Karcher K 4 Car: Operation

Operation: Karcher K 4 Car

instructions regarding personal protective

Operation

equipment.

Danger

Notice

The water jet that is emitted from the high-

Risk of damage to the appliance

pressure nozzle results in a repulsion pow-

Apply the "Ultra Foam Cleaner TM 615"

er acting on the hand spray gun. Make sure

cleaner via the foam nozzle only.

that you have a firm footing and are also

holding the hand spray gun and spray lance

firmly.

Suck 'n' Clean

Danger

High-pressure jets can be dangerous if im-

Notes regarding the detergent: The most

properly used. The jet may not be directed

commonly used KÄRCHER detergents can

at persons, animals, live electrical equip-

be purchased ready to use in their Plug 'n'

ment or at the appliance itself.

Clean detergent bottles with locking lids.

Notice

This will make the pesky refilling and filling

Car tyres, paint or sensitive surfaces such

processes redundant.

as wood should not be cleaned with the dirt

Illustration

blaster, as there is a risk of damage.

Remove the lid from the Plug 'n' Clean

Notice

detergent bottle and press the deter-

Risk of damage to the paintwork

gent bottle into the detergent connec-

When working with the washing brush, it

tion with the opening facing down.

must be free of dirt or other particles.

Illustration

Illustration

Adjust the suction volume of the deter-

Push the spray lance into the trigger

gent solution by means of the dosage

gun and fasten it by turning it through

regulator for detergents.

90°.

Use spray lance with pressure regula-

Unlock the lever on the trigger gun.

tion (Vario Power).

Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the

Turn the spray lance to "Mix" position.

device will switch on.

Note: This will mix the detergent with

the water stream.

Working with detergent

Optional

Danger

Fill the detergent solution in the deter-

The use of wrong detergents or chemicals

gent tank of the foam nozzle (observe

can compromise the safety of the appliance.

dosage instructions on the packaging of

Please use exclusively KÄRCHER deter-

the detergent).

gents and care products to carry out the re-

Recommended cleaning method

spective cleaning task, as these were spe-

Spray the detergent sparingly on the dry

cifically developed for your appliance. The

surface and allow it to react, but not to dry.

use of other detergents and care products

Spray off loosened dirt with the high

may lead to premature wear and can inval-

pressure jet.

idate your warranty claims. Please obtain

information at your local dealer or request

Interrupting operation

information directly from KÄRCHER.

Release the lever on the trigger gun.

Danger

Lock the lever on the trigger gun.

The improper use of detergents can cause

Insert the trigger gun in its holder.

severe injuries or toxication.

During longer breaks (more than 5 min-

When using detergents, the material data

utes), also turn the appliance off using

safety sheet issued by the detergent manu-

the "0/OFF" switch.

facturer must be adhered to, especially the

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