Karcher K 4 Premium eco!ogic Instruction manual
K 4 Premium eco!ogic
Operating Instructions
Please read the operating instructions
carefully before using the unit.
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Contents
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General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Description of the Appliance . . . . . . . . 5
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Maintenance and care . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Helpline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 11
EC Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . 12
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
General information
Dear Customer,
Please read and comply with
these original instructions prior
to the initial operation of your appliance
and store them for later use or subsequent
owners.
Proper Use
This high-pressure cleaner is designed for
domestic use only:
– to clean machines, vehicles, buildings,
tools, facades, terraces, garden equipment etc. using a high-pressure water
jet (and detergents if required).
– with accessories, replacement parts
and detergents approved by KÄRCHER. Observe the instructions provided
with these detergents.
Symbols in the operating instructions
Danger
Immediate danger that can cause severe
injury or even death.
몇 Warning
Possible hazardous situation that could
lead to severe injury or even death.
Caution
Possible hazardous situation that could
lead to mild injury to persons or damage to
property.
Symbols on the machine
The high pressure jet may not
be directed at persons, animals, live electrical equipment
or at the appliance itself. Protect the appliance against frost.
Environmental protection
The packaging material can be recy-
cled. Please do not place the packaging into the ordinary refuse for disposal, but
arrange for the proper recycling.
Old appliances contain valuable mate-
rials that can be recycled. Please ar-
range for the proper recycling of old
appliances. Please dispose your old appliances using appropriate collection systems.
The extraction of water from public
waters is prohibited in some countries.
Work with detergents must only be
performed on liquid-tight work surfac-
es with connections to the wastewa-
ter runoff. Do not let release
detergent into waters or earth.
Cleaning operations which produce
oily waste water, e.g. engine washes,
underbody washes, may only be car-
ried out using washing stations
equipped with an oil separator.
Lower water and energy use thanks
to the "eco" setting (see chapter "Op-
eration").
Notes about the ingredients (REACH)
You will find current information about the
ingredients at:
www.kaercher.com/REACH
Scope of delivery
The scope of delivery of your appliance is illustrated on the packaging. Check the contents of the appliance for completeness
when unpacking.
In the event of missing accessories or any
transport damage, please contact your dealer.
Special accessories
Special accessories expand the possibilities
of using your appliance. Please contact your
KÄRCHER dealer for further information.
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Safety instructions
Danger
Never touch the mains plug and the
socket with wet hands.
The appliance must not be used if the
power cord or important parts of the appliance, e.g. high-pressure hoses, trigger gun or safety devices are damaged.
Check the power cord and mains plug
for damage before every use. If the
power cord is damaged, please arrange
for it to be replaced immediately by an
authorised repair agent or a skilled
electrician.
Check the high-pressure hose for dam-
age before every use. Please arrange
for the immediate replacement of a
damaged high-pressure hose.
The appliance may not be used in areas
where a risk of explosion is present.
If the appliance is used in hazardous ar-
eas (e.g. filling stations) the corresponding safety provisions must be
observed.
High-pressure jets can be dangerous if
improperly used. The jet must not be directed at persons, animals, live electrical equipment or at the appliance itself.
The high-pressure jet must not be di-
rected at other persons or directed by
the user at him/herself to clean clothing
or footwear.
Never use the appliance to clean ob-
jects containing hazardous substances
(e.g. asbestos).
Vehicle tyres or tyre valves are suscep-
tible to damage from the high-pressure
jet and may burst. The first indication of
this is a discolouration of the tyre. Damaged vehicle tyres/tyre valves are highly dangerous. Ensure that a distance of
at least 30 cm is observed when cleaning with the jet!
Risk of explosion!
Do not spray flammable liquids.
Never draw in fluids containing solvents
or undiluted acids and solvents! This includes petrol, paint thinner and heating
oil. The spray mist thus generated is
highly inflammable, explosive and poisonous. Do not use acetone, undiluted
acids and solvents as they are damaging to the materials from which the appliance is made.
몇 Warning
The mains plug and the coupling of an
extension cable must be watertight and
must never lay in the water.
Unsuitable extension cables can be
hazardous. Only use extension cables
outdoors which have been approved for
this purpose and labelled with a sufficient cable cross-section:
1 - 10 m: 1.5 mm
Always fully unroll electrical cables from
the cable drum.
High-pressure hoses, fixtures and cou-
plings are important for the safety of the
appliance. Only use high-pressure hoses, fixtures and couplings recommended by the manufacturer.
This appliance is not intended for use
by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities.
The appliance must not be operated by
children or persons who have not been
instructed accordingly.
Children should be supervised to prevent them from playing with the appliance.
The operator must use the appliance
correctly. When working with the appliance, he must consider the local conditions and pay due care and attention to
other persons, in particular children,
who are nearby.
Do not use the appliance when there
are other persons around unless they
are also wearing safety equipment.
Wear protective clothing and safety
goggles to protect against splash back
containing water or dirt.
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Caution
In case of extended downtimes, switch
the appliance off at the main switch / appliance switch or remove the mains
plug.
Do not operate the appliance at temper-
atures below 0 °C.
Observe a distance of at least 30 cm
when using the jet to clean painted surfaces to avoid damaging paintwork.
Never leave the appliance unattended
when it is in operation.
Make sure that the power cable or ex-
tension cables are not damaged by running over, pinching, dragging or similar.
Protect the power cable from heat, oil,
and sharp edges.
All current-conducting parts in the work-
ing area must be protected against jet
water.
The appliance may only be connected
to an electrical supply which has been
installed in accordance with IEC 60364.
The appliance may only be connected
to alternating current. The voltage must
correspond with the type plate on the
appliance.
For safety reasons, we recommend that
you operate the appliance only via a
earth-leakage circuit breaker (max.
30 mA).
Cleaning operations which produce oily
waste water, e.g. engine washes, underbody washes, may only be carried
out using washing stations equipped
with an oil separator.
This appliance was designed to be
used with detergents which are supplied or recommended by the manufacturer. The use of other detergents or
chemicals may compromise the safety
of the appliance.
High pressure hose
The high pressure hose is specially constructed with reinforced walls to handle water pressure up to 16 MPa (2400 psi) - it can
be easily damaged and should be stored
carefully.
Do not kink.
Do not drive vehicles over the hose.
Do not expose the hose to sharp edges
or corners.
Misuse will lead to ballooning or premature
failure and will invalidate warranty.
Safety Devices
Caution
Safety devices protect the user and must
not be modified or bypassed.
Power switch
The appliance switch prevents unintentional operation of the appliance.
Lock trigger gun
This lock locks the lever of the trigger gun
and prevents the inadvertent start of the appliance.
Overflow valve with pressure switch
The overflow valve prevents the permissible 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.
Prerequisites for the appliance's
stability
Caution
Create stability for the appliance prior to all
work on or with the appliance to prevent accidents or damage.
– The stability of the appliance is warrant-
ed when it is placed onto an even surface.
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Description of the Appliance
1 Coupling element for water connection
2 Suction hose
3 Water connection with integrated sieve
4 Appliance switch (0/OFF – 1/ON eco).
5 High pressure hose
6 Dosage regulator for detergent
7 Storage for trigger gun
8 High-pressure hose drum
9 Transport handle
10 Hand crank for hose drum
11 Storage of Plug 'n' Clean detergent bot-
tle with detergent connection
12 Storage for accessories
13 Storage hook for mains connection cable
14 Plug 'n' Clean detergent bottle with
locking lid
15 Mains cable with mains plug
16 Wheels
17 Trigger gun
18 Lock trigger gun
19 Key to detach the high pressure hose
from the trigger gun
20 Spray lance with pressure regulation
(Vario Power)
21 Spray lance with Dirtblaster
Optional
22 Water filter (order no. 4.730-059)
Assembly see page 13
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