Kärcher G3200, Manual

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Switch off the device if it does not build up pressure
within 1 min and proceed according to the instructions
in chapter Troubleshooting guide.
ATTENTION
Risk of damage when operating in an inclined posi-
tion!
The engine and the high-pressure pump can be dam-
aged when operated in an inclined position.
Only operate the device when it is standing horizontally
level on the wheels and vibration dampers.
Note
You can find areas of application and examples of
Kärcher high-pressure cleaners as well as information
about Kärcher detergents on the Kärcher homepage.
Starting the device
1. Open the water tap completely.
2. Unlock the trigger of the high-pressure gun, see
chapter Trigger lock .
3. Pull the trigger and start the engine, see the operat-
ing instructions for the engine.
Note: The spray lance or the jet nozzle can be re-
moved to facilitate the starting procedure, see chap-
ter
Installing the spray lance on the high-pressure
gun or Changing the jet nozzle .
4. Release the trigger when the engine is running.
5. Lock the trigger of the high-pressure gun, see chap-
ter Trigger lock .
6. Let the cold engine warm up for 1 min.
Operation without detergent
1. Unlock the trigger of the high-pressure gun, see
chapter Trigger lock .
ATTENTION
Risk of damage!
There is a risk of damage if the distance between the jet
nozzle and sensitive or painted surfaces is too small!
Always keep a sufficiently large spray distance from
sensitive or painted surfaces.
Do not remain in one area, but rather keep the high-
pressure gun moving.
Do not clean car tires, paint or sensitive surfaces such
as e.g. wood with the point jet nozzle.
First test the cleaning effect on an inconspicuous spot.
2. Pull the trigger and carry out the cleaning process.
Illustration I
Note
Guide the spray lance at an angle of approx. 45° to the
surface to be cleaned.
Keep a distance of approx. 15...20 cm (6"...8") between
the jet nozzle and the surface to be cleaned.
Regulate the high pressure according to the cleaning
task by reducing or increasing the engine speed, see
the operating instructions of the engine.
Do not reduce the engine speed too much, otherwise
the engine will stop.
Operation with detergent
ATTENTION
Risk of damage from unsuitable detergents!
Risk of damage if unsuitable detergents are used.
Only use detergents that have been approved by Kärch-
er and are suitable for the objects to be cleaned.
Observe the safety instructions, dosage recommenda-
tions and notes enclosed with the detergents.
Use detergents sparingly to help conserve the environ-
ment.
Note
Kärcher detergents guarantee trouble-free work. Ask us
for advice, request our catalog or our detergent informa-
tion sheets.
1. Install the black jet nozzle (SOAP) on the spray
lance, see chapter Changing the jet nozzle .
2. Pull off the cap on the detergent tank.
3. Fill the detergent tank with a detergent suitable for
the cleaning task.
4. Attach the lid to the detergent tank.
ATTENTION
Risk of damage due to detergents acting too long
and drying out!
Detergent can damage hot surfaces and damage sur-
faces if left to act for too long.
Do not apply detergent to hot surfaces and observe the
maximum contact time.
Do not allow detergent to dry on the surfaces being
cleaned.
5. Pull the trigger of the high-pressure gun and spray
the detergent sparingly onto the dry surfaces.
6. Allow the detergent to act, but not to dry.
7. Replace the black jet nozzle (SOAP) with a jet noz-
zle suitable for the cleaning task, see chapter
Changing the jet nozzle .
8. Rinse off loose dirt.
After operation with detergent
ATTENTION
Risk of damage due to dried detergent!
Dried detergent can damage the device.
Rinse the device after each use of detergent.
1. Replace the black jet nozzle (SOAP) on the spray
lance with a high-pressure jet nozzle, see chapter
Changing the jet nozzle .
2. Unlock the trigger of the high-pressure gun, see
chapter Trigger lock .
3. Press the trigger for 1 min to flush the detergent out
of the device.
Changing the jet nozzle
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DANGER
Danger to life and risk of injury from the high-pres-
sure water jet!
A high-pressure water jet may be emitted from the pres-
surized device.
Depressurized the device before releasing, removing or
installing the high-pressure hose or the high-pressure
gun.
Lock the trigger of the high-pressure gun before releas-
ing, removing or installing the jet nozzle or spray lance.
1. Lock the trigger of the high-pressure gun, see chap-
ter Trigger lock .
2. Pull back the ring on the jet nozzle coupling and pull
off the jet nozzle.
Illustration J
3. Insert the desired jet nozzle into the jet nozzle cou-
pling and release the ring on the jet nozzle coupling.
Note
Use the black jet nozzle (SOAP to add detergent or to
work at low pressure.
4. Pull the jet nozzle to check that it is correctly seated.
If necessary, fit the jet nozzle back into the jet nozzle
coupling.