Intended Use; Accessories And Spare Parts; Scope Of Delivery; Device Description - Kärcher K 5 Compact Bedienungsanleitung

marked by this symbol are not allowed to be disposed
of together with the household rubbish.
Cleaning work producing in oily waste water, e.g.
washing engines, washing undercarriages etc.,
may only be performed at washing stations with an oil
separator.
Working with detergents may only be performed on
watertight surfaces with connection to the waste
water sewage system. Do not allow detergent to enter
waterways or the soil.
Extraction of water from public waterways is not
permitted in some countries.
Notes on the content materials (REACH)
Current information on content materials can be found
at: www.kaercher.de/REACH

Intended use

Use the high-pressure cleaner in private households
only.
The high-pressure cleaner is intended for cleaning ma-
chines, vehicles, buildings, tools, façades, terraces,
garden machines etc. using a high-pressure water jet.

Accessories and spare parts

Only use original accessories and original spare parts.
They ensure that the appliance will run fault-free and
safely.
Information on accessories and spare parts can be
found at www.kaercher.com.

Scope of delivery

The scope of delivery for the appliance is shown on the
packaging. Check the contents for completeness when
unpacking. If any accessories are missing or in the
event of any shipping damage, please notify your deal-
er.

Device description

The maximum amount of equipment is described in
these operating instructions. Depending on the model
used, there are differences in the scope of delivery (see
packaging).
For the figures, refer to the graphics page
Storage compartment for accessories
1
Transport handle, telescoping
2
Carrying handle
3
Quick coupling for high-pressure hose
4
Power switch "0/OFF" / "I/ON"
5
Mains connection cable with mains plug
6
Carrying handle
7
Type plate
8
Transport wheel
9
Water connection with integrated sieve
10
Water connection coupling
11
Suction hose for detergent (with filter)
12
High-pressure gun
13
High-pressure gun lock
14
High-pressure hose
15
Button for separating the high-pressure hose from
16
the high-pressure gun
Vario Power spray lance for common cleaning
17
tasks. The working pressure can be continuously in-
creased from "SOFT" to "HARD". To adjust the
working pressure, release the trigger gun lever and
turn the spray lance to the desired position. Deter-
gent can be added to the water jet when the spray
lance is turned all the way in the SOFT direction.
Spray lance with dirt grinder for stubborn soiling
18
*Washing brush
19
*Rotating washing brush (e.g. for washing cars)
20
*Foam nozzle with detergent container
21
The detergent is sucked out of the container to pro-
duce a strong detergent foam.
**Garden hose with commonly available coupling
22
–
Fabric reinforced
–
Diameter of at least 1/2 inch (13 mm)
–
Length at least 7.5 m
* optional, ** additionally required

Safety devices

CAUTION
Missing or modified safety devices
Safety devices are provided for your own protection.
Never modify or bypass safety devices.
The power switch prevents unintentional operation of
the device.
High-pressure gun lock
The lock locks the lever of the high-pressure gun and
prevents the device from starting unintentionally.
Auto-stop function
If the lever of the high-pressure gun is released, the
pressure switch turns off the pump and the high-pres-
sure jet stops. The pump switches on again when the le-
ver is pressed.
Motor circuit breaker
The motor circuit breaker shuts off the device if power
consumption it too high.

Symbols on the device

1 Operate the device in a horizontal posi-
tion only.
2 Do not aim the high-pressure jet may at
persons, animals, live electrical equip-
ment or the device itself.
3 Protect the device against frost.
The device may not be connected to the
public drinking water network.
For the figures, refer to the graphics page.
Fit the supplied loose parts onto the device before start-
ing up the device.
Fitting the wheels
1. Fasten and secure the wheels to the device.
Illustration B
Installing the water connection coupling
1. Screw the water connection coupling onto the water
connection on the device.
Illustration C
English
Power switch

Installation

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