Start Up; Water Supply; Operation; High Pressure Operation - Kärcher K 4 Manual De Instrucciones

Start up

 Park the appliance on an even surface.
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.
Illustration
 Push the high pressure hose into the
quick coupling until it locks audibly.
Note: Make sure the connection nipple
is aligned correctly.
 Check the secure connection by pulling
on the high pressure hose.
 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 water filter on the water con-
nection of the device.
 Screw the coupling element on the wa-
ter filter.
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 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.
Drawing in water from open reservoirs
This high-pressure cleaner is suited to work
with the KÄRCHER suction hose with back-
flow valve (Optional accessory, order no.
4.440-238) to draw in surface water, e.g.
from water butts or ponds (see specifica-
tions for max. suction height).
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 Remove coupling from the water con-
nection.
 Fill the suction hose with water.
 Screw the suction hose into the water
connection of the appliance and insert it
into the water source (e.g. rainwater
drum).
Remove air from appliance before oper-
ation.
 Turn on the appliance "I/ON".
 Unlock the lever on the trigger gun.
 Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the
device will switch on.
 Switch the appliance on for a (max. of
2 minutes) and wait until the water exits
at the hand spray gun without bubbles.
 Release the lever on the trigger gun.
Note: Release the lever of the trigger
gun; the device will switch off again.
High pressure remains in the system.
 Lock the lever on the trigger gun.

Operation

ATTENTION
Dry running of more than 2 minutes leads to
damage of the high-pressure pump. If the
appliance does not build up pressure within
2 minutes, switch the appliance off and pro-
ceed in accordance with the instructions in
Chapter "Troubleshooting".

High pressure operation

CAUTION
Keep a distance of at least 30 cm when us-
ing the jet for cleaning painted surfaces to
avoid damage.
ATTENTION
Car tyres, paint or sensitive surfaces such
as wood should not be cleaned with the dirt
blaster, as there is a risk of damage.
Illustration
 Push the spray lance into the trigger
gun and fasten it by turning it through
90°.
 Turn on the appliance "I/ON".
 Unlock the lever on the trigger gun.
 Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the
device will switch on.