Start Up; Operation; Transport - Kärcher K 5 Basic Manual Del Usuario

ATTENTION
Dry running of more than 2 minutes leads to damage of
the high-pressure pump. If the appliance does not build
up pressure within 2 minutes, switch the appliance off
and proceed in accordance with the instructions in
Chapter "Troubleshooting".
Illustration
 Push the high pressure hose into the quick cou-
pling until it locks audibly.
Note: Make sure the connection nipple is aligned
correctly.
 Check the secure connection by pulling on the high
pressure hose.
 Attach the water supply hose to the coupling on the
water connection.
Note: The supply hose is not included.
 Connect the water supply hose to the water supply.
 Completely open the water tap.
 Insert the mains plug into the socket.
 Turn on the appliance "I/ON".
 Unlock the lever on the trigger gun.
 Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the device will
switch on.
Let the appliance work until the water exits at the
hand spray gun without bubbles (max. 2 minutes).
 Release the lever on the trigger gun.
Note: Release the lever of the trigger gun; the de-
vice will switch off again. High pressure remains in
the system.
 Lock the lever on the trigger gun.
CAUTION
Keep a distance of at least 30 cm when using the jet for
cleaning painted surfaces to avoid damage.
ATTENTION
Car tyres, paint or sensitive surfaces such as wood
should not be cleaned with the dirt blaster, as there is a
risk of damage.
Illustration
 Push the spray lance into the trigger gun and fasten
it by turning it through 90°.
 Unlock the lever on the trigger gun.
 Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the device will
switch on.
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Start up

Operation

Working with detergent
DANGER
When using detergents, the material data safety sheet
issued by the detergent manufacturer must be adhered
to, especially the instructions regarding personal pro-
tective equipment.
Note: Detergent can only be added when the device is
operated in low pressure mode.
Illustration
 Pull detergent suction hose as far as is required out
of the housing.
 Suspend end of detergent suction hose in a con-
tainer filled with detergent.
 Use spray lance with pressure regulation (Vario
Power).
 Turn the spray lance as far as it will go in the direc-
tion of "SOFT".
Note: This will mix the detergent with the water
stream.
Recommended cleaning method
 Spray the detergent sparingly on the dry surface
and allow it to react, but not to dry.
 Spray off loosened dirt with the high pressure jet.
Interrupting operation
 Release the lever on the trigger gun.
 Lock the lever on the trigger gun.
 During longer breaks (more than 5 minutes), also
turn the appliance off using the "0/OFF" switch.
CAUTION
Only separate the high-pressure hose from the trigger
gun or the appliance when there is no pressure in the
system.
 After operation with detergent: Run the machine for
approximately 1 minute for a clear rinse.
 Release the lever on the trigger gun.
 Turn off the appliance "0/OFF".
 Turn off tap.
 Press the lever on the trigger gun to release any re-
maining pressure in the system.
 Lock the lever on the trigger gun.
 Disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
 Detach the appliance from the water supply.
CAUTION
Risk of personal injury or damage!
Mind the weight of the appliance during transport.
When transporting by hand
Illustration
 Pull out the transport handle until it audibly snaps
into place.
 Pull the appliance by its transport handle.
When transporting in vehicles
 Secure the appliance against shifting and tipping
over.
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EN
Finish operation

Transport