Karcher K 4.650 User Manual

Operating Instructions
Before first use of the unit Please read these Operat­ing Instructions and act in accordance with them
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Contents
General information . . 6
Proper Use . . 6 Environmental protection . . 6 Warranty . . 6 Symbols in the operating instructions . . 6 Symbols on the machine . . 6
Safety instructions . . 7
Safety Devices . . 8 Prerequisites for the appliance's stability . . 8
Operation . . 9
Scope of delivery . . 9 Description of the Appliance . . 9 Before Startup . . 9 Water supply . 10 Start up . 11 High pressure operation . 11 Working with detergent . 12 Interrupting operation . 12 Finish operation . 12
Transport . 12
When transporting by hand . 12 When transporting in vehicles . 12
Storage . 13
Storing the Appliance . 13 Frost protection . 13
Maintenance and care . 13
Maintenance . 13 Care . 13 Spare parts . 13
Troubleshooting . 14
Technical specifications . 14
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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.
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 ma-
terials that can be recycled. Please
arrange for the proper recycling of old appliances. Please dispose your old appli­ances using appropriate collection sys­tems.
Notes about the ingredients (REACH)
You will find current information about the ingredients at:
http://www.karcher.de/de/unternehmen/ umweltschutz/REACH.htm
Warranty
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. (See address on the reverse)
Symbols in the operating instruc-
tions
Danger
Immediate danger that can cause severe injury or even death.
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
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.
Frost can destroy the not completely
drained appliance. Store the appliance in a frost resistant room during winter.
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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.
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
2
mm
; 10 - 30 m: 2.5 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.
Keep packaging film away from children
- risk of suffocation!
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.
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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.
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.
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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Operation
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.
Description of the Appliance
Illustrations on fold-out page!
1 Coupling element for water
connection 2 Water connection with integrated sieve 3 Appliance switch "0/OFF“/ „I/ON“ 4 High pressure hose 5 Dosage regulator for detergent 6 Storage for trigger gun 7 High-pressure hose drum 8 Transport handle 9 Hand crank for hose drum 10 Storage of detergent reservoir with de-
tergent connection 11 Storage for accessories 12 Storage hook for mains connection ca-
ble 13 Mains cable with mains plug 14 Detergent reservoir with locking lid 15 Wheels 16 Trigger gun 17 Lock trigger gun 18 Key to detach the high pressure hose
from the trigger gun 19 Spray lance with pressure regulation
(Vario Power) 20 Spray lance with Dirtblaster
Special accessories
Special accessories expand the possibili­ties of using your appliance. Please contact your KÄRCHER dealer for further informa­tion.
Before Startup
Mount loose parts delivered with appliance prior to start-up.
Install wheels
Illustration
Push the wheels into the intake and se­cure with the enclosed plugs, watch for positioning of plug.
Install the storage for hand-spray 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 position.
Install the transport handle
You will need the 2 included screws as well as a Philips screwdriver PH 2. Illustration
Slide the transport handle into the guide and secure it with 2 screws.
Install the dosage regulator for detergent
You will need the 2 included screws as well as a Philips 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.
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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 transport 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 hand spray 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.
Water supply
Warning
According to the applicable regula­tions, the appliance must never be used on the drinking water supply without a system separator. Use a suitable system separator manufactured by KÄRCHER; or, as an alternative, a system separator as per EN 12729 Type BA. Water flowing through a system separator is con­sidered non-drinkable.
Caution
Always connect the system separator to the water supply, never directly to the appli­ance!
Note: Impurities in the water can damage the high-pressure pump and 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. For connection values, see type plate/tech­nical data. Use a fibre-reinforced water hose (not
included) with a standard coupling. (Minimum diameter 1/2 inch (13 mm), minimum length 7.5 m).
Illustration
Screw the supplied coupling element to the water connection on the appliance.
Push the water supply hose onto the coupling unit, then connect it to the wa­ter supply.
How to draw water from a bucket when using a KÄRCHER Pressure Cleaner
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.
CLICK FITTINGS MUST NOT BE USED!
STEP 2:
Fill up your bucket with water.
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STEP 3:
Connect the KÄRCHER power cord to
an electricity source and turn on at pow-
erpoint. 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 sys-
tem.
STEP 4:
Connect the high pressure nozzle and
press the hand trigger to begin clean-
ing.
Start up
Caution
Dry runs lasting longer than two minutes lead to damages to the high pressure pump. If the appliance does not build up pressure within two minutes, switch it off and proceed as instructed in the Chapter "Troubleshooting".
Illustration
Push the spray lance into the trigger
gun and fasten it by turning it through
90°. Illustration
Unwind the high pressure hose 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.
Completely open the water tap.Insert the mains plug into the socket. Turn on the appliance “I/ON”.
High pressure operation
Danger
The trigger gun is subjected to a recoil force when the water jet is discharged. Make sure that you have a firm footing and are also holding the trigger gun and spray lance firmly.
Caution
Prior to cleaning, make sure that the high pressure is placed safely on level ground. Wear protective goggles and protective clothing during the cleaning process.
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.
Spray lance with pressure regulation
Carrying out the most common cleaning tasks. The work pressure can be stageless­ly regulated between "Min" and "Max".
Release the lever on the trigger gun. Turn the spray lance to the desired po-
sition.
Note: Suitable for working with detergent; for this, turn the spray lance to the "Mix" po­sition.
Spray lance with Dirtblaster
For particularly dirty items or areas.
Caution
Car tyres, paint or sensitive surfaces such as wood should not be cleaned with the dirt blaster, as there is a risk of damage.
Not suitable for use with detergents.
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Working with detergent
Please use exclusively KÄRCHER deter­gents and care products to carry out the re­spective cleaning task, as these were specifically developed for your appliance. The use of other detergents and care prod­ucts may lead to premature wear and can invalidate your warranty claims. Please ob­tain information at your local dealer or re­quest information directly from KÄRCHER. Notes regarding the detergent: The most commonly use detergents can be pur­chased ready to use in their detergent res­ervoirs with locking lids. This will make the pesky refilling and filling processes redun­dant. Illustration
Remove the lid from the detergent res-
ervoir and press the detergent reservoir
into the detergent connection with the
opening facing down. Illustration
Adjust the suction volume of the deter-
gent solution by means of the dosage
regulator for detergents. Use spray lance with pressure regula-
tion (Vario Power). Turn the spray lance to "Mix" position.
Note: This will mix the detergent with
the water stream. Note: If required, the washing brushes can
be used to work with detergent.
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.
Interrupting operation
Release the lever on the trigger gun.Lock the lever on the trigger gun.During longer breaks (more than 5 min-
utes), also turn the appliance off using
the "0/OFF" switch. Insert the trigger gun in its holder.
Finish operation
Caution
Only separate the high-pressure hose from the trigger gun or the appliance while there is no pressure in the system.
Remove the detergent reservoir 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".Turn off tap.Detach the appliance from the water
supply. Caution: When disconnecting the sup-
ply or high pressure hose, warm water may leak from the connections after op­eration.
Press the lever on the trigger gun to re-
lease any remaining pressure in the system.
Lock the lever on the trigger gun.Pull out the mains plug.
Transport
Caution
In order to prevent accidents or injuries, keep in mind the weight of the appliance during transport (see Specifications).
When transporting by hand
Lift appliance by the carrying handle
and carry it.
Pull the appliance by its transport han-
dle.
When transporting in vehicles
Prior to horizontal transport: Remove
the detergent reservoir from the intake and close it with the lid.
Secure the appliance against shifting
and tipping over.
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Storage
Maintenance and care
Caution
In order to prevent accidents or injuries, keep in mind the weight of the appliance when selecting a storage location for it (see Specifications).
Storing the Appliance
Park the machine on an even surface.Illustration
Wind the entire high pressure hose onto
the hose drum by rotating the hand
crank counter-clockwise. Insert the hand spray gun with the spray
lance into the holder for the hand spray
gun. Stow away the mains cable and acces-
sory at the machine. Store the appli-
ance in a dry room.
Frost protection
Caution
Protect the appliance and its accessories against frost.
The appliance and its accessories can get destroyed through frost if there are any wa­ter residues in them. To avoid damage to them: Completely drain all water from the appli­ance: 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 wa-
ter is discharged (approx. 1 min).
Turn off the appliance. Store the appliance and the entire ac-
cessories in a frost-safe room.
Danger
Turn off the appliance and remove the mains plug prior to any care and mainte­nance work.
Maintenance
The appliance is maintenance-free.
Care
Prior to longer periods of storage, e.g. in the winter: Completely drain all water from the ap-
pliance: (for a description, see section on "Frost
protection")
Illustration
Pull out the sieve in the water connec­tion using flat-nose pliers and clean un­der running water.
Spare parts
Use only original KÄRCHER spare parts. You will find a list of spare parts at the end of these operating instructions.
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Troubleshooting
You can rectify minor faults yourself with the help of the following overview. If in doubt, please consult the authorized customer service.
Danger
Turn off the appliance and remove the mains plug prior to any care and mainte­nance work. Repair works may only be performed by 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 volt-
age of the mains supply. Check the mains connection cable for
damages.
Pressure does not build up in the appli­ance
Check setting at the spray lance.Remove air from appliance before oper-
ation.
Switch on the appliance without con-
nection 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.
Check the water supply.Pull out the sieve in the water connec-
tion using flat-nose pliers and clean un-
der running water.
Appliance does not start, motor hums
Cause: 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 ap-
pliance switch to "I/ON".
Strong pressure fluctuations
Clean high-pressure nozzle: Remove
dirt and debris from the nozzle bore, us-
ing 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 regula-
tion (Vario Power). Turn the spray lance to "Mix" position.
Check the settings at the dosage regu-
lator for detergent.
Check the detergent suction hose for
kinks.
Technical specifications
Power connection
Voltage 1~50 Hz
Connected load 1,9 kW Mains fuse (slow-blow) 10 A Protective class I Protection class IP X5
Water connection
Max. feed temperature 40 °C Min. feed volume 10 I/min Max. feed pressure 0,8 MPa Max. Suction height 0,5 m
Performance data
Working pressure 12 MPa Max. permissible pressure 13 MPa
Water flow rate 6,7 I/min Detergent flow rate 0 - 0,3 I/min
Subject to technical modifications!
240 V
1885 PSI
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