– 7These operating instructions describe themaximum equipment. Depending on themodel, there are differences in the scopesof delivery (see packaging).Illustrations on Page 21 Storage for accessories2 Transport handle, detachable3 Quick coupling for high pressure hose4 Appliance switch "0/OFF“/ „I/ON“5 Mains cable with mains plug6 Carrying handle7 Wheels8 Water connection9 Fine filter in the water connection10 Coupling element for water connection11 Detergent suction hose (with sieve)12 Trigger gun13 Lock trigger gun14 Key to detach the high pressure hosefrom the trigger gun15 High pressure hose16 Spray lance with pressure regulation(Vario Power)17 Spray lance with DirtblasterOptional accessories18 Washing brush19 Foam nozzle with detergent containerSpecial accessories expand the possibili-ties of using your appliance. Please contactyour KÄRCHER dealer for further informa-tion.Illustrations on Page 3Illustration Screw the coupling element to the wa-ter connection on the appliance.Illustration Push the high pressure hose into thetrigger gun until it locks audibly.Note: Make sure the connection nippleis aligned correctly. Check the secure connection by pullingon the high pressure hose.According to the applicable regula-tions, the appliance must never beused on the drinking water supplywithout a system separator. Use asuitable system separator manufactured byKÄRCHER; or, as an alternative, a systemseparator as per EN 12729 Type BA. Waterflowing through a system separator is con-sidered non-drinkable.CautionAlways connect the system separator tothe water supply, never directly to the appli-ance!Note: Impurities in the water can damagethe high-pressure pump and accessories.For protection, the use of the KÄRCHERwater filter (optional accessory, order no.4.730-059) is recommended.Observe regulations of water supplier.For connection values, see type plate/tech-nical data. Use a fibre-reinforced water hose (notincluded) with a standard coupling.(Minimum diameter 1/2 inch (13 mm),minimum length 7.5 m). Push the water supply hose onto thecoupling unit, then connect it to the wa-ter supply.This high-pressure cleaner is suited to workwith 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). Fill the KÄRCHER suction hose withbackflow valve with water, screw to wa-ter supply and hang into the water butt. Remove air from appliance before oper-ation.Switch on the appliance without con-nection the high-pressure hose (max. 2minutes) and run it until the water dis-charging from the high-pressure outletis free of bubbles. Switch off applianceand reconnect high-pressure hose.OperationDescription of the ApplianceSpecial accessoriesBefore StartupWater supplyWater supply from mainsDrawing in water from open reservoirs16 EN