Transport; Storage; Maintenance And Care - Kärcher K 5 Compact Manual

 Release the lever on the trigger gun.
 Turn off the appliance "0/OFF".
 Turn off tap.
 Press the lever on the trigger gun to re-
lease any remaining pressure in the
system.
 Lock the lever on the trigger gun.
 Disconnect the mains plug from the
socket.
 Detach the appliance from the water
supply.

Transport

Caution
In order to prevent accidents or injuries,
mind the weight of the appliance during
transport (see technical data).
When transporting by hand
Illustration
 Lift appliance by the carrying handle
and carry it.
Illustration
 Pull out the transport handle until it au-
dibly snaps into place.
 Pull the appliance by its transport han-
dle.
When transporting in vehicles
 Secure the appliance against shifting
and tipping over.

Storage

Caution
In order to prevent accidents or injuries,
mind the weight of the appliance when
choosing the storage location (see techni-
cal data).
Storing the Appliance
Prior to extended storage periods, as dur-
ing the winter, also observe the instructions
in the Care section.
 Park the machine on an even surface.
 Press the disconnect on the trigger gun
and remove the high pressure hose
from the trigger gun.
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 Push the casing of the quick coupling
for the high pressure hose toward the
rear and disconnect the high pressure
hose from the appliance.
Illustration
 Stow away the mains cable, the high-
pressure hose and accessory on the
appliance.
Frost protection
Caution
Appliances and accessories that are not
completely drained can be destroyed by
frost. Completely drain appliance and ac-
cessories and protect them against frost.
To avoid damage:
 Completely drain all water from the ap-
pliance: Switch the appliance on with
detached high pressure hose and de-
tached water supply (max. 1 minute)
and wait, until no more water exits at the
high pressure connection. Turn off the
appliance.
 Store the appliance and the entire ac-
cessories in a frost free room.

Maintenance and care

Danger
Risk of electric shock. Turn off the appli-
ance and remove the mains plug prior to
performing any care and maintenance
work.
Prior to longer periods of storage, e.g. in
the winter:
 Remove filter from suction hose for de-
tergent and clean under running water.
 Pull out the sieve in the water connec-
tion using flat-nose pliers and clean un-
der running water.
The appliance is maintenance free.
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Care
Maintenance