KARCHER OC 3 Plus Multipurpose Box Instruction Manual

KARCHER OC 3 Plus Multipurpose Box

Product Information

The product is the Kärcher OC 3 and OC 3 Plus, which are low-pressure cleaners designed to clean machines, vehicles, tools, facades, and terraces without the use of additional cleaning agents. The product comes with a variety of safety features, including a pressure switch and motor protection switch. It also comes with a range of accessories such as a car adapter, water filter, suction hose, and microfiber cloth.

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Precautions
The following warning levels are used throughout the manual:

• GEFAHR – Danger
• WARNUNG – Warning
• VORSICHT – Caution
• ACHTUNG – Attention

Other safety precautions include:

• Do not touch the power plug and socket with wet hands.
• Never insert conductive objects into the charging port or battery.
• Only use the low-pressure cleaner for its intended purpose.

Charging the Battery

1. Charge the battery by following the instructions in Figure B.

Water Supply

1. If using the integrated water tank, lift it vertically upwards (Figure C).
2. If using an external water source, connect the suction hose to the suction hose connection (Figure L).

Operation

The low-pressure cleaner can be operated with or without cleaning agents. Follow the recommended cleaning method in Figure M. To pause or stop operation, remove the tank or suction hose. To prevent water from leaking, make sure to release pressure before removing the tank or suction hose.

Transportation and Storage

• When transporting the product by hand, do not drop or shake it.
• When transporting the product in a vehicle, make sure it is secured and protected from damage.
• Store the product in a dry place at room temperature. If storing for an extended period of time, use antifreeze (see Technical Data).

Maintenance

• Do not use the product if it is damaged or malfunctioning.
• Clean the product after each use and store it properly.
• Refer to the manual for instructions on how to clean and maintain the product.

Safety instructions

Read these safety instructions and the original instructions before using the de-vice for the first time. Act in accordance with them. Keep the two booklets for future reference or for future owners.

Hazard levels

• DANGER
  Indication of an imminent threat of danger that will lead to severe injuries or even death.

• WARNING
  Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may lead to severe injuries or even death.

• CAUTION
  Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may lead to minor injuries.

• ATTENTION
  Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may lead to damage to property.

Charger

DANGER

• Never touch the mains plug and socket with wet hands.
• The danger of explosion. Do not charge any non-rechargeable battery.
• Do not charge the battery pack in an explosion-hazard environment.
• Never insert conductive objects, e.g. screwdrivers or similar, into the charging socket on the appliance.

WARNING

• Only charge the appliance using the original charger enclosed or with a charger approved by KÄRCHER.
• Protect the power cable from heat, sharp edges, oil, and moving parts.
• Do not open the charger. Repairs are only to be carried out by qualified personnel.
• Only use the charger for charging approved battery packs.
• Immediately replace a damaged charger together with a charging cable with an original part.
• The appliance contains electrical components – do not clean the appliance under running water.
• You may not charge the battery pack for longer than 24 hours without interruption.

CAUTION

• Do not use the battery pack when dirty or wet.
• Keep the charger ventilation slits free of obstructions.
• Do not pull the mains plug out the socket using the power supply cable.
• Do not carry/transport the device using the power supply cable.

ATTENTION

• Short circuit hazard. Protect the contacts of the battery pack from metal parts.
• Only use and store the charger in dry rooms.

Battery

DANGER

• Never insert conductive objects, e.g. screwdrivers or similar, into the charging socket on the appliance.
• Do not expose the battery to strong sunlight, heat or fire.

ATTENTION

• This device contains non-replaceable batteries. This does not apply to appliances with a replaceable battery pack

Safe handling

WARNING

• The device is not intended for use by children, persons with restricted physical, sensory or mental abilities or persons unfamiliar with these instructions.
• Persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities and persons lacking experience and knowledge may only use the appliance if they are properly supervised, have been instructed on the use of the appliance safely by a person responsible for their safety, and understand the resultant hazards involved.
• Children must not play with the appliance.
• Children must be supervised to prevent them from playing with the appliance.
• Only use the device for its proper use. Take into account the local conditions and beware of third parties, in particular children, when working with the device.
• Adhere to the respective safety regulations in hazard zones (e.g. service stations). Never operate the device in explosive spaces.
• Do not spray any objects which contain harmful substances (e.g. asbestos).
• Risk of injury. Do not direct the spray jet onto the eyes.

CAUTION

• Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped beforehand, is visibly damaged or if it is leaking.
• Only operate or store the device in accordance with the description or figure.
• Never leave the device unsupervised while it is in operation.
• In order to guarantee stability, place the device on a firm, flat surface.
• Accidents or damage due to the device falling over. Before all actions with or on the device, you must make sure that it is stable.

ATTENTION

• Do not fill with any cleaning agents or other supplements.
• Device damage. Never fill the water reservoir with solvents, liquids containing solvents or undiluted acids (e.g. detergents, petrol, paint thinners, and acetone).
• Device damage due to dry running. Only switch on the device when water is present in the water reservoir.
• Do not operate the device at temperatures below 0 °C.

Intended use
Use the low-pressure cleaner in private households only. The low-pressure cleaner is intended for cleaning machines, vehicles, tools, façades, terraces, garden machines, pets etc. using a low-pressure water stream without additional detergents.

Environmental protection

• The packing materials can be recycled. Please dispose of packaging in accordance with the environmental regulations.
• Electrical and electronic devices contain valuable, recyclable materials and often components such as batteries, rechargeable batteries or oil, which – if handled or disposed of incorrectly – can pose a potential danger to human health and the environment.
• However, these components are required for the correct operation of the device. Devices marked by this symbol are not allowed to be disposed of together with the household rubbish.
• Cleaning work producing in oily waste water, e.g. washing engines, washing undercarriages etc., may only be performed at washing stations with an oil separator.
• Working with detergents may only be performed on watertight surfaces with connection to the waste water sewage system. Do not allow detergent to enter waterways or the soil.
• Extraction of water from public waterways is not permitted in some countries.

Notes on the content materials (REACH)
Current information on content materials can be found at: www.kaercher.de/REACH.

Accessories and spare parts

• Only use original accessories and original spare parts. They ensure that the appliance will run fault-free and safely.
• Information on accessories and spare parts can be found at www.kaercher.com.

Scope of delivery
The scope of delivery for the appliance is shown on the packaging. Check the contents for completeness when unpacking. If any accessories are missing or in the event of any shipping damage, please notify your dealer.

Safety devices

CAUTION

Missing or modified safety devices
Safety devices are provided for your own protection. Never modify or bypass safety devices.

Power switch
The power switch prevents unintentional operation of the device.

Pressure switch
If the lever on the trigger gun is released, the pressure switch turns off the pump, and the low-pressure stream is stopped. The pump switches on again when the lever is pressed.

Motor circuit breaker
The motor circuit breaker shuts off the device if power consumption is too high.

Symbols on the device

• Charge the battery pack only using the original charger enclosed or with a charger approved by KÄRCHER.

Device description

Device description

The maximum amount of equipment is described in these operating instructions. Depending on the model used, there are differences in the scope of delivery (see packaging).

For the illustrations, refer to the graphics page Illustration A

1. Vehicle adapter
2. Charger
3. Device carrying handle
4. Charging socket
5. Power switch
6. Charge indicator
7. Trigger gun
8. Conical jet nozzle for gentle cleaning
9. Universal brush
10. Flat jet nozzle
11. Water reservoir
12. Water reservoir cover
13. Carrying handle for the water reservoir
14. Storage compartment for small parts
15. Valve opener
16. Fine filter
17. Type plate
18. Suction hose
19. Suction hose connection
20. Water filter
21. Cap
22. Accessories box
23. Viscous cloth
24. Fur cleaning brush
25. Microfibre cloth

Blink codes

Starting up

1. Place the device on a flat and level surface.

Battery charging

1. Charge the battery. Illustration B

Note
The charge indicator flashes during the charging procedure. This lights up continuously when the battery is fully charged. For information on the charging time, see Chapter Technical data.

Water supply

ATTENTION
Contamination in the water
Damage to the pump and accessories
Fill the reservoir with clear water only.
Ensure that only clear water is sucked in.

Water supply from the integrated water reservoir

ATTENTION

Improper water supply

Damage to the device Does not fill the water reservoir with any detergents, pesticides or other additives. Do not immerse the device in water.

Remove the water reservoir for filling.

1. Pivot the carrying handle of the device to the side. Illustration C
2. Pull the water reservoir vertically upwards. Illustration D
3. Open the water reservoir lid and fill the water reservoir. Illustration E
4. Fit the water reservoir on the device. Illustration F

Note
Take care to ensure that the low-pressure hose lies in the recess and is not crushed.

Sucking water from open containers

1. Pull the water reservoir vertically upwards.
2. Remove the valve opener using the suction hose connection or a suitable pair of pliers. Illustration G
3. Plug the suction hose connection onto the fine filter. Illustration H
4. Remove the fine filter using the suction hose connection or a suitable pair of pliers. Illustration I
5. Remove the fine filter from the suction hose connection.
6. Fit the suction hose connection into the device and fasten it in place by turning it 90°. Illustration J
7. Hang the suction hose with the integrated filter into the water source (e.g. rainwater drum).

ATTENTION
Loss of valve opener and fine filter

The device cannot be operated
Store the valve opener and fine filter in the storage compartment provided. Fit the valve opener and fine filter before using the device with the water reservoir. Ensure that the pin of the valve opener points upwards.

Operation

ATTENTION
Pump running dry

Damage to the device
If pressure does not build up in the device after 2 minutes then switch the device off and proceed according to the instructions in chapter Troubleshooting guide.

1. Press the power switch. Illustration K
2. Press the lever of the trigger gun. Approx. 2 minutes before the operating time ends (see Chapter Technical data), the charge level indicator will start to flash.

Operation with a conical jet nozzle
The conical jet nozzle is suitable for gentle cleaning of fur and paws or particularly sensitive components.

CAUTION

Spray jet
Eye injuries and hearing damage Do not direct the spray jet at the eyes or ears.

1. Fit the conical jet nozzle. Illustration L

Operation with detergent

DANGER
Failure to adhere to the safety data sheet

• Incorrect handling of the detergent can seriously damage your health
• Observe the safety data sheet of the detergent manufacturer, in particular the instructions on personal protective equipment.

ATTENTION

Improper water supply

Damage to the device
Do not fill the water reservoir with any detergents, pesticides, or other additives.

Recommended cleaning method

1. Spray the detergent sparingly on the dry surface and let it work for a while (do not let it dry).
2. Rinse off the loosened dirt with the low-pressure stream.

Operation with universal brush

ATTENTION
Damage to surfaces through a dirty universal brush Paint damage

Ensure that the universal brush is free from dirt or other particles before using it.

1. Fit the universal brush. Illustration M

Interrupting operation

1. Release the lever of the trigger gun.

After another 5 minutes without being pressed, the device shuts off automatically.

Ending operation

1. Remove the reservoir or suction hose.
2. Switch the device on.
3. Actuate the lever of the trigger gun until no more water is emitted.
4. Release the lever of the trigger gun.
5. Completely empty the reservoir.
6. If necessary, reinsert the fine filter and valve opener. Ensure that the pin of the valve opener points upwards.

Transport

CAUTION

Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during transportation.

1. Observe regulations for dangerous goods during transport.

Manual transport
Lift and carry the device by the carrying handle.

Transport in vehicles

1. Secure the device against slipping and tipping over.

Storage

CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight

• Risk of injury and damage
• Be aware of the weight of the device during storage.

Storing the device

1. Place the device on a level surface.
2. Store the device within the permissible temperature range (see Chapter Technical data).

Frost protection

ATTENTION

Danger of frost
Incompletely emptied devices can be destroyed by frost. Completely empty the device and accessories.

Protect the device from frost.

1. Drain the device (see Chapter Ending operation).

Care and service

DANGER

Touching live parts
The danger of injury from electric shock Switch off the device and unplug the charger from the device before performing any work on the device.

Cleaning the valve opener/fine filter
Clean the valve opener and fine filter regularly.

ATTENTION

Material damage due to incorrect cleaning
Take care not to damage the valve opener and filter.

1. Pull the water reservoir vertically upwards.

2. Remove the valve opener using the suction hose connection or a suitable pair of pliers. Illustration G

3. Plug the suction hose connection onto the fine filter. Illustration H

4. Remove the fine filter using the suction hose connection or a suitable pair of pliers. Illustration I

5. Clean the valve opener and fine filter under running water.

6. Fit the fine filter and valve opener. Ensure that the pin of the valve opener points upwards.

Troubleshooting guide

DANGER

Touching live parts
The danger of injury from electric shock Switch off the device and unplug the charger from the device before performing any work on the device. Have repair work and work on electrical components carried out by authorized customer service only. Malfunctions often have simple causes that you can remedy yourself using the following overview. When in doubt, or in the case of malfunctions not mentioned here, please contact your authorized Customer Service.

Device not running
The charging state of the battery is too low.

1. Check the charging state of the battery and charge it if necessary.

The motor overloaded; the motor circuit breaker has tripped.

1. Switch off the device.
2. Switch the device on and resume operation.

The ambient temperature lies outside the permissible range (see Chapter Technical data), the motor circuit breaker has tripped.

1. Switch off the device.
2. Allow the device to cool down/heat up.
3. Switch the device on and resume operation. Have the device checked by Customer Service if this malfunction occurs repeatedly.

The device does not reach the required pressure

1. Make sure there is enough water in the tank or water container.
2. Clean the valve opener and fine filter (see Chapter Cleaning the valve opener/fine filter).
3. Make sure that the valve opener is inserted with the pin pointing upwards.

Strong pressure fluctuations

1. Clean the nozzle: Remove contamination and debris from the nozzle hole, using a needle and rinse with water from the front.
2. Make sure there is enough water in the reservoir or water container.

Device leaking

1. The device leaks a small amount for technical reasons. If the leak is severe, request authorized Customer Service.

Warranty

The warranty conditions issued by our relevant sales company apply in all countries. We shall remedy possible malfunctions on your appliance within the warranty period free of cost, provided that a material or manufacturing defect is the cause. In a warranty case, please contact your dealer (with the purchase receipt) or the next authorized customer service site. (See overleaf for the address)

Technical data

EU Declaration of Conformity

We hereby declare that the machine described below complies with the relevant basic safety and health requirements in the EU Directives, both in its basic design and construction as well as in the version placed in circulation by us. This declaration is invalidated by any changes made to the machine that are not approved by us.

• Product: Mobile Outdoor Cleaner
• Type: 1.680-xxx

Currently applicable EU Directives

• 2014/35/EU
• 2014/30/EU
• 2011/65/EU
• 2009/125/EC
• 2000/14/EC

Harmonised directive(s)

• 278/2009

Harmonised standards used

• EN 60335-1
• EN 60335-2-54
• EN 62233: 2008
• EN 55014-1: 2006+A1: 2009+A2: 2011
• EN 55014-2: 2015
• EN 61558-1
• EN 61558-2-16
• EN 61000-3-2: 2014
• EN 61000-3-3: 2013
• EN 50581
• EN 50563

Conformity evaluation procedure used
2000/14/EC: Appendix V

Sound power level dB(A)

• Measured: 81
• Guaranteed: 84

The undersigned act on behalf and under the power of attorney of the company management.

Documentation supervisor:
S. Reiser Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG
Alfred-Kärcher-Str. 28 – 40 71364 Winnenden (Germany)
Ph.: +49 7195 14-0
Fax: +49 7195 14-2212
Winnenden, 2019-02-01

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References

• Cher - Official Site
• Cleaning equipment and pressure washers | Kärcher International
• Dealer Search | Kärcher International
• Home and Garden Warranty Registration USA - Kärcher
• Reinigungsgeräte und Hochdruckreiniger | Kärcher

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