Kärcher K3 Power Control Manual página 16

Operation
ATTENTION
Pump running dry
Damage to the device
If pressure does not build up in the device after 2 min-
utes then switch the device off and proceed according
to the instructions in chapter Troubleshooting guide.
Power Control System
The pressure indicator on the high-pressure gun shows
the currently set pressure level when operating with a
Power Control spray lance.
Note
The sensitivity of materials can vary greatly depending
on age and condition. The recommendations are there-
fore not binding.
Note
When operating with surface cleaner and other acces-
sories, the pressure indicator is not accurate.
Display Pressure
level
HARD
MEDIUM
SOFT
MIX
High-pressure operation
ATTENTION
Damage to painted or sensitive surfaces
Surfaces can be damaged when the jet is too close to
the surface or an unsuitable spray lance is used.
Maintain a minimum spray distance of 30 cm when
cleaning painted surfaces.
Do not clean car tyres, paint or sensitive surfaces such
as wood with the dirt grinder.
1. Insert a spray lance into the high-pressure gun and
lock it by turning it 90°.
Illustration I
2. Switch the device on ("I/ON").
3. Unlock the lever of the high-pressure gun.
4. Press the lever of the high-pressure gun.
The device switches on.
5. Turn the Vario Power Power Control spray lance un-
til the required pressure level is shown on the pres-
sure indicator.
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Recommended for e.g.
Stone terraces made of pav-
ing stones or washed con-
crete, asphalt, metal
surfaces, garden utensils
(wheelbarrow, spade, etc.)
Cars / motorcycles, brick
surfaces, plastered walls,
plastic furniture
Wooden surfaces, bicycle,
sandstone surfaces, rattan
furniture
Operation with detergent
Operation with a washing brush
ATTENTION
Paint damage
Damage to surfaces through a dirty brush
Ensure that the washing brush is free from dirt or other
particles before using it.
Note
The device operates at low pressure when using wash-
ing brushes. This means that detergent can be mixed
with the water.
1. Insert the washing brush into the high-pressure gun
and turn by 90° to fasten it.
Operation with detergent
DANGER
Failure to adhere to the safety data sheet
Incorrect handling of the detergent can seriously dam-
age your health
Observe the safety data sheet of the detergent manu-
facturer, in particular the instructions on personal pro-
tective equipment.
Note
Detergent can only be mixed into the jet at low pressure.
Note
KÄRCHER detergents ensure fault-free operation. Ask
us for a consultation, request our catalogue or our de-
tergent information sheets.
1. Fill the detergent solution into the detergent tank.
Adhere to the dosage specifications on the deter-
gent container.
Illustration J
2. Close the detergent tank with the cover.
Illustration D
3. Latch the detergent tank in the device.
4. Use the Vario Power spray lance.
5. Turn the spray lance towards "MIX" until "MIX" is
displayed on the high-pressure gun.
The detergent solution is mixed with the water jet
during operation.
6. You can optionally use the foam nozzle.
a Connect the foam nozzle to the detergent bottle.
b Insert the foam nozzle into the high-pressure gun
and turn by 90° to fasten it.
Illustration K
Recommended cleaning method
1. Spray the detergent sparingly on the dry surface and
let it work for a while (do not let it dry).
2. Rinse off the loosened dirt with the high-pressure
jet.
After operation with detergent
1. Flush the device with clear water for approx. 30 sec-
onds.
Interrupting operation
1. Release the lever of the high-pressure gun.
The device switches off when the lever is released.
The high pressure in the system is retained.
2. Lock the lever of the high-pressure gun.
Illustration L
3. Place the high-pressure gun with the spray lance in
the parking position.
4. Switch the device off "0/OFF" during work breaks
longer than 5 minutes.
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