Karcher K 3.160 - Manual (Page 6)

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14 Spray lance with pressure regulation
(Vario Power)
15 Spray lance with Dirtblaster
Special accessories expand the possibili-
ties of using your appliance. Please contact
your KÄRCHER dealer for further informa-
tion.
Illustrations on Page 2
Illustration

Mount loose parts delivered with appli-
ance prior to start-up.
Illustration

Push the high pressure hose into the
trigger gun until it locks audibly.
Note: Make sure the connection nipple
is aligned correctly.
 Check the secure connection by pulling
on the high pressure hose.
According to the applicable regula-
tions, the appliance must never be
used on the drinking water supply
without a system separator. Use a
suitable system separator manufactured by
KÄRCHER; or, as an alternative, a system
separator as per EN 12729 Type BA. Water
flowing through a system separator is con-
sidered non-drinkable.
Caution
Always connect the system separator to the
water supply, never directly to the appli-
ance!
Note: Impurities in the water can damage
the high-pressure pump and accessories.
For protection, the use of the KÄRCHER
water filter (optional accessory, order no.
4.730-059) is recommended.
Observe regulations of water supplier.
For connection values, see type plate/tech-
nical data.
 Use a fibre-reinforced water hose (not
included) with a standard coupling.
(Minimum diameter 1/2 inch (13 mm),
minimum length 7.5 m).
 Push the water supply hose onto the
coupling unit, then connect it to the wa-
ter supply.
KÄRCHER recommends using the suction
hose accessory (sold separately) Order no.
9.505-779.0.
STEP 1:

Connect the suction hose to the water
inlet on the pressure cleaner and drop
the other end into a bucket.
Tip: If you are not using this accessory, coil
a hose into the bucket and ensure that you
only use a standard hose clamp to connect
to the pressure washer.
CLICK FITTINGS MUST NOT BE USED!
STEP 2:

Fill up your bucket with water.
STEP 3:

Connect the KÄRCHER power cord to
an electricity source and turn on at pow-
erpoint. Make sure the high pressure
nozzle is not connected and turn the
unit on at the ON/OFF switch. Press the
Special accessories
Before Startup
Water supply
Water supply from mains
How to draw water from a bucket when
using a KÄRCHER Pressure Cleaner