Karcher HD 3500 DB manual

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    Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Using the Accessories . . . . . . . . . . .5 W orking with Detergents . . . . . . . . . .6 Shut Down and Clean-Up . . . . . . . . .7 T aking a Break . .[...]

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    1 NEVER! Model 2700 DH/DB, 3000 DH & 3500 DH/DB O VER VIEW Item Description 1. High pressure outlet 2. W ater inlet with garden hose connector and filter 3. Detergent suction tube 4. Knob Assembly (two each, Bolt & Knob) 5. High pressure hose 6. Detergent filter 7. Handle 8. T r igger gun 9. T r igger gun safety loc k 10. Pull star t (not p[...]

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    2 IMPOR T ANT PRECA UTIONS – Read First! Saf ety W ar nings When using this product, basic precautions should alwa ys be followed: • Read all the instructions bef ore using the product. • Fire hazard! Do not add fuel with the engine running. Do not operate if fuel has been spilled. Instead, mov e the machine to a diff erent location and av oi[...]

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    3 ASSEMBL Y INSTR UCTIONS Step 1 Attach the handle to the frame of the pressure washer . Align holes, insert bolts, and tighten with knobs. Step 2 Attach the gun/hose storage handle. Step 8 Connect the high pressure hose to the unit’ s high pressure outlet. Step 9 Connect the garden hose to unit’ s water inlet. Step 7 Attach the high pressure h[...]

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    OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 4 Step 3 Connect garden hose to the cold water source and turn water on completely . Nev er use hot wate r . Step 4 T rigger the gun to eliminate trapped air , wait for a steady flo w of water to emerge from the spra y nozzle. Step 5 Slide the choke lev er to the left to the closed position (on a warm engine, leav e the chok[...]

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    USING THE A CCESSORIES 5 This wand f eatures a 0º pencil jet which rotates 360º for maximum dirt cutting action, effectiv ely increasing cleaning performance up to 50%. This wand combines the cleaning performance of a 0º pencil jet with the surf ace cov erage of a wide angle nozzle. Not recommended for soft materials, siding, painted surf aces, [...]

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    6 WORKING WITH DETERGENTS NO TE: Detergents can only be applied in the “CHEM” setting. Step 1 T o apply detergents the triple jet nozzel must be set to CHEM. position. Step 4 With the engine running, pull trigger to operate unit. Liquid detergent is drawn into the unit and mix ed with water . Apply detergent to work area. Do not allow detergent[...]

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    Step 2 Tu r n off the engine. Step 3 Slide fuel valv e to the off position. Step 4 Tu r n off water supply . SHUTTING DO WN & CLEAN-UP 7 WINTERIZING AND LONG-TERM ST ORAGE 1. Disconnect all water connections. 2. Star t the machine for a f ew seconds, until the remaining water e xits. T ur n off immediately . 3. Drain the gas and oil from the en[...]

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    8 CLEANING TIPS Deck Cleaning (with or without detergent) Pre-rinse deck and surrounding area with fresh water . If using Kärcher Deck Wash, place detergent suction tube directly into cleaning solution and apply to surface at lo w pressure. For best results , limit your work area to smaller sections of approximately 25 square feet. Allow Kärcher [...]

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    9 CLEANING TIPS – continued Barbecue Grills, Outdoor P ower Equipment & Gardening T ools (with or without detergent) Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water . If using Kärcher All Purpose Cleaner or Degreaser , place detergent suction tube directly into cleaning solution and apply detergent at low pressure. Allow Kärcher detergent to re[...]

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    10 TROUBLESHOO TING Symptom Cause Solution Engine will not star t. Unit does not reach high pressure. Output pressure varies high and low . Fuel valv e is in “OFF” position. Sli de th e f ue l v alv e le v er to “O N” position. Choke is not in correct position. Sli de choke le ver left to closed position. Engine throttle is not in correct p[...]

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    11 TROUBLESHOO TING – continued Symptom Cause Solution No detergent. Garden hose connection leaks. Pump is noisy . W ater leaks from pump . Oil Drip. Detergent is too thick. Dilute detergent. For best results , use Kärcher detergent. Filter on detergent suc- tion tube is clogged. Run w arm water through filter to remov e debris. Detergent filter[...]