Kärcher K 4 Compact User manual

K 4 Compact
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Safet istrctios
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aard levels
!AGE
Indication of an imminent threat
of danger that will lead to severe
injuries or even death.
"AG
Indication of a potentially dan-
gerous situation that may lead to
severe injuries or even death.
"CA
Indication of a potentially dan-
gerous situation that may lead to
minor injuries.
AE
Indication of a potentially dan-
gerous situation that may lead to
damage to property.
ersoal protective
eipmet
"CA Wear suitable
protective clothing and safety
goggles to protect yourself from
water or dirt backsplash. Aero-
sols can be formed when using
high-pressure cleaners. Inhaling
aerosols can be harmful for your
health. Depending on the appli-
cation, the use of fully shielded
nozzles (e.g. surface cleaners)
can significantly lower the emis-
sion of aqueous aerosols. De-
pending on the environment to
be cleaned, wear a suitable res-
piratory protective mask of class
FFP 2 or comparable to protect
yourself from inhaling aerosols if
the use of a fully shielded nozzle
is not possible.
Geeral safet waris
!AGE Risk of asphyxia-
tion. Keep packaging film out of
the reach of children.
"AG Only use the de-
vice for its proper use. Take into
account the local conditions and
beware of third parties, in par-
ticular children, when working
with the device. Persons with
reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or those with
a lack of experience and knowl-
edge, are only allowed to use
the appliance if they are super-
vised or have been instructed
with respect to using the appli-
ance safely, and understand the

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resultant dangers involved. 
Children must not operate the
device. Children must be su-
pervised to prevent them from
playing with the appliance.
"CA Safety devices
are provided for your own pro-
tection. Never modify or bypass
safety devices.
isk of electric shock
!AGE Only connect pro-
tection class I devices to properly
earthed power sources. Only
connect the device to alternating
current. The voltage indicated on
the type plate must match the
voltage of the power source. 
Only operate the device via a
fault current protection switch
(maximum 30 mA). Never
touch the mains plug and socket
with wet hands. The mains plug
and coupling of the extension ca-
ble must be water tight and may
not be placed in water. The cou-
pling may not be on the floor. Use
cable drums to ensure that the
sockets are at least 60 mm
above the floor. All live parts in
the work area must be protected
against water jets.
"AG Only connect
the device to an electrical con-
nection which has been set up
by a qualified electrician as per
IEC 60364-1. Check the power
supply cable with mains plug for
damage before operation each
time. Do not put the device into
operation with a damaged pow-
er supply cable. Have a dam-
aged power supply cable
replaced immediately by the au-
thorised customer service / qual-
ified electrician. Do not
damage the power supply and
extension cable by running over
it, crushing or yanking it or simi-
lar. Protect the power supply ca-
ble from heat, oil and sharp
edges. Unsuitable electrical
extension cables are danger-
ous. Only use approved and ap-
propriately marked electrical
extension cables with a suffi-
cient line cross section when
outdoors: 1-10 m : 1.5 mm2,
10-30 m : 2.5 mm2
"CA Always fully un-
wind the extension cable from
the cable drum. In case of
longer breaks in operation and
after use, switch off the device at
the main switch / device switch
and pull the mains plug.
peratio
!AGE Operation in ex-
plosive atmospheres is prohibit-
ed. Never suction solvents,
liquids containing solvents or
undiluted acids. This includes
e.g. petrol, paint thinner or heat-
ing oil. The spray mist is highly
flammable, explosive and poi-
sonous. Damaged wheels /
tyre valves are extremely dan-

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gerous. Damaged wheels / tyre
valves can be damaged by the
high-pressure jet and explode.
The first sign of this is discolour-
ation of the tyres. Keep a spray
distance of at least 30 cm when
cleaning the wheels / tyre
valves.
"AG Do not use the
device if people without the
proper protective clothing are in
its reach. Do not aim the high-
pressure jet at yourself, e.g. to
clean clothes or shoes. Do not
direct the high-pressure jet at
persons, animals, live electrical
equipment or at the device itself.
Do not spray any objects
which contain harmful substanc-
es (e.g. asbestos). Check the
device and the accessories,
such as the high-pressure hose,
high-pressure gun and safety
devices, to make sure they are
in proper safe and reliable con-
dition before each operation. Do
not use the device if it is dam-
aged. Replace damaged com-
ponents immediately. Only use
high-pressure hoses, control
panels and couplings specified
by the manufacturer. Risk of
scalding. When disconnecting
the supply or high-pressure
hose, hot water can leak out of
the connections after operation.
"CA According to the
applicable regulations, the appli-
ance may never be used with
the drinking water network with-
out a system separator. Ensure
that the connection to your
house water system, with which
the high-pressure cleaner is op-
erated, is equipped with a sys-
tem separator according to
EN 12729 type BA. Water that
has flowed through a system
separator is no longer classified
as drinkable. Never leave the
device unsupervised while it is in
operation. Recoil force from
the water stream emerging at
the high-pressure nozzle acts on
the high-pressure gun. Keep
proper footing and hold the high-
pressure gun and spray lance
firmly. Accidents or damage
due to the device falling over.
Before all actions with or on the
device, you must make sure that
it is stable.
AE Do not operate
the device at temperatures be-
low 0 °C.
peratio with deteret
"AG Incorrect use of
detergents can cause serious in-
juries or poisoning.
"CA Keep the deter-
gent out of the reach of children.
Only use the detergents sup-
plied or specified by the manu-
facturer. The use of other
detergents or chemicals can im-
pair the safety of the device.

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Care ad service
"AG Always pull out
the mains plug before all care
and maintenance work.
"CA Have repair work
and work on electrical compo-
nents carried out by the author-
ised customer service only.
AE Do not use ace-
tone, undiluted acids or sol-
vents, as they corrode the
materials used on the device.
rasportatio
"CA Risk of accidents
and injuries. Take into account
the weight of the device for
transportation and storage. See
chapter Technical data in the op-
erating instructions.
Cotets
Evirometal protectio
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
 
 

  
 
  
Safet devices
"CA
Missing or modified safety devices
Safety devices are provided for your own protection.
Never modify or bypass safety devices.
ower switch


ihpressre  lock


Atostop fctio




otor circit reaker


Smols o the device
stallatio
or the fires refer to the raphics pae.


stall the trasport hadle
 
llstratio 
stalli the water coectio copli
 

llstratio C
itial startp
 
 

llstratio 
 

Note
Take care to ensure the correct alignment of the nip-
ple.
llstratio E
 

 
ater sppl

    

AE
Damage through contaminated water
Contamination in the water can damage the pump and
the accessories.







English 9
KÄRCHER recommends using the KÄRCHER water fil-
ter for protection(special accessory, order number
4.730-059).
Coectio to the water lie
AE
Damage to the pump
A metal hose coupling with Aquastop on the garden
hose can cause damage to the pump.
Use a plastic hose coupling or a KÄRCHER brass hose
coupling.
 

llstratio 
 
 
Scki water from ope cotaiers







 
 


et the device
 
 
 

  


 
 
peratio
AE
Pump running dry
Damage to the device
If pressure does not build up in the device after 2 min-
utes then switch the device off and proceed according
to the instructions in chapter Troubleshooting guide.
ihpressre operatio
AE
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 grinder.
 

llstratio G
 
 
 

peratio with deteret
!AGE
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
Detergent can only be mixed into the jet at low pressure.
 

llstratio 
 

 
 



ecommeded cleai method
 

 

After operatio with deteret
 

terrpti operatio
 


 
 

 

 

iishi operatio
"CA
Pressure in the system
Injuries from high-pressure water escaping uncontrolla-
bly
Only disconnect the high-pressure hose from the high-
pressure gun or the device when the system is fully de-
pressurised.
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 

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rasport
"CA
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during transporta-
tion.
Carri the device
 
lli the device
 

 
rasporti the device i a vehicle
 
Care ad service
!AGE
Danger of electric shock
Injuries due to touching live parts
Switch off the device.
Remove the mains plug.


Clea the sieve i the water coectio
AE
Damaged sieve in the water connection
Damage to the device through contaminated water
Check the sieve for damage before inserting it in the wa-
ter connection.

 
 
llstratio 
 
 
Clea the deteret filter


 
llstratio 
 
Storae
"CA
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during storage.
Stori the device
 
 

 


 


 

 



rost protectio
AE
Danger of frost
Incompletely emptied devices can be destroyed by frost.
Completely empty the device and accessories.
Protect the device from frost.



 
 

 
 

roleshooti ide




!AGE
Danger of electric shock
Injuries due to touching live parts
Switch off the device.
Remove the mains plug.
evice ot ri
 

 

 
 

 
 



he device does ot start p the motor es


 

evice does ot reach reired pressre

 
 

 

 

 
 



 
 
 

Stro pressre flctatios
 
 
 

 