Kärcher K 3.81 M Electric Power High Pressure Washer Owners Manual

K 3.81 M English Español Français 2 17 33 5.961-505.0 12/04 HIGH PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR MANUAL Overview 3 Important Safety Instructions 4-5 Assembly Instructions 6 Operating Instructions 7 GFCI instructions 8 Using the Accessories 8 Working with Detergents 9 Shut Down 10 Taking a Break 10 Winterizing and Long-Term Storage11 Care and Maintenance Instructions 11 Cleaning Tips 11-12 Optional Cleaning Accessories 13-14 Troubleshooting 15-16 Specifications Operating pressure Water volume Detergent suction Amp draw Voltage Part No.

Serial no. Kärcher Customer Support USA Call: 1-800-537-4129 for help or visit our website: www.karcher-usa.com 1650 PSI 1.6 GPM 0.07-0.08 GPM 14 AMPS 120 V 1.423-954.0 Safety Alert Symbols DANGER indifies ”an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.” WARNING indifies ”a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or injury.” CAUTION indifies ”a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury” or in property damage incidents. 2 English MODEL OVERVIEW Item Description: 1 Power cord with Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) 2 Trigger gun 3 Trigger gun safety lock 4 High pressure hose 5 Water inlet with garden hose connector (not shown) 6 Transport handle 7 Power cord holder 8 Detergent suction tube with filter 9 High pressure outlet 10 On/OFF switch 11 Vario Spray wand 12 Dirtblaster® (Rotating Spray Wand) 13 Accessory compartment CAUTION Follow the maintenance instructions specified in the manual. This machine has been designed for use with cleaning detergents by the manufacturer. The use of other cleaning detergents may affect the operation of the machine and void the warranty. For household use only ! English 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS physical injuries to the operator and WARNING! When using this product basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: ! Read all the instructions before using the product. ! To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is neccessary when a product is used near children. ! Know how to stop the product and bleed pressures quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls. ! Stay alert — watch what you are doing. ! Do not operate the product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. ! Keep operating area clear of all persons. ! Do not overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep good footing and balance at all times. ! Follow the maintenance instructions specified in the manual. ! This Product Is Provided With A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) Built Into The Power Cord Plug. If Replacement Of The Plug Or Cord Is Needed, Use Only Identical Replacement Parts. ! Risk of Injection or Injury to persons – Do not direct discharge stream at persons. ! High pressure jets can be dangerous if subject to misuse. The jet must not be directed at persons, animals, electrical devices, or the machine itself. ! Wear safety goggles. ! Do not use acids and solvents in this product. These products can cause ! To reduce the risk of electrocution, irreversible damage to the machine. keep all connections dry and off the ground. ! Do not touch plug with wet hands. ! The Trigger Gun Safety Lock PREVENTS the trigger from accidentally being engaged. This safety feature DOES NOT lock trigger in the ON position. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. DANGER Improper connection of the equipmentgrounding conductor can result in a risk of electrocution. Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the product – if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Do not use any type of adapter with this product. 4 English GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) PROTECTION This product is supplied with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) built into the power cord plug. This device provides additional protection from the risk of electric shock. If power is interrupted in the line, the GFCI will automatically reclose the circuit to the load after power is restored. Depending on the GFCI model, it may be necessary to manually operate the reset button to restore power to the GFCI load circuit. If replacement of the plug or cord is needed use identical replacement parts. EXTENSION CORDS ! Use only 3-wire extention cords that connecting the product from the extension cord. ! If you are using an extension cord, it should always be completely unwound from the cable drum. WARNING To reduce the risc of electrocution, keep all connections dry and off the ground. Do not touch plug with wet hands.