Kärcher K 4 Silent, Operating Instructions Manual

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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".
ATTENTION
Risk of damage! The appliance must only be oper-
ated laying down (horizontal).
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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.
 Illustration
Push the spray lance into the trigger gun and fasten
it by turning it through 90°.
 Turn on the appliance “I/ON”.
 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 de-
vice will switch off again. High pressure remains in
the system.
Note: Detergent can only be added when the device is
operated in low pressure mode.
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DANGER
When using detergents, the material data safety sheet
issued by the detergent manufacturer must be adhered
to, especially the instructions regarding personal pro-
tective equipment.
 Illustration
Pull detergent suction hose as far as is required out
of the housing.
 Suspend end of detergent suction hose in a con-
tainer filled with detergent.
 Use spray lance with pressure regulation (Vario
Power).
 Turn the spray lance to "Mix" position.
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.
 Release the lever on the trigger gun.
 Lock the lever on the trigger gun.
 During longer breaks (more than 5 minutes), also
turn the appliance off using the "0/OFF" switch.
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CAUTION
Only separate the high-pressure hose from the hand
spray gun or the appliance when there is no pressure in
the system.
 After operation with detergent: Run the machine for
approximately 1 minute for a clear rinse.
 Release the lever on the trigger gun.
 Turn off the appliance "0/OFF".
 Disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
 Turn off tap.
 Press the lever on the trigger gun to release any re-
maining pressure in the system.
 Lock the lever on the trigger gun.
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CAUTION
When disconnecting the supply or high pressure hose,
hot water may leak from the connections after opera-
tion.
 Detach the appliance from the water supply.
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CAUTION
Risk of personal injury or damage!
Mind the weight of the appliance during transport.
ATTENTION
Do not carry the unit by its storage for high pressure
hose and mains cable.
 Illustration
Lift appliance by the carrying handles and carry it.
 Illustration
Pull out the transport handle until it audibly snaps
into place.
Pull the appliance by its transport handle.
 Secure the appliance against shifting and tipping
over.
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CAUTION
Risk of personal injury or damage!
Consider the weight of the appliance when storing it.
 Park the machine on an even surface.
 Press the disconnect on the trigger gun and re-
move the high pressure hose from the trigger gun.
 Push the casing of the quick coupling for the high
pressure hose toward the rear and disconnect the
high pressure hose from the appliance.
 Illustration
Insert the trigger gun in its holder.
Engage the spray lance in its compartment.
 Illustration
Stow away the mains cable and the high-pressure
hose on the appliance.
ATTENTION
Appliances and accessories that are not completely
drained can be destroyed by frost. Completely drain ap-
pliance and accessories and protect them against frost.
To avoid damage:
 Completely drain all water from the appliance:
Switch the appliance on with detached high pres-
sure hose and detached water supply (max. 1 min-
ute) and wait, until no more water exits at the high
pressure connection. Turn off the appliance.
 Store the appliance and the entire accessories in a
frost free room.
Prior to extended storage periods, as during the winter,
also observe the instructions in the Care section.
Operation
High pressure operation
Operation with detergent
Recommended cleaning method
Interrupting operation
Finish operation
Transport
When transporting by hand
When transporting in vehicles
Storage
Storing the Appliance
Frost protection