Kärcher K 4 Power Control Originalbetriebsanleitung Seite 14

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.
Display Pressure
stage
HARD
MEDIUM
SOFT
MIX
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Recommended fore.g.
Stone terraces made of pav-
ing stones or washed con-
crete, asphalt, metal
surfaces, garden utensils
(wheelbarrow, spade, etc.)
Car/motorcycle, brick sur-
faces, plastered walls, plas-
tic furniture
Wooden surfaces, bicycle,
sandstone surfaces, rattan
furniture
Operation with detergent
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.
1. Remove the lid from the 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.
Illustration P
3. Set the high-pressure gun with the spray lance in
the parking position.
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