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Karcher K 3.450 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1

    English 2 français 18 español 35 59634080 10/09 high pressure washer - operator manual nettoyeur haute pression - manuel d'utilisation manual de usuario del limpiador de alta presiÓn k 5.690

  • Page 2: Safety Alert Symbols

    2 english danger indicates “an imminently hazardous sit- uation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.” warning indicates “a potentially hazardous situa- tion which, if not avoided, could result in death or injury.” caution indicates “a potentially hazardous situa- tion which...

  • Page 3: Model Overview

    English 3 1 water inlet with garden hose con- nector 2 on/off switch 3 high pressure hose 4 hose drum 5 storage for trigger gun 6 transport handle 7 crank 8 accessory storage 9 power cord with ground fault circuit interrupter (gfci) 10 detergent tank (removeable) 11 wheels 12 trigger gun 13 trigger ...

  • Page 4

    4 english warning when using this product basic precau- tions should always be followed, includ- ing the following: to reduce the risk of injury, close su- pervision is necessary when a prod- uct is used near children. Know how to stop the product and bleed pressures quickly. Be thor- oughly familia...

  • Page 5: Grounding Instructions

    English 5 skin. Do not point the gun at anyone or any part of the body. In case of penetra- tion seek medical aid immediately. This system is capable of producing 12400 kpa /1800 psi to avoid rupture and injury, do not operate this pump with components rated less than 12400 kpa /1800 psi working pre...

  • Page 6: Assembly Instructions

    6 english Î step 1: Î step 2: Î step 3: Î step 1: insert the spray wand of your choice into the trigger gun. Press in against the spring tension and twist into locked position. Î step 2: connect garden hose to unit’s water inlet. Assembly instructions assembly operating instructions.

  • Page 7

    English 7 Î step 3: connect garden hose to the cold wa- ter source and turn water on com- pletely. Î step 4: plug the ground fault circuit inter- rupter (gfci) into a receptacle. Press reset button, indicator should be “on”. Press test button, indicator should be “off”. Press reset button for use. W...

  • Page 8: Using The Accessories

    8 english warning to avoid serious injury never point spray nozzle at yourself, other per- sons or animals. Always test an inconspicuous area before cleaning with high pressure. The vario power spray wand allows you to adjust the cleaning pressure. Î to clean at maximum pressure, the wand must be po...

  • Page 9

    English 9 with water. Apply detergent to work area. Do not allow detergent to dry on surface. Î step 4: to rinse, move the vps out of „mix“ position and pull trigger to operate unit. Î step 5: cleaning up: always draw fresh wa- ter through the detergent tank or si- phon tube when done to flush any r...

  • Page 10: Shutting Down & Clean-Up

    10 english Î step 1: turn the switch to off (0) position and unplug cord from outlet. Î step 2: turn off the water source. Î step 3: press trigger to release water pres- sure. Î step 4: release trigger and engage gun safety lock. Î step 5: disconnect the garden hose from the water inlet on the unit....

  • Page 11: Maintenance

    English 11 Î 1: disconnect all water connections. Î 2: turn on the machine for a few seconds, until the water which had remained in the pump exits, turn off immediately. Î 3: do not allow high pressure hose to become kinked. Î 4: store the machine and accesso- ries in a room which does not reach fre...

  • Page 12: Cleaning Tips

    12 english caution before cleaning any surface an in- conspicuous area should be cleaned to test spray pattern and distance for maximum cleaning results. If painted surfaces are peeling or chipping, use extreme caution as pressure washer may remove the loose paint from the surface. When using on sur...

  • Page 13: Equipment & Gardening Tools

    English 13 keeping the spray nozzle approximately 6-8 inches from the cleaning surface (distance should increase when rinsing pin-striping or other sensitive surfaces). Always clean from top to bottom and from left to right. For best results, wipe surface dry with a chamois or soft dry cloth. (with ...

  • Page 14: Pump Guard

    14 english optional accessories are available to further enhance your cleaning capabili- ties. These accessories are accurate as of the printing date of this manual. Please check our website for pricing and up-to-date information. Specially formulated to protect your pressure washer from freezing, c...

  • Page 15: Detergent Foamer Attachment

    English 15 sure washer, add abrasive material and attack the rust and paint with our eco- friendly alternative. Fits most kärcher ® pressure washers up to 2300 psi. (bay- onet) part no. 2.638-792.0 ideal for applications which require a thick foam. Simply fill the resevoir cup with liquid pressure w...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    16 english caution disconnect the machine from the power source before making any repair. Troubleshooting symptom cause solution motor will not start on/off switch is in the “off” (0) position. Turn switch to the “on” (i) posi- tion power cord is not plugged in. Plug in power cord. Electrical outlet...

  • Page 17

    English 17 if you encounter any additional difficul- ties not listed, please visit our website. Usa / canada: www.Karcher-help.Com méxico: www.Karcher.Com.Mx no detergent. Detergent suction tube not properly connected to the machine. Check connection. Detergent is too thick. Dilute detergent, for be...