Kärcher K 4 Premium Full Control Manuel D'utilisation page 13

Bleed the device as follows prior to operation:
 Turn on the appliance "I/ON".
 Unlock the lever of the trigger gun.
 Push the lever of the trigger gun, the device will
switch on.
 Let the device run (max. 2 minutes) until the water
exits the trigger gun without bubbles.
 Release the lever of the trigger gun.
 Lock the lever of the trigger gun.
Operation
ATTENTION
Dry running of more than 2 minutes leads to damage of
the high-pressure pump. If the appliance does not build
up pressure within 2 minutes, switch the appliance off
and proceed in accordance with the instructions in
Chapter "Troubleshooting".
Full Control System
The pressure indicator on the trigger gun shows the cur-
rently set pressure level during operation with a Full
Control spray lance.
Note: The pressure indicator is not significant during
operation with the T-Racer and other accessories.
Pressure level For example, recommended for
HARD Stone terraces made of paving
stones or exposed aggregate con-
crete, asphalt, metal surfaces, gar-
den utensils (wheelbarrow, spade,
etc.)
MEDIUM Motorcar / motorcycle, brick sur-
faces, plastered walls, plastic furni-
ture
SOFT Wooden surfaces, bicycles, sand
stone surfaces, rattan furniture
MIX Operation with detergent
ATTENTION
The sensitivity of the materials can strongly differ de-
pending on the age and the condition. The so-called
recommendations are non-binding.
High pressure operation
CAUTION
Keep a distance of at least 30 cm when using the jet for
cleaning painted surfaces to avoid damage.
ATTENTION
Car tyres, paint or sensitive surfaces such as wood
should not be cleaned with the dirt blaster, as there is a
risk of damage.
 Select a spray lance suitable for the cleaning task.
Illustration
 Push the spray lance into the trigger gun and fasten
it by a 90° rotation.
 Turn on the appliance "I/ON".
 Unlock the lever of the trigger gun.
 Push the lever of the trigger gun, the device will
switch on.
Note: Release the lever of the trigger gun; the de-
vice will switch off again. High pressure remains in
the system.
Full Control spray lance Vario Power
 Turn the spray lance until the LED of the required
pressure level is on at the pressure indicator of the
trigger gun.
Operation with washing brush
ATTENTION
Risk of damage to the paintwork
When working with the washing brush, it must be free of
dirt or other particles.
 Push the washing brush into the trigger gun and
fasten it by a 90° turn.
Note: If required, the washing brushes can be used to
work with detergent.
Operation with detergent
* Optional accessories
Most KÄRCHER detergents can be bought ready to use
in a Plug 'n' Clean detergent bottle.
Note: Detergent can only be added when the device is
operated in low pressure mode.
DANGER
When using detergents, the material data safety sheet
issued by the detergent manufacturer must be adhered
to, especially the instructions regarding personal pro-
tective equipment.
 Remove the cap of the Plug 'n' Clean detergent
bottle.
Illustration
 Push the detergent bottle with the opening pointing
downwards into the connection for the Plug 'n'
Clean detergent.
 Use Vario Power spray lance.
 Turn the spray lance towards "MIX" until the the
LED "MIX" is on on the pressure indicator of the
trigger gun.
Note: This will mix the detergent with the water
stream.
Foam nozzle
 Fill the detergent solution in the detergent tank of
the foam nozzle (observe dosage instructions on
the packaging of the detergent).
 Connect the detergent tank to the foam nozzle.
 Connect the foam nozzle to the trigger gun.
Recommended cleaning method
 Spray the detergent sparingly on the dry surface
and allow it to react, but not to dry.
 Spray off loosened dirt with the high pressure jet.
After operation with detergent
 Remove the Plug 'n' Clean detergent bottle from
the intake and close it with the lid.
 For storage, put the detergent bottle into the retain-
er with the cap pointing up.
Interrupting operation
 Release the lever of the trigger gun.
 Lock the lever of the trigger gun.
Illustration
 Put the trigger gun with the spray lance into the
parking position.
 During longer breaks (more than 5 minutes), also
turn the appliance off using the "0/OFF" switch.
 Release the lever of the trigger gun.
 Turn off the appliance "0/OFF".
 Disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
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