Assembly; Start Up - Kärcher K 4 Silent Edition Instructions Manual

Safety Devices
CAUTION
Safety installations serve the protection of
the user and may not be modified or by-
passed.
Appliance switch
The appliance switch prevents unintention-
al operation of the appliance.
Lock trigger gun
This lock locks the lever of the trigger gun
and prevents the inadvertent start of the ap-
pliance.
Overflow valve with pressure switch
The overflow valve prevents the permissi-
ble working pressure from being exceeded.
If the lever on the trigger gun is released
the pressure switch turns off the pump, the
high pressure jet is stopped. If the lever is
pulled the pump is turned on again.
Motor protection switch
The motor protection switch switches off
the device if the power consumption is high.
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Assembly

Mount loose parts delivered with appliance
prior to start-up.
See fold-out page 3 for illustrations
 Illustration
Screw the coupling element to the wa-
ter connection on the appliance.

Start up

 Park the appliance laying down (hori-
zontal) on an even surface.
 Illustration
Push the trigger gun connection of 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.
 Illustration
Push the high pressure cleaner connec-
tion of the high pressure hose into the
quick coupling until it locks audibly.
 Insert the mains plug into the socket.
Water supply
For connection values, see type plate/tech-
nical data.
ATTENTION
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.
 Illustration
Screw the supplied hose coupling on to
the end of your water supply hose.
 Illustration
Attach the water supply hose to the
coupling on the water connection.
 Connect the water supply hose to the
water supply.
 Completely open the water tap.