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Karcher 397 M plus Operating Instructions Manual
Summary of 397 M plus
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5.960-588 10.02 f2002500 397 m plus !.
Page 2: Karcher Pressure Washer.
2 thank you for purchasing a karcher pressure washer please read this leaflet carefully before operating your machine. What is a pressure washer? A pressure washer is essentially a powerful electric motor driving a set of pistons that force water through a small nozzle, thus creating a pressurised j...
Page 3: Index
3 index 1. Applications ............................................................................................................................... 4 2. Safety instructions .......................................................................................... 5 3. Getting started ..............
Page 4: 1. Applications
4 1. Applications the main applications for this product are domestic cleaning tasks: • cars, motorbikes, caravans, boats and bicycles • patio’s, fences, garden walls, pathways, driveways and house facades – particularly useful for cleaning block driveways • removal of algae and moss from roofs, bri...
Page 5: 2. Safety Instructions
5 2. Safety instructions before starting up your pressure washer please check you have the following: we recommend you purchase these items from a reputable store • rcd plug and socket that will interrupt electrical supply in an emergency • a typical garden hose (minimum length 7.5 metres) with suit...
Page 6: 3. Getting Started
6 3. Getting started 3.1 contents upon opening the carton, if you do not have all the items as detailed please contact the customer helpline on 01295 752200. 1 detergent suction hose with filter 2 power switch (on/off) 3 high-pressure outlet 4 water connection with fil- ter 5 coupling 6 spray lance ...
Page 7: Troublefree Cleaning
7 please follow these instructions carefully for troublefree cleaning use the diagram on page 6 for reference purposes 3.2 water connection • the minimum length of supply hosepipe advised for maximum user convenience is 7.5 metres with a diameter of 12.5 mm (1/2") to avoid backpressure and any assoc...
Page 8: 3.4 Detergent
8 3.4 detergent only cleaning agents recommended by karcher (uk) ltd. Should be used. Unsuitable detergents could damage your pressure washer and the object being cleaned. Recommended detergents 1. The following cleaning agent may be used undiluted: universal cleaner .............................. P...
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9 4. Operating your pressure washer if you have followed all the instructions so far, you are now ready to have fun cleaning the karcher way!!! • turn on the supply water and press the spray gun lever (no. 8) until the water flows freely and removes all air locks from the hoses • you may now attach ...
Page 10: 4.1 High Pressure Operation
10 4.1 high pressure operation • ensure the spray lance with vario power nozzle (no. 6) or the spray lance with dirt blaster (no. 12) are attached securely to the spray gun (no. 8). • set vario power nozzle to high pressure mode "+". • aim the lance towards the object to be cleaned making sure the r...
Page 11: Step 1:
11 we recommend the following cleaning method: step 1: remove loose dirt by washing over the surface to be cleaned with the high pressure jet. Step 2: spray on the detergent and leave for 1-4 minutes, so assisting the easy removal of fine dirt and associated greasy adhesions. Step 3: finally, spray ...
Page 12: Water
12 5. Important – care and maintenance to ensure prolonged life and trouble-free use of your karcher pressure washer we strongly recommend that you always adopt the following procedures: water • before use, always check the inlet filter for dirt or debris. • visually check to see if the nozzle is bl...
Page 13: Important
13 the high pressure hose of your karcher pressure washer should not be mistreated. It is designed to withstand high pressure operation so vehicles should not run over it, nor should it be pulled across sharp or abrasive edges. These actions may weaken the hose and cause ballooning. Important rememb...
Page 14: 6. Accessories
14 6. Accessories a wide range of popular accessories are available from your local store selling karcher pressure washers 2.638-817 underbody lance extended lance with angled end and upward firing jet for cleaning under cars, gutters etc. 6.903-276 car wash brush simple bayonet fitting attaches the...
Page 15: 6. Spare Parts
15 6. Spare parts in the event that your karcher pressure washer requires replacement parts – please refer to the diagram below and identify the particular model of your machine by reference to the data plate on the underside. Then telephone 0906 6800632 for assistance. A k 397 m - plus a a 5.960-58...
Page 16: 7. Problem Checklist
16 7. Problem checklist the machine you have chosen is of the highest quality. Correctly stored away from frost it should operate without problems. If a problem does arise, please check the following chart as a solution may be at hand. In the unlikely event that you need to return your machine to yo...
Page 17: 8. Help-Line
17 8. Help-line karcher (uk) limited operate a help-line allowing customers to dis- cuss any problems experienced with our products. The help-line operates during normal business hours, if you have dif- ficulty getting through, please understand that there are peak periods during the day when our co...
Page 18: 9. Technical Data
18 9. Technical data power connection voltage ..................................................... 230-240 v -ac current ........................................................... 1~50 hz connected/load ............................................... 1.7 kw mains fuse ................................
Page 19: 10. Assembly
19 10. Assembly.
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Eu declaration of conformity we hereby declare that the equipment described below conforms to the relevant fundamental safety and health re- quirements of the appropriate eu directives, both in its ba- sic design and construction as well as in the version mar- keted by us.This declaration will cease...