Operation - Kärcher K 5 Premium Full Control Plus Instruction Manual

Operation

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".
Full Control Plus System
The +/- buttons on the high-pressure gun can be used
to select the pressure and detergent dosing levels. It is
possible to change spray type by turning the 3-in-1 multi
jet spray lance.
ATTENTION
The sensitivity of the materials can strongly differ de-
pending on the age and the condition. The so-called
recommendations are non-binding.
Pressure level
Flat jet nozzle
Dirt blaster
Detergent nozzle
Note: When working with T-Racers and other accesso-
ries, the pressure indicator is not indicative. So that cor-
rect function is guaranteed, always set the pressure on
the high-pressure gun to the highest level. Make any
possible adjustments directly on the accessories.
High pressure operation
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.
8 English
For example,
recommended for
Stone terraces, asphalt, met-
al surfaces, garden utensils
(wheelbarrow, spade, etc.)
Motorcar / motorcycle, brick
surfaces, plastered walls,
plastic furniture
Wooden surfaces, bicycles,
sand stone surfaces, rattan
furniture
For especially stubborn dirt
on stone terraces, asphalt,
metal surfaces, garden uten-
sils (wheelbarrow, spade,
etc.)
Operation with detergent.
Dosing the detergent concen-
tration as needed.
Illustration
 Push the 3-in-1 multi jet spray lance into the high-
pressure gun and fasten it by a 90° rotation (ob-
serve alignment!).
 Select spray type, by turning the 3-in-1 multi jet
spray lance until the required spray display is visi-
ble above.
 Turn on the appliance "I/ON".
 Unlock the lever of the trigger gun.
 Push the lever of the trigger gun, the device will
switch on.
Note: Release the lever of the trigger gun; the de-
vice will switch off again. High pressure remains in
the system.
Operation with detergent
Most KÄRCHER detergents can be bought ready to use
in a Plug 'n' Clean detergent bottle.
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
 Remove the cap of the Plug 'n' Clean detergent
bottle.
 Push the detergent bottle with the opening pointing
downwards into the connection for the Plug 'n'
Clean detergent.
 Turn the 3-in-1 multi jet spray lance to detergent
nozzle "MIX".
Note: This will mix the detergent with the water
stream.
 Using the +/- buttons of the high-pressure gun, set
the desired detergent concentration.
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.
After operation with detergent
 Remove the Plug 'n' Clean detergent bottle from
the intake and close it with the lid.
 For storage, put the detergent bottle into the retain-
er with the cap pointing up.
 To rinse, operate the device for about 30 seconds
in detergent level 1.
Interrupting operation
 Release the lever of the trigger gun.
 Lock the lever of the trigger gun.
Illustration
 Put the trigger gun with the spray lance into the
parking position.
 During longer breaks (more than 5 minutes), also
turn the appliance off using the "0/OFF" switch.
Finish operation
CAUTION
Only separate the high-pressure hose from the trigger gun
or the device when there is no pressure in the system.
ATTENTION
When disconnecting the supply or high pressure hose,
warm water may leak from the connections after operation.
 Release the lever of the trigger gun.
 Turn off tap.