KB 3.99 M
Operating
Instructions
Before using the unit for the
first time, please read and
comply with these Operating
Instructions
5.961-253.0 03/08
Dear Customer,
Please read and comply with
these instructions prior to the
initial operation of your appliance. Retain
these operating instructions for future refer-
ence or for subsequent possessors.
Environmental protection
The packaging material can be recy-
cled. Please do not place the packag-
ing into the ordinary refuse for disposal, but
arrange for the proper recycling.
Old appliances contain valuable ma-
terials that can be recycled. Please
arrange for the proper recycling of old
appliances. Please dispose your old appli-
ances using appropriate collection systems
Contents
General information
Safety instructions
Commissioning and operation
Maintenance and care
Troubleshooting
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4 - 5
6 - 8
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Warranty
The warranty terms published by our com-
petent sales company are applicable in
each country. We will repair potential fail-
ures of your appliance within the warranty
period free of charge, provided that such
failure is caused by faulty material or de-
fects in fabrication. In the event of a warran-
ty claim please contact your dealer or the
nearest authorized Customer Service cent-
er. Please submit the proof of purchase.
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Specifications
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General information
Hazard levels
ƽ Danger
Immediate danger that can cause severe
injury or even death.
ṇ Warning
Possible hazardous situation that could
lead to severe injury or even death.
Caution
Possible hazardous situation that could
lead to mild injury to persons or damage to
property.
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 Kärcher.
Observe the instructions provided with
these detergents.
English 3
„ Never draw in fluids containing solvents
or undiluted acids and solvents! This in-
cludes petrol, paint thinner and heating
oil. The spray 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.
Safety instructions
ƽ 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. high-pressure hoses, trig-
ger gun or safety devices are damaged.
„ Check the power cord with mains plug
for damage before every use. If the
power cord is damaged, please arrange
immediately for the exchange by an au-
thorized customer service or a skilled
electrician.
„ Check the high-pressure hose for dam-
age before every use. Please arrange
for the immediate exchange of a dam-
aged high-pressure hose.
„ 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 corre-
sponding safety provisions must be
observed.
ṇ Warning
„ This device is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with re-
duced physical, sensory or mental abili-
ties or lacking experience and/or
knowledge, unless they are supervised
by a person responsible for their safety
or are instructed by these persons on
the use of the device. Children should
be supervised, to ensure that they do
not play with the device.
„ The mains plug and the coupling of an
extension cable must be watertight and
must never lay in the water.
„ Unsuitable extension cables can be
hazardous. Only use extension cables
outdoors which have been approved for
this purpose and labelled with a suffi-
cient cable cross-section: 1 - 10 m: 1.5
„ High-pressure jets can be
dangerous if improperly
used. The jet must not be
directed at persons, ani-
mals, live electrical equipment or at the
appliance itself.
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2
mm ; 10 - 30 m: 2.5 mm
„ Always fully unroll electrical cables from
the cable drum.
„ High-pressure hoses, fixtures and cou-
plings are important for the safety of the
appliance. Only use high-pressure hos-
es, fixtures and couplings recommend-
ed by the manufacturer.
„ The operator must use the appliance
correctly. 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.
„ The high-pressure jet must not be di-
rected at other persons or directed by
the user at him/herself to clean clothing
or footwear.
„ Never use the appliance to clean ob-
jects containing hazardous substances
(e.g. asbestos).
„ Vehicle tyres or tyre valves are suscep-
tible to damage from the high-pressure
jet and may burst. The first indication of
this is a discolouration of the tyre. Dam-
aged vehicle tyres/tyre valves are highly
dangerous. Ensure that a distance of at
least 30 cm is observed when cleaning
with the jet!
„ Do not use the appliance when there
are other persons around unless they
are also wearing safety equipment.
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„ Wear protective clothing and safety
goggles to protect against splash back
containing water or dirt.
Safety Devices
Caution
Caution
Safety devices protect the user and must
not be modified or bypassed.
„ Observe a distance of at least 30 cm
when using the jet to clean painted sur-
faces to avoid damaging paintwork.
„ Never leave the appliance unattended
when it is in operation.
„ Make sure that the power cable or ex-
tension cables are not damaged by run-
ning over, pinching, dragging or similar.
Protect the power cable from heat, oil,
and sharp edges.
Power switch
The appliance switch prevents unintention-
al operation of the appliance.
Lock trigger gun
This lock locks the lever of the trigger gun
and prevents the inadvertent start of the ap-
pliance.
„ All current-conducting parts in the work-
ing area must be protected against jet
water.
„ The appliance may only be connected
to an electrical supply which has been
installed in accordance with IEC 60364.
„ The appliance may only be connected
to alternating current. The voltage must
correspond with the type plate on the
appliance.
„ The maximum tolerable mains imped-
ance at the electrical contact point (see
Technical Data) must not be exceeded.
„ For safety reasons, we recommend that
you operate the appliance only via a
earth-leakage circuit breaker (max.
30 mA).
„ Cleaning operations which produce oily
waste water, e.g. engine washes, un-
derbody washes, may only be carried
out using washing stations equipped
with an oil separator.
„ This appliance was designed to be used
with detergents which are supplied or
recommended by the manufacturer.
The use of other detergents or chemi-
cals may compromise the safety of the
appliance.
English 5
Water supply
Commissioning and
operation
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.
Description of the Appliance
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
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2
3
4
5
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8
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ON/OFF switch for appliance
Power cable with plug
High pressure connection
High pressure hose
Trigger gun with safety catch
Connection for water supply with filter
Coupling element for water connection
Suction hose for detergent
Storage for trigger gun
Water supply from mains
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).
10 Transport handle
Illustration
11 Spray lance with pressure regulation
(Vario Power)
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.
12 Spray lance with dirt blaster
Special accessories
Special accessories expand the possibili-
ties of using your appliance. Please contact
your Kärcher dealer for further information.
Drawing in water from open reservoirs
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).
Before Startup
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.
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".
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Operation with detergent
Start up
We recommend the Kärcher cleaning and
care program that will match the respective
cleaning requirements. Please seek con-
sultation or request information on the sub-
ject.
Î Use spray lance with pressure regula-
tion (Vario Power).
Illustration
Î Turn the spray lance to "Mix" position -
low pressure.
Illustration
Î Pull detergent suction hose as far as is
required out of the housing.
Î Suspend end of detergent suction hose
in a container filled with detergent.
Caution
Never operate the high-pressure cleaner
when the tap is turned off as dry running will
damage the high-pressure pump.
Illustration
Î Connect the high pressure hose to the
high pressure connection of the appli-
ance.
Illustration
Î Push the spray lance into the trigger
gun and fasten it by turning it through
90°.
Illustration
Î Completely open the water tap.
Î Insert the mains plug into the socket.
Illustration
Recommended cleaning method
Î Spray the detergent sparingly on the dry
surface and allow it to react, but not to
dry.
Î Turn on the appliance “I/ON”.
Operation
ṇ Danger
Î Spray off loosened dirt with the high-
pressure ray.
The trigger gun is subjected to a recoil force
when the water jet is discharged. Make
sure that you have a firm footing and are
also holding the trigger gun and spray lance
firmly.
Interrupting operation
Î Release the lever on the trigger gun.
Î Lock the lever on the trigger gun.
Î During longer breaks (more than 5 min-
utes), also turn the appliance off using
the "0/OFF" switch.
Î Unlock the lever on the trigger gun.
Î Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the
device will switch on.
Note: Release the lever of the trigger gun;
the device will switch off again. High pres-
sure remains in the system.
Î Insert the trigger gun in its holder.
Spray lance with pressure regulation
Carrying out the most common cleaning
tasks. The work pressure can be stageless-
ly regulated between "Min" and "Max".
Î Release the lever on the trigger gun.
Î Turn the spray lance to the desired po-
sition.
Spray lance with dirt blaster
For particularly dirty items or areas.
Not suitable for use with detergents.
English 7
Finish operation
Maintenance and care
Caution
ƽ Danger
Only separate the high-pressure hose from
the trigger gun or the appliance while there
is no pressure in the system.
Turn off the appliance and remove the
mains plug prior to any care and mainte-
nance work.
Î After working with detergent, 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.
Î Release the lever on the trigger gun.
Î Turn off the appliance "0/OFF".
Î Turn off tap.
Î Detach the appliance from the water
supply.
Î Press the lever on the trigger gun to re-
lease any remaining pressure in the
system.
Î Lock the lever on the trigger gun.
Î Pull out the mains plug.
Î Roll up the power cord and loop it e.g.
round the handle.
Î Insert the trigger gun in its holder.
Î Stow away the mains cable, the high-
pressure hose and accessory at the ap-
pliance.
Maintenance
The appliance is maintenance-free.
Storage
Prior to longer periods of storage, e.g. in the
winter:
Î Completely drain all water from the ap-
pliance: Switch the appliance on with
detached high-pressure hose and de-
tached water supply (max. 1 minute)
and wait, until no more water exits at the
high-pressure connection. Turn off the
appliance.
Î Remove filter from suction hose for de-
tergent and clean under running water.
Î Pull out the sieve in the water connec-
tion using flat-nose pliers and clean un-
der running water.
Frost protection
Caution
Protect the appliance and its accessories
against frost.
The appliance and its accessories can get
destroyed through frost if there are any wa-
ter residues in them. To avoid damage to
them:
Î Store the appliance and the entire ac-
cessories in a frost-safe room.
Spare parts
Use only original Kärcher spare parts. You
will find a list of spare parts at the end of
these operating instructions.
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Appliance is leaking
Troubleshooting
Î Slight leakage from the appliance pump
is normal. If the leakage increases con-
tact the authorized customer service.
You can rectify minor faults yourself with
the help of the following overview.
If in doubt, please consult the authorized
customer service.
No detergent infeed
Î Use spray lance with pressure regula-
tion (Vario Power).
Turn the spray lance to "Mix" position.
Î Clean the detergent suction hose filter.
Î Check the detergent suction hose for
kinks.
ƽ Danger
Turn off the appliance and remove the
mains plug prior to any care and mainte-
nance work.
Repair works may only be performed by the
authorized customer service.
Appliance is not running
Î Check whether the voltage indicated on
the type plate corresponds to the volt-
age of the mains supply.
Î Check the mains connection cable for
damages.
Pressure does not build up in the appli-
ance
Î Check setting at the spray lance.
Î Appliance ventilation: Switch the appli-
ance on with the high-pressure hose de-
tached and operate until the water flows
through the high-pressure connection
without bubbles. Switch off appliance
and reconnect high-pressure hose.
Î Check the water supply.
Î Pull out the sieve in the water connec-
tion using flat-nose pliers and clean un-
der running water.
Appliance does not start, motor hums
Cause: Voltage reduction due to weak
mains supply or when using an extension
cable.
Î When switching on, first pull the lever of
the trigger gun and then switch the ap-
pliance switch to "I/ON".
Strong pressure fluctuations
Î Clean high-pressure nozzle: Remove
dirt and debris from the nozzle bore, us-
ing a needle and rinse through with wa-
ter from the front.
Î Check water flow quantity.
English 9
Specifications
Power connection
230 - 240
Voltage
V
1~50 Hz
1,7
10
Connected load
Mains fuse (slow-blow)
Protective class
Protection class
Water connection
Max. feed temperature
Min. feed volume
Max. feed pressure
Performance data
Working pressure
Max. permissible pressure
Water flow rate
Detergent flow rate
Recoil force of trigger gun
Hand-arm vibration
(ISO 5349)
kW
A
I
IP X5
40
10
°C
l/min
MPa
1,2
11
12
MPa
MPa
l/min
l/min
N
6,3
0,3
15
2
0,8
m/s
74,5
87
Sound pressure level
LpA (EN60704-1)
Sound power level
LWA (2000/14/EG)
Dimensions
dB(A)
dB(A)
290
340
805
12,2
Length
Width
Height
Weight
mm
mm
mm
kg
Subject to technical modifications!
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