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G 3000 BH
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9.139-181.0 03/06
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HIGH PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR MANUAL Model Overview 3 Owner/User Responsibility Important Safety Instructions 4 The owner and/or user must have an Assembly Instructions 5 understanding of the manufacturer’s Operating Instructions 10 operating instructions and warnings be- Using the Accessories 11 fore using this pressure washer. Working with Detergents 11 Warning information should be empha- Taking a Break 13 sized and understood. Shutting Down & Clean-Up 13 If the operator is not fluent in En
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MODEL OVERVIEW 1 Handle 9 High pressure outlet 2 Trigger gun 10 Detergent dosing valve and deter- gent suction tube 3 Trigger gun safety lock 11 Quick connect nozzles 4 High pressure hose 12 Detergent tank 5 Gas tank 13 Water inlet filter 6 Spray wand 7 Dipstick For engine details see engine manual. 8 Water inlet with garden hose connector English 3
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read the operating instructions of Do not use acids, alkaline, solvents, the engine manufacturer before or any flammable material in this start-up and follow the safety instruc- product. These products can cause tions carefully. physical injuries to the operator and irreversible damage to the machine. WARNING WARNING When using this product basic pre- cautions should always be followed, Gun Kicks Back – Hold with both including the following: hands. Re
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WATER SUPPLY (Cold Water Only) Flow rate of water supply must not CAUTION fall below 2.8 GPM (gallons per When connecting the water inlet to minute). the water supply mains, local regula- Flow rate can be determined by run- tions of your water company must be ning the water for one minute into an observed. In some areas the unit empty 5-gallon container. must not be connected directly to the The water supply temperature must public drinking water supply. This is not exceed 104°F/4
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Hardware (included) Description Purpose Illustration Qty A 5/8” nut Wheel assembly 2 B 1/4” nut Detergent tank / joint as- 4 sembly C 5/8” washer Wheel assembly 2 D 1/4” bolt Joint assembly 2 E 5/16” bolt Joint assembly 2 F Knob Joint assembly 2 G 1/4” screw Detergent tank 2 H 1/4” washer Detergent tank 2 I Joint Joint assembly 2 J Screw (self tap- Accessory holder assem- 4 ping) bly K Hook Accessory holder assem- 1 bly 6 English
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Assembling Illustration Description Tools re- quired 1. Position wheels onto each 1/2” wrench or axle followed by the washer use alternative (C) and then the nut (A). size 13mm. Hand tighten with 1/2” (or 13mm) socket wrench. 2. Attach accessory plate to top Phillips Srew- handle. Align the holes on the Driver Size #2 plate to the holes on the plate to the holes on the frame. Hand tighten screws (J). Attach hook (K). 3. Assemble joints (I) to base 7/16” wrench portion of frame. Use one 1/
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Illustration Description Tools re- quired 5. Place the quick connect noz- none zle in the nozzle holder. The holders use a snap forward feature. Push down and snap the noz- zle forward until you hear it click into place. This feature allows you to fold the handle backward with the nozzles remaining securely in place. 6. Mount the detergent tank by Phillips Srew- sliding the tank into position Driver Size #2 from either left side or right side of the frame. Align the tank into the grooves
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Illustration Description Tools re- quired 9. Pull back the springloaded none collar on the end of the wand to insert your choice of quick connect nozzle. 10. Release the collar and push none the nozzle until the collar clicks. 11. Attach the high pressure hose none to the spray gun. English 9
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STEP 6: CAUTION Unlock the trigger gun safety lock. Do not run the engine with a high or low Trigger the gun to eliminate trapped oil level as this can cause engine dam- air, wait for a steady flow of water to age. emerge from the spray nozzle. If you have further questions regarding the engine, please refer to the engine STEP 7: manual included with the unit. Initial Start: STEP 1: Pull the choke rod to the CLOSED Check oil level. Oil level should al- position.
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USING THE ACCESSORIES WARNING 40° spray angle = White nozzle To avoid serious injury never point For moderate dirt accumulation over a spray nozzle at yourself, other per- large surface. sons or animals. Quick connect nozzles The color-coded quick connect nozzles provide a wide array of spray widths from 0° to 65° and are easily accessible 65° spray angle = Black detergent nozzle when placed in the convenient rubber For operating with detergent or cleaning nozzle grommets. with negligible
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STEP 3: parts of the pressure washer for a long- er life. For Kärcher Detergents, check Adjust the detergent dosing valve to your retailer or visit our website: the desired dosage www.karcher-usa.com/home Kärcher detergents available in USA / Mexico: – All Purpose & Vehicle Cleaner – Exterior House Cleaner – Deck & Patio Cleaner STEP 4: – Heavy Duty Degreaser With the engine running, pull trigger to operate unit. Liquid detergent is drawn into the Kärcher detergents available in unit an
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TAKING A BREAK ..five minutes or more STEP 1: STEP 2: Engine with manual throttle: Release trigger and engage gun safety lock. Move the throttle lever to the SLOW position. Allow the engine to idle for a few seconds, then move the throt- tle lever to the STOP position. Engine with fixed throttle: Move the engine stop switch to the OFF position. For engine details see engine manual. SHUTTING DOWN & CLEAN-UP STEP 1: STEP 5: Cleaning up: Always draw fresh wa- ter through the detergent tank
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WINTERIZING AND LONG-TERM STORAGE 1: Disconnect all water connections. CAUTION 2: Turn on the machine for a few Failure to follow the above directions seconds, until the water which had will result in damage to the pump as- remained in the pump exits, turn off sembly and accessories. immediately. 3: Do not allow high pressure hose Kärcher also recommends the regular to become kinked. practice of using a pump protector like 4: Store the machine and accesso- “Kärcher Pump Guard” to he
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CLEANING TIPS sweeping motion keeping the spray Deck Cleaning nozzle approximately 6 inches from the (with or without detergent). Pre-rinse cleaning surface. deck and surrounding area with fresh CAUTION water. If using Kärcher Deck Wash, ap- Do not use Dirtblaster spray nozzle ply to surface at low pressure. For best on siding as it may cause damage. results, limit your work area to smaller Cement Patios, Brick and Stone sections of approximately 25 square feet. Allow Deck Wash to rema
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clean from top to bottom and from left to sults, clean from top to bottom and from right. For best results, wipe surface dry left to right. with a chamois or soft dry cloth. CAUTION CAUTION Do not use Dirtblaster spray nozzle Do not use Dirtblaster spray nozzle on patio or lawn furniture as it may on vehicles as it may cause damage. cause damage. Barbecue Grills, Outdoor Power Recommendations Equipment & Gardening Tools Before cleaning any surface an in- conspicuous area should be clea
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TROUBLESHOOTING CAUTION Remove the spark plug cable to prevent accidental ignition of the engine before making any repair. Symptom Cause Solution Engine will not No gasoline Fill gas tank start Choke is not in the correct Pull the choke rod to the position. CLOSED position. Water pressure built up in the Squeeze the trigger to release machine. the pressure. For additional engine problems refer to the engine manual. Unit does not Diameter of garden hose is too Replace with a 5/8 inch or re
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Symptom Cause Solution No detergent. Detergent suction tube not prop- Check connection. erly connected to the machine. Detergent is too thick. Dilute detergent, for best re- sults use Kärcher detergent. Filter on detergent suction tube Run warm water through filter is clogged. to remove debris. Damaged or clogged detergent Remove obstruction or re- suction tube. place detergent suction tube. A high pressure nozzle is Replace with black detergent attached. nozzle. Spray nozzle is obstructed. B
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MANUAL DE USUARIO DEL LIMPIADOR DE ALTA PRESIÓN Vista general del modelo 20 Responsabilidades del propieta- Importantes instrucciones de seguri-21 rio/usuario dad El propietario y/o el usuario deben com- Instrucciones de montaje 23 prender bien las instrucciones de servi- Instrucciones de funcionamiento 28 cio y advertencias del fabricante antes Utilicación de los accesorios 29 de empezar a utilizar este limpiador de Trabajar con detergentes 30 alta presión. Tomarse un descanso 31 Debe prestar
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VISTA GENERAL DEL MODELO 1 Asa de transporte 9 Salida de alta presión 2 Pistola de disparo 10 Tubo de succión de detergente con válvula de dosificado de detergente 3 Pestillo de seguridad de la pistola de disparo 11 Boquillas de conexión rápida 4 Manguera de alta presión 12 Depósito de detergente 5 Depósito de gasolina 13 Dispositivo de filtrado en la entrada del agua 6 Barra pulverizadora 7 Varilla del aceite Consulte el manual del motor para más 8 Toma de agua con conector para informaci
