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Only use original Kärcher spare parts. You 
will find a list of spare parts at the end of this 
document.

You can rectify minor faults yourself with the 
help of the following overview. 
If in doubt, please consult the authorized 
customer service.

Risk of injury

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

Warning

Repair works may only be performed by the 
authorized customer service.

Machine does not start

"

Check whether the voltage indicated on 
the type plate corresponds to the voltage 
of the socket.

"

Check the power cord for damage.

Pressure does not build up in the appli-
ance

"

Check the setting at the spray lance.

"

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 
spray lance.

"

Clean the filter in the water supply con-
nection: This can be easily removed 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 customer service.

No detergent infeed

"

Select the low-pressure setting for the 
spray lance.

"

Clean the filter of the detergent suction 
hose.

"

Check the DT suction hose for kinks.

Spare Parts

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Power connection

Voltage (1~50 Hz)

240V

Connection output

1,9kW

Mains fuse (slow-blow)

10A

Protective class

I

Water connection

Max. feed temperature

40°C

Min. feed volume

10l/min

Feed pressure,

0,2 - 1,2MPa

Performance data

Working pressure

12MPa

Max. permissible pressure

13MPa

Water flow rate

6,7l/min

Detergent flow rate

0,3l/min

Recoil force of handgun

18N

Hand-arm vibration (ISO 
5349)

2,2m/s

2

Sound pressure level Lpa 
(EN60704-1)

77dB(A)

Sound power level Lwa 
(2000/14/EG)

92dB(A)

Dimensions

Depth 420mm
Width

445mm

Height

590 - 930mm

Weight

19,5kg

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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