Description Of The Appliance; Before Startup; Water Supply - Kärcher K 4 Compact Operating Instructions Manual

Description of the Appliance

These operating instructions describe the
maximum equipment. Depending on the
model, there are differences in the scopes
of delivery (see packaging).
Illustrations on fold-out page!
1 Storage for accessories
2 Transport handle, detachable
3 Quick coupling for high pressure hose
4 Appliance switch "0/OFF"/ „I/ON"
5 Mains cable with mains plug
6 Carrying handle
7 Bearing wheel
8 Water connection with integrated sieve
9 Coupling element for water connection
10 Detergent suction hose (with sieve)
11 Trigger gun
12 Lock trigger gun
13 High pressure hose
14 Key to detach the high pressure hose
from the trigger gun
15 Spray lance with pressure regulation
(Vario Power)
Carrying out the most common cleaning
tasks. The work pressure can be stage-
lessly regulated between "Min" and
"Max". You can add detergent when
"Mix" is selected.
In order to adjust the working pressure,
release the lever of the hand spray gun
and turn the spray lance to the desired
position.
16 Spray lance with Dirtblaster
For strong contaminations
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Optional accessories
17 Washing brush
Suitable for use with detergents.
18 Rotary washing brush
Suitable for use with detergents.
Especially suitable for cleaning cars.
19 Foam nozzle with detergent container
With powerful foam for effortless clean-
ing.
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Not included in the delivery
20 Water supply hose
Use a fabric reinforced water hose with
a commercially available coupling. Min-
imum diameter 13 mm (1/2 inch); mini-
mum length 7.5 m.

Before Startup

Attaching the Accessories
Mount loose parts delivered with appliance
prior to start-up.
Illustrations on fold-out page!
Illustration
 Screw the coupling element to the wa-
ter connection on the appliance.
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.
For connection values, see type plate/tech-
nical data.
Caution
Impurities in the water can damage the
high-pressure pump and the accessories.
For protection, the use of the KÄRCHER
water filter (optional accessory, order no.
4.730-059) is recommended.
Water supply from mains
Observe regulations of water supplier.
Warning
According to applicable regulations, the ap-
pliance must never be used on the drinking
water net without a system separator. A
suitable system separator by KÄRCHER or
alternatively a system separator according
to EN 12729 type BA must be used.
Water that has flown through a system sep-
arator is no longer classified as drinking
water.
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EN

Water supply

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