Page 1
K 5.85 M Operating Instructions Before first use of the unit read these operating instructions and act in accordance with them. 5.960-847.0 (08/07)
Dear Customer, Please read and comply with these instructions prior to the in- itial operation of your appliance. Retain these operating instructions for future refer- ence or for subsequent possessors. Proper Use This high-pressure cleaner is designed for domestic use only: –...
Safety instructions Danger Never touch the mains plug and the socket with wet hands. The appliance must not be used if the power cable or important parts of the appliance, e.g. safety devices, high- pressure hoses, spray guns, are dam- aged.
Wear protective clothing and safety goggles to protect against back spray containing water or dirt. 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.
Commissioning and operation Before Startup Illustrations on Page 10 Figures 1-6 Attach the lose individual parts to your high pressure cleaner. Figures 7-8 Join high pressure hose and trigger gun together. Push clip in until it engages and check that it is securely fastened by pulling on the high pressure hose.
Operation with detergent Note Detergent can only be added when the ap- pliance is being operated in low pressure mode. All washing brushes supplied by Kärcher are designed for use with detergents. Use spray lance with pressure regula- tion (Vario Power). Turn the spray lance to "Mix"...
Maintenance and care Risk of electric shock Always switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug before care and mainte- nance work. Cleaning Prior to longer periods of storage, e.g. in the winter: Clean the fine filter in the water supply connection: this can be easily removed using flat-nose pliers.