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TROUBLESHOOTING – continued

Symptom

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

No detergent.

Detergent is too thick.

Dilute detergent.

 

 

 

 

Spray wand is in high pressure

Turn spray wand tip to low

 

position.

pressure position.

 

 

 

 

Discharge nozzle is obstructed.

Blow out or remove debris with a

 

 

fine needle.

 

 

 

Spray wand leaks.

Spray wand not properly attached.

Insert the spray wand into the

 

 

trigger gun. Carefully press in

 

 

against the spring tension and twist

 

 

into the locked position.

 

 

 

 

Broken o-ring or plastic insert.

Call Customer Service.

 

 

 

Pump is noisy.

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 leaks from pump

Loose fittings.

Check that all fittings are tight.

(up to 10 drops per minute

Water seals are damaged or worn.

Call Customer Service.

is permissible).

 

 

 

Oil Drips.

Oil seals are damaged or worn.

Call Customer Service.

 

 

 

If you encounter any additional difficulties not listed, please call Customer Service at 1-800-465-4980for help, or visit www.karcher.ca

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Karcher K 3.79 M specifications Troubleshooting

K 3.79 M specifications

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