Description Of The Appliance; Before Startup; High Pressure Operation; Water Supply - Kärcher K 5.20 M Operating Instructions Manual

Commissioning and
operation
Definition of abbreviations used:
HP = High pressure
DT = Detergent

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
1 Power cable with plug
2 Carrying handle
3 DT suction hose with filter
4 ON/OFF switch for appliance
5 HP outlet
6 Transport handle
7 Accessory mount
8 Coupling element for water connection
9 Connection for water supply with filter
10 Trigger gun with safety catch
11 HP hose
12 Spray lance with dirt blaster
13 Spray lance with pressure regulation
(Vario Power)

Before Startup

Push out the safety clip in the trigger
gun using e.g. a small screwdriver.
Join HP hose and trigger gun together.
Push clip in until it engages and check
that it is securely fastened by pulling on
the HP hose.

Water supply

According to the applicable regula-
tions, the appliance must never be
used on the drinking water net
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.
Water supply from mains
For connection values, see type plate/tech-
nical data.
Observe regulations of water supplier.
Use a fibre-reinforced hose (not included)
with a standard coupling:
- Minimum diameter, 1/2 inches (13 mm).
- Minimum length, 7.5 m.
Screw the coupling unit (supplied) to
the water connection on the appliance.
Push the water supply hose onto the
coupling unit, then connect it to the tap.
Caution
Never operate the high-pressure cleaner
when the tap is turned off as dry running will
damage the HP pump.
If the water supply is not clean, the Kärcher
water filter must be used (special accesso-
ry - order No. 4.730-059).
Start up
Screw HP hose on to HP outlet on ap-
pliance.
Push the appropriate spray lance on to
the trigger gun and fasten it by turning it
through 90°.
Open tap.
Plug in the main plug.
Set main switch to "I/ON".
Press safety catch on the trigger gun to
release it and pull lever.

High pressure operation

Risk of injury
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 hold-
ing the trigger gun and spray lance firmly.
Spray lance with pressure regulation
Carrying out the most common cleaning
tasks. The work pressure can be stageless-
ly regulated between "Min" and "Max".
Release the lever on the trigger gun.
Turn the spray lance to the desired po-
sition.
Spray lance with dirt blaster
For strong contaminations.
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