Karcher KB 4040 User Manual

KB 4040
Operating Instructions
Before first use of the unit read these operating instructions and act in accordance with them
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Dear Customer,
Please read and comply with these instructions prior to the
initial operation of your appli­ance. Retain these operating instructions for future reference or for subsequent posses­sors.
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.
Environmental protection
The packaging material can be re­cycled. Please do not place the pa­kkaging into the ordinary refuse for disposal, but arrange for the proper recycling. Old appliances contain valuable materials that can be recycled. Please arrange for the proper recy­cling of old appliances. Batteries, oil, and similar substances must not enter the environment. Please dis­pose of your old appliances using appropriate collection systems.
Warranty
The terms of the guarantee applicable in each country have been published by our re­spective national distributors. We will fix possible faults on your unit free of charge within the warranty period, insofar as the faults are caused by material defects or de­fective workmanship. Guarantee claims should be addressed to your dealer or the nearest authorized customer service centre, and supported by documentary evidence of purchase.
Description of the Appliance
Definition of abbreviations used:
HP = High pressure DT = Detergent When unpacking the product, make sure that no accessories are missing and that none of the pakkage contents have been damaged. If you detect any transport dam­ages please contact your dealer. The accessories, high pressure hose and gun are included in the delivery and stored within the appliance. The appliance comes fully mounted, only the bearing wheels, the handgun and the coupling element for the water connection need to be assembled.
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1 Connection for water supply with filter 2 Coupling element for water connection 3 Power cord with plug 4 Storage, power cord 5 ON/OFF switch for appliance 6 Transport handle, retractable 7 Transport handle lock 8 Internal cover 9 Accessory mount 10 DT tank 11 DT suction hose with filter 12 DT metering regulator 13 HP hose 14 Handgun with safety catch 15 HP hose clip 16 Bearing wheel 17 Carrying handle 18 Spray lance with Variopower nozzle 19 Washing brush
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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. safety devices, high-pres­sure hoses, spray guns, are damaged.
! 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.
! Check the power cord with mains plug
for damage before every use. If the pow­er cord is damaged, please arrange im­mediately for the exchange by an authorized customer service or a skilled electrician.
! 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 jet must not be directed at other per-
sons or directed by the user at him/her­self to clean clothing or footwear.
! Never use the appliance to clean objects
containing hazardous substances (e.g. asbestos).
! Vehicle tyres or tyre valves are suscepti-
ble 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!
! 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 aggres­sive towards the materials from which the appliance is made.
Warning
! Unsuitable extension cables can be haz-
ardous. 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 10 - 30 m: 2,5 mm
! Check the high-pressure hose for dam-
age before every use. Please arrange for the immediate exchange of a damaged high-pressure hose.
! 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.
! 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.
Note
! The appliance must not be operated by
children or persons who have not been instructed accordingly.
! The operator must use the appliance
properly. 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.
! Observe a distance of at least 30 cm
when using the jet to clean painted sur­faces to avoid damaging paintwork.
! Wear protective clothing and safety gog-
gles to protect against back spray con­taining water or dirt.
! Never leave the appliance unattended
when it is in operation.
! This appliance was designed to be used
with detergents which are supplied or recommended by the manufacturer. The
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use of other detergents or chemicals may compromise the safety of the appli­ance or cause appliance damage.
! Make sure that the power cord or exten-
sion cables are not damaged by running over, pinching, dragging or similar. Pro­tect the power cords from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
! The connection between the power cord
and extension cable must not lie in wa­ter.
! 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.
! The minimum fuse rating required at the
sokket outlet is 10 A (slow-blow).
! To avoid accidents due to electrical
faults we recommend the use of sockets with a line-side current-limiting circuit breaker (max. 30 mA nominal tripping current).
! The plug and coupling of the extension
cable used must be watertight.
! Always fully unroll the extension cable
from the cable drum.
Safety Devices
Safety devices prevent injury and may not be modified or bypassed.
Unit switch
The switch prevents unintented starting of the appliance. Stop the appliance during breaks or after operation.
Safety catch
The safety catch on the handgun prevents the appliance from being switched on unin­tentionally.
Commissioning and operation
Before Commissioning
" Remove the coupling element from the
lower packaging unit and mount it.
" Remove both bearing wheels from the
lower packaging units.
" Insert the bearing wheels into the axle
box and lock them.
" Mount HP hose clip to HP hose. " Push out the safety clip in the handgun
using e.g. a small screwdriver.
" Join HP hose and handgun together. " Push clip in until it engages and check
that it is securely fastened by pulling on the HP hose.
Water supply
Water supply from mains
For connection values, see type plate/tech­nical data. Observe regulations of water supplier. " Use a fibre-reinforced hose (not includ-
ed) with a standard coupling: - Minimum diameter, 1/2 inches (13 mm). - Mini­mum length, 7.5 m.
" Screw the coupling unit (supplied) to the
water connection on the appliance.
" Push the water supply hose onto the
coupling unit, then connect it to the tap.
Caution
Never operate the high-pressure cleaner when the tap is turned off as dry running will damage the HP pump. If the water supply is not clean, the Kärcher water filter must be used (special accessory
- order No. 4.730-059).
Drawing in water from open reservoirs
When fitted with the appropriate accesso­ries, this high-pressure cleaner can draw in surface water, e.g. from water butts or ponds (max. suction height 0.5 m). " As the standard coupling system is not
suitable for use in suction mode, the Kärcher suction hose with integrated fil-
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ter should be used instead (special ac­cessory, order no. 4.440-238) and suspended inside the water butt.
" Use the Kärcher water filter to protect the
HP pump and accessories (special ac­cessories, order no. 4.730-059). This fil­ter removes dirt from incoming water.
" Appliance ventilation: Switch on the ap-
pliance without connection the HP hose and run it until the water discharging from the HP outlet is free of bubbles. Switch off appliance and reconnect HP hose.
Start up
" Push the appropriate spray lance on to
the handgun and fasten it by turning it through 90°.
" Open tap. " Plug in the main plug. " Set main switch to “I/ON”. " Press safety catch on the handgun to re-
lease it and pull lever.
High pressure operation
Warning
The handgun is subjected to a recoil force when the water jet is discharged. Make sure that you have a firm footing. Hold the hand­gun and spray lance firmly.
Spray lance with Variopower nozzle
" Carrying out the most common cleaning
tasks.
Operation with detergents is possible with low pressure (–)
Operation with detergent
-Note
Detergent can only be added when the ap­pliance is being operated in low pressure mode. All washing brushes supplied by Kärcher are designed for use with detergents.
" Turn Variopower nozzle until lowest
pressure setting has been reached (–).
DT metering regulator
" Turning the regulator to the left: Deter-
gent is added from the left DT tank.
" Turning regulator to the right: Detergent
is added from the right DT tank.
DT suction infeed from DT tank
" During low pressure operation, deter-
gent is automatically sucked in from the filled detergent tank.
" Dosage happens through the DT dosage
regulator.
Recommended Cleaning Method
1 Spray a small dose of the detergent on
the dry surface, and allow it to react (make sure the detergent does not dry up).
2 Wash off the loosened dirt using the
high-pressure jet.
Interrupting operation
" Release the lever on the handgun. " During breaks, use the safety catch to
secure the handgun lever.
" During longer breaks (more than 5 min-
utes), also turn the appliance off using the ON/OFF switch.
" Store the handgun and spray lance in the
accessory mount.
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Finish operation
" If detergent has been added: Suspend
detergent suction hose in a container filled with clear water, switch the appli­ance on for around 1 minute once the spray lance has been removed and rinse until water runs clear.
" Release the lever on the handgun. " Switch the appliance switch to "0/OFF“. " Turn off tap. " Press the lever on the handgun to re-
lease any remaining pressure in the sys­tem.
" Disconnect the appliance from the water
supply.
" Detach spray lance from the handgun. " Briefly switch the appliance on ("I/ON“),
press the handgun lever until no further water is discharged (approx. 1 min).
" Switch the appliance switch to "0/OFF“. " Use the safety catch to secure the hand-
gun lever.
" Pull out the mains plug. " Store the power cord, the HP hose and
the accessories on the appliance.
Transport
appliance. Store the appliance in a frost re­sistant room during winter.
" Store the coiled power cord above the
accessories compartment.
" Roll up HP hose and lock it with HP hose
clip. Store HP hose in storage compart­ment.
" Insert hand gun and accessories into the
appropriate compartment.
" The washing brush (special accessory)
can be stored in the pocket between both DT tanks.
Special accessories
Special accessories expand the possibilities of using your appliance. Please contact your Kärcher dealer for further information.
Detergents
To ensure a trouble-free operation of the ap­pliance and to match the individual cleaning task, we recommend our Kärcher detergent and maintenance agents. Please ask for our advice, or request information on the prod­ucts.
Caution
Please remove the detergent from the DT tank if the application is transported in a re­clined position.
Bearing wheel rolling
" Fold up transport handle " Lock Transport handle
Carry appliance
" Unlock transport handle. " Retract transport handle. " Lift application at carrying handle.
Storing the Appliance
Caution
Please remove the detergent from the DT tank if the application is transported in a re­clined position. Frost can destroy the not completely drained
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Maintenance and Care
Risk of injury
Always switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug before care and maintenance work.
Cleaning
Prior to longer periods of storage, e.g. in the winter: " Remove filter from suction hose for de-
tergent and clean with running water.
" Pull out filter in water connection using
flat-nose pliers and clean with running water.
Maintenance
The appliance is maintenance-free.
Spare Parts
Only use original Kärcher spare parts. You will find a list of spare parts at the end of this document.
Troubleshooting
You can rectify minor faults yourself with the help of the following overview. If in doubt, please consult the authorized customer service.
Risk of injury
Always switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug before care and maintenance work.
Warning
Repair works may only be performed by the authorized customer service.
Machine does not start
" Check whether the voltage indicated on
the type plate corresponds to the voltage of the socket.
" Check the power cord for damage.
Pressure does not build up in the appli­ance
" Check the setting at the spray lance. " Appliance ventilation: Switch on the ap-
pliance without connection the HP hose and run it until the water discharging from the HP outlet is free of bubbles. Switch off appliance and reconnect spray lance.
" Clean the filter in the water supply con-
nection: This can be easily removed us­ing flat-nose pliers.
" Check all supply lines to the HP pump for
leaks or blockages.
Strong pressure fluctuations
" Clean the high-pressure nozzle: Re-
move dirt and debris from the nozzle bore with a needle and rinse through with water towards the front.
" Check the volume of incoming water.
HP pump leaking
" Slight leakage from the HP pump is nor-
mal. If the leakage increases contact the authorized customer service.
No detergent infeed
" Select the low-pressure setting for the
spray lance.
" Clean the filter of the detergent suction
hose.
" Check the DT suction hose for kinks.
Specifications
Power connection
Voltage (1~50 Hz) 240V Connection output 1,9kW Mains fuse (slow-blow) 10A Protective class I
Water connection
Max. feed temperature 40 °C Min. feed volume 10l/min Feed pressure, 0,2 - 1,2MPa
Performance data
Working pressure 12MPa Max. permissible pressure 13MPa Water flow rate 6,7l/min Detergent flow rate 0,3l/min Recoil force of handgun 18N Hand-arm vibration (ISO
5349) Sound pressure level Lpa (EN60704-1) Sound power level Lwa
(2000/14/EG)
Dimensions
Depth 420mm Width 445mm Height 590 - 930 mm Weight 19,5 kg
2,2m/s
77dB(A)
92dB(A)
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CE-Declaration
We hereby declare that the machine de­scribed below complies with the relevant ba­sic safety and health requirements of the EU Directives, both in its basic design and con­struction as well as in the version put into cir­culation by us. This declaration shall cease to be valid if the machine is modified without our prior approval.
PRODUCT: High-pressure cleaner TYPE: 1.636-xxx
Relevant EU Directives: 98/37/EC 73/23/EEC (+93/68/EEC) 89/336/EEC (+91/263/EEC, 92/31/EEC, 93/ 68/EEC) 2000/14/EC
Applied harmonized standards: DIN EN 60,335 – 1: DIN EN 60,335 – 2 – 79 DIN EN 55014-1:2000 + A1:2001 + A2:2002 DIN EN 55,014 – 2: 1997 + A1:2001 DIN EN 61 000 – 3 – 2: 2000 DIN EN 61 000 – 3 – 3: 1995 + A1: 2001 Applied conformity evaluation method: Ap­pendix V
Measured sound power level: 91 dB(A) Guaranteed sound power level: 92 dB(A) Appropriate internal measures have been taken to ensure that the series appliances
always comply with the requirements of the currently valid EU Directives and the applied standards. The undersigned act on behalf and under the power of attorney of the company man­agement.
Section B), Managing Director: Dr. Bernhard Graf, Hartmut Jenner, Georg Metz Alfred Kärcher GmbH & Co. KG Cleaning Systems Alfred - Kärcher - Str. 28 - 40 P.O. Box 160 D - 71349 Winnenden Phone: +49 7195 14-0 Fax: +49 7195 14-2212
Alfred Kärcher Kommanditgesellschaft. Lo­cation: Winnenden. Registration Court: Waiblingen, HRA 169 (Trade Register Sec­tion A 169). Partner liable to an unlimited ex­tent: Kärcher Reinigungstechnik GmbH. Location: Winnenden, 2404 Registration Court Waiblingen, HRB (Trade Register
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Help-Line
Karcher (UK) Limited operate a help-line al­lowing customers to discuss any problems experienced with our products. The help-line operates during normal busi­ness hours, if you have difficulty getting through, please understand that there are peak periods during the day when our con­sultants are unable to take all calls coming in. In these circumstances we would ask that you try to contact us again later in the day.
The help-line number is 0906 6800632 from 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday - Friday.
(calls to this number are charged at 25p per minute) It helps us if you have the model number and data plate details to hand before making your call as there are very many different models of Karcher Pressure Washers in use.
Alternatively you may write or e-mail to the address below:
Karcher (UK) Limited Karcher House Beaumont Road Banbury Oxon, OX16 1TB
E-mail: retail_inquiries@karcheruk.co.uk
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