Finish Operation; Storing The Appliance - Kärcher K 4.96 M Operating Instructions Manual

Finish operation

" If detergent has been added: Suspend
detergent suction hose in a container
filled with clear water, switch the appli-
ance on for around 1 minute once the
spray lance has been removed and rinse
until water runs clear.
" Release the lever on the handgun.
" Switch the appliance switch to "0/OFF".
" Turn off tap.
" Press the lever on the handgun to re-
lease any remaining pressure in the sys-
tem.
" Disconnect the appliance from the water
supply.
" Detach spray lance from the handgun.
" Briefly switch the appliance on ("I/ON"),
press the handgun lever until no further
water is discharged (approx. 1 min).
" Switch the appliance switch to "0/OFF".
" Use the safety catch to secure the hand-
gun lever.
" Pull out the mains plug.
" Store the power cord, the HP hose and
the accessories on the appliance.
Transport
Caution
Please remove the detergent from the DT
tank if the application is transported in a re-
clined position.
Bearing wheel rolling
" Fold up transport handle
" Lock Transport handle
Carry appliance
" Unlock transport handle.
" Retract transport handle.
" Lift application at carrying handle.

Storing the Appliance

Caution
Please remove the detergent from the DT
tank if the application is transported in a re-
clined position.
Frost can destroy the not completely drained
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appliance. Store the appliance in a frost re-
sistant room during winter.
" Store the coiled power cord above the
accessories compartment.
" Roll up HP hose and lock it with HP hose
clip. Store HP hose in storage compart-
ment.
" Insert hand gun and accessories into the
appropriate compartment.
" The washing brush (special accessory)
can be stored in the pocket between both
DT tanks.
Special accessories
Special accessories expand the possibilities
of using your appliance. Please contact your
Kärcher dealer for further information.
Detergents
To ensure a trouble-free operation of the ap-
pliance and to match the individual cleaning
task, we recommend our Kärcher detergent
and maintenance agents. Please ask for our
advice, or request information on the prod-
ucts.
Maintenance and Care
Risk of injury
Always switch off the appliance and pull out
the mains plug before care and maintenance
work.
Cleaning
Prior to longer periods of storage, e.g. in the
winter:
" Remove filter from suction hose for de-
tergent and clean with running water.
" Pull out filter in water connection using
flat-nose pliers and clean with running
water.
Maintenance
The appliance is maintenance-free.