Water Connection; Electrical Connection; Suction Mode - Kärcher K 5.50 M Manual

Please follow these instructions carefully
Use the diagram on Page 8 for reference purposes.

3.2 Water Connection

• The minimum length of supply hosepipe advised for maximum user
convenience is 7.5 metres with a diameter of 12.5 mm (1/2") to allow
free flow of inlet water to the machine so avoiding backpressure and
any associated potential damage to your machine.
• Attach the water filter (No.16) to the inlet water connection (No.11)
and the hosepipe connector (No.10) to the water filter (No.16).
• Attach your supply hosepipe with its connector to the hosepipe con-
nector (No.10) and the other end should be connected to a suitable
water supply.
Dirt in the supply water could damage your Pressure Washer !
To avoid this risk always use the water filter (No.16).

3.3 Electrical Connection

• Ensure the Power Switch (No.4) is in the "OFF" position before
connecting the factory fitted Plug attached to the Mains Electric Lead
(No.7) into an earthed socket. (it is recommended that an RCD plug
socket is used.)
If using an Extension Cable make sure it is completely unwound
from the cable drum and is the correct diameter.

3.4 Suction Mode -

• If you are drawing water from a static water supply such as a water
butt disconnect the water connection/hosepipe with coupling (No.10)
from the machine and replace with a suction hose and filter (Part
No. 4.440.238) that can be purchased as an accessory.
• Disconnect the Spray Lance from the Spray Gun.
• Allow the pressure washer to operate without the Spray Lance fitted
until water flows from the Spray Gun without bubbles.
• Re-connect the Spray Lance to the Spray Gun.
for troublefree cleaning.
an added benefit of the Karcher Pressure Washer
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