Kärcher K 5.86 M User manual

K 5.80 M
5.960-830 (2004330-04-03)
Caution!
Do not use the unit
without first having
read the operating
instructions.

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Short instructions
1 Drawing bar
Transport unit over even surfaces
2 Hand gun storage clip
3 Master switch
Switch on unit – I
Switch off unit – 0
4 High pressure outlet
Connect high-pressure hose
5 Water connection
Connect supply hose
6 Spray lance
Regulate pressure
7 Handgun
Switch on – press safety button and pull lever
Switch off – release lever
9 Power cord with power plug
8 Detergent suction hose
Draw in and meter detergent (+/–)
10 Hanger for power cord
Winding up the power cord
Assembly
When unpacking check the contents. Inform
your dealer of any damage in transportation.
Assembly of the unit is demonstrated with
pictures on page 3 “Step by Step”.
Contents
Short instructions .................................... 2
Assembly ................................................ 3
Safety Notes ........................................... 4
Before first use ........................................ 4
Environmental protection ........................ 4
Before first use ........................................ 5
Operation ................................................ 5
Finishing operations ................................ 7
Safekeeping / Transportation .................. 8
Care and Maintenance............................ 8
Help with faults........................................ 9
TechnicalData ...................................... 10
EU Declaration of Conformity ............... 10
Replacement parts ................................ 11
Special accessories ......................... 11,12

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Assembly

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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
– The appliance is not intended for use by
young children or infirm persons without
supervision.
– Young children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
– 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).
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".
Operation
!
Serious danger!
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.
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.
!
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
lDraw the deregent suction hose out of the hou-
sing to the required length.
lMeter out the detergent.
– medium quantity: centre-position
– large quantity: “+” position
– small quantity: “–” position.
lHangthederegentsuctionhoseinthedetergent
container.
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.
lWind the high-pressure hose.
Caution! Frost can destroy an incompletely
emptied unit. In the winter keep the unit in a
frost-free room.
lPlace the spray lance with the handgun in its
holder.
Care and MaintenanceFinishing operations Safekeeping / Transportation
lSwitch off the unit before transporting it.
lTo transport the unit over even surfaces draw
it by the drawing bar.
Cleaning
Before long periods of storage, e.g. in winter:
lPull the cleaning agent metering valve off the
cleaning agent suction hose and clean
it under running water.
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.
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.
!
Danger of electric shock!
Repair work on the unit can only be carried out
by the authorized customer service.
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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Technical Data
Power supply
Voltage (at 1~50 Hz) 230-240 V
Connected load 2,1 kW
Supply fuses (time-lag) 10 A
Safety class 1,IP X5
Water connection
Supply temperature (max.) 40 °C
Supply volume (min.) 10 l/min
Supply pressure (max.) (6 bar) 0,6 MPa
Performance data
Operating pressure (125 bar) 12,5 MPa
Pump pressure max. (130 bar) 13 MPa
Flow rate (450 l/h) 7,5 l/min
Cleaning agent metering 0,2 l/min
Suction height from open container (20°C)1 m
Recoil force of the handgun 20 N
Hand-transmitted vibration (ISO 5349) 0,8 m/s²
Sound pressure levelLPA(EN 60704-1) 78 dB(A)
Sound power level LWA(2000/14/EC) 92 dB(A)
Dimensions
Length/Width/Height 400/355/900 mm
Weight 15 kg
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.
EU Declaration of Conformity
We hereby declare that the equipment described below
conforms to the relevant fundamental safety and health
requirementsofthe appropriateEUDirectives, 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: 1.396-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: 91 dB(A)
Guaranteed: 92 dB(A)
Appropriateinternal measures havebeen taken to ensu-
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.
5.957-696 (01/03)
Alfred Kärcher GmbH & Co.
Cleaning Systems
Alfred-Kärcher-Str. 28–40
P.O. Box 160
D-71349 Winnenden
H. JennerS. Reiser
Circuit Diagram
C1Running capacitor
F1 Temperature fuse
M1Motor
S1Appliance switch
S2Pressure-operated
switch
Karcher Pty Ltd
40 Koornang Road
Scoresby 3179
Victoria, Australia
☎61 3 9765 2300

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Special accessories
Special accessories expand the scope of use of
your machine. You can obtain further information
from your Kärcher dealer.
See page 12 for illustrations.
1Rotary nozzle
2Spray guard for rotary nozzle
3Pipe-cleaning set
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
13 Hose extension
14 Large volume suction set
15 Suction hose with filter
16 Water filter
17 Non-return valve
18 T-Racer
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Replacement parts

Special accessories