Karcher KB 4040 User's Manual
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1. A Danger Never touch the mains plug and the socket with wet hands The appliance must not be used if the power cord or important parts of the ap pliance e g safety devices high pres sure hoses spray guns are damaged The appliance may not be used in areas where a risk of explosion is present If the appliance is used in hazardous ar eas e g filling stations the correspond ing safety provisions must be observed Check the power cord with mains plug for damage before every use If the pow er cord is damaged please arrange im mediately for the exchange by an authorized customer service or a skilled electrician High pressure jets can be dangerous if improp erly used The jet may not be directed at per sons animals live electrical equipment or at the appliance itself The jet must not be directed at other per sons or directed by the user at him her self to clean clothing or footwear Never use the appliance to clean objects containing hazardous substances e g asbestos Vehicle tyres or tyre valves are suscepti ble to damage from the high pressure jet and may burst The first indication of this is a discolouration of the tyre Damaged vehicle tyres tyre valves are highly dan gerous Ensure that a distance of at least 30 cm is observed when cleaning with the jet Never draw in fluids containing solvents or undiluted acids and solvents This in cludes petrol paint thinner and heating oil The spr2. tem Disconnect the appliance from the water supply Detach spray lance from the handgun Briefly switch the appliance on I ON press the handgun lever until no further Ww 3 discharged approx 1 min Swrefi the appliance switch to D OFF Use the safety catch to secure the hand gun lever Pull out the mains plug Store the power cord the HP hose and the accessories on the appliance Yhyy y y y yy yy Transport A Caution Please remove the detergent from the DT tank if the application is transported in a re clined position Bearing wheel rolling 3 Fold up transport handle 3 Lock Transport handle Carry appliance 3 Unlock transport handle 3 Retract transport handle 3 Lift application at carrying handle Storing the Appliance A Caution Please remove the detergent from the DT tank if the application is transported in a re clined position Frost can destroy the not completely drained 7 English appliance Store the appliance in a frost re sistant room during winter 3 Store the coiled power cord above the accessories compartment 3 Roll up HP hose and lock it with HP hose clip Store HP hose in storage compart ment 3 Insert hand gun and accessories into the appropriate compartment gt The washing brush special accessory can be stored in the pocket between both DT tanks Special accessories Special accessories expand the possibilities of using your appliance Please co
3. spray lance gt Appliance ventilation Switch on the ap pliance without connection the HP hose and run it until the water discharging from the HP outlet is free of bubbles Switch off appliance and reconnect spray lance 3 Clean the filter in the water supply con nection This can be easily removed us ing flat nose pliers 3 Check all supply lines to the HP pump for leaks or blockages Strong pressure fluctuations 3 Clean the high pressure nozzle Re move dirt and debris from the nozzle bore with a needle and rinse through with water towards the front 3 Check the volume of incoming water HP pump leaking gt Slight leakage from the HP pump is nor mal Ifthe leakage increases contact the authorized customer service No detergent infeed gt Select the low pressure setting for the spray lance 3 Clean the filter of the detergent suction hose gt Check the DT suction hose for kinks Specifications Power connection Voltage 1 50 Hz 240V Connection output 1 9kW Mains fuse slow blow 10A Protective class l Water connection Max feed temperature 40 C Min feed volume 10l min Feed pressure 0 2 1 2MPa Performance data Working pressure 12MPa Max permissible pressure 13MPa Water flow rate 6 71 min Detergent flow rate 0 31 min Recoil force of handgun 18N Hand arm vibration ISO 2 2m s 5349 Sound pressure level Lpa 77 dB A EN60704 1 Sound power level Lwa 92 dB A 2000 14 EG Dimensions D
4. the appliance during breaks or after operation Safety catch The safety catch on the handgun prevents the appliance from being switched on unin tentionally 5 English Commissioning and operation Before Commissioning Remove the coupling element from the lower packaging unit and mount it Remove both bearing wheels from the lower packaging units Insert the bearing wheels into the axle box and lock them Mount HP hose clip to HP hose Push out the safety clip in the handgun using e g a small screwdriver Join HP hose and handgun together Push clip in until it engages and check that it is securely fastened by pulling on the HP hose YY yy y y y Water supply Water supply from mains For connection values see type plate tech nical data Observe regulations of water supplier 3 Use a fibre reinforced hose not includ ed with a standard coupling Minimum diameter 1 2 inches 13 mm Mini mum length 7 5 m gt Screw the coupling unit supplied to the water connection on the appliance 3 Push the water supply hose onto the coupling unit then connect it to the tap A Caution Never operate the high pressure cleaner when the tap is turned off as dry running will damage the HP pump If the water supply is not clean the Karcher water filter must be used special accessory order No 4 730 059 Drawing in water from open reservoirs When fitted with the appropriate accesso ries this high p
5. KARCHER regarding changes to be made Operating Instructions Before first use of the unit read these operating instructions and act in accordance with them AU 5 961 608_03 05 S AE IN N N ES LA T R A Dear Customer Please read and comply with N li these instructions prior to the initial operation of your appli ance Retain these operating instructions for future reference or for subsequent posses sors Proper Use This high pressure cleaner is designed for domestic use only to clean machines vehicles buildings tools facades terraces garden equip ment etc using a high pressure water jet and detergents if required with accessories replacement parts and detergents approved by Karcher Ob serve the instructions provided with these detergents Environmental protection Oy The packaging material can be re O cycled Please do not place the pa kkaging into the ordinary refuse for disposal but arrange for the proper recycling Old appliances contain valuable A materials that can be recycled X Please arrange for the proper recy X cling of old appliances Batteries oil and similar substances must not enter the environment Please dis pose of your old appliances using appropriate collection systems Warranty The terms of the guarantee applicable in each country have been pub
6. ay mist thus generated is highly inflammable explosive and poi sonous Do not use acetone undiluted acids and solvents as they are aggres sive towards the materials from which the appliance is made Warning Unsuitable extension cables can be haz ardous Only use extension cables out doors which have been approved for this purpose and labelled with a sufficient ca ble cross section 1 10m 1 5 mm 10 30 m 2 5 mm Check the high pressure hose for dam age before every use Please arrange for the immediate exchange of a damaged high pressure hose High pressure hoses fixtures and cou plings are important for the safety of the appliance Only use high pressure hos es fixtures and couplings recommended by the manufacturer Cleaning operations which produce oily waste water e g engine washes under body washes may only be carried out using washing stations equipped with an oil separator Note The appliance must not be operated by children or persons who have not been instructed accordingly The operator must use the appliance properly When working with the appli ance he must consider the local condi tions and pay due care and attention to other persons in particular children who are nearby Observe a distance of at least 30 cm when using the jet to clean painted sur faces to avoid damaging paintwork Wear protective clothing and safety gog gles to protect against back spray con taining water or di
7. echnik GmbH Location Winnenden 2404 Registration Court Waiblingen HRB Trade Register 9 English Section B Managing Director Dr Bernhard Graf Hartmut Jenner Georg Metz Alfred K rcher GmbH amp Co KG Cleaning Systems Alfred K rcher Str 28 40 P O Box 160 D 71349 Winnenden Phone 49 7195 14 0 Fax 49 7195 14 2212 Help Line Karcher UK Limited operate a help line al lowing customers to discuss any problems experienced with our products The help line operates during normal busi ness hours if you have difficulty getting through please understand that there are peak periods during the day when our con sultants are unable to take all calls coming in Inthese circumstances we would ask that you try to contact us again later in the day The help line number is 0906 6800632 from 8 30am to 5 00pm Monday Friday calls to this number are charged at 25p per minute It helps us if you have the model number and data plate details to hand before making your Call as there are very many different models of Karcher Pressure Washers in use Alternatively you may write or e mail to the address below Karcher UK Limited Karcher House Beaumont Road Banbury Oxon OX16 1TB E mail retail_inquiries karcheruk co uk English 10 9 082 076 0 2 880 296 0 4 775 389 0 5 037 137 0 Re gt 5 332 464 0 4 760 534 0 9 084 181 0 03 05 5 961 608 0 11 KARCHER
8. epth 420mm Width 445mm Height 590 930mm Weight 19 5kg English 8 CE Declaration We hereby declare that the machine de scribed below complies with the relevant ba sic safety and health requirements of the EU Directives both in its basic design and con struction as well as in the version put into cir culation by us This declaration shall cease to be valid if the machine is modified without our prior approval PRODUCT High pressure cleaner TYPE 1 636 xxx Relevant EU Directives 98 37 EC 73 23 EEC 93 68 EEC 89 336 EEC 91 263 EEC 92 31 EEC 93 68 EEC 2000 14 EC Applied harmonized standards DIN EN 60 335 1 DIN EN 60 335 2 79 DIN EN 55014 1 2000 A1 2001 A2 2002 DIN EN 55 014 2 1997 A1 2001 DIN EN 61 000 3 2 2000 DIN EN 61 000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 Applied conformity evaluation method Ap pendix V Measured sound power level 91 dB A Guaranteed sound power level 92 dB A Appropriate internal measures have been taken to ensure that the series appliances always comply with the requirements of the currently valid EU Directives and the applied standards The undersigned act on behalf and under the power of attorney of the company man agement 2 a esx Jenner S Reiser Alfred K rcher Kommanditgesellschaft Lo cation Winnenden Registration Court Waiblingen HRA 169 Trade Register Sec tion A 169 Partner liable to an unlimited ex tent K rcher Reinigungst
9. lished by our re spective national distributors We will fix possible faults on your unit free of charge within the warranty period insofar as the faults are caused by material defects or de fective workmanship Guarantee claims should be addressed to your dealer or the nearest authorized customer service centre and supported by documentary evidence of purchase 3 English Description of the Appliance Definition of abbreviations used HP High pressure DT Detergent When unpacking the product make sure that no accessories are missing and that none of the pakkage contents have been damaged If you detect any transport dam ages please contact your dealer The accessories high pressure hose and gun are included in the delivery and stored within the appliance The appliance comes fully mounted only the bearing wheels the handgun and the coupling element for the water connection need to be assembled Illustrations on Page 2 Connection for water supply with filter Coupling element for water connection Power cord with plug Storage power cord ON OFF switch for appliance a sport handle retractable Msport handle lock Internal cover 9 Accessory mount 10 DT tank 11 DT suction hose with filter 12 DT metering regulator 13 HP hose 14 Handgun with safety catch 15 HP hose clip 16 Bearing wheel 17 Carrying handle 18 Spray lance with Variopower nozzle 19 Washing brush ANOoaBRWDND Safety instructions
10. ntact your K rcher dealer for further information Detergents To ensure a trouble free operation of the ap pliance and to match the individual cleaning task we recommend our K rcher detergent and maintenance agents Please ask for our advice or request information on the prod ucts Maintenance and Care A Risk of injury Always switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug before care and maintenance work Cleaning Prior to longer periods of storage e g in the winter gt Remove filter from suction hose for de tergent and clean with running water gt Pull out filter in water connection using flat nose pliers and clean with running water Maintenance The appliance is maintenance free Spare Parts Only use original K rcher spare parts You will find a list of spare parts at the end of this document Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults yourself with the help of the following overview If in doubt please consult the authorized customer service A Risk of injury Always switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug before care and maintenance work A Warning Repair works may only be performed by the authorized customer service Machine does not start 3 Check whether the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to the voltage of the socket gt Check the power cord for damage Pressure does not build up in the appli ance gt Check the setting at the
11. ressure cleaner can draw in surface water e g from water butts or ponds max suction height 0 5 m 3 As the standard coupling system is not suitable for use in suction mode the Karcher suction hose with integrated fil ter should be used instead special ac cessory order no 4 440 238 and suspended inside the water butt 3 Use the Karcher water filter to protect the HP pump and accessories special ac cessories order no 4 730 059 This fil ter removes dirt from incoming water gt Appliance ventilation Switch on the ap pliance without connection the HP hose and run it until the water discharging from the HP outlet is free of bubbles Switch off appliance and reconnect HP hose Start up Push the appropriate spray lance on to the handgun and fasten it by turning it through 90 Open tap Plug in the main plug Set main switch to I ON Press safety catch on the handgun to re lease it and pull lever y y yyy High pressure operation A Warning The handgun is subjected to a recoil force when the water jet is discharged Make sure that you have a firm footing Hold the hand gun and spray lance firmly Spray lance with Variopower nozzle gt Carrying out the most common cleaning tasks Operation with detergents is possible with low pressure Operation with detergent Note Detergent can only be added when the ap pliance is being operated in low pressure mode All washing brushes
12. rt Never leave the appliance unattended when it is in operation This appliance was designed to be used with detergents which are supplied or recommended by the manufacturer The English 4 use of other detergents or chemicals may compromise the safety of the appli ance or cause appliance damage m Make sure that the power cord or exten sion cables are not damaged by running over pinching dragging or similar Pro tect the power cords from heat oil and sharp edges m The connection between the power cord and extension cable must not lie in wa ter m All current conducting parts in the work ing area must be protected against jet water m The appliance may only be connected to an electrical supply which has been in Stalled in accordance with IEC 60364 m The appliance may only be connected to alternating current The voltage must correspond with the type plate on the ap pliance m The minimum fuse rating required at the sokket outlet is 10 A slow blow m To avoid accidents due to electrical faults we recommend the use of sockets with a line side current limiting circuit breaker max 30 mA nominal tripping current m The plug and coupling of the extension cable used must be watertight m Always fully unroll the extension cable from the cable drum Safety Devices Safety devices prevent injury and may not be modified or bypassed Unit switch The switch prevents unintented starting of the appliance Stop
13. supplied by Karcher are designed for use with detergents gt Turn Variopower nozzle until lowest pressure setting has been reached DT metering regulator gt Turning the regulator to the left Deter gent is added from the left DT tank gt Turning regulator to the right Detergent is added from the right DT tank DT suction infeed from DT tank gt During low pressure operation deter gent is automatically sucked in from the filled detergent tank gt Dosage happens through the DT dosage regulator Recommended Cleaning Method 1 Spray a small dose of the detergent on the dry surface and allow it to react make sure the detergent does not dry up 2 Wash off the loosened dirt using the high pressure jet Interrupting operation gt Release the lever on the handgun 3 During breaks use the safety catch to secure the handgun lever 3 During longer breaks more than 5 min utes also turn the appliance off using the ON OFF switch 3 Store the handgun and spray lance in the accessory mount English 6 Finish operation 3 If detergent has been added Suspend detergent suction hose in a container filled with clear water switch the appli ance on for around 1 minute once the spray lance has been removed and rinse until water runs clear Release the lever on the handgun Switch the appliance switch to O OFF Turn off tap Press the lever on the handgun to re lease any remaining pressure in the sys
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