Interrupting Operation; Care And Service; Troubleshooting Guide - Kärcher K 3 Originalbetriebsanleitung

Recommended cleaning method
1. Spray the detergent sparingly on the dry surface and
let it work for a while (do not let it dry).
2. Rinse off the loosened dirt with the high-pressure
jet.
After operation with detergent
1. Flush the device with clear water for approx. 30 sec-
onds.

Interrupting operation

1. Release the lever of the high-pressure gun.
The device switches off when the lever is released.
The high pressure in the system is retained.
2. Lock the lever of the high-pressure gun.
Illustration P
3. Switch the device off "0/OFF" during work breaks
longer than 5 minutes.
Ending operation
CAUTION
Pressure in the system
Injuries from high-pressure water escaping uncontrolla-
bly
Only disconnect the high-pressure hose from the high-
pressure gun or the device when the system is fully de-
pressurised.
1. Release the lever of the high-pressure gun.
2. Close the water tap.
3. Press the lever of the high-pressure gun for 30 sec-
onds.
The pressure remaining in the system is discharged.
4. Release the lever of the high-pressure gun.
5. Lock the lever of the high-pressure gun.
6. Disconnect the device from the water supply.
7. Switch off the device "0/OFF".
8. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.
Transport
CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during transporta-
tion.
Pulling the device
1. Pull the device via the transport handle.
Transporting the device in a vehicle
1. Secure the device against slipping and tipping over.
Storage
CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during storage.
Storing the device
1. Place the device on a level surface.
2. Disonnect the high-pressure hose from the high-
pressure gun.
3. Disconnect the spray lance from the high-pressure
gun.
4. Stow both spray lances and the high-pressure gun
in the appropriate storage options.
5. Disconnect the high-pressure hose from the device.
6. Stowing the high-pressure hose.
Devices without a hose reel
Store the high-pressure hose on the device.
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Devices with a hose reel
a Insert one end of the high-pressure hose into the
opening at the front of the hose reel.
b Turn the crank to wind up the high-pressure hose.
c While doing so, guide the high-pressure hose
with the second hand.
Illustration Q
d Use the high-pressure hose clip to attach the
coiled high-pressure hose to the hose reel.
Illustration R
7. Stow the mains connection cable on the device.
Observe the additional instructions before storing the
device for a longer period of time, see chapter Care and
service.
ATTENTION
Danger of frost
Incompletely emptied devices can be destroyed by
frost.
Completely empty the device and accessories.
Protect the device from frost.
The following requirements must be satisfied:
● The device is disconnected from the water supply.
● The high-pressure hose is removed.
1. Switch the device on "I/ON".
2. Wait for a maximum of 1 minute until no more water
escapes from the high-pressure connection.
3. Switch off the device.
4. Store the device in a frost-protected room, together
with all accessories.

Care and service

DANGER
Danger of electric shock
Injuries due to touching live parts
Switch off the device.
Remove the mains plug.
The device is maintenance-free, i.e. you do not need to
perform any maintenance work.
Clean the sieve in the water connection
ATTENTION
Damaged sieve in the water connection
Damage to the device through contaminated water
Check the sieve for damage before inserting it in the wa-
ter connection.
If necessary, clean the sieve in the water connection.
1. Remove the water connection coupling.
2. Pull the sieve out.
3. Clean the sieve under running water.
Illustration S
4. Insert the sieve into the water connection.
Clean the detergent filter
Clean the detergent filter before longer periods of stor-
age.
1. Pull the filter off the detergent suction hose.
2. Clean the filter under running water.
Illustration T

Troubleshooting guide

Malfunctions often have simple causes that you can
remedy yourself using the following overview. When in
doubt, or in the case of malfunctions not mentioned
here, please contact your authorised Customer Service.
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Frost protection