Karcher K 4 Basic - Manual (Page 17)

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12 Lock trigger gun
13 Key to detach the high pressure hose
from the trigger gun
14 High pressure hose
15 Spray lance with Dirtblaster
For strong contaminations
16 Spray lance with pressure regulation
(Vario Power)
Carrying out the most common cleaning
tasks. The work pressure can be stage-
lessly regulated between "Min" and
"Max". You can add detergent when
"Mix" is selected.
In order to adjust the working pressure,
release the lever of the hand spray gun
and turn the spray lance to the desired
position.
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Not included in the delivery
17 Water supply hose
Use a fabric reinforced water hose with
a commercially available coupling. Min-
imum diameter 13 mm (1/2 inch); mini-
mum length 7.5 m.
Illustrations on fold-out page!
Mount loose parts delivered with appliance
prior to start-up.
Illustration

Secure the wheels using the included
plug. Align the plug properly!
Illustration

Place the transport handle into the in-
take until you feel resistance. Use the
heel of your hand or a soft rubber mallet
to position it.
Illustration

Hook the accessories net into the hooks
shown in the illustration.
Illustration

Push the high pressure hose into the
trigger gun until it locks audibly.
Note: Make sure the connection nipple
is aligned correctly.
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.
4.730-059) is recommended.
For connection values, see type plate/tech-
nical data.
Observe regulations of water supplier.
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Warning
According to applicable regulations, the ap-
pliance 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 sepa-
rator is no longer classified as drinking water.
Caution
Always connect the system separator to
the water supply, never directly to the appli-
ance!
Illustration

Screw the coupling element to the wa-
ter connection on the appliance.
This high-pressure cleaner is suited to work
with the KÄRCHER suction hose with back-
flow valve (Optional accessory, order no.
4.440-238) to draw in surface water, e.g.
from water butts or ponds (see specifica-
tions for max. suction height).
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Fill the suction hose with water.
 Screw the suction hose into the water
connection of the appliance and insert it
into the water source (e.g. rainwater
drum).
Before Startup
Attaching the Accessories
Install wheels
Install the transport handle
Attach the accessories net
Connect the high pressure hose to the
trigger gun
Water supply
Water supply from mains
Drawing in water from open reservoirs
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