Initial Start-Up - Kärcher VC 3 Bedienungsanleitung

Mounting the accessory net
1. Hang the accessory net on the hooks.
Illustration C
Push the high-pressure hose through the
hose guide
1. Insert the high-pressure hose through the hose
guide from the rear.
Illustration D
Installing the water connection coupling
1. Screw the water connection coupling onto the water
connection on the device.
Illustration E
Initial startup
Note
Take care not to exceed the maximum permissible
mains impedance at the connection point (see chapter
Technical data).
Contact your electricity supplier in the case of any un-
certainties regarding the mains grid impedance at your
electrical connection point.
1. Place the device on a flat and level surface.
2. For devices with a hose reel: Completely unwind the
high-pressure hose from the hose reel.
3. For devices without a hose reel: Unwind the high-
pressure hose completely and eliminate any loops
and twists.
4. Pull the high-pressure hose all the way forwards
through the hose guide.
5. Insert the high-pressure hose into the high-pressure
gun until it audibly latches into place.
Note
Take care to ensure the correct alignment of the nipple.
Illustration F
6. Check for a secure connection by pulling on the
high-pressure hose.
7. Plug the mains plug into a mains socket.
Water supply
For the connection values, see the type plate or chapter
Technical data.
Observe the water distribution company regulations.
ATTENTION
Damage through contaminated water
Contamination in the water can damage the pump and
the accessories.
KÄRCHER recommends using the KÄRCHER water fil-
ter for protection(special accessory, order number
4.730-059).
Connection to the water line
ATTENTION
Hose coupling with Aquastop on the water connec-
tion of the device
Damage to the pump
Never use a hose coupling with Aquastop on the water
connection of the device.
You can use an Aquastop coupling on the tap.
1. Plug the garden hose onto the water connection
coupling.
2. Connect the garden hose to the water line.
3. Open the water tap fully.
Illustration G
Sucking water from open containers
When used with the KÄRCHER suction hose with check
valve (special accessory, order number 2.643-100) this
high-pressure cleaner is suitable for sucking up surface
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water, e.g. from rain barrels or ponds (for the maximum
suction height see chapter Technical data).
The water connection coupling is not required for vacu-
uming operation.
1. Fill the suction hose with water.
2. Screw the suction hose onto the device water con-
nection and hang it in a water source (e.g. water butt).
1. Switch the device on "I/ON".
2. Unlock the lever of the high-pressure gun.
3. Press the lever of the high-pressure gun.
The device switches on.
4. Allow the device for run a maximum of 2 minutes un-
til the water escaping from the high-pressure gun is
free of air bubbles.
5. Release the lever of the high-pressure gun.
6. Lock the lever of the high-pressure gun.
ATTENTION
Pump running dry
Damage to the device
If pressure does not build up in the device after 2 min-
utes then switch the device off and proceed according
to the instructions in chapter Troubleshooting guide.
High-pressure operation
ATTENTION
Damage to painted or sensitive surfaces
Surfaces can be damaged when the jet is too close to
the surface or an unsuitable spray lance is used.
Maintain a minimum spray distance of 30 cm when
cleaning painted surfaces.
Do not clean car tyres, paint or sensitive surfaces such
as wood with the dirt grinder.
1. Insert a spray lance into the high-pressure gun and
lock it by turning it 90°.
Illustration H
2. Switch the device on ("I/ON").
3. Unlock the lever of the high-pressure gun.
4. Press the lever of the high-pressure gun.
The device switches on.
5. Turn the Vario Power spray lance until the required
pressure level is shown on the pressure indicator.
Operation with detergent
DANGER
Failure to adhere to the safety data sheet
Incorrect handling of the detergent can seriously dam-
age your health
Observe the safety data sheet of the detergent manu-
facturer, in particular the instructions on personal pro-
tective equipment.
Note
Detergent can only be mixed into the jet at low pressure.
Note
A Plug 'n' Clean detergent bottle is required for operat-
ing with detergent. KÄRCHER detergent can be pur-
chased ready to use in a Plug 'n' Clean detergent bottle.
1. Remove the cover from the Plug 'n' Clean detergent
bottle.
2. Plug the detergent bottle into the Plug 'n' Clean de-
tergent connection with the opening facing down.
Illustration I
3. Use the Vario Power spray lance.
4. Turn the spray lance towards "MIX" until "MIX" is
displayed on the high-pressure gun.
The detergent solution is mixed with the water jet
during operation.
English
Vent the device
Operation