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K 5.720
K 5.540
OPERATOR MANUAL
High Pressure Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
MANUAL DE USUARIO
Limpiador de alta presión . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
MANUEL D'UTILISATION
Nettoyeur haute pression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
59654960 (2014.10)

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  • Page 1 K 5.720 K 5.540 OPERATOR MANUAL High Pressure Washer ....2 MANUAL DE USUARIO Limpiador de alta presión ....19 MANUEL D‘UTILISATION...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    HIGH PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR MANUAL Model Overview Owner/User Responsibility Important Safety Instructions The owner and/or user must have an un- Assembly Instructions derstanding of the manufacturer’s oper- ating instructions and warnings before Operating Instructions using this pressure washer. Using the Accessories Warning information should be empha- Working with Detergents sized and understood.
  • Page 3: Model Overview

    MODEL OVERVIEW 1 Garden hose connector (female) 14 Detergent tank 2 Water inlet with connector 15 Accessory storage 3 ON/OFF switch 16 Storage hook for power cord 4 High pressure hose 17 Power cord with Ground Fault Circuit 5 Dosage regulator for detergent Interrupter (GFCI) 6 Storage for trigger gun 18 Wheels...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING physical injuries to the operator and When using this product basic precau- irreversible damage to the machine. tions should always be followed, includ- WARNING – Risk of Electrocu- ing the following: tion Read all the instructions before using Inspect cord before using –...
  • Page 5 AVOID RUPTURE AND INJURY, DO cord. This device provides additional protection from the risk of electric shock. NOT OPERATE THIS PUMP WITH COMPONENTS RATED LESS THAN Should replacement of the plug or cord become necessary, use only identical 2000 PSI (13800 KPA) WORKING PRESSURE (INCLUDING BUT NOT replacement parts that include GFCI protection.
  • Page 6: Assembly Instructions

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS For more detailed information on Install the storage for trigger gun  how to assemble this high pressure STEP 2:  washer, please visit Place the bottom holder into the re- www.karcherresidential.com/assembly cesses and push forward until it audi- bly locks in.
  • Page 7 Install the high pressure hose drum STEP 6:  Slide the free end of the coiled high pressure hose through the recesses on the dosage regulator. Insert the hose drum into the intakes on the transport handle. Insert the axle of the hand crank into the guides.
  • Page 8: Operating Instructions

    Install high pressure hose to hose Connect the high pressure hose to drum the trigger gun STEP 7: STEP 8:   Slide the retention clip on the reel (as Push the high pressure hose into the indicated by “1” below) then com- trigger gun until it locks audibly.
  • Page 9 STEP 3: STEP 6:   Screw the supplied garden hose con- Unlock the trigger gun safety lock. nector on to the end of your garden Trigger the gun to eliminate trapped hose. Push the garden hose connec- air, wait for a steady flow of water to tor on to the water inlet connector emerge from the spray nozzle.
  • Page 10: Using The Accessories

    USING THE ACCESSORIES WARNING Dirtblaster® To avoid serious injury never point spray nozzle at yourself, other per- This nozzle features a 0º pencil jet  sons or animals. which rotates 360º for maximum dirt Always test an inconspicuous area be- cutting action, effectively increasing fore cleaning with high pressure.
  • Page 11 Detergents can only be applied at low STEP 4:  pressure setting (Mix). Turn on the pressure washer (I). Pull STEP 1: trigger to operate unit. Liquid deter-  Install the Vario Power Spray Wand. gent is drawn into the unit and mixed Set the spray wand to the low pres- with water.
  • Page 12: Taking A Break

    TAKING A BREAK ... five minutes or more STEP 1: STEP 2:   Release trigger and engage gun Turn pressure washer to OFF (0) po- safety lock. sition. SHUTTING DOWN & CLEAN-UP STEP 1: STEP 4:   Turn the switch to OFF (0) position Release trigger and engage gun and unplug cord from outlet.
  • Page 13: Winterizing And Long-Term Storage

    WINTERIZING AND LONG-TERM STORAGE 1 Disconnect all water connections. CAUTION 2 Turn on the machine for a few sec- Failure to follow the above directions will onds, until the water which had re- result in damage to the pump assembly mained in the pump exits, turn off and accessories and will void the war- immediately.
  • Page 14: Cleaning Tips

    CLEANING TIPS CAUTION from bottom to top). Allow detergent to Before cleaning any surface an in- remain on surface 1-3 minutes. Do not  conspicuous area should be cleaned allow detergent to dry on surface, if sur- to test spray pattern and distance for face appears to be drying, simply wet maximum cleaning results.
  • Page 15: Optional Cleaning Accessories

    face (distance should increase when Patio and Lawn Furniture rinsing pin-striping or other sensitive surfaces). Always clean from top to bot- (with or without detergent). Pre-rinse tom and from left to right. For best re- furniture and surrounding area with sults, wipe surface dry with a chamois or fresh water.
  • Page 16 Rotating Wash Brush (bayonet) Wet Sandblasting Kit (bayonet) For more effortless cleaning of all Why spend hours stripping old paint and smooth surfaces (painted, glass and rust by hand using harsh chemicals? Let plastic) try the Kärcher ® Rotating Wash the Kärcher ®...
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING Disconnect the unit from the power source before making any repair. Issue Cause Solution Motor will not start On/Off switch is in the “OFF” Turn switch to the “ON” (I) (0) position. position Power cord is not plugged in. Plug in power cord. Electrical outlet does not Try a different outlet.
  • Page 18 Issue Cause Solution No detergent. Detergent siphon tube not Check connection. properly connected to the machine. Detergent is too thick. Dilute detergent, for best re- sults use Kärcher detergent. Filter on detergent siphon tube Run warm water through filter is clogged. to remove debris.

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