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If detergent has been added: Suspend 
detergent suction hose in a container 
filled with clear water, switch the appli-
ance on for around 1 minute once the 
spray lance has been removed and rinse 
until water runs clear.

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Release the lever on the handgun.

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Switch the appliance switch to "0/OFF“.

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Turn off tap.

"

Press the lever on the handgun to re-
lease any remaining pressure in the sys-
tem.

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Disconnect the appliance from the water 
supply.

"

Detach spray lance from the handgun. 

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Briefly switch the appliance on ("I/ON“), 
press the handgun lever until no further 
water is discharged (approx. 1 min).

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Switch the appliance switch to "0/OFF“.

"

Use the safety catch to secure the hand-
gun lever.

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Pull out the mains plug.

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Store the power cord, the HP hose and 
the accessories on the appliance.

Caution

Please remove the detergent from the DT 
tank if the application is transported in a re-
clined position.

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Fold up transport handle

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Lock Transport handle

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Unlock transport handle.

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Retract transport handle.

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Lift application at carrying handle.

Caution

Please remove the detergent from the DT 
tank if the application is transported in a re-
clined position.
Frost can destroy the not completely drained 

appliance. Store the appliance in a frost re-
sistant room during winter.

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Store the coiled power cord above the 
accessories compartment.

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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.

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The washing brush (special accessory) 
can be stored in the pocket between both 
DT tanks.

Special accessories expand the possibilities 
of using your appliance. Please contact your 
Kärcher dealer for further information.

To ensure a trouble-free operation of the ap-
pliance and to match the individual cleaning 
task, we recommend our Kärcher detergent 
and maintenance agents. Please ask for our 
advice, or request information on the prod-
ucts.

Risk of injury

Always switch off the appliance and pull out 
the mains plug before care and maintenance 
work.

Prior to longer periods of storage, e.g. in the 
winter:

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Remove filter from suction hose for de-
tergent and clean with running water.

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Pull out filter in water connection using 
flat-nose pliers and clean with running 
water.

The appliance is maintenance-free.

Finish operation

Transport

Bearing wheel rolling

Carry appliance

Storing the Appliance

Special accessories

Detergents

Maintenance and Care

Cleaning

Maintenance

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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