User manual KARCHER K3

[. . . ] EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 Cleaning operations which produce oily waste water, e. Engine washes, underbody washes, may only be carried out using washing stations equipped with an oil separator. Work with detergents must only be performed on liquid-tight work surfaces with a connection to the sewer system. Do not let release detergent into waters or earth. [. . . ] Optional  Fill the detergent solution in the detergent tank of the foam nozzle (observe dosage instructions on the packaging of the detergent). σ Connect the detergent tank to the foam nozzle. σ Connect the foam nozzle to the trigger gun. High pressure operation ṇ CAUTION 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  Push the spray lance into the trigger gun and fasten it by turning it through 90°.  Turn on the appliance “I/ON”. σ Unlock the lever on the trigger gun. σ Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the device will switch on. Note: Release the lever of the trigger gun; the device will switch off again. Interrupting operation     Release the lever on the trigger gun. During longer breaks (more than 5 minutes), also turn the appliance off using the "0/OFF" switch. Finish operation ṇ CAUTION Only separate the high-pressure hose from the hand spray gun or the appliance when there is no pressure in the system. σ After operation with detergent: Run the machine for approximately 1 minute for a clear rinse. σ Release the lever on the trigger gun.  Turn off the appliance "0/OFF". σ Disconnect the mains plug from the socket. σ Press the lever on the trigger gun to release any remaining pressure in the system. σ Lock the lever on the trigger gun. σ Detach the appliance from the water supply. 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. σ Push the washing brush into the trigger gun and fasten it by a 90° turn. [. . . ] switch off appliance and reconnect high-pressure hose. Strong pressure fluctuations  Clean high-pressure nozzle: Remove dirt and debris from the nozzle bore, using a needle and rinse through with water from the front. ρ Prior to all work on the appliance, switch off the appliance and pull the power plug. appliance is leaking  Slight leakage from the appliance pump is normal. [. . . ]