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.

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The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm per-
sonswithoutsupervision.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
withtheappliance.
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The operator must use the appliance properly. He must take the local
conditions into consideration and must pay attention to third persons,
in particular children, while working with the appliance.
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Warning: Do not use the appliance if third persons are within the re-
ach of the appliance unless such persons wear protective clothes.
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Warning: High-pressure jets may be dangerous if they are used im-
properly.
The jet must not be directed at people, animals, active electrical equip-
ment, or the appliance itself.
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Never direct the jet at yourself or third persons to clean clothes or
shoes.
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Never use the appliance to spray objects containing hazardous sub-
stances(e.g.asbestos).
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Warning: Vehicle tyres/tyre valves may be damaged and burst by the
high-pressure jet. A first sign is the discoloration of the tyre. Damaged
vehicle tyres/tyre valves are hazardous. Always perform the cleaning
with a minimum distance of 30 cm.
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Cleaning operations during which oil saturated waste water is genera-
ted, such as engine cleaning and underbody cleaning, may only be
performed in cleaning locations that are equipped with an oil separa-
tor.
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If you clean varnished surfaces, please respect a minimum distance of
30 cm to avoid damages.
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Never take in solvent-containing liquids or undiluted acids and sol-
vents! These include, for example, benzene, paint thinner, or heating
oil. The spray is highly inflammable, explosive, and toxic. Do not use
acetone, undiluted acids, and solvents as they affect the materials
used on the appliance.
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If required, wear appropriate protective clothes and glasses to protect
yourselffromreturnspray.
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Never leave the appliance unattended as long as it turned on.
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Warning: This appliance has been developed for the use of deter-
gents that are supplied or recommended by the manufacturer. The
use of other detergents or chemicals may affect the safety of the ap-
pliance.

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1Detergentsuctionhose
2Power switch (ON/OFF)
3High-pressureoutlet
4Waterconnectionwithfilter
5Coupling
6Spraylance withVario Po-
wer Nozzle
7High-pressurehose
8Spray gun with Safety Lo-
king Device(A)
9MainsElectricLead
10 Wash brush
Assembly see Page19
3. GETTING STARTED
3.1 Contents
Upon opening the carton, if you do not have all the items as detailed
please contact the Customer Helpline on 01295 752200.

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Please follow these instructions carefully for
troublefree cleaning
Use the diagram on Page 7 for reference purposes
3.2 Water Connection
• The minimum length of supply hosepipe advised for maximum user
convenience is 7.5 metres with a diameter of 12.5 mm (1/2") to avoid
backpressure and any associated potential damage to your machine.
• Attach your supply hosepipe with its connector to the coupling on the
machine (No. 5) and the other end should be connected to a suitable
watersupply
3.3 Electrical Connection
• Ensure the Power Switch (No.2) is in the “OFF” position before
connecting the factory fitted Plug attached to the Mains Electric Lead
(No.9) into an earthed socket.
If using an Extension Cable make sure it is completely unwound
from the cable drum and is the correct diameter.
1 to 10 m: 1.5 mm² 10 to 30 m: 2.5 mm²
3.4 SuctionMode- anaddedbenefitoftheKarcherPressureWasher
• If you are drawing water from an open container such as a water butt
disconnect the high pressure hose from the machine.
• Disconnectthewaterconnection/hosepipewithcoupling(No.5)
from the machine and replace with a suction hose and filter (Part
No. 4.440-238) that can be purchased as an accessory.
• Allow the pressure washer to operate without the high pressure hose fit-
ted until water flows from the high pressure outlet without bubbles.
• Re-connect the high pressure hose to the high pressure outlet.
Dirt in the drawn water could damage your Pressure Washer !
To avoid this risk please use a suitable filter - Part No. 4.730-097.

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3.5 Detergent
Only cleaning agents recommended by Karcher (UK) Ltd.
should be used. Unsuitable detergents could damage your
Pressure Washer and the object being cleaned.
Recommended Detergents
1. The following cleaning agent may be used undiluted:
UniversalCleaner .............................. Profi RM 555 ASF
2. The following cleaning agents are available as concentrate
and must be diluted with 9 parts of water (1 : 9) before use:
UniversalCleaner .............................. Profi RM 555 ULTRA
AutomotiveCleaner ........................... Profi RM 565 ULTRA
House & Garden Cleaner................... Profi RM 570 ULTRA
BoatCleaner...................................... Profi RM 575 ULTRA
3. Detergent tablets are also available from some stores
RM 555 Clean Tabs (10 tablets per box) - For using it directly with the
pistol,or
10 Tablets dissolved in clean water provide 5 litres of cleaning
detergent.
DETAILS OF THE FULL RANGE OF DETERGENTS AND
CHEMICALSAREAVAILABLE BYCALLINGTHE KARCHER
CUSTOMERHELPLINE ON 01295752200

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4. OPERATING YOUR PRESSURE WASHER
If you have followed all the instructions so far, you are
now ready to have fun cleaning the KARCHER way!!!
• Assembly the Spray Gun (No. 8) and the high-pressure hose (No. 7),
shown on page 19.
• Attach the high-pressure hose to the high-pressure outlet (No. 3) of
theunit.
•SafetyAssurance
As an added precaution, your pressure washer is fitted with a safety
locking device on the Spray Gun.
• Turn on the supply water and press the Spray Gun lever (No. 8) until
the water flows freely and removes all air locks from the hoses
• You may now attach the Spray Lance (No. 6) or required accessory to
the Spray Gun
All accessories are bayonet fit, simply push in and twist
until they click into position !
•Once water is flowing through the machine, you may now switch
on your Karcher Pressure Washer using the Power Switch (No. 2)
WHEN USINGYOUR KARCHER PRESSUREWASHER ON
THE HIGH PRESSURE SETTING,THE RECOMMENDED
WORKING DISTANCE BETWEENTHE NOZZLE ANDTHE
OBJECT OR SURFACETO BE CLEANED IS 30 CM.
ITCANBECLOSERIFREQUIREDFORPATIOSORMASONERY
It is your responsibility to check the suitability of the surface to be cleaned.
Karcher (UK) Ltd. cannot be held responsible for any damaged caused.