Kärcher T5 - T-Racer Surface Cleaner Manual

Intended use

The T-Racer can be used with the device supplied. When used with another Kärcher Home & Garden highpressure cleaner of class K2 or above, the high-pressure nozzles must be adapted to the high-pressure cleaner used. Suitable Kärcher high-pressure nozzles can be purchased in specialist shops.
Detailed information on the device class is provided in the operating instructions for your high-pressure cleaner. For devices manufactured up to 1991 you require an additional adapter (see "Accessories and spare parts"). The T-Racer is ideally suited for cleaning floor and wall surfaces of various different materials such as tiles, stone, concrete, plastic and wood.
Only use the T-Racer in private households.

Accessories and spare parts

Only use original accessories and original spare parts. They ensure that the appliance will run fault-free and safely. Information on accessories and spare parts can be found at www.kaercher.com.

Scope of delivery

Check the contents for completeness when unpacking. The scope of delivery for your equipment version is shown on the packaging. Please contact your dealer if any accessories are missing or in the event of any shipping damage.

Safety instructions

• Do not use the device when persons are in the vicinity of the cleaning head.
• Switch the high-pressure cleaner off and disconnect the T-Racer from the high-pressure gun after finishing cleaning work and before performing any work on the T-Racer.
• Do not trigger the high-pressure jet at the high-pressure gun until the T-Racer is on the surface to be cleaned.
• 
  Recoil danger. Keep proper footing and hold the highpressure gun and extension tube firmly.
• Maximum water temperature 60°C (please observe the instructions for your high-pressure cleaner).

Note

• Be sure to always adhere to the safety instructions for your high-pressure cleaner and the locally applicable regulations and directives.

Symbols on the device

	Risk of injury! Never reach under the edge of the T-Racer during operation
HARD	For durable surfaces, e.g. tiles, concrete, stone
SOFT	For sensitive surfaces, e.g. wood

Device description

Illustration A

1. Extension tube
2. Rotor arm height adjustment
3. Casing
4. Bayonet connector with union nut
5. Handle
6. High-pressure nozzle
7. Rotor arm

Extension tube installation

Note
Ensure that the device components are tightly connected on installation.
Illustration B

1. Plug the bayonet into the mounting.
2. Turn the extension until it latches into place.
3. Tighten the union nut.

Repeat the procedure for all further extension tubes.

Operation

Note
The extension tubes can be used with all Kärcher accessories.

Note
For optimum cleaning results, do not operate the highpressure cleaner in the Eco mode.

Cleaning floors

Remove coarse dirt from the surface to be cleaned (e.g. by sweeping) before using the device to avoid damage to the T-Racer.

ATTENTION
Damage to the rotor arm
The rotor arm can be damaged if it hits edges and corners.
Do not move the device over free-standing corners and edges.
Illustration C

Note

• The T-Racer is not suitable for scraping or scrubbing.
• Test the device on an inconspicuous area before using on sensitive surfaces, e.g. wood.
• Do not allow it to remain in one area, but keep it in motion.

1. Attach the T-Racer to the high-pressure gun using the extension tube.
   Illustration B
   1. Press the extension tube onto the bayonet connector of the high-pressure gun.
   2. Turn the extension tube by 90° until it latches into place.
   3. If necessary, repeat the procedure for further connections.
2. Adjust the rotor arm height adjustment. according to the surface to be cleaned.
3. Unlock the lever of the trigger gun.
4. Pull the lever of the trigger gun. The device switches on.
5. Clean the floor surface by guiding the T-Racer over the floor surface without exerting excessive pressure.

Cleaning wall surfaces

1. Attach the T-Racer directly to the high-pressure gun.
   1. Press the bayonet connector of the T-Racer into the connection on the high-pressure gun and then turn by 90° until it latches into place.
   2. Tighten the union nut if present.
2. Clean the wall surface.

Rotor arm height adjustment

The clearance of the high-pressure nozzles to the surface to be cleaned can be adjusted via the rotor arm height adjustment.
Adjust the rotor arm height adjustment. according to the surface to be cleaned.
Illustration D

For powerful cleaning of stubborn soiling on durable surfaces, e.g. tiles, concrete, stone:

1. Set the rotor arm height adjustment to "HARD".

For cleaning sensitive surfaces:

2. Set the rotor arm height adjustment to "SOFT".

After use

Rinse off the device with a gentle water stream after use.

• Detach the T-Racer and any extension tubes from the high-pressure gun.
• Rinse off the T-Racer with the high-pressure gun (without accessories) or wipe down with a damp cloth.

Storage

Store the device in a frost-protected place.

Care and service

Removing/installing the nozzles

The described procedure applies to all nozzles on the device.
Illustration E

1. Remove the clip.
2. Pull the high-pressure nozzle out.
3. Fit the high-pressure nozzle.
4. Fit the clip.

Cleaning the high-pressure nozzle

1. Remove the high-pressure nozzle.
2. Flush the high-pressure nozzle with clear water in both directions. Replace a damaged high-pressure nozzle where necessary.
3. Install the high-pressure nozzle.

Troubleshooting guide

High-pressure cleaner not building up pressure or pulsing
High-pressure nozzles clogged or damaged.

1. Remove the high-pressure nozzles.
2. Check the high-pressure nozzles for clogging and clean if necessary.
3. Check the high-pressure nozzles for damage and replace if necessary.
4. Flush the T-Race with clear water without the nozzles fitted.
5. Install the high-pressure nozzles.
   Incorrect high-pressure nozzle selected.
   Use only the same installed nozzle colour with the highpressure cleaner supplied.

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Documents / Resources

References

• Cleaning equipment and pressure washers | Kärcher International

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