Kärcher K 5 Smart Control Flex Mode D'emploi page 18

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
Detergent can only be mixed into the jet at low pressure.
Note
A Plug 'n' Clean detergent bottle is required for operat-
ing with detergent. KÄRCHER detergent can be pur-
chased ready to use in a Plug 'n' Clean detergent bottle.
1. Remove the cover from the Plug 'n' Clean detergent
bottle.
2. Plug the detergent bottle into the Plug 'n' Clean de-
tergent connection with the opening facing down.
Illustration S
3. Turn the 3-in-1 Multi Jet spray lance to the "MIX"
cleaning nozzle until the "MIX" LCD on the pressure
indicator of the high-pressure gun lights up.
The detergent solution is mixed with the water jet
during operation.
4. Using the "+/-" buttons of the high-pressure gun, set
the desired detergent concentration.
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. 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 sec-
onds.
Interrupting operation
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.
Illustration T
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".
Ending operation
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 sec-
onds.
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.
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CAUTION
Risk of injury or damage due to the weight of the de-
vice!
Injury and damage.
Be aware of the weight of the device during transport
and storage.
Carrying the device
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.
Transporting the device in a vehicle
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.
CAUTION
Risk of injury or damage due to the weight of the de-
vice!
Injury and damage.
Be aware of the weight of the device during transport
and storage.
Storing the device
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 di-
rection 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.
Before prolonged storage, observe additional instruc-
tions, 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.
English
Transport
Pulling device
Storage
Frost protection