Commissioning And Operation; Description Of The Appliance; Before Commissioning; Water Supply - Kärcher K 5.96 M Bedienungsanleitung

Commissioning and operation

Definition of abbreviations used:
HP = High pressure
DT = Detergent

Description of the Appliance

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
damages please contact your dealer.
The accessories, high pressure hose and
gun are included in the delivery and stored
within the appliance. The appliance comes
fully mounted, only the bearing wheels, the
handgun and the coupling element for the
water connection need to be assembled.
Illustrations on Page 2
1 Connection for water supply with filter
2 Coupling element for water connection
3 Power cord with plug
4 Storage, power cord
5 ON/OFF switch for appliance
6 Transport handle, retractable
7 Transport handle lock
8 Internal cover
9 Accessory mount
10 DT tank
11 DT suction hose with filter
12 DT metering regulator
13 HP hose
14 Handgun with safety catch
15 HP hose drum with handle
16 Bearing wheel
17 Carrying handle
18 Spray lance with Variopower nozzle
19 Spray lance with dirt blaster
20 Washing brush*
* Special accessories (not included in
delivery)
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English

Before Commissioning

" Remove the coupling element from the
lower packaging unit and mount it.
" Remove both bearing wheels from the
lower packaging units.
" Insert the bearing wheels into the axle
box and lock them.
" Push out the safety clip in the handgun
using e.g. a small screwdriver.
" Join HP hose and handgun together.
" Push clip in until it engages and check
that it is securely fastened by pulling on
the HP hose.

Water supply

Water supply from mains
For connection values, see type plate/
technical data.
Observe regulations of water supplier.
" Use a fibre-reinforced hose (not
included) with a standard coupling: -
Minimum diameter, 1/2 inches (13 mm).
- Minimum length, 7.5 m.
" Screw the coupling unit (supplied) to the
water connection on the appliance.
" Push the water supply hose onto the
coupling unit, then connect it to the tap.
Caution
Never operate the high-pressure cleaner
when the tap is turned off as dry running will
damage the HP pump.
If the water supply is not clean, the Kärcher
water filter must be used (special accessory
- order No. 4.730-059).