Kärcher K 5.86 M User manual

Operating
Instructions
Before using the unit for the
first time, please read and
comply with these Operating
Instructions
K 5.86 M
5.962-530.0 01/08

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Dear Customer,
Please read and comply with
these instructions prior to the
initial operation of your appliance. Retain
these operating instructions for future refer-
ence or for subsequent possessors.
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.
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 Kärcher.
Observe the instructions provided with
these detergents.
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 ma-
terials that can be recycled. Please
arrange for the proper recycling of old
appliances. Please dispose your old appli-
ances using appropriate collection systems
The warranty terms published by our com-
petent sales company are applicable in
each country. We will repair potential fail-
ures of your appliance within the warranty
period free of charge, provided that such
failure is caused by faulty material or de-
fects in fabrication. In the event of a warran-
ty claim please contact your dealer or the
nearest authorized Customer Service cent-
er. Please submit the proof of purchase.
(See address on the reverse)
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 with mains plug
for damage before every use. If the
power cord is damaged, please arrange
immediately for the exchange by an au-
thorized customer service or a skilled
electrician.
Check the high-pressure hose for dam-
age before every use. Please arrange
for the immediate exchange of a dam-
aged high-pressure hose.
Contents
Illustration of appliance / scope of
delivery
2
General information 3
Safety instructions 3
Commissioning and operation 5
Maintenance and care 8
Troubleshooting 10
Specifications 10
CE declaration 11
Helpline 11
General information
Hazard levels
Proper Use
Environmental protection
Warranty
Safety instructions

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The appliance may not be used in areas
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
directed at persons, ani-
mals, live electrical 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 highly
dangerous. Ensure that a distance of at
least 30 cm is observed when cleaning
with the jet!
Never draw in fluids containing solvents
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 aggres-
sive towards the materials from which
the appliance 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
outdoors which have been approved for
this purpose and labelled with a suffi-
cient cable cross-section: 1 - 10 m: 1.5
mm2; 10 - 30 m: 2.5 mm2
Always fully unroll electrical cables from
the cable drum.
High-pressure hoses, fixtures and cou-
plings are important for the safety of the
appliance. Only use high-pressure hos-
es, fixtures and couplings recommend-
ed by the manufacturer.
This device is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with re-
duced physical, sensory or mental abili-
ties or lacking experience and/or
knowledge, unless they are supervised
by a person responsible for their safety
or are instructed by these persons on
the use of the device. Children should
be supervised, to ensure that they do
not play with the device.
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.
Caution
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-
ning over, 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.

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The appliance may only be connected
to alternating current. The voltage must
correspond with the type plate on the
appliance.
The maximum tolerable mains imped-
ance at the electrical contact point (see
Technical Data) must not be exceeded.
For safety reasons, we recommend that
you operate the appliance only via a
earth-leakage circuit breaker (max.
30 mA).
Cleaning operations which produce oily
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 supplied or
recommended by the manufacturer.
The use of other detergents or chemi-
cals may compromise the safety of the
appliance.
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
and prevents the inadvertent start of the ap-
pliance.
When unpacking the product, make sure
that no accessories are missing and that
none of the package contents have been
damaged. If you detect any transport dam-
ages please contact your dealer.
Illustrations on Page 2
1 ON/OFF switch for appliance
2 Power cable with plug
3 High pressure connection
4 High pressure hose
5 Trigger gun
6 Lock trigger gun
7 Connection for water supply with filter
8 Coupling element for water connection
9 Detergent tank
10 Suction hose for detergent
11 Dosage regulator for detergent
12 Accessory mount, Handgun
13 Storage for high-pressure hose
14 Accessory mount, Spray lance
15 Transport handle
16 Spray lance with Vario Power nozzle
Special accessories expand the possibili-
ties of using your appliance. Please contact
your Kärcher dealer for further information.
Illustrations on Page 2
Illustration
Mount loose parts delivered with appliance
prior to start-up.
Illustration
ÎPush the high pressure hose into the
trigger gun until it locks audibly.
Note: Make sure the connection nipple
is aligned correctly.
Safety Devices
Power switch
Lock trigger gun
Commissioning and
operation
Description of the Appliance
Special accessories
Before Startup

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According to the applicable regula-
tions, the appliance must never be
used on the drinking water supply
without a system separator. Use a
suitable system separator manufactured by
Kärcher; or, as an alternative, a system
separator as per EN 12729 Type BA.
Note: Impurities in the water can damage
the high-pressure pump and accessories.
For protection, the use of the Kärcher water
filter (optional accessory, order no. 4.730-
059) is recommended.
Observe regulations of water supplier.
For connection values, see type plate/tech-
nical data.
ÎUse a fibre-reinforced water hose (not
included) with a standard coupling.
(Minimum diameter 1/2 inch (13 mm),
minimum length 7.5 m).
ÎScrew the coupling unit (supplied) to the
water connection on the appliance.
ÎPush the water supply hose onto the
coupling unit, then connect it to the wa-
ter supply.
This high-pressure cleaner is suited to work
with the Kärcher suction hose with backflow
valve (Optional accessory, order no. 4.440-
238) to draw in surface water, e.g. from wa-
ter butts or ponds (see specifications for
max. suction height).
ÎFill the Kärcher suction hose with back-
flow valve with water, screw to water
supply and hang into he water butt.
ÎSeparate the high pressure hose from
the high pressure connection point of
the appliance.
ÎSwitch the appliance on "I/ON" and op-
erate until the water exits the high-pres-
sure connection without bubbles.
ÎTurn off the appliance "0/OFF".
ÎScrew HP hose on to HP outlet on appli-
ance.
ÎPush the appropriate spray lance on to
the trigger gun and fasten it by turning it
to the right through 90°.
ÎOpen tap.
ÎPlug in mains plug.
ÎSet main switch to “I/ON”.
ÎPress safety catch on the trigger gun to
release it and pull lever.
몇Danger
The trigger gun is subjected to a recoil force
when the water jet is discharged. Make
sure that you have a firm footing and are
also holding the trigger gun and spray lance
firmly.
ÎUnlock the lever on the trigger gun.
ÎPull on the lever of the trigger gun; the
device will switch on.
Note: Release the lever of the trigger gun;
the device will switch off again. High pres-
sure remains in the system.
Carrying out the most common cleaning
tasks. The work pressure can be stageless-
ly regulated between "Min" and "Max".
ÎRelease the lever on the trigger gun.
ÎTurn the spray lance to the desired po-
sition.
Water supply
Water supply from mains
Drawing in water from open reservoirs
Start up
Operation
Spray lance with pressure regulation

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We recommend the Kärcher cleaning and
care program that will match the respective
cleaning requirements. Please seek con-
sultation or request information on the sub-
ject.
ÎUse spray lance with pressure regula-
tion (Vario Power).
ÎTurn the spray lance to "Mix" position -
low pressure.
ÎFill the detergent solution in the deter-
gent tank (observe dosage instructions
on the packaging of the detergent).
ÎDosage happens through the DT meter-
ing regulator.
ÎSpray the detergent sparingly on the dry
surface and allow it to react, but not to
dry.
ÎSpray off loosened dirt with the high-
pressure ray.
ÎRelease the lever on the trigger gun.
ÎLock the lever on the trigger gun.
ÎDuring longer breaks (more than 5 min-
utes), also turn the appliance off using
the "0/OFF" switch.
ÎInsert the trigger gun in its holder.
Caution
Only separate the high-pressure hose from
the hand spray gun or the appliance while
there is no pressure in the system.
ÎAfter working with detergent, suspend
detergent suction hose in a container
filled with clear water, switch the appli-
ance on for around 1 minute once the
spray lance has been removed and
rinse until water runs clear.
ÎRelease the lever on the trigger gun.
ÎTurn off the appliance "0/OFF".
ÎTurn off tap.
ÎDetach the appliance from the water
supply.
ÎPress the lever on the trigger gun to re-
lease any remaining pressure in the
system.
ÎLock the lever on the trigger gun.
ÎPull out the mains plug.
ÎRoll up the power cord and loop it e.g.
round the handle.
ÎInsert the trigger gun in its holder.
ÎStow away the accessories in the ac-
cessory holder.
Operation with detergent
Recommended cleaning method
Interrupting operation
Finish operation

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Danger
Turn off the appliance and remove the
mains plug prior to any care and mainte-
nance work.
The appliance is maintenance-free.
Prior to longer periods of storage, e.g. in the
winter:
ÎCompletely drain all water from the ap-
pliance: Switch the appliance on with
detached high-pressure hose and de-
tached water supply (max. 1 minute)
and wait, until no more water exits at the
high-pressure connection. Turn off the
appliance.
ÎRemove filter from suction hose for de-
tergent and clean under running water.
ÎPull out the sieve in the water connec-
tion using flat-nose pliers and clean un-
der running water.
Caution
Protect the appliance and its accessories
against frost.
The appliance and its accessories can get
destroyed through frost if there are any wa-
ter residues in them. To avoid damage to
them:
ÎStore the appliance and the entire ac-
cessories in a frost-safe room.
Use only original Kärcher spare parts. You
will find a list of spare parts at the end of
these operating instructions.
You can rectify minor faults yourself with
the help of the following overview.
If in doubt, please consult the authorized
customer service.
Danger
Turn off the appliance and remove the
mains plug prior to any care and mainte-
nance work.
Repair works may only be performed by the
authorized customer service.
ÎCheck whether the voltage indicated on
the type plate corresponds to the volt-
age of the mains supply.
ÎCheck the mains connection cable for
damages.
ÎCheck setting at the spray lance.
ÎAppliance ventilation: Switch the appli-
ance on with the high-pressure hose de-
tached and operate until the water flows
through the high-pressure connection
without bubbles. Switch off appliance
and reconnect high-pressure hose.
ÎCheck the water supply.
ÎPull out the sieve in the water connec-
tion using flat-nose pliers and clean un-
der running water.
Cause: Voltage reduction due to weak
mains supply or when using an extension
cable.
ÎWhen switching on, first pull the lever of
the trigger gun and then switch the ap-
pliance switch to "I/ON".
ÎClean high-pressure nozzle: Remove
dirt and debris from the nozzle bore, us-
ing a needle and rinse through with wa-
ter from the front.
ÎCheck water flow quantity.
Maintenance and care
Maintenance
Storage
Frost protection
Spare parts
Troubleshooting
Appliance is not running
Pressure does not build up in the appli-
ance
Appliance does not start, motor hums
Strong pressure fluctuations

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ÎSlight leakage from the appliance pump
is normal. If the leakage increases con-
tact the authorized customer service.
ÎUse spray lance with pressure regula-
tion (Vario Power).
Turn the spray lance to "Mix" position.
ÎClean the detergent suction hose filter.
ÎCheck the detergent suction hose for
kinks.
Subject to technical modifications!
We hereby declare that the machine de-
scribed below complies with the relevant
basic safety and health requirements of the
EU Directives, both in its basic design and
construction as well as in the version put
into circulation by us. This declaration shall
cease to be valid if the machine is modified
without our prior approval.
The undersigned act on behalf and under
the power of attorney of the company man-
agement.
Alfred Kärcher GmbH Co. KG
Alfred Kärcher-Str. 28 - 40
D - 71364 Winnenden
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Appliance is leaking
No detergent infeed
Specifications
Power connection
Voltage
1~50 Hz
240 V
Connected load 2.0 kW
Mains fuse (slow-blow) 13 A
Protective class I
Water connection
Max. feed temperature 40 °C
Min. feed volume 10 l/min
Feed pressure 0.2 - 1.2 MPa
Performance data
Working pressure 12 MPa
Max. permissible pressure 14 MPa
Water flow rate 7.5 l/min
Detergent flow rate 0 - 0.3 l/min
Recoil force of trigger gun 20 N
Hand-arm vibration
(ISO 5349)
0.8 m/s2
Sound pressure level
LpA (EN60704-1)
77 dB(A)
Sound power level
LWA (2000/14/EG)
92 dB(A)
Dimensions
Length 310 mm
Width 280 mm
Height 815 mm
Weight 14 kg
CE declaration
Product: High-pressure cleaner
Type: 1.630-xxx
Relevant EU Directives
98/37/EC
2006/95/EC
2004/108/EC
2000/14/EC
Applied harmonized standards
EN 60335–1
EN 60335–2–79
EN 55014–1: 2006
EN 55014–2: 1997 + A1: 2001
EN 61000–3–2: 2000 + A2: 2005
EN 61000–3–3: 1995 + A1: 2001 + A2:
2005
Applied conformity evaluation method
Appendix V
Sound power level dB(A)
Measured: 90 dB(A)
Guaranteed: 92 dB(A)
CEO Head of Approbation

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Kärcher UK Limited operate a helpline al-
lowing customers to discuss any problems
experienced with our products.
The helpline operates during normal busi-
ness hours and may be busy at peak peri-
ods.If you have difficulty getting through we
would ask that you try to contact us again
later in the day.
The helpline number is 01295 752200,
open from 8.30am to 5.00pm
Monday to Friday.
It helps us if you have the model number
and data plate details to hand before mak-
ing your call so that we can assist you with
your query more effectively.
Alternatively you may write to us at the
address below:
Kärcher UK Ltd
Kärcher House
Beaumont Road
Banbury
Oxon, OX16 1TB
or E-mail us:
[email protected]
Helpline

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