Proper Use; Environmental Protection; Description Of The Appliance; Assembly - Kärcher K Mini Original Instructions Manual

Proper use

This high pressure cleaner is designed for domestic use
only.
– for cleaning machines, vehicles, buildings, tools,
facades, terraces, gardening tools, etc. by means
of a high-pressure water jet (if necessary, with ad-
ditional cleaning agents).
– with accessories, replacement parts and cleaning
agents approved by KÄRCHER. Please observe
the information accompanying the cleaning agents.

Environmental protection

The packaging material can be recycled. Please
arrange for the environmentally appropriate dis-
posal of the packaging.
Old appliances contain valuable recyclable ma-
terials that should be recycled properly. Please
arrange for the environmentally appropriate dis-
posal of the old devices.
Cleaning operations which produce oily waste
water, e.g. engine washes, underbody washes,
may only be carried out using washing stations
equipped with an oil separator.

Description of the Appliance

The scope of delivery of your appliance is illustrated on
the packaging. Check the contents of the appliance for
completeness when unpacking.
In the event of missing accessories or any transport
damage, please contact your dealer.
Illustrations on Page 2
1 Water connection with integrated sieve
2 Coupling element for water connection
3 Hose coupling
4 High pressure connection
5 Accessory compartment
6 Carrying handle
7 Mains cable with mains plug
8 Cable clip
9 Storage for mains cable
10 Appliance switch „0/OFF" / „I/ON"
11 Trigger gun
12 Lock trigger gun
13 Clamp for high pressure hose
14 Spray lance extension
15 Safety cover
16 Spray lance with pressure regulation (Vario Power)
The working pressure can be continuously in-
creased from "SOFT" to "HARD". To adjust the
working pressure, release the trigger gun lever and
turn the spray lance to the desired position.
17 High pressure hose
* Additionally required
Water supply hose
– Minimum diameter, 1/2 inches (13 mm).
– Minimum length 7.5 m.
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Mount loose parts delivered with appliance prior to start-
up.
Illustrations on Page 3
Illustration
 Screw the coupling element to the water connec-
tion on the appliance.
Illustration
 Pull out the clamp for the high pressure hose from
the trigger gun.
Illustration
 Connect high pressure hose to trigger gun.
 Push the clamp in until it locks. Check the secure
connection by pulling on the high-pressure hose.
 Park the appliance on an even surface.
Illustration
 Connect the high pressure hose to the high pres-
sure connection of the appliance.
Check the secure connection by pulling on the high
pressure hose.
 Insert the mains plug into the socket.
For connection values, see type plate/technical data.
Observe regulations of water supplier.
ATTENTION
Impurities in the water can damage the high-pressure
pump and the accessories. For protection, the use of
the KÄRCHER water filter (optional accessory, order
no. 4.730-059) is recommended.
Illustration
 Screw the supplied hose coupling on to the end of
your water supply hose.
Note: The supply hose is not included.
 Attach the water supply hose to the coupling on the
water connection.
 Connect the water supply hose to the water supply.
 Completely open the water tap.
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Assembly

Start up

Water supply