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Karcher K 3.540 Operator's Manual

Summary of K 3.540

  • Page 1

    English 3 français 21 español 42 59642330 (03/11) k 3.540 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 quick coupling for high pressure hose 3 high pressure hose 4 water inlet with connector 5 on/off switch 6 dosage regulator for detergent 7 transport handle 8 screws (philips style) 9 storage for high-pressure hose 10 detergent suction tube with filter and...

  • Page 4

    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 the skin. Do not point the gun at anyone or any part of the body. In case of pen- etration 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...

  • Page 6: Assembly Instructions

    6 english for more detailed information on how to assemble this pressure washer, please visit www.Karcherresidential.Com/as- sembly a philips screwdriver, medium size (not supplied) for final assembly mount loose parts delivered with appli- ance prior to start-up. Step 1: insert the wheel into the b...

  • Page 7

    English 7 step 3: insert detergent suction tube onto the hose fitting. Install the dosage regulator and connect using 2 screws. Note: during installation you must make sure that the tongues of the dosage regulator match up with the intended recesses in the casing. Step 4: push the high pressure hose...

  • Page 8: Operating Instructions

    8 english this pressure washer has been tested by kärcher's quality assurance team. A small amount of water may be present in the water inlet or outlet. This is nor- mal and will not affect the performance of the pressure washer. Step 1: insert the spray wand of your choice into the trigger gun. Pre...

  • Page 9

    English 9 step 5: connect garden hose to the cold water source and turn water on completely. Step 6: 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 recomm...

  • Page 10: Using The Accessories

    10 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. To clean at maximum pressure, the wand must be pos...

  • Page 11: Working With Detergents

    English 11 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 karcher detergent and position the tank into its storage area. Insert the suction tube with ...

  • Page 12

    12 english caution never use: – bleach, chlorine products and oth- er corrosive chemicals – liquids containing solvents (i.E., paint thinners, gasoline, oils) – tri-sodium phosphate products – ammonia products – acid-based products these chemicals will harm the unit and will damage the surface being...

  • Page 13: Shutting Down & Clean-Up

    English 13 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 engage gun safety lock. Step 5: disconnect the garden hose from the water inlet on the unit. Caution: ...

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    14 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 15: Cleaning Tips

    English 15 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 16: Cars, Boats & Motorcycles

    16 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 17: Pump Guard

    English 17 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 18: Detergent Foamer Attachment

    18 english why spend hours stripping old paint and rust by hand using harsh chemi- cals? Let the kärcher ® wet sandblast- ing kit do the work! Attach the kit to your pressure washer, add abrasive material and attack the rust and paint with our eco-friendly alternative. Fits most kärcher ® pressure w...

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    English 19 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) po- sition power cord is not plugged in. Plug in power cord. Electrical outl...

  • Page 20

    20 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...