Proper Use; Environmental Protection; Description Of The Appliance - Kärcher K 5 UM 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

Notes about the ingredients (REACH)
You will find current information about the ingredients
at:
www.kaercher.com/REACH
The packaging material can be recycled. Please
arrange for the environmentally appropriate dis-
posal of the packaging.
Electrical and electronic devices often contain
components which could potentially pose a dan-
ger to human health and the environment if han-
dled or disposed of incorrectly. However, these
components are necessary for the proper opera-
tion of the device. Devices marked with this sym-
bol must not be disposed of with regular house-
hold rubbish.
Old appliances contain valuable recyclable mate-
rials that should be recycled properly. Please ar-
range for the environmentally appropriate disposal
of the old devices.
Cleaning operations which produce oily waste wa-
ter, e.g. engine washes, underbody washes, may
only be carried out using washing stations
equipped with an oil separator.
Work with detergents must only be performed on
liquid-tight work surfaces with a connection to the
sewer system. Do not let release detergent into
waters or earth.
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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
work pressure can be stagelessly regulated be-
tween "Min" and "Max". You can add detergent
when "Mix" is selected.
In order to adjust the working pressure, release the
lever of the trigger gun and turn the spray lance to
the desired position.
Additionally required
Fabric-reinforced water hose with commercially availa-
ble coupling.
– Minimum diameter, 1/2 inches (13 mm).
– Minimum length 7.5 m.