Kärcher K 4 Bedienungsanleitung Seite 15

Storing the device
1. Place the device on a level surface.
2. Disonnect the high-pressure hose from the high-
pressure gun.
3. Disconnect the spray lance from the high-pressure
gun.
4. Stow both spray lances and the high-pressure gun
in the appropriate storage options.
5. Disconnect the high-pressure hose from the device.
6. Stowing the high-pressure hose.
Devices without a hose reel
Store the high-pressure hose on the device.
Devices with a hose reel
a Insert one end of the high-pressure hose into the
opening at the front of the hose reel.
b Turn the crank to wind up the high-pressure hose.
c While doing so, guide the high-pressure hose
with the second hand.
Illustration P
d Use the high-pressure hose clip to attach the
coiled high-pressure hose to the hose reel.
Illustration Q
7. Stow the mains connection cable on the device.
Observe the additional instructions before storing the
device for a longer period of time, 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 requirements must be satisfied:
● The device is disconnected from the water supply.
● The high-pressure hose is removed.
1. Switch the device on "I/ON".
2. Wait for a maximum of 1 minute until no more water
escapes from the high-pressure connection.
3. Switch off the device.
4. Store the device in a frost-protected room, together
with all accessories.
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
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.
If necessary, clean the sieve in the water connection.
1. Remove the water connection coupling.
2. Pull the sieve out.
3. Clean the sieve under running water.
Illustration R
4. Insert the sieve into the water connection.
Clean the detergent filter
Clean the detergent filter before longer periods of stor-
age.
1. Pull the filter off the detergent suction hose.
2. Clean the filter under running water.
Illustration S
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 authorised Customer Service.
DANGER
Danger of electric shock
Injuries due to touching live parts
Switch off the device.
Remove the mains plug.
Device not running
1. Press the lever of the high-pressure gun.
The device switches on.
2. Check that the voltage specified on the type plate
corresponds to the voltage of the power source.
3. Check the mains connection cable for damage.
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. Ensure that the maximum suction height is not ex-
ceeded.
The sieve in the water connection is dirty.
1. Clean the sieve, see chapter Clean the sieve in the
water connection.
Air is in the device.
1. Vent the device:
a Switch on the device without a connected high-
pressure hose for a maximum of 2 minutes until
the water escaping from the high-pressure con-
nection is free of air bubbles.
b Switch off the device.
c Connect the high-pressure hose.
d Observe the maximum suction height during vac-
uuming operations, see chapter Technical data.
Strong pressure fluctuations
1. Clean the high-pressure nozzle:
a Use a needle to remove dirt from the nozzle drill.
b Rinse the high-pressure nozzle from the front
with water.
2. Check the water supply volume.
Device leaking
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 all the
way in the "SOFT" direction.
2. Clean the filter on the detergent suction hose.
3. Check the detergent suction hose for kinks.
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