Transport; Storage - Kärcher K 4 Compact Operating Instructions Manual

Transport

Caution
In order to prevent accidents or injuries,
keep in mind the weight of the appliance
during transport (see Specifications).
When transporting by hand
Illustration
 Lift appliance by the carrying handle
and carry it.
Illustration
 Pull the appliance by its transport han-
dle.
When transporting in vehicles
 Secure the appliance against shifting
and tipping over.
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Storage

Caution
In order to prevent accidents or injuries,
keep in mind the weight of the appliance
when selecting a storage location for it (see
Specifications).
Storing the Appliance
 Park the machine on an even surface.
 Press the disconnect on the trigger gun
and remove the high pressure hose
from the trigger gun.
 Push the casing of the quick coupling
for the high pressure hose toward the
rear and disconnect the high pressure
hose from the appliance.
Illustration
 Stow away the mains cable, the high-
pressure hose and accessory on the
appliance.
Prior to extended storage periods, as dur-
ing the winter, also observe the instructions
in the Care section.
Frost protection
Caution
Protect the appliance and its accessories
against frost.
The appliance and its accessories can get
destroyed through frost if there are any wa-
ter residues in them. To avoid damage to
them:
 Completely drain all water from the ap-
pliance: Switch the appliance on with
detached high-pressure hose and de-
tached water supply (max. 1 minute)
and wait, until no more water exits at the
high-pressure connection. Turn off the
appliance.
 Store the appliance and the entire ac-
cessories in a frost-free room.