Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 397 m plus Karcher
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5.960-588 10.02 F2002500 397 M plus !.
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.
3 INDEX 1. APPLICA TIONS ............................................................................................................................... 4 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .........................................................................
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 h.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 di.
18 9. TECHNICAL DA T A Power Connection Voltage ..................................................... 230-240 V -AC Current ........................................................... 1~50 Hz Connected/Load ............................................
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.
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