Kärcher K 5 Premium eco!ogic User manual

Operating Instructions
Please read the operating instructions
carefully before using the unit.
59648160 (11/12)
K 5 Premium eco!ogic

2 English
Dear Customer,
Please read and comply with
these original instructions prior
to the initial operation of your appliance
andstorethemforlateruseorsubsequent
owners.
This high-pressure cleaner is designed for
domestic use only:
–to clean machines, vehicles, buildings,
tools, facades, terraces, garden equip-
ment etc. using a high-pressure water
jet (and detergents if required).
–with accessories, replacement parts
and detergents approved by KÄRCH-
ER. Observe the instructions provided
with these detergents.
Danger
Immediate danger that can cause severe
injury or even death.
몇Warning
Possible hazardous situation that could
lead to severe injury or even death.
Caution
Possible hazardous situation that could
lead to mild injury to persons or damage to
property.
The high pressure jet may not
be directed at persons, ani-
mals, live electrical equipment
or at the appliance itself. Pro-
tecttheapplianceagainstfrost.
The packaging material can be recy-
cled. Please do not place the packag-
ing into the ordinary refuse for disposal, but
arrange for the proper recycling.
Old appliances contain valuable mate-
rials that can be recycled. Please ar-
range for the proper recycling of old
appliances. Please dispose your old appli-
ances using appropriate collection systems.
The extraction of water from public
waters is prohibited in some countries.
Work with detergents must only be
performed on liquid-tight work surfac-
es with connections to the wastewa-
ter runoff. Do not let release
detergent into waters or earth.
Cleaning operations which produce
oilywastewater, e.g. engine washes,
underbody washes, may only be car-
ried out using washing stations
equipped with an oil separator.
Lower water and energy use thanks
to the "eco" setting (see chapter "Op-
eration").
Notes about the ingredients (REACH)
You will find current information about the
ingredients at:
www.kaercher.com/REACH
Thescopeof delivery of your appliance is il-
lustrated on the packaging. Check the con-
tents of the appliance for completeness
when unpacking.
In the event of missing accessories or any
transport damage, please contact your dealer.
Specialaccessories expandthe possibilities
ofusingyourappliance.Pleasecontact your
KÄRCHER dealer for further information.
Contents
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Description of the Appliance . . . . . . . . 5
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Maintenance and care . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Helpline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 11
EC Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . 12
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Spare Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
General information
Proper Use
Symbols in the operating instructions
Symbols on the machine
Environmental protection
Scope of delivery
Special accessories
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Danger
Never touch the mains plug and the
socket with wet hands.
The appliance must not be used if the
power cord or important parts of the ap-
pliance, e.g. high-pressure hoses, trig-
ger gun or safety devices are damaged.
Check the power cord and mains plug
for damage before every use. If the
powercordisdamaged,pleasearrange
for it to be replaced immediately by an
authorised repair agent or a skilled
electrician.
Check the high-pressure hose for dam-
age before every use. Please arrange
for the immediate replacement of a
damaged high-pressure hose.
Theappliancemaynotbeusedinareas
where a risk of explosion is present.
If the appliance is used in hazardous ar-
eas (e.g. filling stations) the corre-
sponding safety provisions must be
observed.
High-pressure jets can be dangerous if
improperly used. The jet must not be di-
rected at persons, animals, live electri-
cal equipment or at the appliance itself.
The high-pressure jet must not be di-
rected at other persons or directed by
the user at him/herself to clean clothing
or footwear.
Never use the appliance to clean ob-
jects containing hazardous substances
(e.g. asbestos).
Vehicle tyres or tyre valves are suscep-
tible to damage from the high-pressure
jet and may burst. The first indication of
this is a discolouration of the tyre. Dam-
aged vehicle tyres/tyre valves are high-
ly dangerous. Ensure that a distance of
at least 30 cm is observed when clean-
ing with the jet!
Risk of explosion!
Do not spray flammable liquids.
Neverdraw influidscontainingsolvents
or undiluted acids and solvents! This in-
cludes petrol, paint thinner and heating
oil. The spray mist thus generated is
highly inflammable, explosive and poi-
sonous. Do not use acetone, undiluted
acids and solvents as they are damag-
ing to the materials from which the ap-
pliance is made.
몇Warning
The mains plug and the coupling of an
extension cable must be watertight and
must never lay in the water.
Unsuitable extension cables can be
hazardous. Only use extension cables
outdoorswhich havebeen approvedfor
this purpose and labelled with a suffi-
cient cable cross-section:
1 - 10 m: 1.5 mm2; 10 - 30 m: 2.5 mm2
Alwaysfullyunrollelectricalcablesfrom
the cable drum.
High-pressure hoses, fixtures and cou-
plingsareimportantforthesafetyofthe
appliance. Only use high-pressure hos-
es, fixtures and couplings recommend-
ed by the manufacturer.
This appliance is not intended for use
by persons with reduced physical, sen-
sory or mental capabilities.
The appliance must not be operated by
children or persons who have not been
instructed accordingly.
Children should be supervised to pre-
vent them from playing with the appli-
ance.
The operator must use the appliance
correctly. When working with the appli-
ance, he must consider the local condi-
tions and pay due care and attention to
other persons, in particular children,
who are nearby.
Do not use the appliance when there
are other persons around unless they
are also wearing safety equipment.
Wear protective clothing and safety
goggles to protect against splash back
containing water or dirt.
Safety instructions

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Caution
In case of extended downtimes, switch
theapplianceoffatthemainswitch/ap-
pliance switch or remove the mains
plug.
Do not operate the appliance at temper-
atures below 0 °C.
Observe a distance of at least 30 cm
when using the jet to clean painted sur-
faces to avoid damaging paintwork.
Never leave the appliance unattended
when it is in operation.
Make sure that the power cable or ex-
tension cables are not damaged by run-
ningover, pinching, dragging or similar.
Protect the power cable from heat, oil,
and sharp edges.
All current-conducting parts in the work-
ing area must be protected against jet
water.
The appliance may only be connected
to an electrical supply which has been
installed in accordance with IEC 60364.
The appliance may only be connected
to alternating current. The voltage must
correspond with the type plate on the
appliance.
Forsafetyreasons,werecommendthat
you operate the appliance only via a
earth-leakage circuit breaker (max.
30 mA).
Cleaningoperationswhichproduceoily
waste water, e.g. engine washes, un-
derbody washes, may only be carried
out using washing stations equipped
with an oil separator.
This appliance was designed to be
used with detergents which are sup-
plied or recommended by the manufac-
turer. The use of other detergents or
chemicals may compromise the safety
of the appliance.
The high pressure hose is specially con-
structed with reinforced walls to handle wa-
terpressure upto16MPa(2400 psi)-itcan
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.
Caution
Safety devices protect the user and must
not be modified or bypassed.
The appliance switch prevents unintention-
al operation of the appliance.
This lock locks the lever of the trigger gun
andpreventstheinadvertentstartoftheap-
pliance.
The overflow valve prevents the permissi-
bleworking pressurefrombeing exceeded.
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.
Caution
Create stability for the appliance prior to all
work on or with the appliance to prevent ac-
cidents or damage.
–The stability of the appliance is warrant-
ed when it is placed onto an even sur-
face.
High pressure hose
Safety Devices
Power switch
Lock trigger gun
Overflow valve with pressure switch
Prerequisites for the appliance's
stability

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1 Coupling element for water connection
2 Suction hose
3 Water connection with integrated sieve
4 Appliance switch (0/OFF – 1/ON eco).
5 High pressure hose
6 Dosage regulator for detergent
7 Storage for trigger gun
8 High-pressure hose drum
9 Transport handle
10 Hand crank for hose drum
11 Storage of Plug 'n' Clean detergent bot-
tle with detergent connection
12 Storage for accessories
13 Storage hook for mains connection cable
14 Plug 'n' Clean detergent bottle with
locking lid
15 Mains cable with mains plug
16 Wheels
17 Trigger gun
18 Lock trigger gun
19 Key to detach the high pressure hose
from the trigger gun
20 Spray lance with pressure regulation
(Vario Power)
21 Spray lance with Dirtblaster
Optional
22 Water filter (order no. 4.730-059)
Description of the Appliance
Assembly see page 13