K 4 Premium Full Control
Operating Instructions
Please read the operating instructions
carefully before using the unit.
59674040 07/16
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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.
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.
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.
Contents
Contents EN 4
Safety instructions EN 4
Description of the Appliance EN 8
Scope of delivery EN 8
Proper use EN 9
Environmental protection EN 9
Assembly EN 9
Start up EN 9
Operation EN 10
Transport EN 11
Storage EN 11
Care and maintenance EN 11
Troubleshooting EN 11
Warranty EN 12
Customer Service EN 12
Technical specifications EN 12
Spare Parts EN 12
Safety instructions
Hazard levels
Electric components
3EN
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.
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
2
;
10 - 30 m: 2.5 mm
2
Always fully unreel the exten-
sion cable from the cable
drum.
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!
몇 WARNING
Do not use the appliance
when there are other persons
Safe handling
4 EN
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 the appliance off at the
main switch / appliance
switch or pull the mains plug.
Do not operate the appliance
at temperatures below 0 °C.
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!
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
Other risks
5EN
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.
Several hours of continuous
use of the appliance can lead
to numbness in the hands in
rare cases.
Wear gloves.
Keep hands warm.
Take breaks at regular inter-
vals.
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 compro-
mise 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.
몇 CAUTION
Safety installations serve the
protection of the user and
may not be modified or bypassed.
The appliance switch prevents
unintentional operation of the
appliance.
This lock locks the lever of the
trigger gun and prevents the inadvertent start of the appliance.
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.
The motor protection switch
switches off the device if the
power consumption is high.
Working with detergent
Safety Devices
Power switch
Lock trigger gun
Overflow valve with pressure switch
Motor protection switch
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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 applica-
tion, 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.
These operating instructions describe the maximum
equipment. Depending on the model, there are differences in the scopes of delivery (see packaging).
Illustrations on Page 2
1 Coupling element for water connection
2 Water connection with integrated sieve
3 High pressure hose
4 Hose guide
5 Storage for spray lances
6 Storage / parking position for trigger gun
7 Connection for Plug 'n' Clean detergent
8 Carrying handle
9 Transport handle, detachable
10 High-pressure hose drum
11 Hand crank for hose drum
12 Appliance switch „0/OFF“ / „I/ON“
13 Mains cable with mains plug
14 Accessory compartment
15 Hooks for fastening the net
16 Net for accessory compartment
17 Bearing wheel
18 Base with carrying handle
19 Full Control trigger gun
20 Battery compartment
21 LED pressure indicator
MIX / 1 - SOFT / 2 - MEDIUM / 3 - HARD
22 Battery compartment lock
23 Lock trigger gun
24 Button for detaching the high-pressure hose from
the trigger gun
25 Full Control spray lance Vario Power
Carrying out the most common cleaning tasks
Pressure levels: HARD / MEDIUM / SOFT / MIX
26 Full Control spray lance Dirtblaster
For strong contaminations
Pressure level: HARD
* Optional accessories
27 Plug 'n' Clean detergent bottle with locking lid
** not included in the scope of delivery
28 Water supply hose
Special accessories expand the possibilities of using
your appliance. Please contact your KÄRCHER dealer
for further information.
The scope of delivery of the device is illustrated on the
packaging. Check the content for completeness upon
unpacking.
In the event of missing accessories or any transport
damage, please contact your dealer.
Fabric-reinforced water hose with commercially
available coupling.
– Minimum diameter, 1/2 inches (13 mm).
– Minimum length 7.5 m.
Symbols on the machine
The high pressure jet
must not be directed at
persons, animals, live
electrical equipment or at
the appliance itself.
Gerät vor Frost schützen.
The appliance must not
be directly connected to
the public drinking water
network.
Personal protective
equipment
Description of the Appliance
Special accessories
Scope of delivery
Additionally required
7EN
Use this pressure washer for private households only:
– for cleaning machines, vehicles, buildings, tools,
facades, terraces, gardening tools, etc. by means
of a high-pressure water jet (if necessary, with additional cleaning agents).
– with accessories, replacement parts and cleaning
agents approved by KÄRCHER. Please observe
the information accompanying the cleaning agents.
Notes about the ingredients (REACH)
You will find current information about the ingredients
at:
www.kaercher.com/REACH
Illustrations on Page 15
Mount loose parts delivered with appliance prior to startup.
You will need the 2 included screws as well as a Philips
screwdriver PH 2.
Illustration
Insert base.
Insert the included dowels all the way into the
holes.
Secure the base with the enclosed screws.
Illustration
Hook in storage for spray lances.
Secure the storage for the spray lances by means
of two screws.
Illustration
Attach the transport handle.
Secure the transport handle by means of two
screws.
Illustration
Hook the net into the hooks shown in the illustra-
tion.
Park the appliance on an even surface.
Illustration
Put the high-pressure hose through the hose guide
from the back.
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.
Unwind the high pressure hose from the hose
drum.
Insert the mains plug into the socket.
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.
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.
This high-pressure cleaner is suited to work with the
KÄRCHER suction hose with backflow valve (Optional
accessory, order no. 2.643-100) to draw in surface water, e.g. from water butts or ponds (see specifications for
max. suction height).
Note: With vacuuming operation, the coupling for the
water connection is not required.
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).
Bleed the device as follows prior to operation:
Turn on the appliance “I/ON”.
Unlock the lever of the trigger gun.
Push the lever of the trigger gun, the device will
switch on.
Let the device run (max. 2 minutes) until the water
exits the trigger gun without bubbles.
Release the lever of the trigger gun.
Lock the lever of the trigger gun.
Proper use
Environmental protection
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. Batteries
and accumulators contain substances that must
not enter the environment. Please dispose of old
devices and batteries or accumulators in an environmentally friendly way.
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
Installing the base
Install storage for spray lances
Install the transport handle
Attach the net to the accessory compartment
Start up
Water supply
Water supply from mains
Drawing in water from open reservoirs
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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".
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.
Select a spray lance suitable for the cleaning task.
Illustration
Push the spray lance into the trigger gun and fasten
it by a 90° rotation.
Turn on the appliance “I/ON”.
Unlock the lever of the trigger gun.
Push 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.
Full Control spray lance Vario Power
Turn the spray lance until the LED of the required
pressure level is on at the pressure indicator of the
trigger gun.
The pressure indicator on the trigger gun shows the currently set pressure level during operation with a Full
Control spray lance.
Note: The pressure indicator is not significant during
operation with the T-Racer and other accessories.
ATTENTION
The sensitivity of the materials can strongly differ depending on the age and the condition. The so-called
recommendations are non-binding.
Most KÄRCHER detergents can be bought ready to use
in a Plug 'n' Clean detergent bottle.
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.
Remove the cap of the Plug 'n' Clean detergent
bottle.
Illustration
* Optional accessories
Push the detergent bottle with the opening pointing
downwards into the connection for the Plug 'n'
Clean detergent.
Use Vario Power spray lance.
Turn the spray lance towards "MIX" until the the
LED "MIX" is on on the pressure indicator of the
trigger gun.
Note: This will mix the detergent with the water
stream.
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.
Remove the Plug 'n' Clean detergent bottle from
the intake and close it with the lid.
For storage, put the detergent bottle into the retain-
er with the cap pointing up.
Release the lever of the trigger gun.
Lock the lever of the trigger gun.
Illustration
Put the trigger gun with the spray lance into the
parking position.
During longer breaks (more than 5 minutes), also
turn the appliance off using the "0/OFF" switch.
Release the lever of the trigger gun.
Turn off the appliance "0/OFF".
Disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
몇 CAUTION
Only separate the high-pressure hose from the trigger
gun or the device when there is no pressure in the system.
Turn off tap.
Press the lever of the trigger gun to release any re-
maining pressure in the system.
Release the lever of the trigger gun.
Lock the lever of the trigger gun.
ATTENTION
When disconnecting the supply or high pressure hose,
warm water may leak from the connections after operation.
Detach the appliance from the water supply.
Operation
High pressure operation
Full Control System
Pressure level For example, recommended for
HARD Stone terraces made of paving
stones or exposed aggregate concrete, asphalt, metal surfaces, garden utensils (wheelbarrow, spade,
etc.)
MEDIUM Motorcar / motorcycle, brick sur-
faces, plastered walls, plastic furniture
SOFT Wooden surfaces, bicycles, sand
stone surfaces, rattan furniture
MIX Operation with detergent
Operation with detergent
Recommended cleaning method
After operation with detergent
Interrupting operation
Finish operation
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몇 CAUTION
Risk of personal injury or damage!
Mind the weight of the appliance during transport.
Lift appliance by the carrying handle and carry it.
Pull out the transport handle until it audibly snaps
into place.
Pull the appliance by its transport handle.
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.
몇 CAUTION
Risk of personal injury or damage!
Consider the weight of the appliance when storing it.
Park the machine on an even surface.
Detach spray lance from the trigger gun.
Push the disconnect button on the trigger gun and
pull the high-pressure hose out of the trigger gun.
Place the trigger gun into the storage for the trigger
gun.
Put both spray lances into the storage for the spray
lance.
– Dirtblaster spray lance: Nozzle towards the bottom.
– Vario Power spray lance: Nozzle towards the top.
Store the mains connection in the accessory com-
partment.
몇 CAUTION
Risk of personal injury or damage!
Observe the rotation direction of the hose reel upon coiling up the high-pressure hose.
Coil up the high-pressure hose.
Turn the hose reel in a counter-clockwise direc-
tion using the crank handle.
Prior to extended storage periods, as during the winter,
also observe the instructions in the Care section.
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.
Turn on the appliance “I/ON”.
Push the lever of the trigger gun until no more wa-
ter is escaping (approx. 1 min).
Release the lever of the trigger gun.
Lock the lever of the trigger gun.
Turn off the appliance "0/OFF".
Store the appliance and the entire accessories in a
frost free room.
DANGER
Risk of electric shock.
Prior to all work on the appliance, switch off the ap-
pliance and pull the power plug.
The high pressure hose is specially constructed with reinforced walls to handle water pressure up to 13 MPa
(1900 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.
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.
The batteries are depleted if nothing is shown on the
display of the trigger gun anymore.
Two batteries or accumulators of the size AAA are required.
Illustration
Push the locking slide.
Open battery compartment.
Remove the batteries.
Insert new batteries and observe the correct orien-
tation of the terminals.
Close battery compartment.
Dispose of the used batteries according to the local
provisions.
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.
Push 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 supply.
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 device checked by the customer service.
Transport
When transporting by hand
When transporting in vehicles
Storage
Storing the Appliance
Frost protection
Care and maintenance
High pressure hose
Clean the sieve in the water connection
Changing the batteries of the trigger gun
Troubleshooting
Appliance is not running
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Voltage reduction due to weak mains supply or when
using an extension cable.
Upon switch-on, push the lever of the trigger gun
first and then switch the power switch to "I/ON".
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 discharging from the HP outlet is free of bubbles.
Switch off appliance and reconnect HP hose.
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.
Dropwise leakage of the device is normal for tech-
nical reasons. If the leakage increases contact the
authorized customer service.
Use Vario Power spray lance.
Turn the spray lance to "Mix" position.
Check whether the Plug 'n' Clean detergent bottle
is placed into the detergent connection facing
down.
Check / replace the batteries
The warranty terms published by the relevant sales
company are applicable in each country. We will repair
potential failures of your appliance within the warranty
period free of charge, provided that such failure is
caused by faulty material or defects in manufacturing. In
the event of a warranty claim please contact your dealer
or the nearest authorized Customer Service centre.
Please submit the proof of purchase.
Addresses can be found under:
www.kaercher.com/dealersearch
Australia
KÄRCHER Pty. Ltd.
40 Koornang Road
Scoresby, Victoria 3179
1800 675 714 (Free Call)
www.karcher.com.au
Use only original KÄRCHER spare parts.
Only use accessories and spare parts which have been
approved by the manufacturer. The exclusive use of
original accessories and original spare parts ensures
that the appliance can be operated safely and trouble
free.
For additional information about spare parts, please go
to the Service section at www.kaercher.com.
Appliance does not start, motor hums
Pressure does not build up in the appliance
Strong pressure fluctuations
Appliance is leaking
No detergent infeed
No pressure indicator on the trigger gun
Warranty
Customer Service
Technical specifications
Electrical connection
Voltage 240
1~50VHz
Connected load 1,9 kW
Protection class IP X5
Protective class I
Mains fuse (slow-blow) 13 A
Water connection
Max. feed pressure 0,8 MPa
Max. feed temperature 40 °C
Min. feed volume 6,7 l/min
Max. Suction height 0,5 m
Performance data
Working pressure 12 MPa
Max. permissible pressure 13 MPa
Max. permissible pressure 1900 psi
Water flow rate 6,3 l/min
Max. flow rate 7,0 l/min
Detergent flow rate 0,3 l/min
Recoil force of the trigger gun 13 N
Dimensions and weights
Length 411 mm
Width 305 mm
Height 584 mm
Weight, ready to operate with
accessories
13,3 kg
Subject to technical changes.
Spare Parts
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