Description Of The Appliance; Assembly; Start Up - Kärcher K 5 UM Manual

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.
See fold-out page 3 for illustrations
1 Water connection with integrated sieve
2 Coupling element for water connection
3 Quick coupling for high pressure hose
4 High pressure connection
5 Appliance switch „0/OFF" / „I/ON"
6 Detergent Tank
7 Storage for trigger gun
8 Suction hose for detergent
9 Transport handle
10 Storage for spray lance
11 Mains cable with mains plug
12 Bearing wheel
13 Trigger gun
14 Lock trigger gun
15 Key to detach the high pressure hose from the trig-
ger gun
16 High pressure hose
17 Spray lance with pressure regulation (Vario Power)
Carrying out the most common cleaning tasks.
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.
Suitable for use with detergents.
18 Spray lance with Dirtblaster
For strong contaminations.
19 Rotary washing brush
Especially suitable for cleaning cars.
20 Foam nozzle with detergent container
With powerful foam for effortless cleaning.
Additionally required
Fabric-reinforced water hose with commercially availa-
ble coupling.
– Minimum diameter, 1/2 inches (13 mm).
– Minimum length 7.5 m.

Assembly

See fold-out page 4 for illustrations
 Illustrations -
Mount loose parts delivered with appliance prior to
start-up.
 Fasten the quick coupling for the high pressure
hose to the high pressure connection.
 Illustration
Push the high pressure hose into the trigger gun
until it locks audibly.
Note: Make sure the connection nipple is aligned
correctly.
 Check the secure connection by pulling on the high
pressure hose.
 Park the appliance on an even surface.
 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.
 Insert the mains plug into the socket.
For connection values, see type plate/technical data.
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.
Water supply from mains
Observe regulations of water supplier.
 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.
Drawing in water from open reservoirs
Note: The max. suction height is 0.5 m.
This high-pressure cleaner is suited to work with the
KÄRCHER suction hose with backflow valve (Optional
accessory, order no. 2.643-100) to draw in surface wa-
ter, e.g. from water butts or ponds (see specifications for
max. suction height).
 Remove coupling from the water connection.
 Fill the suction hose with water.
 Screw the suction hose into the water connection of
the appliance and insert it into the water source
(e.g. rainwater drum).
Remove air from appliance before operation.
 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.
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Start up

Water supply
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