Safety Devices - Kärcher K 3 Originalbetriebsanleitung

ronment. However, these components are required for
the correct operation of the device. Devices 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.
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
For the illustrations, refer to the graphics page
Illustration A
Illustration B
Water connection coupling
1
Water connection with integrated sieve
2
Detergent suction hose
3
Mains connection cable with mains plug
4
Hose reel
5
Holder for hose reel
6
Fixing for high-pressure hose
7
Storage for high-pressure gun
8
Vario Power spray lance for common cleaning tasks
9
The working pressure can be continuously in-
creased from "SOFT" to "HARD". To adjust the
working pressure, release the trigger gun lever and
turn the spray lance to the desired position. Deter-
gent can be added to the water jet when the spray
lance is turned all the way in the SOFT direction.
Spray lance dirt blaster for stubborn soiling
10
High-pressure gun
11
Clamp for connecting / disconnecting the high-pres-
12
sure hose
High-pressure gun lever
13
High-pressure gun lock
14
High-pressure hose
15
Storage for spray lance
16
12
Transport handle
17
Storage for high-pressure hose / mains connection
18
cable
Transport wheel
19
Trigger "0/OFF" / "I/ON"
20
High-pressure connection
21
Type plate
22
Screws
23
Clip for high-pressure hose
24
**Garden hose (fabric reinforced, diameter at least
25
1/2 inch (13 mm), length at least 7.5 m, with com-
mercially available quick coupling)
** additionally required

Safety devices

CAUTION
Missing or modified safety devices!
Safety devices are provided for your own protection.
Do not bypass, remove or render ineffective any 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.
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.
Fit the supplied loose parts onto the device before start-
ing up the device.
Place the screws provided and matching screwdriver at
the ready.
Installing the wheels
1. Install the wheels on the device so that they latch in-
to place.
Illustration C
Mounting the transport handle
1. Attach the transport handle.
2. Secure the transport handle with 4 screws.
Illustration D
Mounting the storage option for
the high-pressure gun
1. Push in the storage option for the high-pressure gun
into the holder on the device.
English
Power switch
Installation