Transport; Storage; Frost Protection; Maintenance And Care - Kärcher K 5 Bedienungsanleitung

Transport

Caution
In order to prevent accidents or injuries,
mind the weight of the appliance during
transport (see technical data).
When transporting by hand
 Pull the appliance by its transport handle.
When transporting in vehicles
 Prior to horizontal transport: Remove
the Plug 'n' Clean detergent bottle from
the intake and close it with the lid.
 Secure the appliance against shifting
and tipping over.
Caution
In order to prevent accidents or injuries,
mind the weight of the appliance when
choosing the storage location (see techni-
cal data).
Storing the Appliance
Prior to extended storage periods, as dur-
ing the winter, also observe the instructions
in the Care section.
 Park the machine on an even surface.
 Push the casing of the quick coupling
for the high pressure hose toward the
rear and disconnect the high pressure
hose from the appliance.
 Press the disconnect on the trigger gun
and remove the high pressure hose
from the trigger gun.
 Insert the trigger gun in its holder.
 Engage the spray lance in its compart-
ment.
 Stow away the mains cable, the high-
pressure hose and accessory on the
appliance.
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Storage

Frost protection

Notice
Appliances and accessories that are not
completely drained can be destroyed by
frost. Completely drain appliance and ac-
cessories and protect them against frost.
To avoid damage:
 Completely 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.
 Store the appliance and the entire ac-
cessories in a frost free room.

Maintenance and care

Danger
Risk of electric shock. Turn off the appli-
ance and remove the mains plug prior to
performing any care and maintenance
work.
Prior to longer periods of storage, e.g. in
the winter:
 Remove filter from suction hose for de-
tergent and clean under running water.
 Pull out the sieve in the water connec-
tion using flat-nose pliers and clean un-
der running water.
The appliance is maintenance free.
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Care
Maintenance