KARCHER K 5 PREMIUM FULL CONTROL (01) PDF Document

The hazard levels indicate the severity of potential danger:

DANGER: Pointer to immediate danger, which leads to severe injuries or death.

WARNING: Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to severe injuries or death.

CAUTION: Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to minor injuries.

ATTENTION: Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to property damage.

DANGER: Risk of electric shock.

Never touch the mains plug and the socket with wet hands.

Check the power cord with the mains plug for damage prior to every use. Immediately have a damaged power cord replaced by an authorised customer service/electrician. Do not operate an appliance if the power cord is damaged.

All current-conducting parts in the working area must be protected against jet water.

The mains plug and the coupling of an extension cable must be watertight and must never lie in water. The use of cable reels that ensure that the sockets are at least 60 mm above the ground is recommended.

Make sure that the power cord or extension cable is not damaged by running over, pinching, dragging or the like. Protect the power cords from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

Turn off the appliance and remove the mains plug prior to any care and maintenance works.

Repair work and work on the electrical components may only be performed by an authorised customer service.

WARNING

The appliance may only be connected to an electric supply that has been installed by an electrician in accordance with IEC 60364.

The appliance may only be connected to alternating current. The voltage must correspond with the type plate of the appliance.

Safety class I – Appliances may only be connected to sockets with proper earthing.

For safety reasons, we recommend that you operate the appliance only via a residual current device (max. 30 mA).

An unsuitable electrical extension cable can be hazardous. Only use an electrical extension cable which has been approved and labelled for this purpose and has an adequate cable cross-section outdoors: 1 – 10 m: 1.5 mm²; 10 – 30 m: 2.5 mm².

Always fully unreel the extension cable from the cable drum.

DANGER

The user must use the appliance as intended. The person must consider the local conditions and must pay attention to other persons in the vicinity when working with the appliance.

Check important components, such as high-pressure hose, hand spray gun and safety installations, for damage prior to every operation. Immediately replace damaged components. Do not operate appliance with damaged components.

High-pressure jets can be dangerous if improperly used. The jet may not be directed at persons, animals, live electrical equipment or at the appliance itself.

The high-pressure jet must not be directed at other persons or the user him-/herself to clean clothing or footwear.

Vehicle tyres/tyre valves are susceptible to damage from the high-pressure jet and may burst. The first indication for this is a discolouration of the tyre. Damaged vehicle tyres/tyre valves are perilous. Keep a minimum jet distance of 30 cm during cleaning!

WARNING

Do not use the appliance when there are other persons around unless they are also wearing protective clothing.

The appliance must not be operated by children or persons who have not been instructed accordingly.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons with limited physical, sensory or mental capacities or lacking experience and/or skills, unless such persons are accompanied and supervised by a person in charge of their safety or they have received precise instructions on the use of this appliance and have understood the resulting risks.

Children must not play with this appliance. Supervise children to prevent them from playing with the appliance.

CAUTION

Create stability for the appliance prior to any work on or with the appliance to prevent accidents or damage.

The water jet that is emitted from the high-pressure nozzle results in a repulsion power acting on the hand spray gun. Make sure that you have a firm footing and are also holding the hand spray gun and spray lance firmly.

Never leave the appliance unattended as long as it is in operation.

ATTENTION

In case of extended breaks, switch the appliance off at the main switch / appliance switch or pull the mains plug.

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

WARNING

This appliance was designed to be used with detergents which are supplied or recommended by the manufacturer. The use of other detergents or chemicals may compromise the safety of the appliance.

The improper use of detergents can cause severe injuries or toxication.

Store detergents away from the reach of children.

DANGER

The appliance may not be operated in explosive atmospheres.

Never use the appliance to clean objects containing hazardous substances (e.g. asbestos).

Do not spray flammable liquids.

Never draw in fluids containing solvents or undiluted acids and solvents! This includes petrol, paint thinner and heating oil. The spray mist is highly inflammable, explosive and poisonous. Do not use acetone, undiluted acids and solvents, as they corrode the materials used on the appliance.

Keep packaging films away from children, there is a risk of suffocation!

WARNING

According to applicable regulations, the appliance must never be used on the drinking water net without a system separator. Ensure that the connection of your building water installation on which the high-pressure cleaner is operated is equipped with a system separator pursuant to EN 12729 Type BA.

Water that has flown through a system separator is no longer classified as drinking water.

High-pressure hoses, fixtures and couplings are important for the safety of the appliance. Only use high-pressure hoses, fixtures and couplings recommended by the manufacturer.

When disconnecting the supply or high pressure hose, hot water may leak from the connections after operation.

CAUTION

Mind the weight of the appliance when selecting the storage location and during transport (see technical data) to prevent accidents or injuries.

Several hours of continuous use of the appliance can lead to numbness in the hands in rare cases. It is recommended to:

Wear gloves.

Keep hands warm.

Take breaks at regular intervals.

CAUTION: Safety installations serve the protection of the user and may not be modified or bypassed.

Power switch: The appliance switch prevents unintentional operation of the appliance.

Lock trigger gun: This lock locks the lever of the trigger gun and prevents the inadvertent start of the appliance.

Overflow valve with pressure switch: If the lever on the trigger gun is released the pressure switch turns off the pump, the high pressure jet is stopped. If the lever is pulled the pump is turned on again.

Motor protection switch: The motor protection switch switches off the device if the power consumption is high.

The high pressure jet must not be directed at persons, animals, live electrical equipment or at the appliance itself. Gerät vor Frost schützen (Protect from frost).

The appliance must not be directly connected to the public drinking water network.

CAUTION

Wear protective clothing and safety goggles to protect against splash back containing water or dirt.

During the use of high-pressure cleaners aerosols can develop. Inhaling aerosols can cause health damage.

Depending on the application, completely shielded nozzles (e.g. surface cleaner) that significantly reduce the emission of aqueous aerosols can be used for high-pressure cleaning.

The use of such shielding is not possible with all applications.

If the use of a completely shielded nozzle is not possible, a respirator of the category FFP 2 or the like should be used, depending on the environment to be cleaned.

Use this pressure washer for private households only:

for cleaning machines, vehicles, buildings, tools, facades, terraces, gardening tools, etc. by means of a high-pressure water jet (if necessary, with additional cleaning agents).

with accessories, replacement parts and cleaning agents approved by KÄRCHER. Please observe the information accompanying the cleaning agents.

A fabric-reinforced water hose with a commercially available coupling is required.

Minimum diameter: 1/2 inches (13 mm).

Minimum length: 7.5 m.

You will need the 2 included screws as well as a Philips screwdriver PH 2.

Installing the base

1. Insert base.

2. Insert the included dowels all the way into the holes.

3. Secure the base with the enclosed screws.

Install storage for spray lances

1. Hook in storage for spray lances.

2. Secure the storage for the spray lances by means of two screws.

Install the transport handle

1. Attach the transport handle.

2. Secure the transport handle by means of two screws.

Attach the net to the accessory compartment

1. Hook the net into the hooks shown in the illustration.

1. Park the appliance on an even surface.

2. Put the high-pressure hose through the hose guide from the back.

3. 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.

4. Unwind the high pressure hose from the hose drum.

5. Insert the mains plug into the socket.

Observe regulations of water supplier.

ATTENTION: Hose couplings made of metal with aquastop can damage the pump! Please use plastic couplings or KÄRCHER brass couplings.

1. Screw the coupling element to the water connection on the appliance.

2. Attach the water supply hose to the coupling on the water connection.

3. Connect the water supply hose to the water supply.

4. Completely open the water tap.

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 water, e.g. from water butts or ponds.

1. Fill the suction hose with water.

2. 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:

1. Turn on the appliance “I/ON”.

2. Unlock the lever of the trigger gun.

3. Push the lever of the trigger gun, the device will switch on.

4. Let the device run (max. 2 minutes) until the water exits the trigger gun without bubbles.

5. Release the lever of the trigger gun.

6. Lock the lever of the trigger gun.

ATTENTION: Dry running of more than 2 minutes leads to damage of the high-pressure pump. If the appliance does not build up pressure within 2 minutes, switch the appliance off and proceed in accordance with the instructions in Chapter “Troubleshooting”.

CAUTION: Keep a distance of at least 30 cm when using the jet for cleaning painted surfaces to avoid damage.

ATTENTION: Car tyres, paint or sensitive surfaces such as wood should not be cleaned with the dirt blaster, as there is a risk of damage.

1. Select a spray lance suitable for the cleaning task.

2. Push the spray lance into the trigger gun and fasten it by a 90° rotation.

3. Turn on the appliance “I/ON”.

4. Unlock the lever of the trigger gun.

5. Push the lever of the trigger gun; the device will switch on. Note: Release the lever of the trigger gun; the device will switch off again. High pressure remains in the system.

Full Control spray lance Vario Power

Turn the spray lance until the LED of the required pressure level is on at the pressure indicator of the trigger gun.

The pressure indicator on the trigger gun shows the currently set pressure level. The sensitivity of materials can strongly differ depending on the age and the condition. These recommendations are non-binding.

ATTENTION: Risk of damage to the paintwork. When working with the washing brush, it must be free of dirt or other particles.

Push the washing brush into the trigger gun and fasten it by a 90° turn.

Note: If required, the washing brushes can be used to work with detergent.

Note: Detergent can only be added when the device is operated in low pressure mode.

1. Remove the cap of the Plug ‘n’ Clean detergent bottle.

2. Push the detergent bottle with the opening pointing downwards into the connection for the Plug ‘n’ Clean detergent.

3. Use Vario Power spray lance.

4. Turn the spray lance towards “MIX” until the LED “MIX” is on on the pressure indicator of the trigger gun. Note: This will mix the detergent with the water stream.

Recommended cleaning method

1. Spray the detergent sparingly on the dry surface and allow it to react, but not to dry.

2. Spray off loosened dirt with the high pressure jet.

After operation with detergent

1. Remove the Plug ‘n’ Clean detergent bottle from the intake and close it with the lid.

2. For storage, put the detergent bottle into the retainer with the cap pointing up.

Interrupting operation

1. Release the lever of the trigger gun.

2. Lock the lever of the trigger gun.

3. Put the trigger gun with the spray lance into the parking position.

4. During longer breaks (more than 5 minutes), also turn the appliance off using the “0/OFF” switch.

Finish operation

1. Release the lever of the trigger gun.

2. Turn off the appliance “0/OFF”.

3. Disconnect the mains plug from the socket.

CAUTION: Only separate the high-pressure hose from the trigger gun or the device when there is no pressure in the system.

1. Turn off tap.

2. Press the lever of the trigger gun to release any remaining pressure in the system.

3. Release the lever of the trigger gun.

4. Lock the lever of the trigger gun.

ATTENTION: When disconnecting the supply or high pressure hose, warm water may leak from the connections after operation.

5. Detach the appliance from the water supply.

CAUTION: Risk of personal injury or damage! Mind the weight of the appliance during transport.

When transporting by hand

Lift appliance by the carrying handle and carry it.

Pull out the transport handle until it audibly snaps into place.

Pull the appliance by its transport handle.

When transporting in vehicles

Prior to horizontal transport: Remove the Plug ‘n’ Clean detergent bottle from the intake and close it with the lid.

Secure the appliance against shifting and tipping over.

CAUTION: Risk of personal injury or damage! Consider the weight of the appliance when storing it.

Storing the Appliance

1. Park the machine on an even surface.

2. Detach spray lance from the trigger gun.

3. Push the disconnect button on the trigger gun and pull the high-pressure hose out of the trigger gun.

4. Place the trigger gun into the storage for the trigger gun.

5. Put both spray lances into the storage for the spray lance. (Dirtblaster spray lance: Nozzle towards the bottom. Vario Power spray lance: Nozzle towards the top.)

6. Store the mains connection in the accessory compartment.

CAUTION: Risk of personal injury or damage! Observe the rotation direction of the hose reel upon coiling up the high-pressure hose.

Coil up the high-pressure hose. Turn the hose reel in a counter-clockwise direction using the crank handle.

Prior to extended storage periods, as during the winter, also observe the instructions in the Care section.

ATTENTION: Appliances and accessories that are not completely drained can be destroyed by frost. Completely drain appliance and accessories and protect them against frost.

To avoid damage:

1. Detach the appliance from the water supply.

2. Detach spray lance from the trigger gun.

3. Turn on the appliance “I/ON”.

4. Push the lever of the trigger gun until no more water is escaping (approx. 1 min).

5. Release the lever of the trigger gun.

6. Lock the lever of the trigger gun.

7. Turn off the appliance “0/OFF”.

8. Store the appliance and the entire accessories in a frost free room.

The high pressure hose is specially constructed with reinforced walls to handle water pressure up to 13 MPa (1900 psi) – it can be easily damaged and should be stored carefully.

Do not kink.

Do not drive vehicles over the hose.

Do not expose the hose to sharp edges or corners.

Misuse will lead to ballooning or premature failure and will invalidate warranty.

Clean the sieve in the water connection regularly.

1. Remove coupling from the water connection.

ATTENTION: The sieve must not be damaged.

2. Pull the sieve out using flat pliers.

3. Clean the sieve under running water.

4. Reinsert the sieve into the water connection.

The batteries are depleted if nothing is shown on the display of the trigger gun anymore. Two batteries or accumulators of the size AAA are required.

1. Push the locking slide.

2. Open battery compartment.

3. Remove the batteries.

4. Insert new batteries and observe the correct orientation of the terminals.

5. Close battery compartment.

6. Dispose of the used batteries according to the local provisions.

Push the lever of the trigger gun, the device will switch on.

Check whether the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to the voltage of the mains supply.

Check the mains connection cable for damages.

If the motor is overloaded and the circuit breaker has tripped:

1. Turn off the appliance “0/OFF”.

2. Allow the device to cool down for one hour.

3. Switch on the device and put it into operation again.

If the malfunction occurs repeatedly, have the device checked by the customer service.

This may be due to a voltage reduction from a weak mains supply or when using an extension cable.

Upon switch-on, push the lever of the trigger gun first and then switch the power switch to “I/ON”.

Check setting at the spray lance.

Check water supply for adequate delivery rate.

Pull out the sieve in the water connection using flat-nose pliers and clean under running water.

Remove air from appliance before operation. Switch on the appliance without connection the HP hose (max. 2 minutes) and run it until the water discharging from the HP outlet is free of bubbles. Switch off appliance and reconnect HP hose.

Clean high-pressure nozzle: Remove dirt and debris from the nozzle bore, using a needle and rinse through with water from the front.

Check water flow quantity.

Dropwise leakage of the device is normal for technical reasons. If the leakage increases contact the authorized customer service.

Use Vario Power spray lance.

Turn the spray lance to “Mix” position.

Check whether the Plug ‘n’ Clean detergent bottle is placed into the detergent connection facing down.

Check / replace the batteries.

Subject to technical changes.