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Dear Customer,

Please read and comply with these 
original instructions prior to the ini-

tial operation of your appliance and store them 
for later use or subsequent owners.

This high-pressure cleaner is designed for do-
mestic use only:

to clean machines, vehicles, buildings, 
tools, facades, terraces, garden equip-
ment etc. using a high-pressure water jet 
(and detergents if required).

with accessories, replacement parts and 
detergents approved by KÄRCHER. Ob-
serve the instructions provided with these 
detergents.

The packaging material can be recy-
cled. Please do not place the packaging 

into the ordinary refuse for disposal, but ar-
range for the proper recycling.

Old appliances contain valuable materi-
als that can be recycled. Please ar-
range for the proper recycling of old 

appliances. Please dispose your old applianc-
es using appropriate collection systems.

Notes about the ingredients (REACH)

You will find current information about the in-
gredients at: 

http://www.karcher.de/de/unternehmen/
umweltschutz/REACH.htm

The warranty terms published by the relevant 
sales company are applicable in each coun-
try. We will repair potential failures of your ap-
pliance within the warranty period free of 
charge, provided that such failure is caused 
by faulty material or defects in manufacturing. 
In the event of a warranty claim please con-
tact your dealer or the nearest authorized 
Customer Service centre. Please submit the 
proof of purchase.
(See address on the reverse)

Danger

Immediate danger that can cause severe inju-
ry or even death.

Warning

Possible hazardous situation that could lead 
to severe injury or even death.

Caution

Possible hazardous situation that could lead 
to mild injury to persons or damage to proper-
ty.

High-pressure jets can be 
dangerous if improperly 
used. The jet must not be di-
rected at persons, animals, 
live electrical equipment or at the appli-
ance itself.

Frost can destroy the not completely 
drained appliance. Store the appliance in 
a frost resistant room during winter.

Danger

Never touch the mains plug and the sock-
et with wet hands.

The appliance must not be used if the 
power cord or important parts of the appli-
ance, e.g. high-pressure hoses, trigger 
gun or safety devices are damaged.

Check the power cord and mains plug for 
damage before every use.  If the power 

Contents

General information

 3

Safety instructions

 3

Operation

 5

Description of the Appliance

 5

Transport

 8

Storage

 8

Maintenance and care

 8

Troubleshooting

 9

Helpline

 9

Technical specifications

 10

CE Declaration

 10

General information

Proper Use

Environmental protection

Warranty

Symbols in the operating instruc-

tions

Symbols on the machine

Safety instructions

Summary of Contents for K 3.540

Page 1: ...R egister and w in w w w kaercher com Operating Instructions Before first use of the unit Please read these Operating Instructions and act in accor dance with them 59635920 03 10 K 3 540...

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Page 3: ...re is caused by faulty material or defects in manufacturing In the event of a warranty claim please con tact your dealer or the nearest authorized Customer Service centre Please submit the proof of pu...

Page 4: ...water Unsuitable extension cables can be haz ardous Only use extension cables out doors which have been approved for this purpose and labelled with a sufficient ca ble cross section 1 10 m 1 5 mm2 10...

Page 5: ...it can be easily damaged and should be stored carefully Do not kink Do not drive vehicles over the hose Do not expose the hose to sharp edges or corners Misuse will lead to ballooning or premature fai...

Page 6: ...as an alternative a system separator as per EN 12729 Type BA Water flowing through a system separator is consid ered non drinkable Note Impurities in the water can damage the high pressure pump and a...

Page 7: ...ote Suitable for working with detergent for this turn the spray lance to the Mix position For particularly dirty items or areas Caution Car tyres paint or sensitive surfaces such as wood should not be...

Page 8: ...cidents or injuries keep in mind the weight of the appliance when se lecting a storage location for it see Specifica tions Park the machine on an even surface Press the disconnect on the hand spray gu...

Page 9: ...cable When switching on first pull the lever of the trigger gun and then switch the appli ance switch to I ON Clean high pressure nozzle Remove dirt and debris from the nozzle bore using a needle and...

Page 10: ...al connection Voltage 1 50 Hz V 230 240 Connected load kW 1 8 Mains fuse slow blow A 13 Protective class I Protection class IP X5 Performance data Working pressure MPa 11 Max permissible pressure MPa...

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