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K 3.160
Operating
Instructions
Before first use of the unit
Please read these Operating
Instructions and act in accor-
dance with them
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Dear Customer, Proper Use Please read and comply with This high-pressure cleaner is designed for these original instructions prior domestic use only: to the initial operation of your appliance and – to clean machines, vehicles, buildings, store them for later use or subsequent own- tools, facades, terraces, garden equip- ers. ment etc. using a high-pressure water jet (and detergents if required). Contents – with accessories, replacement parts and detergents approved by Illustration of ap
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or undiluted acids and solvents! This in- Safety instructions cludes petrol, paint thinner and heating oil. The spray mist thus generated is Danger highly inflammable, explosive and poi- Never touch the mains plug and the sonous. Do not use acetone, undiluted socket with wet hands. acids and solvents as they are damag- The appliance must not be used if the ing to the materials from which the ap- power cord or important parts of the ap- pliance is made. pliance, e.g. high-pressure hose
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containing water or dirt. Safety Devices Caution Caution In case of extended downtimes, switch Safety devices protect the user and must the appliance off at the main switch / ap- not be modified or bypassed. pliance switch or remove the mains plug. Power switch Do not operate the appliance at temper- The appliance switch prevents unintention- atures below 0 °C. al operation of the appliance. Observe a distance of at least 30 cm Lock trigger gun when using the jet to clean painted sur-
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14 Spray lance with pressure regulation Use a fibre-reinforced water hose (not (Vario Power) included) with a standard coupling. (Minimum diameter 1/2 inch (13 mm), 15 Spray lance with Dirtblaster minimum length 7.5 m). Special accessories Push the water supply hose onto the Special accessories expand the possibili- coupling unit, then connect it to the wa- ties of using your appliance. Please contact ter supply. your KÄRCHER dealer for further informa- tion. How to draw water from a bu
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trigger on the gun - the unit is ready for Operation use once there is a constant water sys- tem. Danger The trigger gun is subjected to a recoil force when the water jet is discharged. Make sure that you have a firm footing and are also holding the trigger gun and spray lance firmly. Unlock the lever on the trigger gun. Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the device will switch on. Note: Release the lever of the trigger gun; STEP 4: the device will switch off again. High pres-
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Recommended cleaning method Maintenance and care Spray the detergent sparingly on the dry surface and allow it to react, but not to Danger dry. Turn off the appliance and remove the Spray off loosened dirt with the high- mains plug prior to any care and mainte- pressure jet. nance work. Interrupting operation Maintenance Release the lever on the trigger gun. The appliance is maintenance-free. Lock the lever on the trigger gun. Storage During longer breaks (more than 5 min- Prior t
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Strong pressure fluctuations Troubleshooting Clean high-pressure nozzle: Remove You can rectify minor faults yourself with dirt and debris from the nozzle bore, us- the help of the following overview. ing a needle and rinse through with wa- If in doubt, please consult the authorized ter from the front. customer service. Check water flow quantity. Danger Appliance is leaking Turn off the appliance and remove the Slight leakage from the appliance pump mains plug prior to any care and
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A FIN N SGP Alfred Kärcher Ges.m.b.H. Kärcher OY Kärcher AS Karcher Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. Lichtblaustraße 7 Yrittäjäntie 17 Stanseveien 31 5 Toh Guan Road East 1220 Wien A 01800 Klaukkala FIN N 0976 Oslo SGP #01-00 Freight Links Alfred Kärcher Ges.m.b.H. Kärcher OY Kärcher AS Karcher Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. (01) 250 600 0207 413 600 24 17 77 00 Express Distripark ☎ ☎ ☎ Lichtblaustraße 7 Yrittäjäntie 17 Stanseveien 31 5 Toh Guan Road East Singapore 608831 1220 Wien 01800 Klaukkala 0976 Oslo #01-0
