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Danger

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Never touch the mains plug and the 
socket with wet hands.

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The appliance must not be used if the 
power cord or important parts of the ap-
pliance, e.g. safety devices, high-pres-
sure hoses, spray guns, are damaged.

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The appliance may not be used in areas 
where a risk of explosion is present.

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If the appliance is used in hazardous ar-
eas (e.g. filling stations) the correspond-
ing safety provisions must be observed.

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Check the power cord with mains plug 
for damage before every use. If the pow-
er cord is damaged, please arrange im-
mediately for the exchange by an 
authorized customer service or a skilled 
electrician.

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High-pressure jets can 
be dangerous if improp-
erly used. The jet may 
not be directed at per-
sons, animals, live electrical equipment 
or at the appliance itself.

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The jet must not be directed at other per-
sons or directed by the user at him/her-
self to clean clothing or footwear.

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Never use the appliance to clean objects 
containing hazardous substances (e.g. 
asbestos).

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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 dan-
gerous. Ensure that a distance of at least 
30 cm is observed when cleaning with 
the jet!

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Never draw in fluids containing solvents 
or undiluted acids and solvents! This in-
cludes petrol, paint thinner and heating 
oil. The 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.

Warning

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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

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10 - 30 m: 2,5 mm

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Check the high-pressure hose for dam-
age before every use. Please arrange for 
the immediate exchange of a damaged 
high-pressure hose.

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High-pressure hoses, fixtures and cou-
plings are important for the safety of the 
appliance. Only use high-pressure hos-
es, fixtures and couplings recommended 
by the manufacturer.

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Cleaning operations which produce oily 
waste water, e.g. engine washes, under-
body washes, may only be carried out 
using washing stations equipped with an 
oil separator.

Note

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The appliance must not be operated by 
children or persons who have not been 
instructed accordingly.

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The operator must use the appliance 
properly. When working with the appli-
ance, he must consider the local condi-
tions and pay due care and attention to 
other persons, in particular children, who 
are nearby.

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Observe a distance of at least 30 cm 
when using the jet to clean painted sur-
faces to avoid damaging paintwork.

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Wear protective clothing and safety gog-
gles to protect against back spray con-
taining water or dirt.

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Never leave the appliance unattended 
when it is in operation.

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This appliance was designed to be used 
with detergents which are supplied or 
recommended by the manufacturer. The 

Safety instructions

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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