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Dear Customer,

Please read and comply with 
these original instructions prior 

to the initial operation of your appliance and 
store them for later use or subsequent own-
ers.

This high-pressure cleaner is designed for 
domestic 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 KÄRCH-
ER. Observe the instructions provided 
with these detergents.

The scope of delivery of your appliance is il-
lustrated on the packaging. Check the con-
tents of the appliance for completeness 
when unpacking.
In the event of missing accessories or any 
transport damage, please contact your 
dealer.

Danger

Immediate danger that can cause severe 
injury 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 
property.

The high pressure jet may not 
be directed at persons, ani-
mals, live electrical equipment 
or at the appliance itself. Pro-

tect the appliance against frost.

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

ing into the ordinary refuse for disposal, but 
arrange for the proper recycling.

Old appliances contain valuable ma-
terials that can be recycled. Please 
arrange for the proper recycling of old 

appliances. Please dispose your old appli-
ances using appropriate collection sys-
tems.

Notes about the ingredients (REACH)

You will find current information about the 
ingredients at: 

www.kaercher.com/REACH

The warranty terms published by the rele-
vant sales company are applicable in each 
country. We will repair potential failures of 
your appliance within the warranty period 
free of charge, provided that such failure is 
caused by faulty material or defects in man-
ufacturing. In the event of a warranty claim 
please contact your dealer or the nearest 
authorized Customer Service centre. 
Please submit the proof of purchase.

Contents

General information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2
Safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3
Description of the Appliance . . . . . . . .  5
Operation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9
Maintenance and care  . . . . . . . . . . . .  9
Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
Helpline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
Technical specifications  . . . . . . . . . . .  11
EC Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . .  12
Assembly  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13
Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15

General information

Proper Use

Scope of delivery

Symbols in the operating 

instructions

Symbols on the machine

Environmental protection

Warranty

Summary of Contents for K 3.550

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Before first use of the unit read these operating instructions and act in accordance with them 59648680 08 12 K 3 550 K 3 575 Jubilee...

Page 2: ...ct the appliance against frost The packaging material can be recy cled Please do not place the packag ing into the ordinary refuse for disposal but arrange for the proper recycling Old appliances cont...

Page 3: ...mable liquids Never draw in fluids containing solvents or undiluted acids and solvents This in cludes petrol paint thinner and heating oil The spray mist thus generated is highly inflammable explosive...

Page 4: ...to be used with detergents which are sup plied or recommended by the manufac turer The use of other detergents or chemicals may compromise the safety of the appliance The high pressure hose is special...

Page 5: ...g n Clean detergent bot tle with detergent connection 9 Plug n Clean detergent bottle with locking lid 10 Storage for high pressure hose 11 Storage hook for mains connection cable 12 Storage for acces...

Page 6: ...r as per EN 12729 Type BA Water flowing through a system separator is con sidered non drinkable Caution Always connect the system separator to the water supply never directly to the appli ance Note Im...

Page 7: ...common cleaning tasks The work pressure can be infinitely regulated between Min and Max Release the lever on the trigger gun Turn the spray lance to the desired po sition Note Suitable for working wit...

Page 8: ...Release the lever on the trigger gun Turn off the appliance 0 OFF Turn off tap Press the lever on the trigger gun to re lease any remaining pressure in the system Illustration Lock the lever on the tr...

Page 9: ...tely drain all water from the ap pliance Switch the appliance on with detached high pressure hose and de tached water supply max 1 minute and wait until no more water exits at the high pressure connec...

Page 10: ...eve in the water connec tion using flat nose pliers and clean un der running water Cause Voltage reduction due to weak mains supply or when using an extension cable When switching on first pull the le...

Page 11: ...bury Oxon OX16 1TB or E mail us info karcher co uk Subject to technical modifications Helpline Technical specifications Electrical connection Voltage 230 240 1 50 V Hz Connected load 1 8 kW Protection...

Page 12: ...ent Authorised Documentation Representative S Reiser Alfred K rcher GmbH Co KG Alfred K rcher Str 28 40 71364 Winnenden Germany Phone 49 7195 14 0 Fax 49 7195 14 2212 Winnenden 2012 06 01 EC Declarati...

Page 13: ...English 13 Assembly...

Page 14: ...14 English Notes...

Page 15: ...English 15 Spare Parts...

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