Karcher K 3.00 B Operating Instructions Manual

Manual is about: PRESSURE WASHER

Summary of K 3.00 B

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    K 3.00 b 5.960–839 04/03_2005162 operating instructions pressure washer before first use of the unit read these operating instructions and act in accordance with them.

  • 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 .................................................................................. 4 - 6 electrical connection safety inst...

  • 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: Electrical Connection

    5 electrical connection ! Never use defect connection or extension lines! If the connection line is damaged, it must be replaced with a special connection line that is available from the manufacturer or his customer service. ! Please make sure that the connection or extension lines are not dama- ged...

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    6 ! The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm per- sons without supervision. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. ! The operator must use the appliance properly. He must take the local conditions into consideration and must p...

  • Page 7: Assembly See Page19

    7 1 detergent suction hose 2 power switch (on/off) 3 high-pressure outlet 4 water connection with filter 5 coupling 6 spray lance with vario po- wer nozzle 7 high-pressure hose 8 spray gun with safety lo- king device(a) 9 mains electric lead 10 wash brush assembly see page19 3. Getting started 3.1 c...

  • Page 8: Troublefree Cleaning

    8 please follow these instructions carefully for troublefree cleaning use the diagram on page 7 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 9: 3.5 Detergent

    9 3.5 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...

  • Page 10: • Safety Assurance

    10 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!!! • assembly the spray gun (no. 8) and the high-pressure hose (no. 7), shown on page 19. • attach the high-pressure hose to the high-pressure outlet (no. 3) ...

  • Page 11: 4.1 High Pressure Operation

    11 4.1 high pressure operation • ensure the spray lance with vario power nozzle (no. 6) is 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 recommended working distance is used for referen...

  • Page 12: Step 1:

    12 • with or without the pressure washer switched on, brush down the sur- face being cleaned, this physical agitation removes all trace of traffic film. Finally revert to the high pressure operation with the spray lance and complete the wash down. We recommend the following cleaning method: step 1: ...

  • Page 13: Water

    13 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 14: Important

    14 • 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 reme...

  • Page 15: 6. Spare Parts

    15 most accessories will be available from your local store selling karcher pressure washers. If they are not stocked, most stores will raise a special order for you. If you have difficulty obtaining accessories please contact: karcher on the retail helpline no. 01295 752200 6. Spare parts in the ev...

  • 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 diffi- culty 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 ........................... 13 amp water connection supply temperature (max) ........................... 40 °c supply rate ...

  • Page 19: 10. Assembly

    19 10. Assembly.

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    Alfred kärcher gmbh & co. Kg cleaning systems alfred-kärcher-str. 28–40 p.O. Box 160 d-71349 winnenden 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...