Alfred Kärcher Se & Co. Kg; Alfred-Kärcher-Str; 71364 Winnenden (Germany) Tel.: +49 7195; Fax: +49 7195 14-2212 Winnenden, 2018/10 - Kärcher K 4 Compact Manuel D'instructions

Device does not reach required pressure
The water supply is too low
1. Open the water tap fully.
2. Check the water supply for an adequate flow rate.
The sieve in the water connection is dirty.
1. Pull the sieve in the water connection out using flat
pliers.
2. Clean the sieve under running water.
Air is in the device.
1. Vent the device:
a Switch on the device without a connected high-
pressure hose for a maximum of 2 minutes until
the water escaping from the high-pressure con-
nection is free of air bubbles.
b Switch off the device.
c Connect the high-pressure hose.
d Observe the maximum suction height during suc-
tion operation (see chapter Technical data).
Strong pressure fluctuations
1. Clean the high-pressure nozzle:
a Use a needle to remove dirt from the nozzle drill.
b Rinse the high-pressure nozzle from the front
with water.
2. Check the water supply volume.
Device leaking
1. The device leaks a small amount for technical rea-
sons. If the leak is severe, request authorised Cus-
tomer Service.
Detergent is not sucked in
1. Use the Vario Power spray lance and turn it all the
way in the "SOFT" direction.
2. Clean the filter on the detergent suction hose.
3. Check the detergent suction hose for kinks.

Warranty

The warranty conditions issued by our relevant sales
company apply in all countries. We shall remedy possi-
ble malfunctions on your appliance within the warranty
period free of cost, provided that a material or manufac-
turing defect is the cause. In a warranty case, please
contact your dealer (with the purchase receipt) or the
next authorised customer service site.
(See overleaf for the address)

Technical data

Electrical connection
Voltage
Phase
Frequency
Connection output
Degree of protection
Protection class
Power protection (slow-blowing)
Water connection
Feed pressure (max.)
Input temperature (max.)
Input amount (min.)
Suction height (max.)
Device performance data
Operating pressure
Max. permissible pressure
Water flow rate
12
V 230
~ 1
Hz 50
kW 1,8
IPX5
I
A 10
MPa 1,2
°C 40
l/min 9
m 0,5
MPa 11
MPa 13
l/min 6,3
English
Maximum flow rate
Detergent flow rate
High-pressure gun recoil force
Dimensions and weights
Typical operating weight
Length
Width
Height
Determined values in acc. with EN 60335-2-79
Hand-arm vibration value
K uncertainty
Sound level L
pA
K uncertainty
pA
Sound power level L + K uncer-
WA
tainty
WA
Subject to technical modifications.

EU Declaration of Conformity

We hereby declare that the machine described below
complies with the relevant basic safety and health re-
quirements in the EU Directives, both in its basic design
and construction as well as in the version placed in cir-
culation by us. This declaration is invalidated by any
changes made to the machine that are not approved by
us.
Product: High-pressure cleaner
Type: 1.637-xxx
Currently applicable EU Directives
2000/14/EC
2014/30/EU
2006/42/EC (+2009/127/EC)
2011/65/EU
Harmonised standards used
EN 50581
EN 55014-1: 2017
EN 55014-2: 2015
EN 60335-1
EN 60335-2-79
EN 61000-3-2: 2014
EN 61000-3-3: 2013
EN 62233: 2008
Conformity evaluation procedure used
2000/14/EC: Appendix V
Sound power level dB(A)
Measured: 86
Guaranteed: 88
The signatories act on behalf of and with the authority of
the company management.
H. Jenner
Chairman of the Board of Management
Documentation supervisor: S. Reiser
Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG
Alfred-Kärcher-Str. 28 - 40
71364 Winnenden (Germany)
Ph.: +49 7195 14-0
Fax: +49 7195 14-2212
Winnenden, 2018/10/01
l/min 7,0
l/min 0,3
N 16
kg 11,6
mm 348
mm 308
mm 520
2
m/s < 2,5
2
m/s 0,7
dB(A) 73
dB(A) 3
dB(A) 88
S. Reiser
Director Regulatory Affairs & Certification