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For best results see Cleaning Tips for 
specific information on how to clean 
different surfaces.
Always Use Kärcher

®

 Detergent for 

Best Results

Kärcher

 ®

 biodegradable detergents are 

specially formulated 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 longer 
life. For Kärcher

 ®

 detergents, check 

your retailer or visit our website:

www.buykarcher.com

CAUTION

Never use:

Bleach, chlorine products and other 
corrosive chemicals

Liquids containing solvents (i.e., 
paint thinners, gasoline, oils)

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:

Install the Vario Power Spray Wand. 
Set the spray wand to the low-pres-
sure setting (Mix).

STEP 2:

Fill the Detergent Tank with the se-
lected detergent.

STEP 3:

Turn on the pressure washer (I). Pull 
trigger to operate unit. Liquid deter-
gent is drawn into the unit and mixed 
with water. Apply detergent to work 
area. Do not allow detergent to dry 
on surface.

STEP 4:

To rinse, move the VPS out of "Mix" 
position and pull trigger to operate 
unit.

STEP 5:
Cleaning up

: Always draw fresh wa-

ter through the detergent tank or si-
phon tube when done to flush any 
remaining detergents from the injec-
tion system.

WORKING WITH 

DETERGENTS

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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