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No detergent.

Detergent siphon tube not 
properly connected to the ma-
chine. 

Check connection.

Detergent is too thick.

Dilute detergent, for best re-
sults use Kärcher detergent.

Filter on detergent siphon tube 
is clogged.

Run warm water through filter 
to remove debris.

Damaged or clogged deter-
gent siphon tube.

Remove obstruction or replace 
detergent siphon tube.

Spray wand is in high-pres-
sure position.

Turn spray wand tip to low-
pressure position.

Discharge nozzle is obstruct-
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-

tached.

Insert the spray wand into the 
trigger gun. Carefully press in 
against the spring tension and 
twist into the locked position.

Broken o-ring or plastic insert. Call Customer Support

Pump is noisy.

Pump is sucking air.

Check that hoses and fittings 
are air tight. Turn off machine 
and purge pump by squeezing 
trigger gun until a steady flow 
of water emerges through the 
nozzle.

Water leaks from 
pump (up to 10 
drops per minute is 
permissible).

Loose fittings.

Check that all fittings are tight.

Water seals are damaged or 
worn.

Call Customer Support

Oil drip.

Oil seals are damaged or 
worn.

Call Customer Support

Issue

Cause

Solution

If you encounter any additional difficulties not listed, please visit our website.

USA / Canada:

www.karcher-help.com

Mexico:

www.karcher.com.mx

Summary of Contents for K 3

Page 1: ...K 3 OPERATOR MANUAL High Pressure Washer 2 MANUEL D UTILISATION Nettoyeur haute pression 17 MANUAL DE USUARIO Limpiador de alta presi n 34 59669400 2015 12...

Page 2: ...for future reference the manu facturers instructions For household use only In the U S or Canada please call 1 800 537 4129 for warranty issues and visit www karcher help com for techni cal support an...

Page 3: ...switch 7 Detergent tank removeable 8 Storage for trigger gun 9 Transport handle 10 Accessory storage 11 Power cord with Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI 12 Wheels 13 Trigger gun 14 Trigger gun s...

Page 4: ...acids alkaline solvents or any flammable material in this product These products can cause physical injuries to the operator and irreversible damage to the machine WARNING Risk of Electrocution Inspe...

Page 5: ...built into the plug of the power supply cord This device provides additional protection from the risk of electric shock Should replacement of the plug or cord become necessary use only identical repl...

Page 6: ...or to the unit s water inlet Note Never attach the garden hose connector to the unit s water inlet STEP 6 Push the high pressure hose into the trigger gun until it locks audibly Note Make sure the con...

Page 7: ...ose STEP 4 Push the garden hose connector on to the water inlet connector and make sure you hear it click into place before proceeding STEP 5 Connect garden hose to the cold wa ter source and turn wat...

Page 8: ...nozzle features a 0 pencil jet which rotates 360 for maximum dirt cutting ac tion effectively increasing cleaning per formance up to 50 This nozzle combines the cleaning performance of a 0 pencil jet...

Page 9: ...ils Tri sodium phosphate products Ammonia products Acid based products These chemicals will harm the unit and will damage the surface being cleaned Use of these items will void the war ranty STEP 1 In...

Page 10: ...nplug 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 the wat...

Page 11: ...als CAUTION Failure to follow the above directions will result in damage to the pump assembly and accessories and will void the war ranty K rcher also recommends the regular practice of using a pump p...

Page 12: ...detergent to remain on surface 1 3 minutes Do not allow detergent to dry on surface if sur face appears to be drying simply wet down surface with fresh water If need ed use special wash brush attachm...

Page 13: ...y 7 5 15 cm 3 6 in from the cleaning surface For best results clean from top to bottom and from left to right Optional accessories are available to further enhance your cleaning capabili ties These ac...

Page 14: ...trigger gun of most K rcher pressure washers up to 2300 PSI bayonet Part No 2 640 747 0 Why spend hours stripping old paint and rust by hand using harsh chemicals Let the K rcher Wet Sandblasting Kit...

Page 15: ...er supply is restricted Check garden hose for kinks leaks and blockage Not enough inlet water supply Open water source full force Water inlet filter is clogged Remove filter and rinse out in warm wate...

Page 16: ...rt new washer Spray wand leaks Spray wand not properly at tached Insert the spray wand into the trigger gun Carefully press in against the spring tension and twist into the locked position Broken o ri...

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