Kärcher 475 M plus User manual

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5.960-537 A 07.02

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Short instructions
1 Drawing bar
Transport unit over even surfaces
2 Cleaning agent container
3 Master switch
Switch on unit – I
Switch off unit – 0
4 Detergent dosing-valve
5 Water connection
Connect supply hose
6 High pressure outlet
Connect high-pressure hose
7 Spray lance
Regulate pressure
8 Handgun
Switch on – press safety button and pull lever
Switch off – release lever
9 Power cord with power plug
10 Transport handle
Transport the unit over stairs/obstacles
11 Locking mechanisms for transport
bracket
Safety Notes
Before first use of the unit read these operating
instructions and act in accordance with them.
Keep these operating instructions in a safe place
for later use or for a subsequent owner.
Use of the unit as authorized
Use this unit exclusively for non-industrial
purposes
– for cleaning machines, vehicles, buildings,
tools, facades, terraces, garden implements,
etc., with high-pressure water jet (if necessary
with the addition of cleaning agents).
– for cleaning vehicle engines only in locations
equipped with an appropriate oil separator.
– with accessories, replacement parts and
cleaning agents authorized by Kärcher.
Please comply with instructions supplied with
the cleaning agents.
General safety notes
Never permit children and adolescents
to handle the unit.
Never leave the unit unattended whilst the
master switch is switched on.
Never operate the unit in potentially explosive
spaces.
Do not spray any objects which contain health-
endangering substances (e.g. asbestos).
Assembly
When unpacking check the contents. Inform
your dealer of any damage in transportation.
Assembly of the unit is demonstrated with
pictures on page 60/61 “Step by Step”.

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Warning signs on the unit
Never direct the high-pressure
jet at human beings, animals,
the unit itself or at electrical
parts.
Safety devices
Safety devices serve to protect against injuries
and must not be changed or circumvented.
Relief valve with pressure switch
When the lever on the handgun is released the
pressure switch switches off the pump and the
high-pressure jet ceases. When the lever is
pulled the pressure switch switches on the pump
again.
Moreover, the relief valve prevents the
permissible operating pressure from being
exceeded.
Safety button
The safety button on the handgun prevents
inadvertent switching on of the unit.
Environmental protection
Dispose of packaging
The packaging materials are recyclable. Please
hand in the packaging for recycling.
Dispose of old equipment
You can obtain information about environment-
protecting disposal from your Kärcher dealer.
Save water
In comparison to other cleaning methods, by the
use of this unit you save up to 85 % of the water
otherwise needed. The unit can also be operated
with rain-water (use a water filter).
Ease the burden on waste water
Please use the cleaning agents sparingly.
Observe the dosage recommendations which
are supplied with the cleaning agents.
Before first use
Connection requirements
See rating plate or Technical Data for connected
values.
Electrical connection
The voltage shown on the rating plate must
match the supply voltage. The current source
must be properly earthed.
Only use splash-protected extension cable with
a sufficient conductor cross-section
(10 m: 3 x 1.5 mm², 30 m: 3 x 2.5 mm²) and
unwind completely from the cable drum.
Connection to water line
Comply with the stipulations of the water supply
company.
Supply hose (not supplied).
Only use supply hoses with the following
dimensions: length at least 7.5 m,
diameter at least ½".
Safety Notes

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Operation
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Serious danger!
Vehicle tyres and tyre valves can be damaged
by the high-pressure jet and become perforated.
The first sign of this is a discoloration of the
tyre. When cleaning them maintain a distance of
at least 30 cm.
Never grasp the power plug with wet hands.
Before each use check the power cord and
power plug for damage. Have a damaged power
cord replaced immediately by an authorized
Kärcher service point or an electrical specialist.
Before each use check the high-pressure hose
for damage. Replace a damaged high-pressure
hose immediately.
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Danger of injury!
Owing to the water jet emerging from the high-
pressure nozzle a recoil force operates on the
handgun. Ensure you have a secure footing and
hold the handgun and spray lance firmly.
If necessary wear protective clothing for
protection against return spray.
Water supply
The unit can either be supplied from the water
main or from water in an open container.
Water supply from the water main
lConnect a supply hose (not included) to
the water inlet of the unit and to the water
supply (e.g. water tap).
lOpen the water supply.
Water supply from an open container
lUnscrew the coupling part for the water inlet.
lScrew the suction hose with filter (not
included, see “Special accessories”) onto the
water connection of the unit.
lHang the filter in the container.
lVent the unit before operation.
– Unscrew the high-pressure line at the high-
pressure outlet of the unit.
– Switch on the unit and let it run until water
free of bubbles emerges at the high-
pressure outlet.
– Switch off the unit and screw on the high-
pressure hose again.

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Preparation
lInsert power plug.
lTurn master switch to “I”.
Switching on
lPress safety button on the handgun and pull
the lever.
Switching off
lRelease the lever.
During breaks in work and when leaving the unit
secure it against inadvertent switching on by
pressing the safety button.
Regulate operating pressure/
flow rate
Raise operating pressure:
twist spray lance in direction “+”.
Reduce operating pressure:
twist spray lance in direction “–”.
Operation
Connect accessories
Depending on the model the following
accessories are either included in the scope
of delivery or are obtainable from specialist
dealers (see also “Special accessories”).
lExchange the respective accessory with the
spray lance.
Wash brush
for large, smooth surfaces – e.g. on the
automobile, caravan or boat.
Cleaning agent can be added.
Rotating wash brush
for gentle and thorough cleaning – e.g. bodywork
and glass surfaces.
Cleaning agent can be added.
Rotary nozzle
for stubborn accumulations of grime – e.g.
moss-covered promenade tiles or facades.
Work without cleaning agent and with the
highest operating pressure.

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Adding the cleaning agent
lFill the detergent reservoir with .......
..... Detergent tablet and water or
..... Detergent concentrate and water.
Observe metering recommendations on the
packaging label of the detergent.
lMeter out the cleaning agent (cleaning agent
metering valve)
– medium quantity: centre-position
– large quantity: “+” position
– small quantity: “–” position.
lTwist the spray lance in the “–” direction until
the stop.
Recommended cleaning method
1. Spray the cleaning agent on the dry surface
sparingly and let it react (but not dry out).
2. Wash off the loosened dirt with the high-
pressure jet.
lMaster switch to “0”.
lDraw out power plug.
Operation Finishing operations
Cleaning agents
For trouble-free operation and for matching to
the relevant cleaning task we recommend our
Kärcher cleaning agents and care range. Please
let us advise you or ask for information about
them. Here is a small selection:
Universal cleaner Profi RM 555 ULTRA
Automobile cleaner Profi RM 565 ULTRA
House and garden cleaner
Profi RM 570 ULTRA
Boat cleaner Profi RM 575 ULTRA
When the water has been supplied from the
water main
lClose the water supply tap.
lSeparate the unit from the water connection.
When the water has been supplied from an
open container
lUnscrew the suction hose with filter at the
water inlet of the unit.

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lPull the lever on the handgun until the unit is
without pressure.
lPress in the safety button to protect the unit
against inadvertent switching on.
Caution! Frost can destroy an incompletely
emptied unit. In the winter keep the unit in a
frost-free room.
lSeparate the spray lance from the handgun
and place it in its holder.
Care and MaintenanceFinishing operations Safekeeping / Transportation
lSwitch off the unit before transporting it.
lTo transport it over stairs or obstacles lift the
unit at the transportation handle.
lTo transport the unit over even surfaces draw
it by the drawing bar.
Cleaning
Before long periods of storage, e.g. in winter:
lPull out the strainer in the water inlet with flat-
nose pliers and clean it under running water.
Maintenance
The unit is maintenance-free.

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Help with faults
Fault Cause Remedy
Unit does not run Power supply interrupted Draw out power plug! Check power cord,
power plug, extension cable and cable
connections for damage
Unit does not come up to pressure Spray lance set to “–” Set spray lance to “+”
In suction operation – unit not vented Vent unit, see “Operation”
Strainer in water inlet blocked Clean strainer, see “Care and Maintenance”
Water supply quantity too low Check the water supply to the water inlet of
the unit for leaks and throughput
Strong pressure fluctuations High-pressure nozzle in spray lance blocked Take off the spray lance, clean the hole in the
high-pressure nozzle with a needle and rinse
through with water again
Water comes out of the housing underside Pump leaking 3 drops per minute are acceptable. For
greater leakages contact the customer service
Cleaning agent is not drawn in Spray lance set to “+” Set spray lance to “–”
Cleaning agent valve in the cleaning agent
suction hose blocked Clean cleaning agent metering valve, see “Care and Maintenance”
Faults often have simple causes which you can
rectify yourself with the aid of the following
summary. In case of doubt or of faults or
remedies not mentioned here apply to the
authorized customer service.
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Danger of electric shock!
Repair work on the unit can only be carried out
by the authorized customer service.
Customer Service
In the case of questions or faults our Kärcher
branches will be pleased to assist you further:
Replacement parts
Use exclusively Kärcher original replacement
parts. You will find a replacement parts summary
at the end of these operating instructions.
Inrush currents cause short-time voltage drops.
Under unfavourable power supply conditions
other equipment may be affected. If the system
impedance of the power supply is < 0,15 Ohms,
disturbances are unlikely to occur.

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Special accessoriesTechnical Data
Power supply
Voltage (at 1~50 Hz) 230 V
Connectedload 2,2 kW
Supply fuses (time-lag) 10 A
Safety class 1,IP X5
Water connection
Supply temperature (max.) 60 °C
Supply volume (min.) 600 l/h
Supply pressure (max.) 12 bar
Performance data
Operating pressure 20 - 130 bar
Pump pressure max. 140 bar
Flow rate 500 l/h
Cleaning agent metering 0–25 l/h
Suction height from open container (20°C)1m
Recoil force of the handgun 19 N
Hand-transmitted vibration (ISO 5349) 0,8 m/s²
Sound pressure level LPA(EN 60704-1) 82 dB(A)
Sound power level LWA(2000/14/EC) 94 dB(A)
Dimensions
Length/Width/Height 580/250/330 mm
Weight 17,5 kg
Detergent tank 0,75 l
Circuit Diagram
C1Running capacitor
H1Pilot lamp
M1Motor
Q1Appliance switch
with motor protection
S1Pressure operated switch
Special accessories expand the scope of use of
your machine. You can obtain further information
from your Kärcher dealer.
See page 62 for illustrations.
1Rotary nozzle
2Spray guard for rotary nozzle
3Pipe-cleaning set (7.5 m/15 m)
4Rotating wash brush
5Wash brush
6Wet blasting set
7Flexible spray lance
8Three-way nozzle with spray lance
9Spray lance for places which are difficult
to access
10 Floor spray lance
11 Spray lance extension
12 High-pressure hose (9 m)
13 Hose extension
14 Large volume suction set
15 Suction hose with filter
16 Water filter
17 Non-return valve
Guarantee
In each country the guarantee conditions issued
by our responsible sales company are applicable.
We clear any faults occurring in the unit free of
charge during the period of guarantee providing
the cause is a fault in a material or in the
manufacture.
In the case of a claim under the guarantee please
contact your dealer or the nearest authorized
customer service point, accompanying your claim
with accessories and purchase voucher.
Alfred Kärcher GmbH & Co.
Cleaning Systems
Alfred-Kärcher-Str. 28–40
P.O. Box 160
D-71349 Winnenden
H. JennerS. ReiserDr. B. Graf
EU Declaration of Conformity
We hereby declare that the equipment described below
conforms to the relevant fundamental safety and health
requirementsoftheappropriateEUDirectives,bothinits
basic design and construction as well as in the version
marketed by us.This declaration will cease to be valid if
any modifications are made to the machine without our
express approval.
Product: High-pressure cleaner
Model: 1.973-xxx
Relevant EU Directives:
98/37/EC
73/23/EEC (+ 93/68/EEC)
89/336/EEC (+ 91/263/EEC, 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC)
2000/14/EC
Harmonised standards applied:
DIN EN 55014 – 1: 2000 + A1: 2001
DIN EN 55014 – 2: 1997
DIN EN 60335 – 1
DIN EN 60335 – 2 – 79
DIN EN 61000 – 3 – 2: 2000
DIN EN 61000 – 3 – 3: 1995 + A1: 2001
Conformity assessment procedure followed:
Annex V
Sound power level
Measured: 94 dB(A)
Guaranteed: 98 dB(A)
Appropriateinternal measures havebeen taken toensu-
re that series-production units conform at all times to the
requirements of current EU Directives and relevant
standards.The signatories are empowered to represent
and act on behalf of the company management.
5.957-027 (01/02)

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A
Alfred Kärcher Ges.m.b.H.
Lichtblaustraße 7
1220 Wien
01 / 25 06 00
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AUS
Karcher Pty Ltd
40 Koornang Road
Scoresby 3179
Victoria, Australia
61 3 9765 2300
☎
B / LUX
Kärcher N.V.
Industrieweg 12
2320 Hoogstraten
03 / 340 07 11
☎
BR
Kärcher Indústria e Comércio Ltda.
Av. Prof. Benedicto Montenegro, n°419
CEP 13.140-000
Paulinia - SP
0800 17 61 11
☎
CDN
Karcher Canada Inc.
6975 Creditview Road, Unit 2
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 8E9
905 / 672 82 33
☎
CH
Kärcher AG
Industriestraße 16
8108 Dällikon
0844 85 08 63
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CZ
Kärcher spol. s r.o.
Za Mototechnou
155 00 Praha 5 -Stodûlky
02 / 652 16 65
☎
D
Alfred Kärcher GmbH & Co.
Service-Center Gissigheim
Im Gewerbegebiet 2
97953 Königheim-Gissigheim
07195 / 903 20 65
☎
DK
Kärcher Rengøringssystemer A/S
Gejlhavegård 5
6000 Kolding
70 20 66 67
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E
Kärcher S.A.
Pol. Industrial Font del Radium
Calle Doctor Trueta 6-7
08400 Granollers (Barcelona)
93 / 846 44 47
☎
GR
Karcher Cleaning Systems A.E.Å
31-33 Nikitara Str. &
Konstantinoupoleos Str.
136 71 Acharnes
010 / 23 16 153
☎
H
Kärcher Hungaria KFT
Tormásrét ut 2.
2051 Biatorbagy
23 / 53 00
☎
J
Kärcher (Japan) Co., Ltd.
No.2, Matsusaka-Daira 3-chome
Taiwa-cho, Kurokawa-gun
Miyagi, 981-3408
022 / 344 31 40
☎
MAL
Karcher Cleaning Systems Sdn Bhd
No.8 Jalan Serindit 2
Bandar Puchong Jaya
47100 Puchong, Selangor
03 / 5882 1148
☎
MEX
Kärcher México, SA de CV
Av. 1ero de Mayo no.225
Naucalpan, Edo. de México
C.P. 53519 México
55 / 357 0597; 01-800-024-1313
☎
N
Kärcher AS
Gjerdrumsvei 4
0409 Oslo
22 / 02 44 00
☎
NL
Kärcher B.V.
Postbus 474
4870 AL ETTEN-LEUR
0499 / 37 54 45
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NZ
Karcher Limited
12 Ron Driver Place
East Tamaki, Auckland
09 / 274 46 03
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P
Neoparts-Comércio e Indústria Auto. Lda.
Largo Vitorino Damásio. 10
1200 Lisboa
21 / 395 0040
☎
PL
Kärcher Poland Ltd. Sp. z o.o.
Ul. Stawowa 140
31-346 Kraków
012 / 63 97 222
☎
PRC
BKC Equipment Co., Ltd.
No 16, Hong Da Bei Lu
Economic & Technological Dev. Area
Beijing 100176
010 / 67 88 16 53
☎
S
Kärcher AB
Tagenevägen 31
42502 Hisings-Kärra
031 / 57 73 00
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SGP
Karcher Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.
30 Toh Guan Road, #07-05
Singapore 608840
065 / 6897 1811
☎
TR
Kärcher Servis Ticaret A.S.
9 Eylül Mahallesi
307 Sokak No. 6
Gaziemir / Izmir
0232 / 252 07 08
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TWN
Karcher Limited
5F/6. No. 7
Wu-Chuan 1st Road
Taipei County, ROC
02 / 22 99 96 26
☎
UAE
Karcher FZE
Jebel Ali Free Zone
RA 8, XB 1, Jebel Ali, Dubai
04 / 8836 776
☎
USA
Alfred Karcher, Inc
2170 Satellite Blvd, Suite 350
Duluth, GA 30097
678-935-4545; 877-527-2437
☎
ZA
Kärcher (Pty) Ltd.
P.O. Box 11818
Vorna Valley 1686
011 / 466 24 34
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F
Kärcher S.A.
5, avenue des Coquelicots
Z.A. des Petits Carreaux
94865 Bonneuil-sur-Marne
01 / 43 99 67 70
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FIN
Kärcher OY
Yrittäjäntie 17
01800 Klaukkala
09 / 87 91 94 00
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GB
Karcher (UK) Ltd.
Karcher House,
Beaumont Road
Banbury, Oxon, OX16 1TB
01295 / 752000; 09066 / 800632
☎
HK
Karcher Limited
Unit 10, 17/F., APEC Plaza
49 Hoi Yuen Road,
Kwun Tong, Kowloon
23 57 58 63
☎
I
Kärcher S.p.A.
Via Elvezia 4
21050 Cantello (VA)
03 32 / 41 74 00; 848 - 99 88 77
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IRL
Karcher Limited (Ireland)
12 Willow Business Park
Nangor Road, Clondalkin
Dublin 12
01 / 409 77 77
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