Kärcher biodegradable detergents detergent application at low pressure.
Taking a Break ● Turn engine switch to the OFF position..five minutes or more ● Disconnect all hoses. ● Unscrew cap from Pump Guard ● Move the engine stop switch to the bottle. OFF position. ● Remove internal seal. ●...
Rinse at high pressure in a long Maintenance Instructions sweeping motion keeping the spray nozzle approximately 8-15cm (3-6 Pump inches) from the cleaning surface. Always clean from top to bottom and from left to right. When moving on to a Pump Inspection new section of the cleaning surface, You should routinely make a visual...
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Barbecue Grills, Outdoor House Siding Power Equipment With or Without Detergent & Gardening Tools Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh With or Without Detergent water. If using Kärcher universal cleaner, apply to surface at low pres- sure (for Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh best results, limit your work area to water.
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Recommendations ● Before cleaning any surface, an inconspicuous area should be cleaned to test spray pattern and distance for maximum cleaning results. ● If painted surfaces are peeling or chipping, use extreme caution as pressure washer may remove the loose paint from the surface.
Troubleshooting Remove the spark plug cable to prevent accidental ignition of the engine before making any repair. Symptom Cause Solution Engine Will Not No petrol. Fill petrol Tank. Start Choke is not in the Slide lever out to closed position. correct position.
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Symptom Cause Solution Output Pump is sucking air. Check that hoses and fittings are air Pressure tight. Turn off machine and purge pump Varies Between by squeezing trigger gun until a steady High And Low flow of water emerges through the nozzle.
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Symptom Cause Solution Spray Wand Spray wand not Turn the swivel nut of the gun clockwise Leaks properly attached. until connection is tight. Broken o-ring or Visit www.karcher.com.au or plastic insert. www.karcher.co.nz. Pump Is Noisy Not enough petrol Fill petrol or engine oil. or engine oil.
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High Pressure Washers Limited 24 month warranty Cold water petrol pressure washers This Kärcher product is warranted by Kärcher to be free of defects in workmanship and materials under normal use. Specific warranty applies to: • Kärcher KPS and KXS series engines are warranted for two (2) years on parts and labor..
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• Damage caused by misuse, neglect, accident, abuse, improper handling, freezing, normal wear and tear or non-compliance with operator's manual. • Damage caused by water sediment, contaminated water supply or use of chemicals and detergents not approved by or recommended by Kärcher. •...
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