Description Of The Appliance; Assembly; Start Up - Kärcher K 3 Bedienungsanleitung

Description of the Appliance

These operating instructions describe the maximum
equipment. Depending on the model, there are differ-
ences in the scopes of delivery (see packaging).
The scope of delivery of your appliance is illustrated on
the packaging. Check the contents of the appliance for
completeness when unpacking.
In the event of missing accessories or any transport
damage, please contact your dealer.
Illustrations on fold-out page!
1 Quick coupling for high pressure hose
2 High pressure connection
3 Appliance switch „0/OFF" / „I/ON"
4 Storage hook for mains connection cable
5 Storage for high pressure hose
6 Transport handle
7 Water connection with integrated sieve
8 Detergent suction hose with detergent filter and lid
9 Detergent Tank
10 Coupling element for water connection
11 Storage for spray lance
12 Storage for trigger gun
13 Mains cable with mains plug
14 Bearing wheel
15 Trigger gun
16 Lock trigger gun
17 Key to detach the high pressure hose from the trig-
ger gun
18 High pressure hose
19 Spray lance with pressure regulation (Vario Power)
Carrying out the most common cleaning tasks. The
work pressure can be stagelessly regulated be-
tween "Min" and "Max". You can add detergent
when "Mix" is selected.
In order to adjust the working pressure, release the
lever of the trigger gun and turn the spray lance to
the desired position.
20 Spray lance with Dirtblaster
For strong contaminations
* Optional accessories
21 Washing brush
22 Rotary washing brush
Especially suitable for cleaning cars.
23 Foam nozzle with detergent container
With powerful foam for effortless cleaning.
Additionally required
24** Fabric-reinforced water hose with commercially
available coupling.
– Minimum diameter, 1/2 inches (13 mm).
– Minimum length 7.5 m.
Mount loose parts delivered with appliance prior to start-
up.
Illustrations on fold-out page!
Illustration
 Push the wheels into the intake.
 Secure the wheels using the included plug. Align
the plug properly!
Illustration
 Insert the transport handle and screw in.
Illustration
 Screw the coupling element to the water connec-
tion on the appliance.
Illustration
 Fasten the quick coupling for the high pressure
hose to the high pressure connection.
Illustration
 Push the high pressure hose into the trigger gun
until it locks audibly.
Note: Make sure the connection nipple is aligned
correctly.
 Check the secure connection by pulling on the high
pressure hose.
 Park the appliance on an even surface.
Illustration
 Push the high pressure hose into the quick cou-
pling until it locks audibly.
Note: Make sure the connection nipple is aligned
correctly.
Check the secure connection by pulling on the high
pressure hose.
 Insert the mains plug into the socket.
Water supply from mains
For connection values, see type plate/technical data.
Observe regulations of water supplier.
ATTENTION
Impurities in the water can damage the high-pressure
pump and the accessories. For protection, the use of
the KÄRCHER water filter (optional accessory, order
no. 4.730-059) is recommended.
 Attach the water supply hose to the coupling on the
water connection.
 Connect the water supply hose to the water supply.
 Completely open the water tap.
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Assembly

Start up

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