Assembly; Start Up - Kärcher K 5 UM Manual

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.

Start up

 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.
Water supply
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. 4.440-238) 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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