K4 Power Control - Pressure washer Kärcher - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL K4 Power Control Kärcher

are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc. General notes Read these original operating instruc- tions and the enclosed safety instruc- tions before using the device for the first time. Proceed accordingly. Keep both books for future reference or for future own- ers. Environmental protection The packing materials can be recycled. Please dispose of packaging in accordance with the en- vironmental regulations. Electrical and electronic devices contain valua- ble, recyclable materials and often components such as batteries, rechargeable batteries or oil, which - if handled or disposed of incorrectly - can pose a potential danger to human health and the envi- ronment. However, these components are required for the correct operation of the device. Devices marked by this symbol are not allowed to be disposed of together with the household rubbish. Cleaning work producing in oily waste water, e.g. washing engines, washing undercarriages etc., may only be performed at washing stations with an oil separator. Working with detergents may only be performed on watertight surfaces with connection to the waste water sewage system. Do not allow detergent to enter waterways or the soil. Extraction of water from public waterways is not permitted in some countries. Notes on the content materials (REACH) Current information on content materials can be found at: www.kaercher.de/REACH Intended use Use the high-pressure cleaner in private households only. The high-pressure cleaner is intended for cleaning ma- chines, vehicles, buildings, tools, façades, terraces, garden machines etc. using a high-pressure water jet. Accessories and spare parts Only use original accessories and original spare parts. They ensure that the appliance will run fault-free and safely. Information on accessories and spare parts can be found at www.kaercher.com. Scope of delivery The scope of delivery for the appliance is shown on the packaging. Check the contents for completeness when unpacking. If any accessories are missing or in the event of any shipping damage, please notify your deal- er. Device description The maximum amount of equipment is described in these operating instructions. Depending on the model used, there are differences in the scope of delivery (see packaging). For the figures, please refer to the graphics page Illustration A Illustration B 1 Stand with carrying handle 2 Water connection with built-in strainer 3 Transport wheel 4 Cover 5 Hose guide 6 Trigger "0/OFF" / "I/ON" 7 Storage for spray lances 8 High-pressure hose 9 *Plug 'n' Clean detergent bottle 10 Storage / parking position for high-pressure gun 11 Transport handle, extendable 12 Power Control spray lance Dirt grinder for stubborn contamination, pressure stage: HARD 13 Power Control spray lance Vario Power for the most common cleaning tasks, pressure stages: HARD /

14 Power Control high-pressure gun 15 Button for separating the high-pressure hose from the high-pressure gun 16 High-pressure gun lever 17 Pressure indicator (0-MIX / 1-SOFT / 2-MEDIUM / 3-HARD) 18 High-pressure gun lock 19 Carrying handle 20 Hose switch 21 High pressure hose reel 22 Crank handle for hose reel 23 Type plate 24 Accessory compartment 25 Hook for net attachment 26 Mesh for accessory compartment 27 Mains connection cable with mains plugEnglish 13 28 Coupling for the water connection 29 *Garden hose (fabric reinforced, diameter at least 1/2 inch (13 mm), length at least 7.5 m, with com- mercially available quick coupling) 30 *KÄRCHER suction hose for water supply from open containers (order no. 2.643-100) 31 Included screws and dowels

• additionally required Supplied screws and dowels Illustration C 1 Stand dowels (2 pieces) 2 Screw 4x22 (2 pieces) 3 Screw 4x16 (10 pieces) Safety devices 몇 WARNING Danger of injury! Serious injuries due to missing, modified or ineffective safety devices. Do not bypass or remove the safety devices and do not render them ineffective. Safety devices are provided for your own protection. Power switch The power switch prevents unintentional operation of the device. High-pressure gun lock The lock locks the lever of the high-pressure gun and prevents the device from starting unintentionally. Auto-stop function If the lever of the high-pressure gun is released, the pressure switch turns off the pump and the high-pres- sure jet stops. The pump switches on again when the le- ver is pressed. Motor circuit breaker The motor circuit breaker shuts off the device if power consumption it too high. Symbols on the device Installation For the illustrations, refer to the graphics page. Fit the supplied loose parts onto the device before start- ing up the device. Have the included screws and the appropriate screw- driver ready. Fitting the wheels

1. Insert the wheels.

Note Pay attention to the alignment of the hole. Illustration D

2. Secure the wheels with 1 screw each.

2. Insert the 2 dowels into the holes as far as they will

3. Secure the base with 2 screws.

Mounting the storage for spray lances

1. Hook in the storage for the spray lances.

2. Secure the storage with 2 screws.

3. Secure the cover with 4 screws.

Illustration G Mounting the transport handle

1. Attach the transport handle.

Illustration H Mounting the accessory net

1. Hang the accessory net on the hooks.

Illustration I Push the high-pressure hose through the hose guide

1. Insert the high-pressure hose through the hose

guide from the rear. Illustration J Installing the water connection coupling

1. Screw the water connection coupling onto the water

connection on the device. Illustration K Initial startup

1. Place the device on a level surface.

2. Completely unwind the high-pressure.

3. Pull the high-pressure hose completely forward

through the hose guide and eliminate any loops and twists.

4. Insert the high-pressure hose into the high-pressure

gun until it audibly clicks into place. Note Take care to ensure the correct alignment of the nipple. Illustration L

5. Check the secure connection by pulling on the high-

6. Plug the mains plug into a mains socket.

Water supply For the connection values, see the type plate or chapter Technical data. Observe the water distribution company regulations. ATTENTION Damage through contaminated water Contamination in the water can damage the pump and the accessories. KÄRCHER recommends using the KÄRCHER water fil- ter for protection(special accessory, order number 4.730-059). Connection to the water line ATTENTION Hose coupling with Aquastop on the water connec- tion of the device Damage to the pump Never use a hose coupling with Aquastop on the water connection of the device. You can use an Aquastop coupling on the tap.

1. Plug the garden hose onto the water connection

coupling. Do not aim the high-pressure jet may at per- sons, animals, live electrical equipment or the device itself. Protect the device against frost. The device may not be connected to the public drinking water network.14 English

2. Connect the garden hose to the water line.

3. Open the water tap fully.

Illustration M Suck water from open containers This high-pressure cleaner with the KÄRCHER suction hose is suitable for sucking in surface water, e.g.from water butts or ponds (for maximum suction height, see chapter Technical data).

1. Unscrew the coupling on the water connection.

2. Fill the suction hose with water.

3. Screw the suction hose onto the water connection of

the device and hang it in a water source (e.g. rain barrel). Vent the device

1. Switch the device on "I/ON".

2. Unlock the lever of the high-pressure gun.

3. Press the lever of the high-pressure gun.

The device switches on.

4. Allow the device for run a maximum of 2 minutes un-

til the water escaping from the high-pressure gun is free of air bubbles.

5. Release the lever of the high-pressure gun.

6. Lock the lever of the high-pressure gun.

Operation ATTENTION Risk of damage! Damaging the pump during dry running. Switch off the device if it does not build up pressure within 2 minutes. Proceed according to the instructions in chapter Trou- bleshooting guide. Power Control System The pressure indicator on the high-pressure gun shows the currently set pressure level during operation with a Power Control spray lance. Note The sensitivity of materials can vary greatly depending on age and condition. The recommendations are there- fore not binding. Note When operating with surface cleaner and other acces- sories, the pressure indicator is not accurate. High-pressure operation ATTENTION Damage to painted or sensitive surfaces Surfaces can be damaged when the jet is too close to the surface or an unsuitable spray lance is used. Maintain a minimum spray distance of 30 cm when cleaning painted surfaces. Do not clean car tyres, paint or sensitive surfaces such as wood with the dirt blaster.

1. Insert a spray lance into the high-pressure gun and

lock it into position by turning it 90°. Illustration N

2. Switch the device on ("I/ON").

3. Unlock the lever of the high-pressure gun.

4. Press the lever of the high-pressure gun.

The device switches on.

5. Turn the Power Control spray lance Vario Power un-

til the required pressure stage is indicated on the pressure indicator. Operation with detergent DANGER Failure to adhere to the safety data sheet Incorrect handling of the detergent can seriously dam- age your health Observe the safety data sheet of the detergent manu- facturer, in particular the instructions on personal pro- tective equipment. Note Detergents may only be added at low pressure. Note A Plug ‘n’ Clean detergent bottle is required for operat- ing with detergent. KÄRCHER detergents can be pur- chased ready for use in a Plug 'n' Clean detergent bottle.

2. Press the detergent bottle into the Plug 'n' Clean de-

tergent connection with the opening facing down- wards. Illustration O

3. Use the Vario Power spray lance.

4. Turn the spray lance in the direction of "MIX" until

"MIX" is displayed on the high-pressure gun. During operation, the detergent solution is mixed in- to the water stream. Recommended cleaning method

1. Spray the detergent sparingly on the dry surface and

let it work for a while (do not let it dry).

2. Rinse off the loosened dirt with the high-pressure

jet. After operation with detergent

1. Pull the Plug 'n' Clean detergent bottle out of the

holder and close it with the lid.

2. For storage, place the detergent bottle in the holder

with the lid facing upwards.

3. Rinse the device with clean water for about 30 sec-

onds. Interrupting operation

1. Release the lever of the high-pressure gun.

When the lever is released, the device switches off. The high-pressure in the system is maintained.

2. Lock the lever of the high-pressure gun.

3. Set the high-pressure gun with the spray lance in

the parking position. Display Pressure stage Recommended fore.g. HARD Stone terraces made of pav- ing stones or washed con- crete, asphalt, metal surfaces, garden utensils (wheelbarrow, spade, etc.) MEDIUM Car/motorcycle, brick sur- faces, plastered walls, plas- tic furniture SOFT Wooden surfaces, bicycle, sandstone surfaces, rattan furniture MIX Operation with detergentEnglish 15

4. For work breaks longer than 5 minutes, switch off

the device "0/OFF". Ending operation 몇 CAUTION Danger of injury! Injuries due to uncontrolled water escaping under high pressure. Only disconnect the high-pressure hose from the high- pressure gun or the device if there is no pressure in the system.

1. Release the lever of the high-pressure gun.

2. Close the water tap.

3. Press the lever of the high-pressure gun for 30 sec-

onds. The pressure in the system is released.

4. Release the lever of the high-pressure gun.

5. Lock the lever of the high-pressure gun.

6. Switch off the device "0/OFF".

7. Disconnect the device from the water supply.

8. Pull the mains plug out of the outlet.

Transport 몇 CAUTION Risk of injury and damage! Injury or damage due to non-observance of the weight. Be aware of the weight of the device during transport and storage. Carrying the device

1. Lift up the device by the carrying handle, and carry

1. Pull out the transport handle until it audibly engages.

2. Pull the device by the transport handle.

Transporting the device in a vehicle

1. Before horizontal transport, pull the Plug 'n' Clean

detergent bottle out of the holder and close it with the lid.

2. Secure the device against shifting and tipping.

Storage 몇 CAUTION Risk of injury or damage due to the weight of the de- vice! Injury and damage. Be aware of the weight of the device during transport and storage. Storing the device

1. Place the device on a level surface.

2. Disconnect the spray lance from the high-pressure

3. Press the separation button on the high-pressure

gun and disconnect the high-pressure hose from the high-pressure gu

Store the high-pressure hose on the device. ATTENTION Damage to the high-pressure hose Damage to the high-pressure hose through incorrect di- rection of rotation Observe the correct direction of rotation of the hose reel when winding on the hose.

5. With a hose reel:

Use the crank handle to turn the hose reel counterclockwise and wind up the high- pressure hose.

6. Stow the mains connection and accessories on the

7. Put both spray lances into the storage for the spray

lance: a Spray lance dirt grinder: Nozzle downwards b Spray lance Vario Power: Nozzle upwards Before prolonged storage, observe additional instruc- tions, see chapter Care and service. Frost protection ATTENTION Danger of frost Incompletely emptied devices can be destroyed by frost. Completely empty the device and accessories. Protect the device from frost. The following must be met: ● The device is disconnected from the water supply. ● The high-pressure gun is separated from the high- pressure hose.

1. Switch on the device “I/ON”.

2. Wait a maximum of 1 minute until no more water

comes out of the high-pressure hose.

3. Switch off the device.

4. Store the device with all accessories in a frost-proof

room. Care and service DANGER Danger of electric shock Injuries due to touching live parts Switch off the device. Remove the mains plug. The device is maintenance-free, i.e. you do not need to perform any maintenance work. Clean the sieve in the water connection ATTENTION Risk of damage! Damage to the sieve due to improper cleaning. Clean the sieve only under running water against its flow direction. Do not use sharp or hard objectse.g. needles or wire brushes. ATTENTION Risk of damage! Damage to the device and accessories when operating without a sieve or with a damaged sieve. Check the sieve for damage before inserting it into the water connection. Replace a damaged sieve immedi- ately. Do not operate the device without a sieve. Clean the sieve in the water connection if necessary.

1. Unscrew the coupling on the water connection.

3. Clean the sieve under running water.

4. Insert the sieve into the water connection.

Troubleshooting guide Malfunctions often have simple causes that you can remedy yourself using the following overview. When in doubt, or in the case of malfunctions not mentioned here, please contact your authorized Customer Service.16 English DANGER Danger of death! Fatal injuries due to electric shock when touching live parts. Do not touch any live parts. Switch off the device. Pull the mains plug out of the mains socket. Device not running

1. Press the lever of the high-pressure gun.

The device switches on.

corresponds to the voltage of the power source.

3. Check the mains connection cable for damage.

4. If the motor is overloaded and the motor circuit

breaker has triggered: a Switch off the device "0/OFF". b Allow the device to cool down for 1 hour. c Switch the device on "I/ON" and resume opera- tion. Have the device checked by Customer Service

this fault occurs repeatedly. The device does not start up, the motor buzzes Voltage drop due to a weak mains grid or when using an extension cable

1. When switching on, first press the lever on the high-

pressure gun and then switch on the device "I/ON". Device does not reach required pressure The water supply is too low.

1. Open the water tap fully.

2. Check the water inlet for an adequate flow rate.

3. Check the setting at the spray lance.

4. Check that the maximum suction height is not ex-

ceeded. The sieve in the water connection is dirty.

1. Pull the sieve in the water connection out using flat

2. Clean the sieve under running water.

Illustration Q Air is in the device.

a Switch on the device without a connected spray lance for a maximum of 2 minutes. b Press the high-pressure gun and wait until the water escaping from the high-pressure gun is free of air bubbles. c Connect the spray lance. Strong pressure fluctuations

1. Cleaning the high-pressure nozzle:

a Remove contamination from the nozzle drill with a needle. b Rinse the high-pressure nozzle with water from the front.

1. The device leaks a small amount for technical rea-

sons. If the leak is severe, request authorised Cus- tomer Service. Detergent is not sucked in

1. Use the Vario Power spray lance and turn it to "MIX".

2. Check that the Plug 'n' Clean detergent bottle is

seated in the connection for the detergent with the opening facing down. Warranty The warranty conditions issued by our relevant sales company apply in all countries. We shall remedy possi- ble malfunctions on your appliance within the warranty period free of cost, provided that a material or manufac- turing flaw is the cause. In a warranty case, please con- tact your dealer (with the purchase receipt) or the next authorised customer service site. (See overleaf for the address) Further warranty information (if available) can be found in the service area of your local Kärcher website under "Downloads". Technical data Exception according to Regulation (EU) 2019/1781 An- nex I Section 2 (12): j) Subject to technical changes without notice. Control Premium Power Control Electrical connection Voltage V 230 230 Phase ~ 1 1 Frequency Hz 50 50 Power rating kW 1,8 1,8 Degree of protection IPX5 IPX5 Protection class I I Power protection (slow- blowing) A10 10 Water connection Feed pressure (max.) MPa 1,2 1,2 Input temperature (max.) °C 40 40 Input amount (min.) l/min 9 9 Suction height (max.) m 0,5 0,5 Device performance data Operating pressure MPa 11 11 Max. permissible pressure MPa 13 13 Water flow rate l/min 6,3 6,3 Maximum flow rate l/min 7,0 7,0 Detergent flow rate l/min 0,3 0,3 High-pressure gun recoil force N13 13 Dimensions and weights Typical operating weight kg 13,5 13,8 Length mm 405 417 Width mm 306 306 Height mm 584 584 Determined values in acc. with EN 60335-2-79 Hand-arm vibration value m/s

1. Sett inn standfoten.