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Dear Customer,

Please read and comply with 
these instructions prior to the 
initial operation of your appli-

ance. Retain these operating instructions for 
future reference or for subsequent posses-
sors.

This high-pressure cleaner is designed for 
domestic use only:
– to clean machines, vehicles, buildings, 

tools, facades, terraces, garden equip-
ment etc. using a high-pressure water jet 
(and detergents if required).

– with accessories, replacement parts and 

detergents approved by Kärcher. Ob-
serve the instructions provided with 
these detergents.

The terms of the guarantee applicable in 
each country have been published by our re-
spective 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 de-
fective workmanship. Guarantee claims 
should be addressed to your dealer or the 
nearest authorized customer service centre, 
and supported by documentary evidence of 
purchase.

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 dam-
ages 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

Proper Use

Environmental protection

The packaging material can be re-
cycled. Please do not place the pa-
kkaging 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 recy-
cling of old appliances. Batteries, 
oil, and similar substances must not 
enter the environment. Please dis-
pose of your old appliances using 
appropriate collection systems.

Warranty

Description of the Appliance

Summary of Contents for KB 4040

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Before first use of the unit read these operating instructions and act in accordance with them KB 4040 5 961 608_03 05 ...

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Page 3: ...e pakkage contents have been damaged If you detect any transport dam ages 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 ...

Page 4: ... spray mist thus generated is highly inflammable explosive and poi sonous Do not use acetone undiluted acids and solvents as they are aggres sive towards the materials from which the appliance is made 몇 Warning Unsuitable extension cables can be haz ardous Only use extension cables out doors which have been approved for this purpose and labelled with a sufficient ca ble cross section 1 10 m 1 5 mm...

Page 5: ...ce from being switched on unin tentionally Remove the coupling element from the lower packaging unit and mount it Remove both bearing wheels from the lower packaging units Insert the bearing wheels into the axle box and lock them Mount HP hose clip to HP hose Push out the safety clip in the handgun using e g a small screwdriver Join HP hose and handgun together Push clip in until it engages and ch...

Page 6: ...tergent can only be added when the ap pliance is being operated in low pressure mode All washing brushes supplied by Kärcher are designed for use with detergents Turn Variopower nozzle until lowest pressure setting has been reached Turning the regulator to the left Deter gent is added from the left DT tank Turning regulator to the right Detergent is added from the right DT tank During low pressure...

Page 7: ... a re clined position Frost can destroy the not completely drained appliance Store the appliance in a frost re sistant room during winter Store the coiled power cord above the accessories compartment Roll up HP hose and lock it with HP hose clip Store HP hose in storage compart ment Insert hand gun and accessories into the appropriate compartment The washing brush special accessory can be stored i...

Page 8: ...d us ing flat nose pliers Check all supply lines to the HP pump for leaks or blockages Strong pressure fluctuations Clean the high pressure nozzle Re move dirt and debris from the nozzle bore with a needle and rinse through with water towards the front Check the volume of incoming water HP pump leaking Slight leakage from the HP pump is nor mal If the leakage increases contact the authorized custo...

Page 9: ...Appropriate internal measures have been taken to ensure that the series appliances always comply with the requirements of the currently valid EU Directives and the applied standards The undersigned act on behalf and under the power of attorney of the company man agement Alfred Kärcher Kommanditgesellschaft Lo cation Winnenden Registration Court Waiblingen HRA 169 Trade Register Sec tion A 169 Part...

Page 10: ...circumstances we would ask that you try to contact us again later in the day The help line number is 0906 6800632 from 8 30am to 5 00pm Monday Friday calls to this number are charged at 25p per minute It helps us if you have the model number and data plate details to hand before making your call as there are very many different models of Karcher Pressure Washers in use Alternatively you may write ...

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