Kärcher K 3.00 B User manual

K 3.00 B

5.960–839

04/03_2005162

Operating Instructions

PRESSURE WASHER

Before first use of the unit read these operating instructions

and act in accordance with them

THANKYOU FOR PURCHASING A KARCHER

PRESSURE WASHER

PLEASE READTHIS 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. This provides the cleaning power behind the

Karcher Pressure Washer.

AKarcherPressureWashercanbeusedforanendlesslistofapplications

around the home and garden. It provides an efficient, economical and

labour saving way of cleaning with excellent results.

All Karcher domestic pressure washers are designed to run from a

suitablecoldwatersupplyalthoughsomemodelswillacceptawaterinlet

temperature of between 40 °C and 60 °C.

Environmental Comment - Save water with high pressure.

The Karcher Pressure Washer is environmentally friendly enabling you

to reduce your water consumption compared to a normal garden hose.

A definite advantage with a metered water supply

with the added benefit of suction mode, water can be drawn from an

open container such as a water butt.

INDEX

1. APPLICATIONS................................................................................................................................4

2. SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................. 4 - 6

ElectricalConnection

Safety Instructions

3. GETTING STARTED...............................................................................................................7

3.1 Contents

3.2 Water Connection

3.3 ElectricalConnection

3.4 SuctionMode

3.5 Detergent

4. OPERATINGYOUR PRESSUREWASHER ......................... 10

4.1 High Pressure Operation

4.2 Low Pressure Operation with Detergent

4.3 Low Pressure OperationWith Brush

4.4 End Of Operation

5. IMPORTANT – CARE AND MAINTENANCE................... 13

6. ACCESSORIES / SPARE PARTS................................................... 14 -15

7. PROBLEM CHECKLIST /TROUBLESHOOTING... 16

8. AFTERSALESSERVICE ......................................................................................... 17

9. TECHNICAL DATA................................................................................................................. 18

10. ASSEMBLY............................................................................................................................................ 19

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

• Garden tools and machinery, furniture and barbecues

• Hygienic cleaning of animal pens and their surroundings

With the addition of Karcher accessories, the list

continues .............

• Clearing blocked drains and pipes

• Removal of old paint and rust from garden furniture and gates

• Spraying insecticide onto trees, plants and lawns

2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE STARTING UPYOUR PRESSUREWASHER PLEASE

CHECKYOU HAVETHE FOLLOWING:

We recommend you purchase these items from a reputable store

• RCD plug and socket that will interrupt electrical supply in an

emergency

• A typical garden hose (minimum length 7.5 metres) with suitable

hoseconnection(Hoselock/Gardena type)tomatch thecoupling

on the machine (hose and connector not supplied).

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. Protect the connection lines

from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

Never touch the mains plug and the socket with wet hands.

The connection between connection line and extension line must not

lie in the water.

All current-carrying components within the working area must be jet-

proof.

- The appliance may only be connected to an electrical connection that

was performed by an electrician according to IEC 60364.

- Only connect the appliance to alternating current. The voltage must

comply with the voltage specified on the typeplate.

- Minimum fuse protection of the socket 10 A (delay-action fuse).

- To avoid electric accidents, we recommend to use sockets with a se-

ries connected residual current operated device (rated breaking cur-

rent max. 30 mA).

-Warning: Inappropriate extension lines may be dangerous. If you

work outside, only use extension lines that are approved and specifi-

cally labelled and provide of a sufficient conductor cross section:

1 to 10 m: 1.5 mm² 10 to 30 m: 2.5 mm²

- The plug and the coupling of an extension line must be waterproof.

- Always unwind the extension line completely from the cable drum.

Safety Instructions

The operation of the device in hazardous locations is not admissible.

Please comply with the corresponding safety instructions if you use

the appliance in danger areas (e.g. filling stations).

Do not turn on the appliance if the power supply line or important com-

ponents of the appliance, such as safety components, high-pressure

hoses, spray jet, are damaged.

Warning: High-pressure hoses, fittings, and couplings are of im-

portance for the appliance safety. Only use high-pressure hoses, fit-

tings, and couplings recommended by the manufacturer.

The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm per-

sonswithoutsupervision.

Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play

withtheappliance.

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.

Warning: Do not use the appliance if third persons are within the re-

ach of the appliance unless such persons wear protective clothes.

Warning: High-pressure jets may be dangerous if they are used im-

properly.

The jet must not be directed at people, animals, active electrical equip-

ment, or the appliance itself.

Never direct the jet at yourself or third persons to clean clothes or

shoes.

Never use the appliance to spray objects containing hazardous sub-

stances(e.g.asbestos).

Warning: Vehicle tyres/tyre valves may be damaged and burst by the

high-pressure jet. A first sign is the discoloration of the tyre. Damaged

vehicle tyres/tyre valves are hazardous. Always perform the cleaning

with a minimum distance of 30 cm.

Cleaning operations during which oil saturated waste water is genera-

ted, such as engine cleaning and underbody cleaning, may only be

performed in cleaning locations that are equipped with an oil separa-

tor.

If you clean varnished surfaces, please respect a minimum distance of

30 cm to avoid damages.

Never take in solvent-containing liquids or undiluted acids and sol-

vents! These include, for example, benzene, paint thinner, or heating

oil. The spray is highly inflammable, explosive, and toxic. Do not use

acetone, undiluted acids, and solvents as they affect the materials

used on the appliance.

If required, wear appropriate protective clothes and glasses to protect

yourselffromreturnspray.

Never leave the appliance unattended as long as it turned on.

Warning: This appliance has been developed for the use of deter-

gents that are supplied or recommended by the manufacturer. The

use of other detergents or chemicals may affect the safety of the ap-

pliance.

1Detergentsuctionhose

2Power switch (ON/OFF)

3High-pressureoutlet

4Waterconnectionwithfilter

5Coupling

6Spraylance withVario Po-

wer Nozzle

7High-pressurehose

8Spray gun with Safety Lo-

king Device(A)

9MainsElectricLead

10 Wash brush

Assembly see Page19

3. GETTING STARTED

3.1 Contents

Upon opening the carton, if you do not have all the items as detailed

please contact the Customer Helpline on 01295 752200.

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.

• Attach your supply hosepipe with its connector to the coupling on the

machine (No. 5) and the other end should be connected to a suitable

watersupply

3.3 Electrical Connection

• Ensure the Power Switch (No.2) is in the “OFF” position before

connecting the factory fitted Plug attached to the Mains Electric Lead

(No.9) into an earthed socket.

If using an Extension Cable make sure it is completely unwound

from the cable drum and is the correct diameter.

1 to 10 m: 1.5 mm² 10 to 30 m: 2.5 mm²

3.4 SuctionMode-

anaddedbenefitoftheKarcherPressureWasher

• If you are drawing water from an open container such as a water butt

disconnect the high pressure hose from the machine.

• Disconnectthewaterconnection/hosepipewithcoupling(No.5)

from the machine and replace with a suction hose and filter (Part

No. 4.440-238) that can be purchased as an accessory.

• Allow the pressure washer to operate without the high pressure hose fit-

ted until water flows from the high pressure outlet without bubbles.

• Re-connect the high pressure hose to the high pressure outlet.

Dirt in the drawn water could damage your Pressure Washer !

To avoid this risk please use a suitable filter - Part No. 4.730-097.

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:

UniversalCleaner .............................. Profi RM 555 ASF

2. The following cleaning agents are available as concentrate

and must be diluted with 9 parts of water (1 : 9) before use:

UniversalCleaner .............................. Profi RM 555 ULTRA

AutomotiveCleaner ........................... Profi RM 565 ULTRA

House & Garden Cleaner................... Profi RM 570 ULTRA

BoatCleaner...................................... Profi RM 575 ULTRA

3. Detergent tablets are also available from some stores

RM 555 Clean Tabs (10 tablets per box) - For using it directly with the

pistol,or

10 Tablets dissolved in clean water provide 5 litres of cleaning

detergent.

DETAILS OF THE FULL RANGE OF DETERGENTS AND

CHEMICALSAREAVAILABLE BYCALLINGTHE KARCHER

CUSTOMERHELPLINE ON 01295752200

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.

• Attach the high-pressure hose to the high-pressure outlet (No. 3) of

theunit.

•SafetyAssurance

As an added precaution, your pressure washer is fitted with a safety

locking device on the Spray Gun.

• Turn on the supply water and press the Spray Gun lever (No. 8) until

the water flows freely and removes all air locks from the hoses

• You may now attach the Spray Lance (No. 6) or required accessory to

the Spray Gun

All accessories are bayonet fit, simply push in and twist

until they click into position !

•Once water is flowing through the machine, you may now switch

on your Karcher Pressure Washer using the Power Switch (No. 2)

WHEN USINGYOUR KARCHER PRESSUREWASHER ON

THE HIGH PRESSURE SETTING,THE RECOMMENDED

WORKING DISTANCE BETWEENTHE NOZZLE ANDTHE

OBJECT OR SURFACETO BE CLEANED IS 30 CM.

ITCANBECLOSERIFREQUIREDFORPATIOSORMASONERY

It is your responsibility to check the suitability of the surface to be cleaned.

Karcher (UK) Ltd. cannot be held responsible for any damaged caused.

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