Kärcher K 3.00 B User manual

K 3.00 B
5.960–839
04/03_2005162
Operating Instructions
PRESSURE WASHER
Before first use of the unit read these operating instructions
and act in accordance with them

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THANKYOU FOR PURCHASING A KARCHER
PRESSURE WASHER
PLEASE READTHIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MACHINE.
WHAT IS A PRESSURE WASHER?
A Pressure Washer is essentially a powerful electric motor driving a set
of pistons that force water through a small nozzle, thus creating a
pressurised jet of water. This provides the cleaning power behind the
Karcher Pressure Washer.
AKarcherPressureWashercanbeusedforanendlesslistofapplications
around the home and garden. It provides an efficient, economical and
labour saving way of cleaning with excellent results.
All Karcher domestic pressure washers are designed to run from a
suitablecoldwatersupplyalthoughsomemodelswillacceptawaterinlet
temperature of between 40 °C and 60 °C.
Environmental Comment - Save water with high pressure.
The Karcher Pressure Washer is environmentally friendly enabling you
to reduce your water consumption compared to a normal garden hose.
A definite advantage with a metered water supply
OR
with the added benefit of suction mode, water can be drawn from an
open container such as a water butt.

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INDEX
1. APPLICATIONS................................................................................................................................4
2. SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................. 4 - 6
ElectricalConnection
Safety Instructions
3. GETTING STARTED...............................................................................................................7
3.1 Contents
3.2 Water Connection
3.3 ElectricalConnection
3.4 SuctionMode
3.5 Detergent
4. OPERATINGYOUR PRESSUREWASHER ......................... 10
4.1 High Pressure Operation
4.2 Low Pressure Operation with Detergent
4.3 Low Pressure OperationWith Brush
4.4 End Of Operation
5. IMPORTANT – CARE AND MAINTENANCE................... 13
6. ACCESSORIES / SPARE PARTS................................................... 14 -15
7. PROBLEM CHECKLIST /TROUBLESHOOTING... 16
8. AFTERSALESSERVICE ......................................................................................... 17
9. TECHNICAL DATA................................................................................................................. 18
10. ASSEMBLY............................................................................................................................................ 19

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1. APPLICATIONS
The main applications for this product are DOMESTIC
cleaning tasks:
• Cars, motorbikes, caravans, boats and bicycles
• Patio’s, fences, garden walls, pathways, driveways and house
facades – particularly useful for cleaning block driveways
• Removal of algae and moss from roofs, brickwork and
guttering
• Garden tools and machinery, furniture and barbecues
• Hygienic cleaning of animal pens and their surroundings
With the addition of Karcher accessories, the list
continues .............
• Clearing blocked drains and pipes
• Removal of old paint and rust from garden furniture and gates
• Spraying insecticide onto trees, plants and lawns
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE STARTING UPYOUR PRESSUREWASHER PLEASE
CHECKYOU HAVETHE FOLLOWING:
We recommend you purchase these items from a reputable store
• RCD plug and socket that will interrupt electrical supply in an
emergency
• A typical garden hose (minimum length 7.5 metres) with suitable
hoseconnection(Hoselock/Gardena type)tomatch thecoupling
on the machine (hose and connector not supplied).

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Electrical Connection
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Never use defect connection or extension lines! If the connection line
is damaged, it must be replaced with a special connection line that is
available from the manufacturer or his customer service.
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Please make sure that the connection or extension lines are not dama-
ged by being ran over, pulled or dragged. Protect the connection lines
from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
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Never touch the mains plug and the socket with wet hands.
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The connection between connection line and extension line must not
lie in the water.
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All current-carrying components within the working area must be jet-
proof.
- The appliance may only be connected to an electrical connection that
was performed by an electrician according to IEC 60364.
- Only connect the appliance to alternating current. The voltage must
comply with the voltage specified on the typeplate.
- Minimum fuse protection of the socket 10 A (delay-action fuse).
- To avoid electric accidents, we recommend to use sockets with a se-
ries connected residual current operated device (rated breaking cur-
rent max. 30 mA).
-Warning: Inappropriate extension lines may be dangerous. If you
work outside, only use extension lines that are approved and specifi-
cally labelled and provide of a sufficient conductor cross section:
1 to 10 m: 1.5 mm² 10 to 30 m: 2.5 mm²
- The plug and the coupling of an extension line must be waterproof.
- Always unwind the extension line completely from the cable drum.
Safety Instructions
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The operation of the device in hazardous locations is not admissible.
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Please comply with the corresponding safety instructions if you use
the appliance in danger areas (e.g. filling stations).
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Do not turn on the appliance if the power supply line or important com-
ponents of the appliance, such as safety components, high-pressure
hoses, spray jet, are damaged.
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Warning: High-pressure hoses, fittings, and couplings are of im-
portance for the appliance safety. Only use high-pressure hoses, fit-
tings, and couplings recommended by the manufacturer.