Karcher K 4 Compact Car: Operation

from water butts or ponds (see specifica-

Operation

tions for max. suction height).

 Fill the suction hose with water.

몇 Danger

 Screw the suction hose into the water

The water jet that is emitted from the high-

connection of the appliance and insert it

pressure nozzle results in a repulsion pow-

into the water source (e.g. rainwater

er acting on the hand spray gun. Make sure

drum).

that you have a firm footing and are also

holding the hand spray gun and spray lance

Start up

firmly.

Notice

몇 Danger

Dry running of more than 2 minutes leads to

High-pressure jets can be dangerous if im-

damage of the high-pressure pump. If the

properly used. The jet may not be directed

appliance does not build up pressure within

at persons, animals, live electrical equip-

2 minutes, switch the appliance off and pro-

ment or at the appliance itself.

ceed in accordance with the instructions in

Notice

Chapter "Troubleshooting".

Risk of damage! The appliance must only

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be operated laying down (horizontal).

 Push the high pressure hose into the

Notice

quick coupling until it locks audibly.

Car tyres, paint or sensitive surfaces such

 Attach the water supply hose to the

as wood should not be cleaned with the dirt

coupling on the water connection.

blaster, as there is a risk of damage.

Note: The supply hose is not included.

Notice

 Connect the water supply hose to the

Risk of damage to the paintwork

water supply.

When working with the washing brush, it

 Completely open the water tap.

must be free of dirt or other particles.

 Insert the mains plug into the socket.

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 Turn on the appliance “I/ON”.

 Push the spray lance into the trigger gun

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and fasten it by turning it through 90°.

 Unlock the lever on the trigger gun.

 Unlock the lever on the trigger gun.

 Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the

 Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the

device will switch on.

device will switch on.

Switch the appliance on for a (max. of 2

Note: Release the lever of the trigger gun;

minutes) and wait until the water exits at

the device will switch off again. High pres-

the hand spray gun without bubbles.

sure remains in the system.

 Release the lever on the trigger gun.

Note: Release the lever of the trigger

Working with detergent

gun; the device will switch off again.

 Danger

High pressure remains in the system.

The use of wrong detergents or chemicals

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can compromise the safety of the appli-

 Lock the lever on the trigger gun.

ance.

Please use exclusively KÄRCHER deter-

gents and care products to carry out the re-

spective cleaning task, as these were spe-

cifically developed for your appliance. The

use of other detergents and care products

may lead to premature wear and can inval-

idate your warranty claims. Please obtain

information at your local dealer or request

information directly from KÄRCHER.

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