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Karcher K 3.450 Operator's Manual
Summary of K 3.450
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English 2 français 19 español 38 59637980 (08/11) k 3.450 high pressure washer - operator manual nettoyeur haute pression - manuel d'utilisation manual de usuario del limpiador de alta presiÓn.
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 situ- ation which, if not avoided, could result in death or injury.” caution indicates “a potentially hazardous situ- ation which...
Page 3: Model Overview
English 3 1 garden hose connector (female) 2 water inlet connector 3 water inlet with filter 4 high pressure outlet 5 on/off switch 6 detergent tank (removeable) 7 storage for trigger gun 8 transport handle 9 accessory storage 10 power cord with ground fault cir- cuit interrupter (gfci) 11 wheels 12...
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4 english warning when using this product basic precau- tions should always be followed, in- cluding the following: to reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when a product is used near children. Know how to stop the product and bleed pressures quickly. Be thor- oughly familiar wi...
Page 5: Grounding Instructions
English 5 or any part of the body. In case of pen- etration seek medical aid immediately. This system is capable of producing 13800 kpa /2000 psi to avoid rupture and injury, do not operate this pump with components rated less than 13800 kpa /2000 psi working pres- sure (including but not limited to...
Page 6: Assembly Instructions
6 english a philips screwdriver, medium size (not supplied) for final assembly step 1: step 2: step 3: step 4: step 5: push the high pressure hose into the trigger gun until it locks audibly. Note: make sure the connection nipple is aligned correctly. Disconnect: press the disconnect key on the trig...
Page 7: Operating Instructions
English 7 step 1: connect the high pressure hose to the unit’s high pressure outlet. Step 2: insert the spray wand of your choice into the trigger gun. Press in against the spring tension and twist into locked position. Step 3: install the supplied connector to the unit’s water inlet. Step 4: screw ...
Page 8
8 english step 7: 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. We recommend that you test the gfci as part of your startup proce- dure each time you use yo...
Page 9: Using The Accessories
English 9 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. To clean at maximum pressure, the wand must be posi...
Page 10: Working With Detergents
10 english detergents can only be applied at low pressure setting (mix). Step 1: install the vario power spray wand. Set the spray wand to the low pressure setting (mix). Step 2: fill the detergent tank with the se- lected detergent. Step 3: turn on the pressure washer (i). Pull trigger to operate u...
Page 11: Shutting Down & Clean-Up
English 11 step 1: release trigger and engage gun safety lock. Step 2: turn pressure washer to off (0) position. Step 1: turn the switch to off (0) position and unplug cord from outlet. Step 2: turn off the water source. Step 3: press trigger to release water pres- sure. Step 4: release trigger and ...
Page 12: Maintenance
12 english 1: disconnect all water connec- tions. 2: turn on the machine for a few seconds, until the water which had remained in the pump exits, turn off immediately. 3: do not allow high pressure hose to become kinked. 4: store the machine and accesso- ries in a room which does not reach freezing ...
Page 13: Cleaning Tips
English 13 caution before cleaning any surface an in- conspicuous area should be cleaned to test spray pattern and distance for maximum cleaning re- sults. If painted surfaces are peeling or chipping, use extreme caution as pressure washer may remove the loose paint from the surface. When using on s...
Page 14: Cars, Boats & Motorcycles
14 english (with or without detergent). Pre-rinse vehicle with fresh water. If using deter- gent, apply to surface at low pressure. For best results, clean one side of ve- hicle at a time and always apply deter- gent from bottom to top, do not allow detergent to dry on surface. If needed, use specia...
Page 15: Pump Guard
English 15 optional accessories are available to further enhance your cleaning capabil- ities. 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 16: Detergent Foamer Attachment
16 english your pressure washer, add abrasive material and attack the rust and paint with our eco-friendly alternative. Fits most kärcher ® pressure washers up to 2300 psi. (bayonet) part no. 2.638-792.0 ideal for applications which require a thick foam. Simply fill the resevoir cup with liquid pres...
Page 17: Troubleshooting
English 17 caution disconnect the machine from the pow- er 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 outl...
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18 english 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...