Operating instructions

Operation and Safety Guide
Karcher Presto 3 / Spotter Extractor
Model # Presto 3
On Your Apron as Karcher North America
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ToolTips&SafetyGuidePresto3Spotter8.644‐853.0‐A03/05/21
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Vendor Website: http://hdtr.karcher.com Support Phone No. 800-821-6490
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Troubleshooting:
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PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Little or no solution flow Clogged spray jet on cleaning tool
Faulty Pump
Incorrectly attached solution hose
Remove and clean jets
Check and/or replace Pump
Ensure solution hose coupler is
securely attached to the coupler on
the solution tank
Loss of
Vacuum/Solution
recovery
Incorrectly attached vacuum hose
Obstruction in cleaning tool
Recovery tank is not securely
mounted on the solution tank
Ensure vacuum hose is pushed
completely onto the recovery tank
outlet
Inspect for and remove any debris
Tighten latch on either end of the
machine
 Shut Down and Storage:
1. Turn Switch “OFF”. Empty recovery tank completely and rinse several times to remove any dirt or debris
that may be left behind.
2. Tip the solution tank over a sink to drain any unused cleaning solution and rinse with clean water to
remove any suds left behind by the cleaning chemicals.
NOTE: Dispose of waste in a proper manner which would not violate any Local, State or Federal law
CHEMICAL CHART:
Suitable Chemicals Incompatible Chemicals (Do Not Use)
A
lkalis
A
ldehydes, Aromatic Hydrocarbons, Butyls
Clorox II Bleach* Carbon Tetrachloride
De-foaming Agents Clorox*, Chlorinated Bleaches & Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Detergents D-Limonene
Hydroxides Lysol*
Oxygen Bleaches Methyls (MEK)
Soaps Perchlorethylene (PERC)
Sta-Puf Fabric Softener* Phenols
Vinegar Trichlorethylene
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