Kärcher K 3, Manual

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12 English
Please read and comply with these origi-
nal instructions prior to the initial opera-
tion of your appliance and store them for
later use or subsequent owners.
Apart from the notes contained herein the general safe-
ty provisions and rules for the prevention of accidents of
the legislator must be observed.
Warnings and notes that are attached on the appliance
provide important notes for the safe operation.
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DANGER
Pointer to immediate danger, which leads to severe in-
juries or death.
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WARNING
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can
lead to severe injuries or death.
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CAUTION
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can
lead to minor injuries.
ATTENTION
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can
lead to property damage.
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DANGER
Risk of electric shock.
 Never touch the mains plug and the socket with wet
hands.
 Check the power cord with mains plug for damage
prior to every use. Immediately have damaged
power cord replaced by an authorised customer
service / electrician. Do not operate an appliance if
the power cord is damaged.
 All current-conducting parts in the working area
must be protected against jet water.
 The mains plug and the coupling of an extension
cable must be watertight and must never lie in wa-
ter. Moreover, the coupling may never lie on the
ground. The use of cable reels that ensure that the
sockets are at least 60 mm above the ground is
recommended.
 Make sure that the power cord or extension cable
is not damaged by running over, pinching, dragging
or the like. Protect the power cords from heat, oil,
and sharp edges.
 Turn off the appliance and remove the mains plug
prior to any care and maintenance works.
 Repair work and work on the electrical components
may only be performed by an authorised customer
service.
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WARNING
 The appliance may only be connected to an electric
supply that has been installed by an electrician in
accordance with IEC 60364.
 The appliance may only be connected to alternat-
ing current. The voltage must correspond with the
type plate of the appliance.
 For safety reasons, we recommend that you oper-
ate the appliance only via a residual current device
(max. 30 mA).
 An unsuitable electrical extension cable can be
hazardous. Only use an electrical extension cable
which has been approved and labelled for this pur-
pose and has an adequate cable cross-section out-
doors: 1 - 10 m: 1.5 mm
2
; 10 - 30 m: 2.5 mm
2
 Always fully unreel the extension cable from the ca-
ble drum.
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DANGER
 The user must use the appliance as intended. The
person must consider the local conditions and must
pay attention to other persons in the vicinity when
working with the appliance.
 Check important components, such as high-pres-
sure hose, hand spray gun and safety installations,
for damage prior to every operation. Immediately
replace damaged components. Do not operate ap-
pliance with damaged components.
 High-pressure jets can be dangerous if improperly
used. The jet may not be directed at persons, ani-
mals, live electrical equipment or at the appliance
itself.
 The high-pressure jet must not be directed at other
persons or the user him-/herself to clean clothing or
footwear.
 Vehicle tyres/tyre valves are susceptible to dam-
age from the high-pressure jet and may burst. The
first indication for this is a discolouration of the tyre.
Damaged vehicle tyres/tyre valves are perilous.
Keep a minimum jet distance of 30 cm during
cleaning!
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WARNING
 Do not use the appliance when there are other per-
sons around unless they are also wearing protec-
tive clothing.
 The appliance must not be operated by children or
persons who have not been instructed accordingly.
 This appliance is not intended for use by persons
with limited physical, sensory or mental capacities
or lacking experience and/or skills, unless such
persons are accompanied and supervised by a per-
son in charge of their safety or they have received
precise instructions on the use of this appliance
and have understood the resulting risks.
 Children must not play with this appliance.
 Supervise children to prevent them from playing
with the appliance.
Contents
Safety instructions 12
Environmental protection 14
Proper use 14
Accessories and Spare Parts 14
Description of the Appliance 14
Assembly 15
Start up 15
Operation 15
Transport 16
Storage 16
Care and maintenance 16
Troubleshooting 17
Warranty 17
Technical specifications 17
EU Declaration of Conformity 18
Safety instructions
Hazard levels
Electric components
Safe handling