K 5
Operating Instructions
Please read the operating instructions
carefully before using the unit.
59666070 (06/15)
Contents
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Description of the Appliance. . . . . . 8
Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Proper use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Environmental protection . . . . . . . . 9
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Start up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 12
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . 13
Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
PS 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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Safety instructions
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.
Apart from the notes contained
herein the general safety provisions and rules for the prevention of accidents of the legislator
must be observed.
Warnings and notes that are attached on the appliance provide
important notes for the safe operation.
Hazard levels
DANGER
Pointer to immediate danger,
which leads to severe injuries or
death.
몇 WARNING
Pointer to a possibly dangerous
situation, which can lead to severe injuries or death.
몇 CAUTION
Pointer to a possibly dangerous
situation, which can lead to minor injuries.
ATTENTION
Pointer to a possibly dangerous
situation, which can lead to
property damage.
Electric components
DANGER
Risk of electric shock.
Never touch the mains plug
and the socket with wet
hands.
Check the power cord with
mains plug for damage prior
to every use. Immediately
have damaged power cord
replaced by an authorised
customer service / electrician.
Do not operate an appliance if
the power cord is damaged.
All current-conducting parts
in the working area must be
protected against jet water.
The mains plug and the cou-
pling of an extension cable
must be watertight and must
never lie in water. Moreover,
the coupling may never lie on
the ground. The use of cable
reels that ensure that the
sockets are at least 60 mm
above the ground is recommended.
Make sure that the power
cord or extension cable is not
damaged by running over,
pinching, dragging or the like.
Protect the power cords from
heat, oil, and sharp edges.
Turn off the appliance and re-
move the mains plug prior to
any care and maintenance
works.
Repair work and work on the
electrical components may
only be performed by an authorised customer service.
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몇 WARNING
The appliance may only be
connected to an electric supply that has been installed by
an electrician in accordance
with IEC 60364.
The appliance may only be
connected to alternating current. The voltage must correspond with the type plate of
the appliance.
Safety class I - Appliances
may only be connected to
sockets with proper earthing.
For safety reasons, we rec-
ommend that you operate the
appliance only via a residual
current device (max. 30 mA).
An unsuitable electrical ex-
tension cable can be hazardous. Only use an electrical
extension cable which has
been approved and labelled
for this purpose and has an
adequate cable cross-section
outdoors: 1 - 10 m: 1.5 mm
10 - 30 m: 2.5 mm
2
2
;
Always fully unreel the exten-
sion cable from the cable
drum.
Safe handling
DANGER
The user must use the appli-
ance as intended. The person
must consider the local conditions and must pay attention
to other persons in the vicinity
when working with the appliance.
Check important compo-
nents, such as high-pressure
hose, hand spray gun and
safety installations, for damage prior to every operation.
Immediately replace damaged components. Do not operate appliance with damaged components.
High-pressure jets can be
dangerous if improperly used.
The jet may not be directed at
persons, animals, live electrical equipment or at the appliance itself.
The high-pressure jet must
not be directed at other persons or the user him-/herself
to clean clothing or footwear.
Vehicle tyres/tyre valves are
susceptible to damage from
the high-pressure jet and may
burst. The first indication for
this is a discolouration of the
tyre. Damaged vehicle tyres/
tyre valves are perilous. Keep
a minimum jet distance of
30 cm during cleaning!
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몇 WARNING
Do not use the appliance
when there are other persons
around unless they are also
wearing protective clothing.
The appliance must not be
operated by children or persons who have not been instructed accordingly.
This appliance is not intended
for use by persons with limited physical, sensory or mental capacities or lacking experience and/or skills, unless
such persons are accompanied and supervised by a person in charge of their safety
or they have received precise
instructions on the use of this
appliance and have understood the resulting risks.
Children must not play with
this appliance.
Supervise children to prevent
them from playing with the
appliance.
몇 CAUTION
Create stability for the appli-
ance prior to any work on or
with the appliance to prevent
accidents or damage.
The water jet that is emitted
from the high-pressure nozzle results in a repulsion power acting on the hand spray
gun. Make sure that you have
a firm footing and are also
holding the hand spray gun
and spray lance firmly.
Never leave the appliance
unattended as long as it is in
operation.
ATTENTION
In case of extended breaks,
switch off the appliance at the
appliance switch.
Do not operate the appliance
at temperatures below 0 °C.
Other risks
DANGER
The appliance may not be op-
erated in explosive atmospheres.
Never use the appliance to
clean objects containing hazardous substances (e.g. asbestos).
Do not spray flammable liq-
uids.
Never draw in fluids contain-
ing solvents or undiluted acids and solvents! This includes petrol, paint thinner
and heating oil. The spray
mist is highly inflammable,
explosive and poisonous. Do
not use acetone, undiluted
acids and solvents, as they
corrode the materials used on
the appliance.
Keep packaging films away
from children, there is a risk of
suffocation!
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몇 WARNING
According to applicable regu-
lations, the appliance must
never be used on the drinking
water net without a system
separator. Ensure that the
connection of your building
water installation on which
the high-pressure cleaner is
operated is equipped with a
system separator pursuant to
EN 12729 Type BA.
Water that has flown through
a system separator is no
longer classified as drinking
water.
High-pressure hoses, fixtures
and couplings are important
for the safety of the appliance. Only use high-pressure
hoses, fixtures and couplings
recommended by the manufacturer.
When disconnecting the sup-
ply or high pressure hose, hot
water may leak from the connections after operation.
몇 CAUTION
Mind the weight of the appli-
ance when selecting the storage location and during transport (see technical data) to
prevent accidents or injuries.
Working with detergent
몇 WARNING
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.
The improper use of deter-
gents can cause severe injuries or toxication.
Store detergents away from
the reach of children.
Symbols on the machine
The high pressure jet
must not be directed at
persons, animals, live
electrical equipment or at
the appliance itself.
Protect the appliance
against frost.
The appliance must not
be directly connected to
the public drinking water
network.
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Safety Devices
몇 CAUTION
Safety installations serve the
protection of the user and may
not be modified or bypassed.
Appliance 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.
Motor protection switch
The motor protection switch
switches off the device if the
power consumption is high.
Personal protective
equipment
몇 CAUTION
Wear protective clothing and
safety goggles to protect
against splash back containing water or dirt.
During the use of high-pres-
sure cleaners aerosols can
develop. Inhaling aerosols
can cause health damage.
Depending on the application, completely shielded nozzles (e.g. surface cleaner)
that significantly reduce the
emission of aqueous aerosols can be used for highpressure cleaning.
The use of such shielding is
not possible with all applications.
If the use of a completely
shielded nozzle is not possible, a respirator of the category FFP 2 or the like should be
used, depending on the environment to be cleaned.
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Description of the Appliance
1 Coupling element for water connection
2 Storage for trigger gun
3 Water connection with integrated sieve
4 Appliance switch "0/OFF“/ „I/ON“
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 bottle with de-
tergent connection
12 Storage for spray lance
13 Storage hook for mains connection cable
14 Mains cable with mains plug
15 Plug 'n' Clean detergent bottle with locking lid
16 Bearing wheel
17 Trigger gun
18 Lock trigger gun
19 Key to detach the high pressure hose from the
trigger gun
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20 Spray lance with pressure regulation (Vario Power)
Carrying out the most common cleaning tasks. The
work pressure can be stagelessly 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 trigger gun and turn the spray lance to
the desired position.
21 Spray lance with Dirtblaster
For strong contaminations
22 Washing brush
23 Foam nozzle with detergent container
With powerful foam for effortless cleaning.
24 Extension tube with safety sleeve/handle
25 Extension tube
26 PS 40 Power Scrubber
** not included in the scope of delivery
27 Water supply hose
Use a fabric reinforced water hose with a commer-
cially available coupling. Minimum diameter 13 mm
(1/2 inch); minimum length 7.5 m.
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.
Additionally required
Fabric-reinforced water hose with commercially
available coupling.
– Minimum diameter, 1/2 inches (13 mm).
– Minimum length 7.5 m.
Proper use
This high pressure cleaner is designed for domestic use
only.
– for cleaning machines, vehicles, buildings, tools,
facades, terraces, gardening tools, etc. by means
of a high-pressure water jet (if necessary, with ad-
ditional cleaning agents).
– with accessories, replacement parts and cleaning
agents approved by KÄRCHER. Please observe
the information accompanying the cleaning agents.
Environmental protection
Notes about the ingredients (REACH)
You will find current information about the ingredients
at:
www.kaercher.com/REACH
The packaging material can be recycled. Please
arrange for the environmentally appropriate disposal of the packaging.
Old appliances contain valuable recyclable materials that should be recycled properly. Please arrange for the environmentally appropriate disposal
of the old devices.
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.
Work with detergents must only be performed on
liquid-tight work surfaces with a connection to the
sewer system. Do not let release detergent into
waters or earth.
The extraction of water from public waters is prohibited in some countries.
Assembly
Mount loose parts delivered with appliance prior to startup.
Illustrations on Page 16 and 17
Install wheels
Illustration
Push the wheels into the intake.
Secure the wheels using the included plug. Align
the plug properly!
Install the storage for trigger gun
Illustration
Place the bottom holder into the recesses and push
forward until it audibly locks in.
Insert the top holder and push down all the way.
Install the storage hook for the mains
connection cable
Illustration
Press in the storage hook and lock it into the top po-
sition.
Install the transport handle
You will need the 2 included screws as well as a Phillips
screwdriver PH 2.
Illustration
Slide the transport handle into the guide and se-
cure it with 2 screws.
Install the dosage regulator for detergent
You will need the 2 included screws as well as a Phillips
screwdriver PH 2.
Illustration
Insert both detergent hoses onto the hose fittings.
Install the dosage regulator and connect using 2
screws.
Note: During installation you must make sure that
the tongues of the dosage regulator match up with
the intended recesses in the casing.
Install the high pressure hose drum
Illustration
Slide the free end of the coiled high pressure hose
through the recesses on the dosage regulator.
Insert the hose drum into the intakes on the trans-
port handle.
Insert the axle of the hand crank into the guides.
Install the fixating plate and secure it using 2
screws.
Press the connecting fitting from the short high
pressure hose into the brass intake, secure with
clamps.
Note: Make sure the connection nipple is aligned
correctly.
Connect the high pressure hose to the
trigger gun
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.
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Start up
Park the appliance on an even surface.
Illustration
Unwind the high pressure hose completely from the
hose drum. Hold on to the transport handle during
this procedure.
Note: If the hand crank is in its secured position,
fold it up first.
Insert the mains plug into the socket.
Water supply
For connection values, see type plate/technical 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.
ATTENTION
Hose couplings made of metal with aquastop can damage the pump! Please use plastic couplings or KÄRCHER brass couplings.
Illustration
Screw the coupling element to the water connec-
tion on the appliance.
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.
How to draw water from a bucket
Note: The max. suction height is 0.5 m.
CLICK FITTINGS MUST NOT BE USED!
KÄRCHER recommends using the suction hose accessory (sold separately) Order no. 9.505-779.0.
STEP 1:
Connect the suction hose to the water inlet on the
pressure cleaner and drop the other end into a
bucket.
Tip: If you are not using this accessory, coil a hose
into the bucket and ensure that you only use a
standard hose clamp to connect to the pressure
washer.
STEP 2:
Fill up your bucket with water.
STEP 3:
Connect the KÄRCHER power cord to an electricity
source and turn on at powerpoint. Make sure the
high pressure nozzle is not connected and turn the
unit on at the ON/OFF switch. Press the trigger on
the gun - the unit is ready for use once there is a
constant water system.
STEP 4:
Connect the high pressure nozzle and press the
hand trigger to begin cleaning.
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 proceed in accordance with the instructions in
Chapter "Troubleshooting".
High pressure operation
몇 CAUTION
Keep a distance of at least 30 cm when using 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.
Note: Release the lever of the trigger gun; the device
will switch off again. High pressure remains in the system.
Operation with washing brush
ATTENTION
Risk of damage to the paintwork
When working with the washing brush, it must be free of
dirt or other particles.
Push the washing brush into the trigger gun and
fasten it by a 90° turn.
Operation with detergent
Note: Detergent can only be added when the device is
operated in low pressure mode.
DANGER
When using detergents, the material data safety sheet
issued by the detergent manufacturer must be adhered
to, especially the instructions regarding personal protective equipment.
Notes regarding the detergent: The most commonly
used KÄRCHER detergents can be purchased ready to
use in their Plug 'n' Clean detergent bottles with locking
lids. This will make the pesky refilling and filling processes redundant.
Illustration
Remove the lid from the Plug 'n' Clean detergent
bottle and press the detergent bottle into the deter-
gent connection with the opening facing down.
Illustration
Adjust the suction volume of the detergent solution
by means of the dosage regulator for detergents.
Use spray lance with pressure regulation (Vario
Power).
Turn the spray lance to "Mix" position.
Note: This will mix the detergent with the water
stream.
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Recommended cleaning method
Spray the detergent sparingly on the dry surface
and allow it to react, but not to dry.
Spray off loosened dirt with the high pressure jet.
Foam nozzle
Fill the detergent solution in the detergent tank of
the foam nozzle (observe dosage instructions on
the packaging of the detergent).
Connect the detergent tank to the foam nozzle.
Connect the foam nozzle to the trigger gun.
Interrupting operation
Release the lever on the trigger gun.
Lock the lever on the trigger gun.
Insert the trigger gun in its holder.
During longer breaks (more than 5 minutes), also
turn the appliance off using the "0/OFF" switch.
Finish operation
몇 CAUTION
Only separate the high-pressure hose from the hand
spray gun or the appliance when there is no pressure in
the system.
ATTENTION
When disconnecting the supply or high pressure hose,
warm water may leak from the connections after operation.
Remove the Plug 'n' Clean detergent bottle from
the intake and close it with the lid. To store, place
into the intake rotated by 180°.
Release the lever on the trigger gun.
Turn off the appliance "0/OFF".
Disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
Turn off tap.
Press the lever on the trigger gun to release any re-
maining pressure in the system.
Lock the lever on the trigger gun.
Detach the appliance from the water supply.
Transport
몇 CAUTION
Risk of personal injury or damage!
Mind the weight of the appliance during transport.
When transporting by hand
Pull the appliance by its transport handle.
When transporting in vehicles
Prior to horizontal transport: Remove the Plug 'n'
Clean detergent bottle from the intake and close it
with the lid.
Secure the appliance against shifting and tipping
over.
Storage
몇 CAUTION
Risk of personal injury or damage!
Consider the weight of the appliance when storing it.
Storing the Appliance
Park the machine on an even surface.
Press the disconnect on the trigger gun and re-
move the high pressure hose from the trigger gun.
Insert the trigger gun in its holder.
Engage the spray lance in its compartment.
Illustration
Roll the high pressure hose on to the hose drum:
Pull out the hose drum handle, turn it clockwise
then retract the handle.
Stow the power cord and the remaining accesso-
ries on the appliance.
Prior to extended storage periods, as during the winter,
also observe the instructions in the Care section.
Frost protection
ATTENTION
Appliances and accessories that are not completely
drained can be destroyed by frost. Completely drain appliance and accessories and protect them against frost.
To avoid damage:
Detach the appliance from the water supply.
Detach spray lance from the trigger gun.
Switch the appliance on ("I/ON“), press the trigger
gun lever until no further water is discharged (ap-
prox. 1 min).
Turn off the appliance.
Store the appliance and the entire accessories in a
frost free room.
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Care and maintenance
DANGER
Risk of electric shock.
Prior to all work on the appliance, switch off the ap-
pliance and pull the power plug.
Clean the sieve in the water connection
Clean the sieve in the water connection regularly.
Remove coupling from the water connection.
ATTENTION
The sieve must not be damaged.
Illustration
Pull the sieve out using flat pliers.
Clean the sieve under running water.
Reinsert the sieve into the water connection.
Cleaning the detergent filter
Remove filter from suction hose for detergent and
clean under running water.
Maintenance
The appliance is maintenance free.
Special accessories
Special accessories expand the possibilities of using
your appliance. Please contact your KÄRCHER dealer
for further information.
Troubleshooting
DANGER
Risk of electric shock. Turn off the appliance and remove the mains plug prior to performing any care and
maintenance work.
Repair work and work on the electrical components may
only be performed by an authorised customer service.
You can rectify minor faults yourself with the help of the
following overview.
If in doubt, please consult the authorized customer service.
Appliance is not running
Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the device will
switch on.
Check whether the voltage indicated on the type
plate corresponds to the voltage of the mains sup-
ply.
Check the mains connection cable for damages.
Motor overloaded, the motor circuit breaker has
tripped.
– Turn off the appliance "0/OFF".
– Allow the device to cool down for one hour.
– Switch on the device and put it into operation again.
If the malfunction occurs repeatedly, have the de-
vice checked by the customer service.
Appliance does not start, motor hums
Voltage reduction due to weak mains supply or when
using an extension cable.
When switching on, first pull the lever of the trigger
gun and then switch the appliance switch to "I/ON".
Pressure does not build up in the appliance
Check setting at the spray lance.
Check water supply for adequate delivery rate.
Pull out the sieve in the water connection using flat-
nose pliers and clean under running water.
Remove air from appliance before operation.
Switch on the appliance without connection the HP
hose (max. 2 minutes) and run it until the water dis-
charging from the HP outlet is free of bubbles.
Switch off appliance and reconnect HP hose.
Strong pressure fluctuations
Clean high-pressure nozzle: Remove dirt and de-
bris from the nozzle bore, using a needle and rinse
through with water from the front.
Check water flow quantity.
Appliance is leaking
Slight leakage from the appliance pump is normal.
If the leakage increases contact the authorized
customer service.
No detergent infeed
Use spray lance with pressure regulation (Vario
Power).
Turn the spray lance to "Mix" position.
Check the settings at the dosage regulator for de-
tergent.
Check whether the Plug 'n' Clean detergent bottle
is placed into the detergent connection facing
down.
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Technical specifications
Electrical connection
Voltage 240
Connected load 2,1 kW
Protection class IP X5
Protective class I
Mains fuse (slow-blow) 10 A
Water connection
Max. feed pressure 0,8 MPa
Max. feed temperature 40 °C
Min. feed volume 9 I/min
Max. Suction height 0,5 m
Performance data
Working pressure 12 MPa
Max. permissible pressure 14,5
Water flow rate 6,8 I/min
Max. flow rate 8,0 I/min
Detergent flow rate 0-0,3 I/min
Recoil force of trigger gun 15 N
Dimensions and weights
Length 349 mm
Width 426 mm
Height 878 mm
Weight, ready to operate with
accessories
Subject to technical changes.
1~50VHz
MPa
2100
psi
15,3 kg
Customer Service
Australia
KÄRCHER Pty. Ltd.
40 Koornang Road
Scoresby, Victoria 3179
1800 675 714 (Free Call)
www.karcher.com.au
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PS 40
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Proper use
The PS 40 is ideally suited for the high-pressure cleaning and scrubbing of stairs and smooth floor surfaces
outside (e.g. wooden or stone floors, clinker, tiles, concrete) as well as of floor surfaces with a water discharge
inside (e.g. wash-room, garage).
Safety instructions
Only trigger the high-pressure jet at the high-pres-
sure gun if the PS 40 is located on the surface to be
cleaned.
There must be no persons in the immediate vicinity
of the cleaning head.
Beware of the recoil force! Ensure a stable position
and firmly hold on to the high pressure gun with the
extension tube.
Switch off the high-pressure cleaner when you fin-
ish cleaning. If you are using the PS 40, then disconnect the same from the high-pressure gun.
Attaching the extension tubes
Fasten the PS 40 to the high-pressure gun using the extension tubes.
Illustration
1 Screw the extension tube (25) all the way onto the
thread of the PS 40 screws.
2 Connect the extension tube (24) to the extension
tube (25).
Illustration
1 Press the extension tube (24) into th bayonet
catch of the high pressure gun.
2 Turn it by 90° until it locks into place.
3 Firmly turn the safety sleeve onto the high pressure
gun.
Note: In the unpressurised state, the extension tube
can be aligned to the PS 40. In the high-pressure mode
the extension tube is fixed.
Cleaning floor surfaces
Illustration
Place the PS 40 onto the surface to be cleaned.
Turn your high pressure cleaner on and pull the le-
ver of the high pressure gun.
Illustration
Wet, smooth surfaces can be dried using the built-
in pull-off lip.
Troubleshooting
Risk of injury
Always switch off the appliance and pull out the mains
plug before care and maintenance work.
High pressure cleaner does not build up the
pressure or is vibrating
Check and clean the built-in high pressure nozzles and
filters of your PS 40.
Illustration
Remove the high pressure nozzles and the filters.
1 Remove the clip.
2 Pull out the high pressure nozzle and filter.
Clean the filter and high pressure nozzle under run-
ning water.
Rinse the PS 40 with clear water.
Illustration
Reinstall the high pressure nozzles and the filters.
1 Insert the high pressure nozzles with the filter.
2 Reinsert the clip.
Care and maintenance
Risk of injury
Always switch off the appliance and pull out the mains
plug before care and maintenance work.
Use a moist cloth and clean the PS 40 after use.
The PS 40 is maintenance-free.
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Illustration
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Illustration
Notes
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Use only original KÄRCHER spare parts.
Spare parts
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Alfred Kärcher GmbH & Co. KG
Alfred-Kärcher-Str. 28 - 40
71364 Winnenden (Germany)
Tel.: +49 7195 14-0
Fax: +49 7195 14-2212
http://www.kaercher.com/dealersearch
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