User manual KARCHER K4 COMPACT

[. . . ] Please read and comply with these original instructions prior to the initial operation of your appliance and store them for later use or subsequent owners. Please do not place the packaging into the ordinary refuse for disposal, but arrange for the proper recycling. Please dispose your old appliances using appropriate collection systems. The extraction of water from public waters is prohibited in some countries. [. . . ] In order to adjust the working pressure, release the lever of the hand spray gun and turn the spray lance to the desired position. 16 Spray lance with Dirtblaster For strong contaminations ———————————————–––– Optional accessories 17 Washing brush Suitable for use with detergents. 19 Foam nozzle with detergent container With powerful foam for effortless cleaning. Before Startup Attaching the Accessories Mount loose parts delivered with appliance prior to start-up. Illustration  Screw the coupling element to the water connection on the appliance. Illustration  Push the high pressure hose into the trigger gun until it locks audibly. σ Check the secure connection by pulling on the high pressure hose. Caution Impurities in the water can damage the high-pressure pump and the accessories. For protection, the use of the KÄRCHER water filter (optional accessory, order no. Warning According to applicable regulations, the appliance must never be used on the drinking water net without a system separator. A suitable system separator by KÄRCHER or alternatively a system separator according to EN 12729 type BA must be used. Water that has flown through a system separator is no longer classified as drinking water. EN – 8 17 Caution Always connect the system separator to the water supply, never directly to the appliance!Drawing in water from open reservoirs This high-pressure cleaner is suited to work with the KÄRCHER suction hose with backflow valve (Optional accessory, order no. σ Screw the suction hose into the water connection of the appliance and insert it into the water source (e. Operation ṇ Danger The water jet that is emitted from the highpressure nozzle results in a repulsion power acting on the hand spray gun. Make sure that you have a firm footing and are also holding the hand spray gun and spray lance firmly. The jet may not be directed at persons, animals, live electrical equipment or at the appliance itself. Caution Car tyres, paint or sensitive surfaces such as wood should not be cleaned with the dirt blaster, as there is a risk of damage. Caution Risk of damage to the paintwork When working with the washing brush, it must be free of dirt or other particles. Illustration  Push the spray lance into the trigger gun and fasten it by turning it through 90°. σ Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the device will switch on. [. . . ] Feed volume Detergent flow rate Recoil force of trigger gun Dimensions and weights Length Width Height Weight, ready to operate with accessories Values determined as per EN 60335-2-79 Hand-arm vibration value Uncertainty K Sound pressure level LpA Uncertainty KpA Sound power level LWA + Uncertainty KWA Subject to technical changes. appliance is leaking  Slight leakage from the appliance pump is normal. Accessories and Spare Parts Special accessories Special accessories expand the possibilities of using your appliance. You will find a list of spare parts at the end of these operating instructions. [. . . ]