Operation; Transport - Kärcher K 5 Classic Manual

2. Connect the garden hose to the water line.
Illustration E
3. Open the water tap fully.
Sucking water from open containers
When used with the KÄRCHER suction hose with check
valve (special accessory, order number 2.643-100) this
high-pressure cleaner is suitable for sucking up surface
water, e.g. from rain barrels or ponds (for the maximum
suction height see chapter Technical data).
The water connection coupling is not required for vacu-
uming operation.
1. Fill the suction hose with water.
2. Screw the suction hose onto the device water con-
nection and hang it in a water source (e.g. water
butt).
Vent the device
1. Switch the device on "I/ON".
2. Unlock the lever of the high-pressure gun.
3. Press the lever of the high-pressure gun.
The device switches on.
4. Allow the device for run a maximum of 2 minutes un-
til the water escaping from the high-pressure gun is
free of air bubbles.
5. Release the lever of the high-pressure gun.
6. Lock the lever of the high-pressure gun.

Operation

ATTENTION
Dry running of pump
Damage to the device
If the device does not build up any pressure within 2
minutes, switch off the device and proceed according to
the instructions in chapter Troubleshooting guide.
High-pressure operation
ATTENTION
Damage to painted or sensitive surfaces
Surfaces can be damaged when the jet is too close to
the surface or an unsuitable spray lance is used.
Maintain a minimum spray distance of 30 cm when
cleaning painted surfaces.
Do not clean car tyres, paint or sensitive surfaces such
as wood with the dirt blaster.
1. Insert a spray lance into the high-pressure gun and
lock it by turning it 90°.
Illustration F
2. Switch the device on ("I/ON").
3. Unlock the lever of the high-pressure gun.
4. Press the lever of the high-pressure gun.
The device switches on.
Operation with detergent
DANGER
Failure to adhere to the safety data sheet
Incorrect handling of the detergent can seriously dam-
age your health
Observe the safety data sheet of the detergent manu-
facturer, in particular the instructions on personal pro-
tective equipment.
Note
KÄRCHER detergents ensure fault-free operation. Ask
us for a consultation, request our catalog or our deter-
gent information sheets.
Note
Detergent can only be mixed into the jet at low pressure.
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1. Pull the suction hose for the detergent out of the
casing to the desired length.
Illustration G
2. Hang the detergent suction hose in a container with
detergent solution.
3. Use the Vario Power spray lance.
4. Turn the spray lance all the way into the "SOFT" po-
sition.
The detergent solution is mixed with the water jet
during operation.
Recommended cleaning method
1. Spray the detergent sparingly on the dry surface and
let it work for a while (do not let it dry).
2. Rinse off the loosened dirt with the high-pressure
jet.
After operation with detergent
1. Flush the device with clear water for approx. 30 sec-
onds.
Interrupting operation
1. Release the lever of the high-pressure gun.
The device switches off when the lever is released.
The high pressure in the system is retained.
2. Lock the lever of the high-pressure gun.
Illustration H
3. Switch the device off "0/OFF" during work breaks
longer than 5 minutes.
CAUTION
Pressure in the system
Injuries from high-pressure water escaping uncontrolla-
bly
Only disconnect the high-pressure hose from the high-
pressure gun or the device when the system is fully de-
pressurised.
1. Release the lever of the high-pressure gun.
2. Close the water tap.
3. Press the lever of the high-pressure gun for 30 sec-
onds.
The pressure still remaining in the system is re-
leased.
4. Release the lever of the high-pressure gun.
5. Lock the lever of the high-pressure gun.
6. Disconnect the device from the water supply.
7. Switch off the device "0/OFF".
8. Pull the mains plug out of the outlet.
CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during transporta-
tion.
1. Pull out the transport handle until it audibly engages.
2. Pull the device by the transport handle.
Transporting the device in a vehicle
1. Secure the device against slipping and tipping over.
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Ending operation

Transport

Pulling device