General Notes; Safety Devices; Symbols On The Device; Intended Use - Kärcher K 4 Manual

Contents
General notes ......................................................
Safety devices .....................................................
Symbols on the device ........................................
Intended use........................................................
Environmental protection.....................................
Accessories and spare parts ...............................
Scope of delivery .................................................
Description of the device .....................................
Installation ...........................................................
Initial startup ........................................................
Operation.............................................................
Transport .............................................................
Storage................................................................
Care and service .................................................
Troubleshooting guide .........................................
Warranty ..............................................................
Declaration of Conformity ....................................
Technical data .....................................................

General notes

Read these original operating instruc-
tions and the enclosed safety instruc-
tions before using the device for the first
time. Proceed accordingly.
Keep both books for future reference or for future own-
ers.

Safety devices

CAUTION
Missing or modified safety devices!
Safety devices are provided for your own protection.
Do not bypass, remove or render ineffective any safety
devices.
Power switch
The power switch prevents unintentional operation of
the device.
High-pressure gun lock
The lock locks the lever of the high-pressure gun and
prevents the device from starting unintentionally.
Auto-stop function
If the lever of the high-pressure gun is released, the
pressure switch turns off the pump and the high-pres-
sure jet stops. The pump switches on again when the le-
ver is pressed.
Motor circuit breaker
The motor circuit breaker shuts off the device if power
consumption it too high.

Symbols on the device

Do not aim the high-pressure jet may at per-
sons, animals, live electrical equipment or
the device itself.
Protect the device against frost.
The device may not be connected to the
public drinking water network.
12
Use the high-pressure cleaner in private households
12
only.
12
The high-pressure cleaner is intended for cleaning ma-
12
chines, vehicles, buildings, tools, façades, terraces,
12
garden machines etc. using a high-pressure water jet.
12

Environmental protection

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12 The packing materials can be recycled. Please
dispose of packaging in accordance with the en-
12
vironmental regulations.
13
Electrical and electronic devices contain valua-
13
ble, recyclable materials and often components
14
such as batteries, rechargeable batteries or oil,
14
which - if handled or disposed of incorrectly - can
14
pose a potential danger to human health and the envi-
15
ronment. However, these components are required for
15 the correct operation of the device. Devices marked by
this symbol are not allowed to be disposed of together
16
with the household rubbish.
16
Cleaning work producing in oily waste water, e.g.
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washing engines, washing undercarriages etc.,
may only be performed at washing stations with an oil
separator.
Working with detergents may only be performed on
watertight surfaces with connection to the waste
water sewage system. Do not allow detergent to enter
waterways or the soil.
Notes on the content materials (REACH)
Current information on content materials can be found
at: www.kaercher.de/REACH

Accessories and spare parts

Only use original accessories and original spare parts.
They ensure that the appliance will run fault-free and
safely.
Information on accessories and spare parts can be
found at www.kaercher.com.

Scope of delivery

The scope of delivery for the appliance is shown on the
packaging. Check the contents for completeness when
unpacking. If any accessories are missing or in the
event of any shipping damage, please notify your deal-
er.

Description of the device

For the illustrations, refer to the graphics page
Illustration A
Illustration B
Spray lance dirt blaster for stubborn soiling
1
Vario Power spray lance for common cleaning tasks
2
The working pressure can be continuously in-
creased from "SOFT" to "HARD". To adjust the
working pressure, release the trigger gun lever and
turn the spray lance to the desired position. Deter-
gent can be added to the water jet when the spray
lance is turned all the way in the SOFT direction.
High-pressure gun
3
Release button
4
High-pressure gun lock
5
High-pressure gun lever
6
Trigger "0/OFF" / "I/ON"
7
English

Intended use