Accessories And Spare Parts; Scope Of Delivery; Device Description; Safety Devices - Kärcher K 5 Compact Mode D'emploi

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

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 deal-
er.

Device description

For the illustrations, refer to the graphics page
Illustration A
Storage for spray lance
1
Storage for high-pressure gun
2
Transport handle, telescoping
3
Carrying handle
4
Quick coupling for high-pressure hose
5
Rubber band
6
Storage for high-pressure hose and mains connec-
7
tion cable
Power switch "0/OFF" / "I/ON"
8
Mains connection cable with mains plug
9
Carrying handle
10
Type plate
11
Transport wheel
12
Water connection coupling
13
Water connection with integrated sieve
14
Suction hose for detergent (with filter)
15
High-pressure gun
16
High-pressure gun lock
17
High-pressure hose
18
Button for separating the high-pressure hose from
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the high-pressure gun
Spray lance with dirt grinder for stubborn soiling
20
Vario Power spray lance for common cleaning
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tasks. The working pressure can be continuously in-
creased from "SOFT" to "HARD". To adjust the
working pressure, release the trigger gun lever and
turn the spray lance to the desired position. Deter-
gent can be added to the water jet when the spray
lance is turned all the way in the SOFT direction.
**Garden hose with commonly available coupling
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–
Fabric reinforced
–
Diameter of at least 1/2 inch (13 mm)
–
Length at least 7.5 m
** additionally required

Safety devices

CAUTION
Missing or modified safety devices
Safety devices are provided for your own protection.
Never modify or bypass safety devices.
The power switch prevents unintentional operation of
the device.
High-pressure gun lock
The lock locks the lever of the high-pressure gun and
prevents the device from starting unintentionally.
Auto-stop function
If the lever of the high-pressure gun is released, the
pressure switch turns off the pump and the high-pres-
sure jet stops. The pump switches on again when the le-
ver is pressed.
Motor circuit breaker
The motor circuit breaker shuts off the device if power
consumption it too high.

Symbols on the device

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 directly connected
to the public drinking water network
For the figures, refer to the graphics page.
Fit the supplied loose parts onto the device before start-
ing up the device.
Install the transport handle
1. Attach the transport handle.
Illustration B
Installing the water connection coupling
1. Screw the water connection coupling onto the water
connection on the device.
Illustration C
ATTENTION
Exceeding the maximum permissible grid impedance
Material damage
Take care not to exceed the maximum permissible grid
impedance on the connection point (see chapter Tech-
nical data).
Contact your electricity supplier in the case of any un-
certainties regarding the mains grid impedance at your
electrical connection point.
1. Place the device on a flat and level surface.
2. Insert the high-pressure hose into the quick coupling
until it audibly latches into place.
Illustration D
3. Insert the high-pressure hose into the high-pressure
gun until it audibly latches into place.
Note
Take care to ensure the correct alignment of the nip-
ple.
Illustration E
4. Check for a secure connection by pulling on the
high-pressure hose.
5. Plug the mains plug into a mains socket.
English
Power switch

Installation

Initial startup

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