KARCHER K 5 POWER CONTROL (02) PDF MANUAL

The KÄRCHER Home & Garden app contains:

• Installation and initial startup information

• Information about the areas of application

• Tips & Tricks

• FAQ with detailed troubleshooting

• Connection to the KÄRCHER Service Centre

• Operation in explosive atmospheres is prohibited.

• Never suction solvents, liquids containing solvents or undiluted acids. This includes e.g. petrol, paint thinner or heating oil. The spray mist is highly flammable, explosive and poisonous.

• Damaged wheels / tyre valves are extremely dangerous. Damaged wheels / tyre valves can be damaged by the high-pressure jet and explode. The first sign of this is discolouration of the tyres. Keep a spray distance of at least 30 cm when cleaning the wheels / tyre valves.

• Do not use the device if people without the proper protective clothing are in its reach.

• Do not aim the high-pressure jet at yourself, e.g. to clean clothes or shoes.

• Do not direct the high-pressure jet at persons, animals, live electrical equipment or at the device itself.

• Do not spray any objects which contain harmful substances (e.g. asbestos).

• Check the device and the accessories, such as the high-pressure hose, high-pressure gun and safety devices, to make sure they are in proper safe and reliable condition before each operation. Do not use the device if it is damaged. Replace damaged components immediately.

• Only use high-pressure hoses, control panels and couplings specified by the manufacturer.

• Risk of scalding. When disconnecting the supply or high-pressure hose, hot water can leak out of the connections after operation.

• According to the applicable regulations, the appliance may never be used with the drinking water network without a system separator. Ensure that the connection to your house water system, with which the high-pressure cleaner is operated, is equipped with a system separator according to EN 12729 type BA.

• Water that has flowed through a system separator is no longer classified as drinkable.

• Never leave the device unsupervised while it is in operation.

• Recoil force from the water stream emerging at the high-pressure nozzle acts on the high-pressure gun. Keep proper footing and hold the high-pressure gun and spray lance firmly.

• Accidents or damage due to the device falling over. Before all actions with or on the device, you must make sure that it is stable.

Do not operate the device at temperatures below 0 °C.

Wear suitable protective clothing and safety goggles to protect yourself from water or dirt backsplash. Aerosols can be formed when using high-pressure cleaners. Inhaling aerosols can be harmful for your health. Depending on the application, the use of fully shielded nozzles (e.g. surface cleaners) can significantly lower the emission of aqueous aerosols. Depending on the environment to be cleaned, wear a suitable respiratory protective mask of class FFP 2 or comparable to protect yourself from inhaling aerosols if the use of a fully shielded nozzle is not possible.

• Incorrect use of detergents can cause serious injuries or poisoning.

• Keep the detergent out of the reach of children.

• Only use the detergents supplied or specified by the manufacturer. The use of other detergents or chemicals can impair the safety of the device.

• Always pull out the mains plug before all care and maintenance work.

• Have repair work and work on electrical components carried out by the authorised customer service only.

Do not use acetone, undiluted acids or solvents, as they corrode the materials used on the device.

Risk of accidents and injuries. Take into account the weight of the device for transportation and storage. See chapter Technical data in the operating instructions.

Risk of asphyxiation. Keep packaging film out of the reach of children.

• Only use the device for its proper use. Take into account the local conditions and beware of third parties, in particular children, when working with the device.

• Persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities and persons lacking experience and knowledge may only use the appliance if they are properly supervised, have been instructed on use of the appliance safely by a person responsible for their safety, and understand the resultant hazards involved.

• Children must not operate the device.

• Children must be supervised to prevent them from playing with the appliance.

Safety devices are provided for your own protection. Never modify or bypass safety devices.

• Do not aim the high-pressure jet may at persons, animals, live electrical equipment or the device itself.

• Protect the device against frost.

• The device may not be connected to the public drinking water network.

The power switch prevents unintentional operation of the device.

The lock locks the lever of the high-pressure gun and prevents the device from starting unintentionally.

If the lever of the high-pressure gun is released, the pressure switch turns off the pump and the high-pressure jet stops. The pump switches on again when the lever is pressed.

The motor circuit breaker shuts off the device if power consumption it too high.

The packing materials can be recycled. Please dispose of packaging in accordance with the environmental regulations.

Electrical and electronic devices contain valuable, recyclable materials and often components such as batteries, rechargeable batteries or oil, which – if handled or disposed of incorrectly – can pose a potential danger to human health and the environment. However, these components are required for the correct operation of the device. Devices marked by this symbol are not allowed to be disposed of together with the household rubbish.

Cleaning work producing in oily waste water, e.g. washing engines, washing undercarriages etc., may only be performed at washing stations with an oil separator.

Working with detergents may only be performed on watertight surfaces with connection to the waste water sewage system. Do not allow detergent to enter waterways or the soil.

Extraction of water from public waterways is not permitted in some countries.

Use the high-pressure cleaner in private households only. The high-pressure cleaner is intended for cleaning machines, vehicles, buildings, tools, façades, terraces, garden machines etc. using a high-pressure water jet.

The scope of delivery for the appliance is shown on the packaging. Check the contents for completeness when unpacking. If any accessories are missing or in the event of any shipping damage, please notify your dealer.

1 Stand with carrying handle

2 Water connection with built-in strainer

3 Transport wheel

4 Cover

5 Hose guide

6 Trigger “0/OFF” / “I/ON”

7 Storage for spray lances

8 High-pressure hose

9 *Plug ‘n’ Clean detergent bottle

10 Storage / parking position for high-pressure gun

11 Transport handle, extendable

12 Power Control spray lance Dirt grinder for stubborn contamination, pressure stage: HARD

13 Power Control spray lance Vario Power for the most common cleaning tasks, pressure stages: HARD / MEDIUM / SOFT / MIX

14 Power Control high-pressure gun

15 Button for separating the high-pressure hose from the high-pressure gun

16 High-pressure gun lever

17 Pressure indicator (0-MIX / 1-SOFT / 2-MEDIUM / 3-HARD)

18 High-pressure gun lock

19 Carrying handle

20 Hose switch

21 High pressure hose reel

22 Crank handle for hose reel

23 Type plate

24 Accessory compartment

25 Hook for net attachment

26 Mesh for accessory compartment

27 Mains connection cable with mains plug

28 Coupling for the water connection

29 *Garden hose (fabric reinforced, diameter at least 1/2 inch (13 mm), length at least 7.5 m, with commercially available quick coupling)

30 *KÄRCHER suction hose for water supply from open containers (order no. 2.643-100)

31 Included screws and dowels

* additionally required

1) Stand dowels (2 pieces)

2) Screw M 4×20 (2 pieces)

3) Screw M 4×22 (2 pieces)

4) Screw M 4×16 (8 pieces)

Fit the supplied loose parts onto the device before starting up the device. Have the included screws and the appropriate screwdriver ready.

1. Insert the wheels.

Note: Pay attention to the alignment of the hole.

2. Secure the wheels with 1 screw each.

1. Insert the stand.

2. Insert the 2 dowels into the holes as far as they will go.

3. Secure the base with 2 screws.

1. Hook in the storage for the spray lances.

2. Secure the storage with 2 screws.

3. Secure the cover with 4 screws.

1. Attach the transport handle.

1. Hang the accessory net on the hooks.

1. Insert the high-pressure hose through the hose guide from the rear.

1. Screw the water connection coupling onto the water connection on the device.

1. Place the device on a level surface.

2. Completely unwind the high-pressure hose.

3. Pull the high-pressure hose completely forward through the hose guide and eliminate any loops and twists.

4. Insert the high-pressure hose into the high-pressure gun until it audibly clicks into place.

Note: Take care to ensure the correct alignment of the nipple.

5. Check the secure connection by pulling on the high-pressure hose.

6. Plug the mains plug into a mains socket.

Contamination in the water can damage the pump and the accessories. KÄRCHER recommends using the KÄRCHER water filter for protection (special accessory, order number 4.730-059).

Observe the water distribution company regulations.

1. Plug the garden hose onto the water connection coupling.

2. Connect the garden hose to the water line.

3. Open the water tap completely.

ATTENTION: Risk of damage when using hose couplings made of brass with AquaStop function from third-party suppliers. Damage to the high-pressure pump. Only use hose couplings with/without AquaStop function from Kärcher, hose couplings without AquaStop function or hose couplings made of plastic with AquaStop function from third-party suppliers.

This high-pressure cleaner with the KÄRCHER suction hose is suitable for sucking in surface water, e.g. from water butts or ponds (for maximum suction height, see Technical data).

1. Unscrew the coupling on the water connection.

2. Fill the suction hose with water.

3. Screw the suction hose onto the water connection of the device and hang it in a water source (e.g. rain barrel).

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 to run for a maximum of 2 minutes until 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.

Damaging the pump during dry running. Switch off the device if it does not build up pressure within 2 minutes. Proceed according to the instructions in chapter Troubleshooting guide.

The pressure indicator on the high-pressure gun shows the currently set pressure level during operation with a Power Control spray lance.

Note: The sensitivity of materials can vary greatly depending on age and condition. The recommendations are therefore not binding.

Note: When operating with surface cleaner and other accessories, the pressure indicator is not accurate.

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 into position by turning it 90°.

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.

5. Turn the Power Control spray lance Vario Power until the required pressure stage is indicated on the pressure indicator.

DANGER: Failure to adhere to the safety data sheet. Incorrect handling of the detergent can seriously damage your health. Observe the safety data sheet of the detergent manufacturer, in particular the instructions on personal protective equipment.

Note: Detergents may only be added at low pressure.

Note: A Plug ‘n’ Clean detergent bottle is required for operating with detergent. KÄRCHER detergents can be purchased ready for use in a Plug ‘n’ Clean detergent bottle.

1. Remove the lid from the Plug ‘n’ Clean detergent bottle.

2. Press the detergent bottle into the Plug ‘n’ Clean detergent connection with the opening facing downwards.

3. Use the Vario Power spray lance.

4. Turn the spray lance in the direction of “MIX” until “MIX” is displayed on the high-pressure gun. During operation, the detergent solution is mixed into the water stream.

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.

1. Pull the Plug ‘n’ Clean detergent bottle out of the holder and close it with the lid.

2. For storage, place the detergent bottle in the holder with the lid facing upwards.

3. Rinse the device with clean water for about 30 seconds.

1. Release the lever of the high-pressure gun. When the lever is released, the device switches off. The high-pressure in the system is maintained.

2. Lock the lever of the high-pressure gun.

3. Set the high-pressure gun with the spray lance in the parking position.

4. For work breaks longer than 5 minutes, switch off the device “0/OFF”.

CAUTION: Danger of injury! Injuries due to uncontrolled water escaping under high pressure. Only disconnect the high-pressure hose from the high-pressure gun or the device if there is no pressure in the system.

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 seconds. The pressure in the system is released.

4. Release the lever of the high-pressure gun.

5. Lock the lever of the high-pressure gun.

6. Switch off the device “0/OFF”.

7. Disconnect the device from the water supply.

8. Pull the mains plug out of the outlet.

1. Lift up the device by the carrying handle, and carry it.

1. Pull out the transport handle until it audibly engages.

2. Pull the device by the transport handle.

1. Before horizontal transport, pull the Plug ‘n’ Clean detergent bottle out of the holder and close it with the lid.

2. Secure the device against shifting and tipping.

1. Place the device on a level surface.

2. Disconnect the spray lance from the high-pressure gun.

3. Press the separation button on the high-pressure gun and disconnect the high-pressure hose from the high-pressure gun.

4. Without a hose reel: Store the high-pressure hose on the device.

ATTENTION: Damage to the high-pressure hose. Damage to the high-pressure hose through incorrect direction of rotation. Observe the correct direction of rotation of the hose reel when winding on the hose.

5. With a hose reel: Use the crank handle to turn the hose reel counterclockwise and wind up the high-pressure hose.

6. Stow the mains connection and accessories on the device.

7. Put both spray lances into the storage for the spray lance:
a Spray lance dirt grinder: Nozzle downwards
b Spray lance Vario Power: Nozzle upwards

Before prolonged storage, observe additional instructions, see chapter Care and service.

ATTENTION: Danger of frost. Incompletely emptied devices can be destroyed by frost.

Completely empty the device and accessories.

Protect the device from frost.

The following must be met:

• The device is disconnected from the water supply.

• The high-pressure gun is separated from the high-pressure hose.

1. Switch on the device “I/ON”.

2. Wait a maximum of 1 minute until no more water comes out of the high-pressure hose.

3. Switch off the device.

4. Store the device with all accessories in a frost-proof room.

ATTENTION: Risk of damage! Damage to the sieve due to improper cleaning. Clean the sieve only under running water against its flow direction. Do not use sharp or hard objects e.g. needles or wire brushes.

ATTENTION: Risk of damage! Damage to the device and accessories when operating without a sieve or with a damaged sieve. Check the sieve for damage before inserting it into the water connection. Replace a damaged sieve immediately. Do not operate the device without a sieve.

Clean the sieve in the water connection if necessary.

1. Unscrew the coupling on the water connection.

2. Pull out the sieve.

3. Clean the sieve under running water.

4. Insert the sieve into the water connection.

1. Press the lever of the high-pressure gun. The device switches on.

2. Check that the voltage specified on the type plate corresponds to the voltage of the power source.

3. Check the mains connection cable for damage.

4. If the motor is overloaded and the motor circuit breaker has triggered:

a Switch off the device “0/OFF”.

b Allow the device to cool down for 1 hour.

c Switch the device on “I/ON” and resume operation.

Have the device checked by Customer Service if this fault occurs repeatedly.

This may be due to a voltage drop due to a weak mains grid or when using an extension cable.

1. When switching on, first press the lever on the high-pressure gun and then switch on the device “I/ON”.

The water supply is too low:

1. Open the water tap fully.

2. Check the water inlet for an adequate flow rate.

3. Check the setting at the spray lance.

4. Check that the maximum suction height is not exceeded.

The sieve in the water connection is dirty:

1. Pull the sieve in the water connection out using flat pliers.

2. Clean the sieve under running water.

Air is in the device:

1. Vent the device:

a Switch on the device without a connected spray lance for a maximum of 2 minutes.

b Press the high-pressure gun and wait until the water escaping from the high-pressure gun is free of air bubbles.

c Connect the spray lance.

1. Cleaning the high-pressure nozzle:

a Remove contamination from the nozzle drill with a needle.

b Rinse the high-pressure nozzle with water from the front.

2. Check the water supply volume.

The device leaks a small amount for technical reasons. If the leak is severe, request authorised Customer Service.

1. Use the Vario Power spray lance and turn it to “MIX”.

2. Check that the Plug ‘n’ Clean detergent bottle is seated in the connection for the detergent with the opening facing down.

Subject to technical modifications.