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ter should be used instead (special ac-
cessory, order no. 4.440-238) and 
suspended inside the water butt.

"

Use the Kärcher water filter to protect the 
HP pump and accessories (special ac-
cessories, order no. 4.730-059). This fil-
ter removes dirt from incoming water.

"

Appliance ventilation: Switch on the ap-
pliance without connection the HP hose 
and run it until the water discharging 
from the HP outlet is free of bubbles. 
Switch off appliance and reconnect HP 
hose.

"

Push the appropriate spray lance on to 
the handgun and fasten it by turning it 
through 90°.

"

Open tap.

"

Plug in the main plug.

"

Set main switch to “I/ON”.

"

Press safety catch on the handgun to re-
lease it and pull lever.

Warning

The handgun is subjected to a recoil force 
when the water jet is discharged. Make sure 
that you have a firm footing. Hold the hand-
gun and spray lance firmly.

"

Carrying out the most common cleaning 
tasks.

Operation with detergents is possible 
with low pressure (–)

-

Note

Detergent 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 operation, deter-
gent is automatically sucked in from the 
filled detergent tank.

"

Dosage happens through the DT dosage 
regulator.

1 Spray a small dose of the detergent on 

the dry surface, and allow it to react 
(make sure the detergent does not dry 
up).

2 Wash off the loosened dirt using the 

high-pressure jet.

"

Release the lever on the handgun.

"

During breaks, use the safety catch to 
secure the handgun lever.

"

During longer breaks (more than 5 min-
utes), also turn the appliance off using 
the ON/OFF switch.

"

Store the handgun and spray lance in the 
accessory mount.

Start up

High pressure operation

Spray lance with Variopower nozzle

Operation with detergent

DT metering regulator

DT suction infeed from DT tank

Recommended Cleaning Method

Interrupting operation

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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