Kärcher K 3 Premium Full Control Manual Del Usuario página 10

Operation with washing brush
ATTENTION
Risk of damage to the paintwork
When working with the washing brush, it must be free of
dirt or other particles.
Note: If required, the washing brushes can be used to
work with detergent.
Interrupting operation
 Illustration
Release the lever of the trigger gun and lock it.
 During longer breaks (more than 5 minutes), also
turn the appliance off using the "0/OFF" switch.
Finish operation
CAUTION
Only separate the high-pressure hose from the trigger
gun or the device when there is no pressure in the sys-
tem.
 Release the lever of the trigger gun.
 Turn off the appliance "0/OFF".
 Disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
 Turn off tap.
 Press the lever on the trigger gun to release any
remaining pressure in the system.
 Lock the lever of the trigger gun.
 Detach the appliance from the water supply.
Transport and storage
CAUTION
Risk of personal injury or damage!
Mind the weight and storage of the appliance during
transport.
When transporting by hand
 Lift appliance by the carrying handle and carry it.
 Pull out the transport handle until it audibly snaps
into place.
Pull the appliance by its transport handle.
When transporting in vehicles
 Empty detergent tank.
 Secure the appliance against shifting and tipping
over.
Storing the Appliance
 Park the machine on an even surface.
 Roll the high pressure hose on to the hose drum.
 Stow away the accessories on the appliance ac-
cording to the device.
Prior to extended storage periods, as during the winter,
also observe the instructions in the Care section.
Frost protection
ATTENTION
Appliances and accessories that are not completely
drained can be destroyed by frost. Completely drain ap-
pliance and accessories and protect them against frost.
To avoid damage:
 Completely drain all water from the appliance:
Switch the appliance on with detached high pres-
sure hose and detached water supply (max. 1 min-
ute) and wait, until no more water exits at the high
pressure connection. Turn off the appliance.
 Store the appliance and the entire accessories in a
frost free room.
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Maintenance and care
The appliance is maintenance free.
DANGER
Risk of electric shock.
 Prior to all work on the appliance, switch off the ap-
pliance and pull the power plug.
Clean the sieve in the water connection
Clean the sieve in the water connection regularly.
ATTENTION
The sieve must not be damaged.
 Remove coupling from the water connection.
Illustration
 Pull the sieve out (e.g. using flat pliers), clean un-
der running water and then reinsert it.
Troubleshooting
DANGER
Risk of electric shock.
 Prior to all work on the appliance, switch off the ap-
pliance and pull the power plug.
Appliance is not running
 Push the lever of the trigger gun, the device will
switch on.
 Check whether the voltage indicated on the type
plate corresponds to the voltage of the mains sup-
ply.
 Check the mains connection cable for damages.
Pressure does not build up in the appliance
 Check setting at the spray lance.
 Completely open the water tap.
 Remove air from appliance before operation.
Switch on the appliance without connection the HP
hose (max. 2 minutes) and run it until the water dis-
charging from the HP outlet is free of bubbles.
Switch off appliance and reconnect HP hose.
 Pull out the sieve in the water connection using flat-
nose pliers and clean under running water.
Strong pressure fluctuations
 Clean high-pressure nozzle: Remove dirt and de-
bris from the nozzle bore, using a needle and rinse
through with water from the front.
 Check water flow quantity.
Appliance is leaking
 Slight leakage from the appliance pump is normal.
If the leakage increases contact the authorized
customer service.
No detergent infeed
 Use Vario Power spray lance.
Turn the spray lance to "Mix" position.
 Remove filter from suction hose for detergent and
clean under running water.
 Check the detergent suction hose for kinks.
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Care