Kärcher K 3.67 M User manual

English 2
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Fran_ais 37
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MODEL OVERVIEW 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUC- 4 - 5
TIONS
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 6
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7 - 8
USINGTHE ACCESSORIES 8
WORKING WiTH DETERGENTS 9 - 10
TAKING A BREAK 10
SHUTTING DOWN & CLEAN-UP 11
WINTERIZING AND LONG-TERM 12
STORAGE
CARE AND MAINTENANCE IN- 12
STRUCTIONS
CLEANING TIPS 13 - 14
OPTIONAL CLEANING ACCES- 15- 16
SORIES
TROUBLESHOOTING 17- 18
Max. Pressure 1750 PSI
Water volume 1.5 GPM
Amp draw 13 AMPS
Voltage 120 V
Part No. 1.636-123v0
Serial no.
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z_ DANGER
indicates "an imminently hazardous .sit-
uation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury"
,4k WARNING
indicates "apotentially hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, could result in
death or injury.•"
Z_ CAUTION
indicates "apotentially hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury or in property
damage incidents."
o e"Use:rRes
The owner and/or user must have an
understanding of the manufacturer's
operating instructions and warnings be-
fore using this pressure washer..
Warning information should be empha-
sized and understood
tfthe operator is not fluent in English,
the manufacturer's instructions and
warnings shall be read to and discussed
with the operator in the operator' snative
language by the purchaser/owner, mak-
ing sure that the operator comprehends
its contents..
Owner and!or user must study and
maintain for future reference the manu-
facturers' instructions.,
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1 Power cord with Ground Fault Circuit
interrupter (GFCI)
2 High pressure outlet
30NIOFF switch
4 Water inlet with garden hose con-
nector (not shown)
5 Detergent tank (removeable)
6 Detergent dosing valve and deter-
gent suction tube
7 Transport handle
8 Accessory compartment
9 High pressure hose
10 Trigger gun
1 1 Trigger gun safety lock
12 Vario Power Spray wand
13 Dirtblaster_ (Rotating spray wand)
z_ CAUTION
This unit has been designed for use with
cleaning detergents recommended by
the manufacturer. The use of other
cleaning detergents may affect the op-
eration of the machine and void the war-
rarity,.
6\7
For household use only! 10 11
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WARNING!
Z_ When using this product basic
precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
=, Read all the instructions before us-
ing the product
u To reduce the risk of injury, close su-
pervision is necessary when a prod-
uct is used near children..
u Know how to stop the product and
bleed pressures quickly Be thor-
oughly familiar with the controls
s Stay alert - watch what you are do-
ing.
= Do not operate the product when fa-
tigued or under the influence of alco-
hol or drugs
-Keep operating area clear of all per-
sons,
[] Do not overreach or stand on unsta-
ble support,=Keep good footing and
balance at all times..
i Follow the maintenance instructions
specified in the manua!.
[] This Product Is Provided With A
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Built
Into The Power Cord Plug, If Re-
placement Of The Plug Or Cord Is
Needed, Use Only Identical Re-
placement Parts..
= Risk of Injection or Injury - Do Not
Direct Discharge Stream At Per-
sons.
=High pressure jets can be dangerous
if misused, The jet must not be di-
rected at persons, animals, electrical
devices, or the machine itsel[
= Wear safety goggles.
I Do not use acids and solvents in this
product. These products can cause
physical injuries to the operator and
irreversible damage to the machine..
m To reduce the risk of electrocution,
keep all connections dry and off the
ground. Do not touch plug with wet
hands
m The Trigger Gun Safety Lock PRE-
VENTS the trigger from accidentally
being engaged This safety feature
DOES NOT lock tdgger in the ON
position..
-Do not use extension cord with this
unit..
_::GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This product must be grounded If it
should malfunction or breakdown,
grounding provides a path of least resis-
tance for electric current to reduce the
risk of electric shock,, This product is
equipped with acord having an equip-
ment-grounding conductor and a
grounding plug, The plug must be
p{ugged into at} appropriate outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in ac-
cordance with al{ focal codes and ordi-
nances.
Z_ DANGER
Improper' connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk
of electrocution.. Check with a qualified
electrician or service personnel if you
are in doubt as to whether the outlet is
properly grounded.. Do not modify the
plug provided with the product -if ff will
not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet in-
stalled by a qualified electrician. Do not
use any type of adapter with this prod-
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This product is supplied with a Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) built into
the power cord plug, This device pro-
vides additional protection from the risk
of electric shock, If power is interrupted
in the line, the GFCI will automatically
re-close the circuit to the load al_er pow-
er is restored, Depending on the GFCI
model, it may be necessary to manually
operate the reset button to restore pow-
er to the GFCI load circuit, if replace-
ment of the plug or cord is needed use
identical replacement parts
z_ CAUTION
When connecting the water inlet to the
water supply mains, local regulations of
your water company must be observed,.
in some areas the unit must not be con-
nected directly to the public drinking wa-
ter supply. This is to ensure that there is
no feedback of chemicals into the water
supply. Direct connection via a receiver
tank or backflow preventer, for example,
is permitted.
Dirt in the feed water will damage the
unit.. To avoid this dsk, we recommend
fitting a water filter
u Garden hose must be at least 5/8
inch in diameter..
m Flow rate of water supply must not
fall below 2 GPM (gallons per
minute)..
w Flow rate can be determined by run-
ning the water for one minute into an
empty 5-gallon container
m The water supply temperature must
not exceed 104°Ff40°C.
m Never use the pressure washer to
draw in water contaminated with sol-
vents, eg paint thinners, gasoline,
oil, etc
•, Always prevent debris from being
drawn into the unit by using a clean
water source,,
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS!!
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APhilips Screwdriver, medium size
(not supplied)
for final assembling the unit..
BScrewdriver, small size (not sup-
plied)
for connecting high pressure hose
and trigger gun.
A
--) STEP 1:
Mount cover to backside.
, ii i
STEP 2:
Attach the handle and secure with 2
screws.
STEP 3:
Place detergent tank into compart-
ment and attach cap with detergent
dosing valve and detergent suction
tube.
STEP 4:
Attach the high pressure hose to the
trigger gun. Pull out the locking slide
from the fight side of the tdgger gun
handle (A), and insert the small end
of the high pressure hose into place
(B). Push the locking slide back into
the trigger gun to lock the hose in po-
sition (C).
i
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--)STEP1:
Connect the high pressure hose to
the unit's high pressure outlet
-) STEP 4:
Connect garden hose to the cold wa-
ter source and turn water on com-
pletely.
-) STEP 2:
Insert the spray wand of your choice
into the trigger gun.. Press in against
the spring tension and twist into
locked position..
•9, STEP 5:
Plug the Ground Fault Circuit Inter-
rupter (GFCI) into a receptacEe_
Press RESET button, indicator
shouEd be "ON".
Press TEST button, indicator should
be "OFF"..
Press RESET button for use..
Ak WARNING
Do not use if above test fails.
-). STEP 3:
Connect garden hose to unit's water
inlet.
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STEP 6:
Unlock the trigger gun safety lock
Trigger the gun to eliminate trapped
air, wait for a steady flow of water to
emerge from the spray nozzle
A
z_ WARNING
STEP 7:
Turn on the high pressure washer
0)
The motor' starts only if the trigger
of the gun is pulled and shuts off
when the trigger is released.
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To avoid serious injury never point
spray nozzle at yourself, other per-
sons or animals
The Vario Power Spray Wand allows
you to adjust the cleaning pressure
To clean at maximum pressure, the
wand must be positioned to the high
pressure setting (Max)
For lower pressure turn the wand
collar in the minus (Min) direction
To apply detergent, the wand must
be positioned to the lower pressure
setting (Min)
Min
Max
IThis nozzle features a 0°pencil jet
which rotates 360 °for maximum dirt
cutting action, effectively increasing
cteaning performance up to 50%
This nozzle combines the cleaning
performance of a 0° pencil jet with
the surface coverage of a wide angle
nozzfe_
Not recommended for soft materi-
als, siding, painted surfaces,
decks or autos.
Always test an inconspicuous area
before cleaning with the Dirtblaster
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Detergents can only be applied at
low pressure (Min.).
-) STEP 1:
install the Vario Power Spray Wand.,
Set the spray wand to the low pres-
sure setting (Min.,)..
-) STEP 4:
Turn on the pressure washer (I), Pull
trigger to operate unit: Liquid deter-
gent is drawn intothe unit and mixed
with water Apply detergent to work
area Do not allow detergent to dry
on surface,,
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--> STEP 2:
Fill the Detergent Tank with the se-
lected Ready To Use detergent
;TEP 3:
Adjust the detergent dosing valve to
the desired dosage
•-) STEP 5:
Cleaning up: Always clraw fresh wa-
ter through the detergent tank when
done to flush any remaining deter-
gents from the injection system
For best results see Cleaning Tips
for specific information on how to
clean different surfaces°
Always Use K_rcher Detergent for
Best Results
K_rcher 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 intemaF
parts of the pressure washer for a long-
er life For K,_rcher Detergents, check
your retailer or visit our website:
www karcher-usa comlhome
The following K_ircher detergents are
available:
One Gallon ready to use
[] All Purpose & Vehicle Cleaner
[] Deck & Patio Cleaner
uHeavy Duty Degreaser
[] Exterior House Cleaner
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Z_ CAUTION
Never use;
- Bleach, Chlorine products and other
corrosive chemicals
- Liquids containing solvents (i,e.
paint thinners, gasoline, oils)
- Td-sodium phosphate products
- Ammonia products
- Acid-based products
These chemicals will harm the unit and
witl damage the surface being cleaned
Use of these items will void the war-
rarity,
-> STEP 1:
Release trigger and engage gun
safety lock
-) STEP 2:
Turn pressure washer to OFF (O)
position ,,
ON
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