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DANGER

indicates “an imminently hazardous sit-
uation which, if not avoided, will result in 
death or serious injury.

WARNING 

indicates “a potentially hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, could result in 
death or injury.”

CAUTION

indicates “a potentially hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, may result in 
minor or moderate injury or in property 
damage incidents.”

For household use only!

The owner and/or user must have an 
understanding of the manufacturer’s 
operating instructions and warnings be-
fore using this pressure washer.
Warning information should be empha-
sized and understood.
If the operator is not fluent in English, 
the manufacturer’s instructions and 
warnings shall be read to and discussed 
with the operator in the operator’s native 
language by the purchaser/owner, mak-
ing sure that the operator comprehends 
its contents.
Owner and/or user must study and 
maintain for future reference the manu-
facturers’ instructions.

In the U.S. or Canada, please call 

1-800-537-4129

 for warranty issues 

and visit 

www.karcher-help.com

 for 

technical support and product assis-
tance.
Please take a moment to register your 
pressure washer online at 

www.karcher-register.com

.  Be sure 

to save your purchase receipt, it will be 
required for repairs covered by warran-
ty.

Call: 

01-800-024-13-13

 for help or visit 

our website: 

www.karcher.com.mx

HIGH PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR MANUAL

Model Overview

 3

Important Safety Instructions

 4

Assembly Instructions

 7

Operating Instructions

 7

Using the Accessories

 9

Working with Detergents

 9

Taking a Break

 10

Shutting Down & Clean-Up

 11

Winterizing and Long-Term Storage  11
Maintenance Instructions

 12

Cleaning Tips

 13

Optional Cleaning Accessories

 15

Troubleshooting

 17

Safety Alert Symbols

Specifications

Max. Pressure

1800 PSI

Max. Water Flow

1.5 GPM

Amp draw 

13 AMPS

Voltage 120 

V

Part No. 

1.601-772.0

Serial no. 

Owner/User Responsibility

Customer Support 

USA and Canada

Customer Support 

Mexico

  

Summary of Contents for K 3.690

Page 1: ...English 2 Fran ais 18 Espa ol 35 59635140 10 09 HIGH PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR MANUAL NETTOYEUR HAUTE PRESSION MANUEL D UTILISATION MANUAL DE USUARIO DEL LIMPIADOR DE ALTA PRESI N K 3 690...

Page 2: ...must study and maintain for future reference the manu facturers instructions In the U S or Canada please call 1 800 537 4129 for warranty issues and visit www karcher help com for technical support a...

Page 3: ...gun 6 Transport handle 7 Crank 8 Accessory storage 9 Power cord with Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI 10 Detergent tank removeable 11 Wheels 12 Trigger gun 13 Trigger gun safety lock 14 Key to de...

Page 4: ...persons animals electrical devices or the unit itself Wear safety goggles WARNING Risk Of Explosion Do not spray flammable liquids Do not use acids alkaline solvents or any flammable material in this...

Page 5: ...Do not use any type of adapter with this prod uct This pressure washer is provided with a ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI built into the plug of the power supply cord This device provides addit...

Page 6: ...EP 1 Insert the spray wand of your choice into the trigger gun Press in against the spring tension and twist into locked position STEP 2 Connect garden hose to unit s water inlet ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS...

Page 7: ...rtup procedure each time you use your pressure washer To learn how to peform this test on your unit visit http www karcherresidential com gfci_test php for detailed instructions for your type of GFCI...

Page 8: ...um dirt cutting action effectively increasing cleaning performance up to 50 This nozzle combines the cleaning performance of a 0 pencil jet with the surface coverage of a wide angle nozzle Not recomme...

Page 9: ...ted to protect the envi ronment and your pressure washer The special formula won t clog the suction tube filter and will protect the internal parts of the pressure washer for a long er life For K rche...

Page 10: ...n 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...

Page 11: ...directions will result in damage to the pump as sembly and accessories and will void the warranty K rcher also recommends the regular practice of using a pump protector like K rcher Pump Guard to pre...

Page 12: ...ns of approximately 6 feet and always apply detergent from bottom to top Allow detergent to re main on surface 1 3 minutes Do not al low detergent to dry on surface if surface appears to be drying sim...

Page 13: ...proximately 3 6 inches from the cleaning surface For removing ex tremely stubborn dirt it may be neces sary to move the spray nozzle even closer to the surface for greater dirt cut ting action with or...

Page 14: ...ushes to gently spin making your cleaning job much easier The an gle of brush head is adjustable to help you reach difficult areas Excellent for the application of detergent A must have accessory desi...

Page 15: ...et Part No 6 964 507 0 For cleaning surfaces such as patios terraces and driveways without splash back there is no better solution than the K rcher T 100 It saves time by clean ing a one foot wide are...

Page 16: ...er supply is restricted Check garden hose for kinks leaks and blockage Not enough inlet water sup ply Open water source full force Water inlet filter is clogged Remove filter and rinse out in warm wat...

Page 17: ...ed Blow out or remove debris with fine needle Garden hose con nection leaks Loose fittings Tighten fittings Missing worn rubber washer Insert new washer Spray wand leaks Spray wand not properly at tac...

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