Environmental Protection; Safety Devices - Kärcher VC 3 Bedienungsanleitung

Environmental protection

The packing materials can be recycled. Please
dispose of packaging in accordance with the en-
vironmental regulations.
Electrical and electronic appliances contain valu-
able, recyclable materials and often components
such as batteries, rechargeable batteries or oil,
which - if handled or disposed of incorrectly - can
pose a potential danger to human health and the envi-
ronment. However, these components are required for
the correct operation of the appliance. Appliances
marked by this symbol are not allowed to be disposed
of together with the household rubbish.
Cleaning work producing in oily waste water, e.g.
washing engines, washing undercarriages etc.,
may only be performed at washing stations with an oil
separator.
Working with detergents may only be performed on
watertight surfaces with connection to the waste
water sewage system. Do not allow detergent to enter
waterways or the soil.
Extraction of water from public waterways is not
permitted in some countries.
Notes on the content materials (REACH)
Current information on content materials can be found
at: www.kaercher.de/REACH
Intended use
Use the high-pressure cleaner in private households
only.
The high-pressure cleaner is intended for cleaning ma-
chines, vehicles, buildings, tools, façades, terraces,
garden machines etc. using a high-pressure water jet.
Accessories and spare parts
Only use original accessories and original spare parts.
They ensure that the appliance will run fault-free and
safely.
Information on accessories and spare parts can be
found at www.kaercher.com.
Scope of delivery
The scope of delivery for the appliance is shown on the
packaging. Check the contents for completeness when
unpacking. If any accessories are missing or in the event
of any shipping damage, please notify your dealer.
Description of the device
The maximum amount of equipment is described in
these operating instructions. Depending on the model
used, there are differences in the scope of delivery (see
packaging).
For the illustrations, refer to the graphics page
Illustration A
Illustration B
Stand with carrying handle
1
Water connection with integrated sieve
2
Transport wheel
3
Hose guide
4
Power switch "0/OFF" / "I/ON"
5
Storage for spray lance
6
High-pressure hose
7
*Plug 'n' Clean detergent bottle
8
Storage / parking position for high-pressure gun
9
Transport handle, telescoping
10
Spray lance dirt blaster for stubborn dirt
11
Vario Powerspray lance for the most common
12
cleaning tasks
High-pressure gun
13
Button for separating the high-pressure hose from
14
the high-pressure gun
High-pressure gun lever
15
High-pressure gun lock
16
Carrying handle
17
Hose holder
18
High pressure hose reel
19
Crank handle for hose reel
20
Type plate
21
Accessory compartment
22
Hook for net attachment
23
Accessory compartment net
24
Mains connection with mains plug
25
Water connection coupling
26
**Garden hose (fabric reinforced, diameter at least
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1/2 inch (13 mm), length at least 7.5 m, with com-
mercially available quick coupling)
**KÄRCHER suction hose for water supply from
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open containers (order no. 2.643-100.0)
* optional, ** additionally required

Safety devices

CAUTION
Missing or modified safety devices
Safety devices are provided for your own protection.
Never modify or bypass safety devices.
The power switch prevents unintentional operation of
the device.
High-pressure gun lock
The lock locks the lever of the high-pressure gun and
prevents the device from starting unintentionally.
Auto-stop function
If the lever of the high-pressure gun is released, the
pressure switch turns off the pump and the high-pres-
sure jet stops. The pump switches on again when the le-
ver is pressed.
Motor circuit breaker
The motor circuit breaker shuts off the device if power
consumption it too high.
Symbols on the device
Do not aim the high-pressure jet may at per-
sons, animals, live electrical equipment or
the device itself.
Protect the device against frost.
The device may not be connected to the
public drinking water network.
For the illustrations, refer to the graphics page.
Place the screws provided and matching screwdriver at
the ready.
Fit the supplied loose parts onto the device before start-
ing up the device.
English
Power switch
Assembly
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