Safety Devices; Symbols On The Device; Assembly; Initial Startup - Kärcher K 5 Premium Power Control Manual De Instrucciones

Safety devices

CAUTION
Missing or modified safety devices
Safety devices are provided for your own protection.
Never modify or bypass safety devices.
Power switch
The power switch prevents unintentional operation of
the device.
High-pressure gun lock
The lock locks the lever of the high-pressure gun and
prevents the device from starting unintentionally.
Auto-stop function
If the lever of the high-pressure gun is released, the
pressure switch turns off the pump and the high-pres-
sure jet stops. The pump switches on again when the le-
ver is pressed.
Motor circuit breaker
The motor circuit breaker shuts off the device if power
consumption it too high.

Symbols on the device

Do not aim the high-pressure jet may at per-
sons, animals, live electrical equipment or
the device itself.
Protect the device against frost.
The device may not be connected to the
public drinking water network.

Assembly

For the illustrations, refer to the graphics page.
Place the screws provided and matching screwdriver at
the ready.
Fit the supplied loose parts onto the device before start-
ing up the device.
Fitting the wheels
1. Insert the wheels.
Note
Pay attention to the alignment of the hole.
Illustration D
2. Secure the wheels with 1 screw each.
Mounting the stand
1. Insert the stand.
Illustration E
2. Insert the 2 dowels into the holes as far as they will
go.
3. Secure the base with 2 screws.
Installing the spray lance storage
1. Hang the spray lance storage in position.
2. Secure the storage with 2 screws.
Illustration F
3. Secure the cover with 4 screws.
Illustration G
Mounting the transport handle
1. Attach the transport handle.
Illustration H
2. Secure the transport handle with 2 screws.
Mounting the accessory net
1. Hang the accessory net on the hooks.
Illustration I
Push the high-pressure hose through the
1. Insert the high-pressure hose through the hose
guide from the rear.
Illustration J
Installing the water connection coupling
1. Screw the water connection coupling onto the water
connection on the device.
Illustration K

Initial startup

1. Place the device on a flat and level surface.
2. For devices with a hose reel: Completely unwind the
high-pressure hose from the hose reel.
3. For devices without a hose reel: Unwind the high-
pressure hose completely and eliminate any loops
and twists.
4. Pull the high-pressure hose all the way forwards
through the hose guide.
5. Insert the high-pressure hose into the high-pressure
gun until it audibly latches into place.
Note
Take care to ensure the correct alignment of the nipple.
Illustration L
6. Check for a secure connection by pulling on the
high-pressure hose.
7. Plug the mains plug into a mains socket.
For the connection values, see the type plate or chapter
Technical data.
Observe the water distribution company regulations.
ATTENTION
Damage through contaminated water
Contamination in the water can damage the pump and
the accessories.
KÄRCHER recommends using the KÄRCHER water fil-
ter for protection(special accessory, order number
4.730-059).
Connection to the water line
ATTENTION
Hose coupling with Aquastop on the water connec-
tion of the device
Damage to the pump
Never use a hose coupling with Aquastop on the water
connection of the device.
You can use an Aquastop coupling on the tap.
1. Plug the garden hose onto the water connection
coupling.
2. Connect the garden hose to the water line.
3. Open the water tap fully.
Illustration M
Sucking water from open containers
When used with the KÄRCHER suction hose with check
valve (special accessory, order number 2.643-100) this
high-pressure cleaner is suitable for sucking up surface
water, e.g. from rain barrels or ponds (for the maximum
suction height see chapter Technical data).
The water connection coupling is not required for vacu-
uming operation.
1. Fill the suction hose with water.
2. Screw the suction hose onto the device water con-
nection and hang it in a water source (e.g. water butt).
1. Switch the device on "I/ON".
2. Unlock the lever of the high-pressure gun.
English
hose guide
Water supply
Vent the device
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