Working With Detergent - Kärcher K 3.170 T 50 Operating Instructions Manual

STEP 3:
 Connect the KÄRCHER power cord to an
electricity source and turn on at power-
point. Make sure the high pressure noz-
zle is not connected and turn the unit on
at the ON/OFF switch. Press the trigger
on the gun - the unit is ready for use once
there is a constant water system.
STEP 4:
 Connect the high pressure nozzle and
press the hand trigger to begin cleaning.
Start up
Caution
Dry runs lasting longer than two minutes lead
to damages to the high pressure pump. If the
appliance does not build up pressure within
two minutes, switch it off and proceed as in-
structed in the Chapter "Troubleshooting".
In case of impurities in the supply water, a
3/4" fine water filter must be used.
 Connect the high pressure hose to the
high pressure connection of the appli-
ance.
 Push the spray lance into the trigger gun
and fasten it by turning it through 90°.
 Completely open the water tap.
 Insert the mains plug into the socket.
 Turn on the appliance "I/ON".
Operation
Danger
The trigger gun is subjected to a recoil force
when the water jet is discharged. Make
sure that you have a firm footing and are
also holding the trigger gun and spray lance
firmly.
 Unlock the lever on the trigger gun.
 Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the
device will switch on.
Note: Release the lever of the trigger gun;
the device will switch off again. High pres-
sure remains in the system.
Spray lance with Dirtblaster
For particularly dirty items or areas.
Not suitable for use with detergents.
Spray lance with pressure regulation
Carrying out the most common cleaning
tasks. The work pressure can be stageless-
ly regulated between "Min" and "Max".
 Release the lever on the trigger gun.
 Turn the spray lance to the desired po-
sition.
Washing brush
Suitable for use with detergents.

Working with detergent

Please use exclusively KÄRCHER deter-
gents and care products to carry out the re-
spective cleaning task, as these were
specifically developed for your appliance.
The use of other detergents and care prod-
ucts may lead to premature wear and can
invalidate your warranty claims. Please ob-
tain information at your local dealer or re-
quest information directly from KÄRCHER.
 Fill the detergent solution in the deter-
gent tank (observe dosage instructions
on the packaging of the detergent).
 Use spray lance with pressure regula-
tion (Vario Power).
 Turn the spray lance to "Mix" position.
Note: This will mix the detergent with
the water stream.
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