Karcher 397 m plus manual

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2 THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A KARCHER PRESSURE WASHER PLEASE READ THIS LEAFLET CAREFULL Y BEFORE OPERA TING YOUR MACHINE. WHA T IS A PRESSURE W ASHER? A Pressure Washer is essentially a powerful electric motor driving a set of pistons that force water through a small nozzle, thus creating a pressurised jet of water. This provides the cleaning power [...]

3 INDEX 1. APPLICA TIONS ............................................................................................................................... 4 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................... 5 3. GETTING ST ARTED ...........................................................[...]

4 1. APPLICA TIONS The main applications for this product are DOMESTIC cleaning tasks: • Cars, motorbikes, caravans, boats and bicycles • Patio’s, fences, garden walls, pathways, driveways and house facades – particularly useful for cleaning block driveways • Removal of algae and moss from roofs, brickwork and guttering • Garden tools a[...]

5 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ST AR TING UP YOUR PRESSURE W ASHER PLEASE CHECK YOU HA VE THE FOLLOWING: We recommend you purchase these items from a reputable store • RCD plug and socket that will interrupt electrical supply in an emergency • A typical garden hose (minimum length 7.5 metres) with suitable hose connection (Hoselock/Gardena typ[...]

6 3. GETTING ST ARTED 3.1 Contents Upon opening the carton, if you do not have all the items as detailed please contact the Customer Helpline on 01295 752200. 1 Detergent suction hose with filter 2 Power switch (ON/OFF) 3 High-pressure outlet 4 Water connection with fil- ter 5 Coupling 6 Spray lance with vario po- wer nozzle 7 High-pressure hose 8 [...]

7 Please follow these instructions carefully for troublefree cleaning Use the diagram on Page 6 for reference purposes 3.2 W ater Connection • The minimum length of supply hosepipe advised for maximum user convenience is 7.5 metres with a diameter of 12.5 mm (1/2") to avoid backpressure and any associated potential damage to your machine. ?[...]

8 3.4 Detergent Only cleaning agents recommended by Karcher (UK) Ltd. should be used. Unsuitable detergents could damage your Pressure Washer and the object being cleaned. Recommended Detergents 1. The following cleaning agent may be used undiluted: Universal Cleaner .............................. Profi RM 555 ASF 2. The following cleaning agents a[...]

9 4. OPERA TING YOUR PRESSURE W ASHER If you have followed all the instructions so far , you are now ready to have fun cleaning the KARCHER way!!! • Turn on the supply water and press the Spray Gun lever (No. 8) until the water flows freely and removes all air locks from the hoses • You may now attach the Spray Lance (No. 6) or required accesso[...]

10 4.1 High Pressure Operation • Ensure the Spray Lance with Vario Power Nozzle (No. 6) or the Spray Lance with Dirt Blaster (No. 12) are attached securely to the Spray Gun (No. 8). • Set vario power nozzle to high pressure mode " + ". • Aim the lance towards the object to be cleaned making sure the recommended working distance is u[...]

11 We recommend the following cleaning method: Step 1: Remove loose dirt by washing over the surface to be cleaned with the high pressure jet. Step 2: Spray on the detergent and leave for 1-4 minutes, so assisting the easy removal of fine dirt and associated greasy adhesions. Step 3: Finally, spray off the loosened dirt with the high pressure spray[...]

12 5. IMPORT ANT – CARE AND MAINTENANCE T o ensure prolonged life and trouble-free use of your Karcher Pressure Washer we strongly recommend that you always adopt the following procedures: W ater • Before use, always check the inlet filter for dirt or debris. • Visually check to see if the nozzle is blocked by dirt or grit, if so, re- move th[...]

13  The high pressure hose of your Karcher Pressure Washer should not be mistreated. It is designed to withstand high pressure operation so vehicles should NOT run over it, nor should it be pulled across sharp or abrasive edges. These actions may weaken the hose and cause ballooning. IMPORT ANT REMEMBER FROST WILL DAMAGE YOUR KARCHER PRESSURE W [...]

14 6. ACCESSORIES A wide range of popular accessories are available from your local store selling Karcher Pressure Washers 2.638-817 Underbody Lance Extended lance with angled end and upward firing jet for cleaning under cars, gutters etc. 6.903-276 Car Wash Brush Simple bayonet fitting attaches the brush to the hand gun, used in conjunction with R[...]

15 6. SP ARE PARTS In the event that your Karcher Pressure Washer requires replacement parts – please refer to the diagram below AND identify the particular model of your machine by reference to the data plate on the underside. Then telephone 0906 6800632 for assistance. A K 397 M - PLUS A A 5.960-588.0 09/02 9.084-059.0 9.011-421.0 2.883-111.0 9[...]

16 7. PROBLEM CHECKLIST The machine you have chosen is of the highest quality . Correctly stored away from frost it should operate without problems. If a problem does arise, please check the following chart as a solution may be at hand. In the unlikely event that you need to return your machine to your supplier , please ensure that this is returned[...]

17 8. Help-Line Karcher (UK) Limited operate a help-line allowing customers to dis- cuss any problems experienced with our products. The help-line operates during normal business hours, if you have dif- ficulty getting through, please understand that there are peak periods during the day when our consultants are unable to take all calls co- ming in[...]

18 9. TECHNICAL DA T A Power Connection Voltage ..................................................... 230-240 V -AC Current ........................................................... 1~50 Hz Connected/Load ............................................... 1.7 KW Mains Fuse ........................................................ 13 AMP Safety class [...]

19 10. ASSEMBL Y[...]

EU Declaration of Conformity We hereby declare that the equipment described below conforms to the relevant fundamental safety and health re- quirements of the appropriate EU Directives, both in its ba- sic design and construction as well as in the version mar- keted by us.This declaration will cease to be valid if any modifications are made to the [...]