Karcher K 5 Car: Start up Operation

Start up Operation

Notice

몇 Danger

Dry running of more than 2 minutes leads to

The water jet that is emitted from the high-

damage of the high-pressure pump. If the

pressure nozzle results in a repulsion pow-

appliance does not build up pressure within

er acting on the hand spray gun. Make sure

2 minutes, switch the appliance off and pro-

that you have a firm footing and are also

ceed in accordance with the instructions in

holding the hand spray gun and spray lance

Chapter "Troubleshooting".

firmly.

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몇 Danger

 Push the high pressure hose into the

High-pressure jets can be dangerous if im-

quick coupling until it locks audibly.

properly used. The jet may not be directed

Note: Make sure the connection nipple

at persons, animals, live electrical equip-

is aligned correctly.

ment or at the appliance itself.

 Check the secure connection by pulling

Notice

on the high pressure hose.

Car tyres, paint or sensitive surfaces such

 Attach the water supply hose to the

as wood should not be cleaned with the dirt

coupling on the water connection.

blaster, as there is a risk of damage.

Note: The supply hose is not included.

Notice

 Connect the water supply hose to the

Risk of damage to the paintwork

water supply.

When working with the washing brush, it

 Completely open the water tap.

must be free of dirt or other particles.

 Insert the mains plug into the socket.

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 Turn on the appliance “I/ON”.

 Push the spray lance into the trigger

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gun and fasten it by turning it through

 Unlock the lever on the trigger gun.

90°.

 Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the

 Unlock the lever on the trigger gun.

device will switch on.

 Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the

Switch the appliance on for a (max. of 2

device will switch on.

minutes) and wait until the water exits at

Working with detergent

the hand spray gun without bubbles.

 Release the lever on the trigger gun.

 Danger

Note: Release the lever of the trigger

The use of wrong detergents or chemicals

gun; the device will switch off again.

can compromise the safety of the appli-

High pressure remains in the system.

ance.

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Please use exclusively KÄRCHER deter-

 Lock the lever on the trigger gun.

gents and care products to carry out the re-

spective cleaning task, as these were spe-

cifically developed for your appliance. The

use of other detergents and care products

may lead to premature wear and can inval-

idate your warranty claims. Please obtain

information at your local dealer or request

information directly from KÄRCHER.

 Danger

The improper use of detergents can cause

severe injuries or toxication.

When using detergents, the material data

safety sheet issued by the detergent manu-

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facturer must be adhered to, especially the

Optional

instructions regarding personal protective

Foam nozzle

equipment.

 Fill the detergent solution in the deter-

Notice

gent tank of the foam nozzle (observe

Risk of damage to the appliance

dosage instructions on the packaging of

 Apply the "Ultra Foam Cleaner TM 615"

the detergent).

cleaner via the foam nozzle only.

 Connect the detergent tank to the foam

nozzle.

 Connect the foam nozzle to the trigger

gun.

Suck 'n' Clean

Interrupting operation

Notes regarding the detergent: The most

commonly used KÄRCHER detergents can

 Release the lever on the trigger gun.

be purchased ready to use in their Plug 'n'

 Lock the lever on the trigger gun.

Clean detergent bottles with locking lids.

 Insert the trigger gun in its holder.

This will make the pesky refilling and filling

 During longer breaks (more than 5 min-

processes redundant.

utes), also turn the appliance off using

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the "0/OFF" switch.

 Remove the lid from the Plug 'n' Clean

Finish operation

detergent bottle and press the deter-

gent bottle into the detergent connec-

몇 Caution

tion with the opening facing down.

Only separate the high-pressure hose from

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the hand spray gun or the appliance when

 Adjust the suction volume of the deter-

there is no pressure in the system.

gent solution by means of the dosage

 Remove the Plug 'n' Clean detergent

regulator for detergents.

bottle from the intake and close it with

 Use spray lance with pressure regula-

the lid. To store, place into the intake ro-

tion (Vario Power).

tated by 180°.

 Turn the spray lance to "Mix" position.

 Release the lever on the trigger gun.

Note: This will mix the detergent with

 Turn off the appliance "0/OFF".

the water stream.

 Turn off tap.

 Fill the detergent solution in the deter-

 Press the lever on the trigger gun to re-

gent tank of the foam nozzle (observe

lease any remaining pressure in the

dosage instructions on the packaging of

system.

the detergent).

 Lock the lever on the trigger gun.

Recommended cleaning method

 Disconnect the mains plug from the

socket.

 Spray the detergent sparingly on the

 Detach the appliance from the water

dry surface and allow it to react, but not

supply.

to dry.

 Spray off loosened dirt with the high

pressure jet.

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