Karcher KB 3.99 M - Manual (Page 6)

6 English
When unpacking the product, make sure
that no accessories are missing and that
none of the package contents have been
damaged. If you detect any transport dam-
ages please contact your dealer.
Illustrations on Page 2
1
ON/OFF switch for appliance
2 Power cable with plug
3 High pressure connection
4 High pressure hose
5 Trigger gun with safety catch
6 Connection for water supply with filter
7 Coupling element for water connection
8 Suction hose for detergent
9 Storage for trigger gun
10 Transport handle
11 Spray lance with pressure regulation
(Vario Power)
12 Spray lance with dirt blaster
Special accessories expand the possibili-
ties of using your appliance. Please contact
your Kärcher dealer for further information.
Illustration
Mount loose parts delivered with appliance
prior to start-up.
Illustration
Î Pull out the clamp for the high-pressure
hose from the trigger gun (e.g. a small
screwdriver).
Î Connect high pressure hose to trigger
gun.
Î Push the clamp in until it locks. Check
the secure connection by pulling on the
high-pressure hose.
According to the applicable regula-
tions, the appliance must never be
used on the drinking water supply
without a system separator. Use a
suitable system separator manufactured by
Kärcher; or, as an alternative, a system
separator as per EN 12729 Type BA.
Note: Impurities in the water can damage
the high-pressure pump and accessories.
For protection, the use of the Kärcher water
filter (optional accessory, order no. 4.730-
059) is recommended.
Observe regulations of water supplier.
For connection values, see type plate/tech-
nical data.
Î Use a fibre-reinforced water hose (not
included) with a standard coupling.
(Minimum diameter 1/2 inch (13 mm),
minimum length 7.5 m).
Illustration
Î Screw the coupling unit (supplied) to the
water connection on the appliance.
Î Push the water supply hose onto the
coupling unit, then connect it to the wa-
ter supply.
This high-pressure cleaner is suited to work
with the Kärcher suction hose with backflow
valve (Optional accessory, order no. 4.440-
238) to draw in surface water, e.g. from wa-
ter butts or ponds (see specifications for
max. suction height).
Î Fill the Kärcher suction hose with back-
flow valve with water, screw to water
supply and hang into he water butt.
Î Separate the high pressure hose from
the high pressure connection point of
the appliance.
Î Switch the appliance on "I/ON" and op-
erate until the water exits the high-pres-
sure connection without bubbles.
Î Turn off the appliance "0/OFF".
Commissioning and
operation
Description of the Appliance
Special accessories
Before Startup
Water supply
Water supply from mains
Drawing in water from open reservoirs