Assembly; Start Up - Kärcher K 5 Premium Full Control Operating Instructions Manual

Assembly

Illustrations on Page 15
Mount loose parts delivered with appliance prior to start-
up.
You will need the 2 included screws as well as a Philips
screwdriver PH 2.
Installing the base
Illustration
 Insert base.
 Insert the included dowels all the way into the
holes.
 Secure the base with the enclosed screws.
Install storage for spray lances
Illustration
 Hook in storage for spray lances.
 Secure the storage for the spray lances by means
of two screws.
Install the transport handle
Illustration
 Attach the transport handle.
 Secure the transport handle by means of two
screws.
Attach the net to the accessory compartment
Illustration
 Hook the net into the hooks shown in the illustra-
tion.
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Start up

Illustrations on Page 15
 Park the appliance on an even surface.
Illustration
 Put the high-pressure hose through the hose guide
from the back.
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.
 Unwind the high pressure hose from the hose
drum.
 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.
ATTENTION
Hose couplings made of metal with aquastop can dam-
age the pump! Please use plastic couplings or KÄRCH-
ER brass couplings.
Illustration
 Screw the coupling element to the water connec-
tion on the appliance.
 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
This high-pressure cleaner is suited to work with the
KÄRCHER suction hose with backflow valve (Optional
accessory, order no. 2.643-100) to draw in surface wa-
ter, e.g. from water butts or ponds (see specifications for
max. suction height).
Note: With vacuuming operation, the coupling for the
water connection is not required.
 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).
Bleed the device as follows prior to operation:
 Turn on the appliance "I/ON".
 Unlock the lever of the trigger gun.
 Push the lever of the trigger gun, the device will
switch on.
 Let the device run (max. 2 minutes) until the water
exits the trigger gun without bubbles.
 Release the lever of the trigger gun.
 Lock the lever of the trigger gun.