Description Of The Appliance; Installation And Startup; Operation - Kärcher K 3 Full Control Manual De Instrucciones

Description of the Appliance

The scope of delivery of the device (depending on the
model) is illustrated on the packaging. These operating
instructions describe all possible options.
Illustrations on the picture pages
1 High pressure connection
2 Appliance switch „0/OFF" / „I/ON"
3 Storage hook
4 Carrying handle
5 Transport handle, detachable
6 Detergent suction hose with detergent filter and lid
7 Detergent Tank
8 Coupling element for water connection
9 Water connection with integrated sieve
10 Storage for spray lance
11 Storage for trigger gun
12 Mains cable with mains plug
13 Bearing wheel
14 Full Control trigger gun
15 Pressure display
0 - MIX / 1 - SOFT / 2 - MEDIUM /
16 Lock trigger gun
17 Button for detaching the high-pressure hose from
the trigger gun
18 High pressure hose
19 Full Control spray lance Dirtblaster
For strong contaminations.
Pressure level: HARD
20 Full Control spray lance Vario Power
Carrying out the most common cleaning tasks.
Pressure levels: HARD / MEDIUM / SOFT / MIX
* Optional
21 Washing brush
Suitable for use with detergents.
22 Foam nozzle
For effective detergent foam.
23 Detergent
** Additionally required
24 Fabric-reinforced water hose with commercially
available coupling.
– Minimum diameter, 1/2 inches (13 mm).
– Minimum length 7.5 m.

Installation and Startup

Illustrations on the picture pages
 Illustration
Mount loose parts delivered with appliance prior to
start-up.
 Park the appliance on an even surface.
 Illustration
Push the high pressure hose into the trigger gun
until it locks audibly.
Check the secure connection by pulling on the high
pressure hose.
 Illustration
ATTENTION
Impurities in the water can damage the high-pressure
pump and the accessories. For protection, the use of
the KÄRCHER water filter (optional accessory, order
no. 4.730-059) is recommended.
Dry running of more than 2 minutes leads to damage of
the high-pressure pump. If the appliance does not build
up pressure within 2 minutes, switch the appliance off
and proceed in accordance with the instructions in
Chapter "Troubleshooting".
Keep a distance of at least 30 cm when using the jet for
cleaning painted surfaces to avoid damage. ATTENTION
Car tyres, paint or sensitive surfaces such as wood
should not be cleaned with the dirt blaster, as there is a
risk of damage.
 Illustration
The pressure indicator on the trigger gun shows the cur-
3 - HARD
rently set pressure level during operation with a Full
Control spray lance.
Note: The pressure indicator is not significant during
operation with the T-Racer and other accessories.
Pressure level
ATTENTION
The sensitivity of the materials can strongly differ de-
pending on the age and the condition. The so-called
recommendations are non-binding.
Note: Detergent can only be added when the device is
operated in low pressure mode.
 Illustration
Optional
 Illustration
Recommended cleaning method
 Spray the detergent sparingly on the dry surface
 Spray off loosened dirt with the high pressure jet.
After operation with detergent
 After operation with detergent: Run the machine for
– 5
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Operation

CAUTION
High pressure operation
CAUTION
Full Control System
For example, recommended for
HARD Stone terraces made of paving
stones or exposed aggregate con-
crete, asphalt, metal surfaces, gar-
den utensils (wheelbarrow, spade,
etc.)
MEDIUM Motorcar / motorcycle, brick sur-
faces, plastered walls, plastic furni-
ture
SOFT Wooden surfaces, bicycles, sand
stone surfaces, rattan furniture
MIX Operation with detergent
Operation with detergent
and allow it to react, but not to dry.
approximately 1 minute for a clear rinse.
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