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Carrying handle

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Transport handle, telescoping

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Coupling for high-pressure hose

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Type plate

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Water connection with integrated sieve

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Suction hose for detergent (with filter)

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Water connection coupling

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Hose coupling

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**Garden hose (fabric reinforced, diameter at least 
1/2 inch (13 mm), length at least 7.5 m)

** additionally required

Safety devices

CAUTION

Missing or modified safety devices

Safety devices are provided for your own protection.
Never modify or bypass safety devices.

Power switch

The power switch prevents unintentional operation of 
the device.

High-pressure gun lock

The lock locks the lever of the high-pressure gun and 
prevents the device from starting unintentionally.

Auto-stop function

If the lever of the high-pressure gun is released, the 
pressure switch turns off the pump and the high-pres-
sure jet stops. The pump switches on again when the le-
ver is pressed. 

Symbols on the device

Assembly

For the illustrations, refer to the graphics page.

Fit the supplied loose parts onto the device before start-
ing up the device.

Fitting the wheels

1. Fasten and secure the wheels to the device. 

Illustration B

Installing the water connection coupling

1. Screw the water connection coupling onto the water 

connection on the device.

Illustration C

Initial startup

1. Place the device on a flat and level surface.
2. Connect the high-pressure hose to the device.

a Pull out the clamp on the coupling.
b Insert the high-pressure hose into the coupling.
c Insert the clamp into the coupling. 

Illustration D

3. Connect the high-pressure hose to the high-pres-

sure gun.
a Squeeze the clamp.
b Pull out the clamp.
c Insert the high-pressure hose.
d Press the clamp in until it latches into place.

Illustration E

4. Check for a secure connection by pulling on the 

high-pressure hose.

5. Plug the mains plug into a mains socket.

Water supply

For the connection values, see the type plate or chapter 

 

Technical data

.

Observe the water distribution company regulations.

ATTENTION

Damage through contaminated water

Contamination in the water can damage the pump and 
the accessories.
KÄRCHER recommends using the KÄRCHER water filter 
for protection(special accessory, order number 4.730-059).

Connection to the water line

ATTENTION

Hose coupling with Aquastop on the water connec-
tion of the device

Damage to the pump
Never use a hose coupling with Aquastop on the water 
connection of the device.
You can use an Aquastop coupling on the tap.

1. Screw the supplied hose coupling on to the end of 

your garden hose.

2. Plug the garden hose onto the water connection 

coupling.

3. Connect the garden hose to the water line.
4. Open the water tap fully.

Illustration F

Operation

ATTENTION

Pump running dry

Damage to the device
If pressure does not build up in the device after 2 min-
utes then switch the device off and proceed according 
to the instructions in chapter  Troubleshooting guide.

High-pressure operation

ATTENTION

Damage to painted or sensitive surfaces

Surfaces can be damaged when the jet is too close to 
the surface or an unsuitable spray lance is used.
Maintain a minimum spray distance of 30 cm when 
cleaning painted surfaces.
Do not clean car tyres, paint or sensitive surfaces such 
as wood with the dirt grinder.

1. Insert a spray lance into the high-pressure gun and 

lock it by turning it 90°.

Illustration G

2. Switch the device on ("I/ON").
3. Unlock the lever of the high-pressure gun.
4. Press the lever of the high-pressure gun.

The device switches on.

Do not aim the high-pressure jet may at per-
sons, animals, live electrical equipment or 
the device itself.
Protect the device against frost.
The device may not be connected to the 
public drinking water network.

Summary of Contents for K 3 Compact

Page 1: ...K 3 Compact 59697070 10 21 English 5 Espa ol 10 CONSUMO DE ENERG A 1 En Operaci n 1334 34 Wh 2 En Modo de Espera N A Modelo K 3 Compact...

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Page 3: ...3 3 B C D E F G H...

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Page 5: ...t The voltage indicated on the type plate must match the voltage of the power source Only operate the device via a fault current protection switch maximum 30 mA Never touch the mains plug and socket w...

Page 6: ...n valu able recyclable materials and often components such as batteries rechargeable batteries or oil which if handled or disposed of incorrectly can pose a potential danger to human health and the en...

Page 7: ...heck for a secure connection by pulling on the high pressure hose 5 Plug the mains plug into a mains socket Water supply For the connection values see the type plate or chapter Technical data Observe...

Page 8: ...the high pressure gun for 30 sec onds The pressure remaining in the system is discharged 4 Release the lever of the high pressure gun 5 Lock the lever of the high pressure gun 6 Disconnect the device...

Page 9: ...rs 2 Clean the sieve under running water Air is in the device 1 Vent the device a Switch on the device without a connected high pressure hose for a maximum of 2 minutes until the water escaping from t...

Page 10: ...el equipo Se debe supervisar a los ni os para asegurar se de que no jueguen con el aparato PRECAUCI N Los dispositivos de seguri dad velan por su seguridad Nunca modifique ni mani pule los dispositiv...

Page 11: ...de detergentes puede provocar lesiones graves o intoxica ciones PRECAUCI N Mantenga el detergente fuera del alcance de los ni os Solo utilice detergen tes recomendados y suministrados por el fabrican...

Page 12: ...o modificados Los dispositivos de seguridad velan por su seguridad Nunca modifique ni manipule los dispositivos de segu ridad Interruptor del equipo El interruptor del equipo impide el funcionamiento...

Page 13: ...GRO Inobservancia de la hoja de datos de seguridad Problemas de salud graves por un uso inadecuado del detergente Observe la hoja de datos de seguridad del fabricante de detergentes especialmente las...

Page 14: ...ac os pueden destruirse con las heladas Vac e el aparato y los accesorios por completo Proteja el aparato de las heladas Debe cumplirse los siguiente El equipo est desconectado de la alimentaci n de a...

Page 15: ...Compruebe el volumen de entrada de agua Equipo no estanco 1 Desde un punto de vista t cnico el equipo puede presentar una peque a falta de estanqueidad En caso de que la falta de estanqueidad sea m s...

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