K 3.550 EU - Pressure washer Kärcher - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL K 3.550 EU Kärcher

• dB(A) 89 CE-Erklärung Produkt: Hochdruckreiniger Typ: 1.180-xxx 1.181-xxx Einschlägige EG-Richtlinien 2006/42/EG (+2009/127/EG) 2004/108/EG 2000/14/EG Angewandte harmonisierte Normen EN 55014–1: 2006 + A1: 2009 EN 55014–2: 1997 + A2: 2008 EN 60335–1 EN 60335–2–79 EN 61000–3–2: 2006 + A2: 2009 EN 61000–3–3: 2008 EN 62233: 2008 Angewandtes Konformitätsbewertungs- verfahren 2000/14/EG: Anhang V Schallleistungspegel dB(A) Gemessen: 87 Garantiert: 89 CEO Head of Approbation 11DE– 1 Dear Customer, Please read and comply with these original instructions prior to the initial operation of your appliance and store them for later use or subsequent own- ers. This high-pressure cleaner is designed for domestic use only: – to clean machines, vehicles, buildings, tools, facades, terraces, garden equip- ment etc. using a high-pressure water jet (and detergents if required). – with accessories, replacement parts and detergents approved by KÄRCH- ER. Observe the instructions provided with these detergents. The packaging material can be recy- cled. Please do not place the packag- ing into the ordinary refuse for disposal, but arrange for the proper recycling. Old appliances contain valuable ma- terials that can be recycled. Please arrange for the proper recycling of old appliances. Please dispose your old appli- ances using appropriate collection sys- tems. Notes about the ingredients (REACH) You will find current information about the ingredients at: http://www.karcher.de/de/unternehmen/ umweltschutz/REACH.htm The warranty terms published by the rele- vant sales company are applicable in each country. We will repair potential failures of your appliance within the warranty period free of charge, provided that such failure is caused by faulty material or defects in man- ufacturing. In the event of a warranty claim please contact your dealer or the nearest authorized Customer Service centre. Please submit the proof of purchase. (See address on the reverse) Danger Immediate danger that can cause severe injury or even death. 몇 Warning Possible hazardous situation that could lead to severe injury or even death. Caution Possible hazardous situation that could lead to mild injury to persons or damage to property. – High-pressure jets can be dangerous if improperly used. The jet must not be directed at persons, ani- mals, live electrical equipment or at the appliance itself. – Frost can destroy the not completely drained appliance. Store the appliance in a frost resistant room during winter. Contents General information
• EN Safety instructions p. 1
• EN Operation p. 2
• EN Transport p. 4
• EN Storage p. 7
• EN Maintenance and care p. 7
• EN Troubleshooting p. 7
• EN Helpline p. 8
• EN Technical specifications p. 8
• EN CE Declaration p. 9
• EN General information Proper Use Environmental protection Warranty Symbols in the operating instruc- tions Symbols on the machine 12 EN– 2 Danger Never touch the mains plug and the socket with wet hands. The appliance must not be used if the power cord or important parts of the ap- pliance, e.g. high-pressure hoses, trig- ger gun or safety devices are damaged. Check the power cord and mains plug for damage before every use. If the power cord is damaged, please arrange for it to be replaced immediately by an authorised repair agent or a skilled electrician Check the high-pressure hose for dam- age before every use. Please arrange for the immediate replacement of a damaged high-pressure hose. The appliance may not be used in areas where a risk of explosion is present. If the appliance is used in hazardous ar- eas (e.g. filling stations) the corre- sponding safety provisions must be observed. High-pressure jets can be dangerous if improperly used. The jet must not be di- rected at persons, animals, live electri- cal equipment or at the appliance itself. The high-pressure jet must not be di- rected at other persons or directed by the user at him/herself to clean clothing or footwear. Never use the appliance to clean ob- jects containing hazardous substances (e.g. asbestos). Vehicle tyres or tyre valves are suscep- tible to damage from the high-pressure jet and may burst. The first indication of this is a discolouration of the tyre. Dam- aged vehicle tyres/tyre valves are high- ly dangerous. Ensure that a distance of at least 30 cm is observed when clean- ing with the jet! Risk of explosion! Do not spray flammable liquids. Never draw in fluids containing solvents or undiluted acids and solvents! This in- cludes petrol, paint thinner and heating oil. The spray mist thus generated is highly inflammable, explosive and poi- sonous. Do not use acetone, undiluted acids and solvents as they are damag- ing to the materials from which the ap- pliance is made. 몇 Warning The mains plug and the coupling of an extension cable must be watertight and must never lay in the water. Unsuitable extension cables can be hazardous. Only use extension cables outdoors which have been approved for this purpose and labelled with a suffi- cient cable cross-section: p. 9

Always fully unroll electrical cables from the cable drum. High-pressure hoses, fixtures and cou- plings are important for the safety of the appliance. Only use high-pressure hos- es, fixtures and couplings recommend- ed by the manufacturer. This appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sen- sory or mental capabilities. The appliance must not be operated by children or persons who have not been instructed accordingly. Children should be supervised to pre- vent them from playing with the appli- ance. Keep packaging film away from children - risk of suffocation! The operator must use the appliance correctly. When working with the appli- ance, he must consider the local condi- tions and pay due care and attention to other persons, in particular children, who are nearby. Do not use the appliance when there are other persons around unless they are also wearing safety equipment. Safety instructions 13EN– 3 Wear protective clothing and safety goggles to protect against splash back containing water or dirt. Caution In case of extended downtimes, switch the appliance off at the main switch / ap- pliance switch or remove the mains plug. Do not operate the appliance at temper- atures below 0 °C. Observe a distance of at least 30 cm when using the jet to clean painted sur- faces to avoid damaging paintwork. Never leave the appliance unattended when it is in operation. Make sure that the power cable or ex- tension cables are not damaged by run- ning over, pinching, dragging or similar. Protect the power cable from heat, oil, and sharp edges. All current-conducting parts in the work- ing area must be protected against jet water. The appliance may only be connected to an electrical supply which has been installed in accordance with IEC 60364. The appliance may only be connected to alternating current. The voltage must correspond with the type plate on the appliance. For safety reasons, we recommend that you operate the appliance only via a earth-leakage circuit breaker (max. 30 mA). Cleaning operations which produce oily waste water, e.g. engine washes, un- derbody washes, may only be carried out using washing stations equipped with an oil separator. This appliance was designed to be used with detergents which are sup- plied or recommended by the manufac- turer. The use of other detergents or chemicals may compromise the safety of the appliance. Caution Safety devices protect the user and must not be modified or bypassed. The appliance switch prevents unintention- al operation of the appliance. This lock locks the lever of the trigger gun and prevents the inadvertent start of the ap- pliance. The overflow valve prevents the permissi- ble working pressure from being exceeded. If the lever on the trigger gun is released the pressure switch turns off the pump, the high-pressure jet is stopped. If the lever is pulled the pump is turned on again. Caution Create stability for the appliance prior to all work on or with the appliance to prevent ac- cidents or damage. – The stability of the appliance is warrant- ed when it is placed onto an even sur- face. Safety Devices Power switch Lock trigger gun Overflow valve with pressure switch Prerequisites for the appliance's stability 14 EN– 4 The scope of delivery of your appliance is il- lustrated on the packaging. Check the con- tents of the appliance for completeness when unpacking. In the event of missing accessories or any transport damage, please contact your dealer. These operating instructions describe the maximum equipment. Depending on the model, there are differences in the scopes of delivery (see packaging). Illustrations on Page 2 1 Coupling element for water connection 2 High pressure hose 3 Quick coupling for high pressure hose 4 Water connection with integrated sieve 5 Storage of detergent reservoir with de- tergent connection 6 Appliance switch "0/OFF“/ „I/ON“ 7 Transport handle 8 Dosage regulator for detergent 9 Storage for high-pressure hose 10 Detergent reservoir with locking lid 11 Storage hook for mains connection ca- ble 12 Mains cable with mains plug 13 Storage for accessories 14 Wheels 15 Trigger gun 16 Lock trigger gun 17 Key to detach the high pressure hose from the trigger gun 18 Spray lance with pressure regulation (Vario Power) 19 Spray lance with Dirtblaster 20 Washing brush 21 Rotary washing brush 22 Delta-Racer D150 Special accessories expand the possibili- ties of using your appliance. Please contact your KÄRCHER dealer for further informa- tion. Mount loose parts delivered with appliance prior to start-up. Illustration Push the wheels into the intake and se- cure with the enclosed plugs, watch for positioning of plug. You will need the 2 included screws as well as a Philips screwdriver PH 2. Illustration Slide the transport handle into the guide and secure it with 2 screws. You will need the 2 included screws as well as a Philips screwdriver PH 2. Illustration Insert both detergent hoses onto the hose fittings. Install the dosage regulator and con- nect using 2 screws. Note: During installation you must make sure that the tongues of the dos- age regulator match up with the intend- ed recesses in the casing. Illustration Push the high pressure hose into the trigger gun until it locks audibly. Note: Make sure the connection nipple is aligned correctly. Check the secure connection by pulling on the high pressure hose. Operation Scope of delivery Description of the Appliance Special accessories Before Startup Install wheels Install the transport handle Install the dosage regulator for deter- gent Connect the high pressure hose to the hand spray gun 15EN– 5 몇 Warning According to the applicable regula- tions, the appliance must never be used on the drinking water supply without a system separator. Use a suitable system separator manufactured by KÄRCHER; or, as an alternative, a system separator as per EN 12729 Type BA. Water flowing through a system separator is con- sidered non-drinkable. Caution Always connect the system separator to the water supply, never directly to the appliance! Note: Impurities in the water can damage the high-pressure pump and accessories. For protection, the use of the KÄRCHER water filter (optional accessory, order no. 4.730-059) is recommended. Observe regulations of water supplier. For connection values, see type plate/tech- nical data. Use a fibre-reinforced water hose (not included) with a standard coupling. (Minimum diameter 1/2 inch (13 mm), minimum length 7.5 m). Illustration Screw the supplied coupling element to the water connection on the appliance. Push the water supply hose onto the coupling unit, then connect it to the wa- ter supply. This high-pressure cleaner is suited to work with the KÄRCHER suction hose with back- flow valve (Optional accessory, order no. 4.440-238) to draw in surface water, e.g. from water butts or ponds (see specifica- tions for max. suction height). Fill the KÄRCHER suction hose with backflow valve with water, screw to wa- ter supply and hang into the water butt. Separate the high pressure hose from the high pressure connection of the ap- pliance. Switch the appliance on (I/ON) for a max. of 2 minutes and wait until the wa- ter exits the high-pressure connection without bubbles. Turn off the appliance "0/OFF". Caution Dry runs lasting longer than two minutes lead to damages to the high pressure pump. If the appliance does not build up pressure within two minutes, switch it off and proceed as instructed in the Chapter "Troubleshooting". Illustration Insert the high pressure hose tightly into the quick coupling on the appliance, it will lock in audibly. Note: Make sure the connection nipple is aligned correctly. Check the secure connection by pulling on the high pressure hose. Illustration Push the spray lance into the trigger gun and fasten it by turning it through 90°. Completely open the water tap. Insert the mains plug into the socket. Turn on the appliance “I/ON”. 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 hold- ing the trigger gun and spray lance firmly. Caution Prior to cleaning, make sure that the high pressure is placed safely on level ground. Wear protective goggles and protective clothing during the cleaning process. 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; the device will switch off again. High pres- sure remains in the system. Water supply Water supply from mains Drawing in water from open reservoirs Start up Operation 16 EN– 6 Carrying out the most common cleaning tasks. The work pressure can be stageless- ly regulated between "Min" and "Max". Release the lever on the trigger gun. Turn the spray lance to the desired po- sition. Note: Suitable for working with detergent; for this, turn the spray lance to the "Mix" position. For particularly dirty items or areas. Caution Car tyres, paint or sensitive surfaces such as wood should not be cleaned with the dirt blaster, as there is a risk of damage. – Not suitable for use with detergents. – Note: Suitable for use with detergents. Set the dosage regulator to the desired suction volume for detergent. The rotating washing brush is ideally suited for the cleaning of vehicles. Caution Please make sure that the washing brush is free from dirt or other particles. Otherwise, it may damage the paint work. – Note: Suitable for use with detergents. Set the dosage regulator to the desired suction volume for detergent. The Delta-Racer combines a wash brush with a rotating high pressure jet. Therefore, it is especially suited for vehicle cleaning or heavily soiled surfaces. Danger Do not reach under the edge of the Delta Racer during operation! Please use exclusively KÄRCHER deter- gents and care products to carry out the re- spective cleaning task, as these were specifically developed for your appliance. The use of other detergents and care prod- ucts may lead to premature wear and can invalidate your warranty claims. Please ob- tain information at your local dealer or re- quest information directly from KÄRCHER. Notes regarding the detergent: The most commonly use detergents can be purchased ready to use in their detergent reservoirs with locking lids. This will make the pesky refilling and filling processes redundant. Illustration Remove the lid from the detergent res- ervoir and press the detergent reservoir into the detergent connection with the opening facing down. Illustration Adjust the suction volume of the deter- gent solution by means of the dosage regulator for detergents. Use spray lance with pressure regula- tion (Vario Power). Turn the spray lance to "Mix" position. Note: This will mix the detergent with the water stream. Note: If required, the washing brushes can be used to work with detergent. Spray the detergent sparingly on the dry surface and allow it to react, but not to dry. Spray off loosened dirt with the high- pressure jet. Release the lever on the trigger gun. Lock the lever on the trigger gun. During longer breaks (more than 5 min- utes), also turn the appliance off using the "0/OFF" switch. Caution Only separate the high-pressure hose from the trigger gun or the appliance while there is no pressure in the system. Remove the detergent reservoir from the intake and close it with the lid. To store, place into the intake rotated by 180°. Spray lance with pressure regulation Spray lance with Dirtblaster Washing brush Rotary washing brush Delta-Racer D150 Working with detergent Recommended cleaning method Interrupting operation Finish operation 17EN– 7 Release the lever on the trigger gun. Turn off the appliance "0/OFF". Turn off tap. Detach the appliance from the water supply. Caution: When disconnecting the sup- ply or high pressure hose, warm water may leak from the connections after op- eration. Press the lever on the trigger gun to re- lease any remaining pressure in the system. Lock the lever on the trigger gun. Pull out the mains plug. Caution In order to prevent accidents or injuries, keep in mind the weight of the appliance during transport (see Specifications). Lift appliance by the carrying handle and carry it. Pull the appliance by its transport han- dle. Prior to horizontal transport: Remove the detergent reservoir from the intake and close it with the lid. Secure the appliance against shifting and tipping over. Caution In order to prevent accidents or injuries, keep in mind the weight of the appliance when selecting a storage location for it (see Specifications). Park the machine on an even surface. Press the disconnect on the hand spray gun and remove the high pressure hose from the hand spray gun. Push the casing of the quick coupling for the high pressure hose toward the rear and disconnect the high pressure hose from the appliance. Stow away the mains cable, the high- pressure hose and accessory at the ap- pliance. Prior to extended storage periods, as dur- ing the winter, also observe the instructions in the Care section. Caution Protect the appliance and its accessories against frost. The appliance and its accessories can get destroyed through frost if there are any wa- ter residues in them. To avoid damage to them: Completely drain all water from the ap- pliance: Switch the appliance on with detached high-pressure hose and de- tached water supply (max. 1 minute) and wait, until no more water exits at the high-pressure connection. Turn off the appliance. Store the appliance and the entire ac- cessories in a frost-safe room. Danger Turn off the appliance and remove the mains plug prior to any care and mainte- nance work. Prior to longer periods of storage, e.g. in the winter: Remove filter from suction hose for de- tergent and clean under running water. Pull out the sieve in the water connec- tion using flat-nose pliers and clean un- der running water. The appliance is maintenance-free. Transport When transporting by hand When transporting in vehicles Storage Storing the Appliance Frost protection Maintenance and care Care Maintenance 18 EN– 8 Use only original KÄRCHER spare parts. You will find a list of spare parts at the end of these operating instructions. You can rectify minor faults yourself with the help of the following overview. If in doubt, please consult the authorized customer service. Danger Turn off the appliance and remove the mains plug prior to any care and mainte- nance work. Repair works may only be performed by the authorized customer service. Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the device will switch on. Check whether the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to the volt- age of the mains supply. Check the mains connection cable for damages. Check setting at the spray lance. Appliance ventilation: Switch the appli- ance on with the high-pressure hose detached and operate (max. 2 minutes) until the water exits the high-pressure connection without bubbles. Switch off appliance and reconnect high-pressure hose. Check the water supply. Pull out the sieve in the water connec- tion using flat-nose pliers and clean un- der running water. Cause: Voltage reduction due to weak mains supply or when using an extension cable. When switching on, first pull the lever of the trigger gun and then switch the ap- pliance switch to "I/ON". Clean high-pressure nozzle: Remove dirt and debris from the nozzle bore, us- ing a needle and rinse through with wa- ter from the front. Check water flow quantity. Slight leakage from the appliance pump is normal. If the leakage increases con- tact the authorized customer service. Use spray lance with pressure regula- tion (Vario Power). Turn the spray lance to "Mix" position. Check the settings at the dosage regu- lator for detergent. Check whether the detergent reservoir is placed into the detergent connection facing down. Check the detergent suction hose for kinks. Karcher (UK) Limited operate a helpline al- lowing customers to discuss any problems experienced with our products. The helpline operates during normal busi- ness hours, if you have difficulty getting through, please understand that there are peak periods during the day when our con- sultants are unable to take all calls coming in. In these circumstances we would ask that you try to contact us again later in the day. The helpline number is 01295 752200, open from 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday. It helps us if you have the model number and data plate details to hand before mak- ing your call. Alternatively you may write or E-mail to the address below: Karcher (UK) Limited Karcher House Spare parts Troubleshooting Appliance is not running Pressure does not build up in the appli- ance Appliance does not start, motor hums Strong pressure fluctuations Appliance is leaking No detergent infeed Helpline 19EN– 9 Beaumont Road Banbury Oxon, OX16 1TB E-mail: info@karcher.co.uk Subject to technical modifications! We hereby declare that the machine de- scribed below complies with the relevant basic safety and health requirements of the EU Directives, both in its basic design and construction as well as in the version put into circulation by us. This declaration shall cease to be valid if the machine is modified without our prior approval. The undersigned act on behalf and under the power of attorney of the company man- agement. Authorised Documentation Representative S. Reiser Alfred Kärcher GmbH Co. KG Alfred-Kärcher-Str. 28 - 40 71364 Winnenden (Germany) Phone: +49 7195 14-0 Fax: +49 7195 14-2212 Winnenden, 2010/10/01 Technical specifications Water connection Max. feed temperature °C 40 Min. feed volume I/min 10 Max. feed pressure MPa 0,8 Max. Suction height m 0,5 Electrical connection Voltage *EU (*GB) 1~50 Hz V 230 (240) Connected load kW 1,8 Mains fuse (slow-blow) *EU (*GB) A 10 (13) Protective class I Protection class IP X5 Performance data Working pressure MPa 11 Max. permissible pressure MPa 12 Water flow rate I/min 6,3 Dimensions and weights Length mm 876 Width mm 325 Height mm 285 Weight, ready to operate with accessories kg 12 Detergent flow rate I/min 0 - 0,3 Recoil force of trigger gun N 15 Values determined as per EN 60335-2-

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