Karcher K 3.49 M manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Cause Solution

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TROUBLESHOOTING

￿ CAUTION

Disconnect the machine from the power

 

source before making any repair.

 

 

 

Symptom

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

Motor will not start

On/Off switch is in the “OFF”

Turn switch to the “ON” (I) posi-

 

(0) position.

tion

 

Power cord is not plugged in.

Plug in power cord.

 

Electrical outlet does not sup-

Try a different outlet.

 

ply adequate power.

 

 

Tripped GFCI plug.

Press “RESET” button on GFCI

 

 

plug.

 

Tripped circuit breaker.

Switch off pressure washer.

 

 

The reset comes automatically

 

 

once the temperature of the

 

 

unit drops.

Unit does not

Diameter of garden hose is

Replace with a 5/8 inch or larg-

reach high pres-

too small.

er garden hose.

sure.

 

 

Water supply is restricted.

Check garden hose for kinks,

 

 

leaks and blockage.

 

Not enough inlet water sup-

Open water source full force.

 

ply.

 

 

Water inlet filter is clogged.

Remove filter and rinse out in

 

 

warm water.

 

Spray wand is on low pres-

Turn spray wand to high pres-

 

sure position.

sure position.

Output pressure

Not enough inlet water sup-

Turn water on full force. Check

varies high and

ply.

garden hose for kinks, leaks or

low.

 

blockage.

 

Pump is sucking air.

Check that hoses and fittings

 

 

are air tight. Turn off machine

 

 

and purge pump by squeezing

 

 

trigger gun until a steady flow of

 

 

water emerges through the

 

 

nozzle.

 

Water inlet filter is clogged.

Remove filter and rinse out in

 

 

warm water.

 

Discharge nozzle is obstruct-

Blow out or remove debris with

 

ed.

a fine needle.

 

Calcified gun, hose or spray

Run distilled vinegar through

 

wand.

detergent suction tube.

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Contents 49 M High Pressure Washer Operator Manual Model Overview Important Safety Instructions Grounding Instructions Water Supply Cold Water OnlyAssembly Instructions Operating InstructionsDo not use if above test fails Using the Accessories Vario Power Spray WandWorking with Detergents DirtblasterTaking a Break ..five minutes or more Shutting Down & CLEAN-UP Care and Maintenance Instructions Cleaning the water inlet filterMaintenance Winterizing and LONG-TERM StorageCleaning Tips Deck CleaningHouse Siding Cement Patios, Brick and StoneBarbecue Grills, Outdoor Power Equipment & Gardening Tools Patio & Lawn FurnitureOptional Cleaning Accessories Wet Sandblasting Kit bayonet Wide Area Surface CleanerDetergent Foamer Attachment Troubleshooting Symptom Cause SolutionMexico Service après-vente USA and CDN Assistance Mexique Symboles dalerte de sécuritéNettoyeur Haute Pression Manuel Dutilisation CaractéristiquesGénéralités Consignes DE Securite Importantes Protection par disjoncteur diffé Rentiel Instructions de mise à terreAlimentation EN EAU eau froide seulement Instructions DE Montage Mode DemploiOutils nécessaires Avertissement Emploi DE Détergents Utilisation DES AccessoiresLance Vario Prendre UNE Pause ...cinq minutes ou plus Arrêt DE Lappareil ET Nettoyage Remisage Hivernal ET Entreposage a Long Terme Instructions Dentretien ET DE MaintenanceNettoyage du filtre dadmission Deau Conseils DE Nettoyage Terrasses en boisRevêtements de façades Patios de ciment, briques et PierresAutos, bateaux et motos Meubles de patio et de jardin Accessoires DE Nettoyage EN Option Embout moussant Kit de sablage humide BaïonnetteNettoyeur grande surface Racer Symptôme Cause Solution DépannageSymptôme Cause Solution Service après-vente USA and CDN Assistance Mexique Manual DE Usuario DEL Limpiador DE Alta Presión Soporte Mexico Símbolos de aviso de seguridadEspecificaciones Soporte USA / CDNVista General DEL Modelo Instrucciones DE Seguridad Importantes Instrucciones de puesta a tierraGuarde Estas INS- Trucciones Suministro DE Agua sólo Agua fríaInstrucciones DE Funcionamiento Instrucciones DE MontajeHerramientas necesarias No usar si el test anterior da error Trabajar CON Detergentes Utilización DE LOS AccesoriosLanza variable de alta presión Accionada mecánicamente Tomarse UN Descanso de cinco minutos o más Apagado Y Limpieza Limpieza del filtro de entrada de Agua Instrucciones DE Conservación Y MantenimientoMantenimiento Consejos DE Limpieza Limpieza de cubiertasParedes de la casa Patios de cemento, ladrillos y PiedrasAutos, lanchas y motos Mobiliario de patios y jardinesAccesorios DE Limpieza Opcionales Accesorio espumador de Detergente Limpiador de superficies de Zonas amplias TLocalización Y Reparación DE Averíasg Síntoma Causa SoluciónSíntoma Causa Solución Soporte USA / CDN Soporte Mexico 59629130 / K 3.49 M Español