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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

Summary of Contents for K 3.00 B

Page 1: ...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: ...s around the home and garden It provides an efficient economical and labour saving way of cleaning with excellent results All Karcher domestic pressure washers are designed to run from a suitable cold water supply although some models will accept a water inlet temperature of between 40 C and 60 C Environmental Comment Save water with high pressure The Karcher Pressure Washer is environmentally fri...

Page 3: ...ection 3 4 Suction Mode 3 5 Detergent 4 OPERATINGYOUR PRESSUREWASHER 10 4 1 High Pressure Operation 4 2 Low Pressure Operation with Detergent 4 3 Low Pressure OperationWith Brush 4 4 End Of Operation 5 IMPORTANT CARE AND MAINTENANCE 13 6 ACCESSORIES SPARE PARTS 14 15 7 PROBLEM CHECKLIST TROUBLESHOOTING 16 8 AFTER SALES SERVICE 17 9 TECHNICAL DATA 18 10 ASSEMBLY 19 ...

Page 4: ...ngs With the addition of Karcher accessories the list continues Clearing blocked drains and pipes Removal of old paint and rust from garden furniture and gates Spraying insecticide onto trees plants and lawns 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STARTING UPYOUR PRESSUREWASHER PLEASE CHECKYOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING We recommend you purchase these items from a reputable store RCD plug and socket that will inter...

Page 5: ...10 A delay action fuse To avoid electric accidents we recommend to use sockets with a se ries connected residual current operated device rated breaking cur rent max 30 mA Warning Inappropriate extension lines may be dangerous If you work outside only use extension lines that are approved and specifi cally labelled and provide of a sufficient conductor cross section 1 to 10 m 1 5 mm 10 to 30 m 2 5 ...

Page 6: ...gh pressure jet A first sign is the discoloration of the tyre Damaged vehicle tyres tyre valves are hazardous Always perform the cleaning with a minimum distance of 30 cm Cleaning operations during which oil saturated waste water is genera ted such as engine cleaning and underbody cleaning may only be performed in cleaning locations that are equipped with an oil separa tor If you clean varnished s...

Page 7: ...ng 6 Spray lance with Vario Po wer Nozzle 7 High pressurehose 8 Spray gun with Safety Lo king Device A 9 Mains Electric Lead 10 Wash brush Assembly see Page19 3 GETTING STARTED 3 1 Contents Upon opening the carton if you do not have all the items as detailed please contact the Customer Helpline on 01295 752200 ...

Page 8: ...an earthed socket If using an Extension Cable make sure it is completely unwound from the cable drum and is the correct diameter 1 to 10 m 1 5 mm 10 to 30 m 2 5 mm 3 4 SuctionMode an added benefit of the Karcher Pressure Washer If you are drawing water from an open container such as a water butt disconnect the high pressure hose from the machine Disconnect the water connection hosepipe with coupli...

Page 9: ...e and must be diluted with 9 parts of water 1 9 before use Universal Cleaner Profi RM 555 ULTRA AutomotiveCleaner Profi RM 565 ULTRA House Garden Cleaner Profi RM 570 ULTRA Boat Cleaner Profi RM 575 ULTRA 3 Detergent tablets are also available from some stores RM 555 Clean Tabs 10 tablets per box For using it directly with the pistol or 10 Tablets dissolved in clean water provide 5 litres of clean...

Page 10: ...ly and removes all air locks from the hoses You may now attach the Spray Lance No 6 or required accessory to the Spray Gun All accessories are bayonet fit simply push in and twist until they click into position Once water is flowing through the machine you may now switch on your Karcher Pressure Washer using the Power Switch No 2 WHEN USINGYOUR KARCHER PRESSURE WASHER ON THE HIGH PRESSURE SETTING ...

Page 11: ...ti on before using The correct dilution is dependent on the degree of soiling of surface and is best determined by experience Hang the Detergent Suction Tube No 1 in the Detergent Container Set Vario Power Nozzle to low pressure mode Note No detergent in high pressure mode Aim the Spray Gun towards the object to be clea ned release the Safety Ratchet on the Spray Gun and squeeze the trigger to app...

Page 12: ...ray 4 4 End Of Operation ALWAYS REMEMBER TO RINSE YOUR PRESSURE WASHER AFTER USING DETERGENT BY HANGING THE DETERGENT SUCTION TUBE IN A CONTAINER WITH CLEAN WATER AND RUN THE PUMP FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE MINUTE IN LOW PRESSURE SETTING In the event of a break of 5 minutes in the operation of your Karcher Pressure Washer always switch off the pump to avoid damage due to overheating Switch off the pres...

Page 13: ...r until the water flow is constant Then plug in to the electric supply Unless drawing water from an open water source such as a water butt always have a minimum of 10 metres 25 feet of uncoiled hose bet ween the water tap and your machine The internal diameter of the feed water hose should be 12 mm 1 2 Water Regulations require the use of a back flow preventer valve at the tap end of the supply ho...

Page 14: ...y Wash Brush Ideal for car bodywork and windows as the water forces the brush to rotate enhancing cleaning power 4 760 262 Extension Lance To add length to the standard lance 2 637 729 Drain Kit 7 5 m Hose 2 637 767 Drain Kit 15 m Hose A flexible hose with backwards firing high pressure jet to create turbulence and dislodge blockages 2 638 792 Sandblaster Used to remove paint rust and cement from ...

Page 15: ...e event that your Karcher Pressure Washer requires replacement parts please refer to the diagram below AND identify the particular model of your machine by reference to the data plate on the underside Then telephone 0906 6800632 for assistance this help line is charged at 25p per minute A 5 960 839 0 04 03 6 389 870 0 9 084 059 0 5 332 464 0 4 775 389 0 5 037 137 0 6 390 499 0 6 390 499 0 2 880 29...

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Page 17: ...l calls co ming in In these circumstances we would ask that you try to contact us again later in the day The help line number is 0906 6800632 this help line is charged at 25p per minute It helps us if you have the model number and data plate details to hand before making your call as there are very many different models of Karcher Pressure Washers in use Alternatively you may write or e mail to th...

Page 18: ...ssure Max 120 bar 12 MPa OperatingPressure 110 bar 11 MPa Flow Rate 380 L h 6 3 litres per minute Detergent Intake 0 3 litres per minute Recoil Force of Hand Held Spray Gun at Operating Pressure Max 15 N Unit vibrations 0 8 m s Noise level LPA EN 60704 1 74 5 dB A Noise level LWA 2000 14 EEC 90 dB A Optimum Working Distance on High Pressure 30 cm Dimensions Length 445 mm Width 315 mm Height 790 mm...

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Page 20: ...roval Product High pressurecleaner Model 1 141 xxx Relevant EU Directives 98 37 EEC 73 23 EEC 93 68 EEC 89 336 EEC 91 263 EEC 92 31 EEC 93 68 EEC 2000 14 EEC Harmonisedstandardsapplied DIN EN 60 335 1 DIN EN 60 335 2 29 DIN EN 55 014 1 2000 A1 2001 DIN EN 55 014 2 1997 DIN EN 61 000 3 2 2000 DIN EN 61 000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 Conformity assessment procedure followed Anex V Measured sound power level 8...

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