Karcher KB 4040 User Manual

KB 4040

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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.

Illustrations on Page 2

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

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! 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.

몇 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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