Safety Devices; Symbols On The Device; Installation; Initial Startup - Kärcher K 5 WCM Bedienungsanleitung

Safety devices

CAUTION
Missing or modified safety devices!
Safety devices are provided for your own protection.
Do not bypass, remove or render ineffective any safety
devices.
Power switch
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

Do not aim the high-pressure jet may at per-
sons, animals, live electrical equipment or
the device itself.
Protect the device against frost.
The device may not be connected to the
public drinking water network.

Installation

For the illustrations, refer to the graphics page.
Fit the supplied loose parts onto the device before start-
ing up the device.
Place the screws provided and matching screwdriver at
the ready.
Mounting the transport handle
1. Attach the transport handle.
2. Secure the transport handle with 3 screws.
Illustration C
Mounting the storage option for the high-
pressure hose / mains connection cable
1. Insert the storage option for the high-pressure hose
/ mains connection cable into the holder at the cen-
tre of the transport handle.
The storage option locks into place.
Illustration D
Mounting the storage option for spray lances
1. Push in the storage option for the spray lances into
the holder on the device.
2. Hold the storage option in the end position and se-
cure it using a screw.
Illustration E
Mounting the storage option for the high-
pressure gun
1. Push in the storage option for the high-pressure gun
into the holder on the device.
2. Hold the storage option in the end position and se-
cure it using a screw.
Illustration F
Mounting the storage option for the mains
connection cable
Devices without a hose reel
1. Push in the storage option for the mains connection
cable into the holder on the transport handle.
2. Hold the storage option in the end position and se-
cure it using a screw.
Illustration G
Mounting the high-pressure hose reel
Devices with a hose reel
1. Attach the holder for the hose reel.
2. Secure the holder using 2 screws.
Illustration H
3. Attach the hose reel.
The hose reel locks into place.
Illustration I
Installing the water connection coupling
1. Screw the water connection coupling onto the water
connection on the device.
Illustration J
1. Place the device on a flat and level surface.
2. Unwind the high-pressure hose and eliminate any
loops and twists.
Note
Devices with a hose reel During operation, the high-
pressure hose must be completely unwound from the
hose reel.
3. Insert the high-pressure hose into the high-pressure
gun until it audibly latches into place.
Illustration K
Note
Take care to ensure the correct alignment of the nipple.
4. Insert the high-pressure hose into the quick coupling
until it audibly latches into place.
Illustration L
5. Check for a secure connection by pulling on the
high-pressure hose.
6. Plug the mains plug into a mains socket.
For the connection values, see the type plate or chapter
Technical data.
Observe the water distribution company regulations.
ATTENTION
Damage through contaminated water
Contamination in the water can damage the pump and
the accessories.
KÄRCHER recommends using the KÄRCHER water fil-
ter for protection(special accessory, order number
4.730-059).
Connection to the water line
ATTENTION
Hose coupling with Aquastop on the water connec-
tion of the device
Damage to the pump
Never use a hose coupling with Aquastop on the water
connection of the device.
You can use an Aquastop coupling on the tap.
1. Plug the garden hose onto the water connection
coupling.
2. Connect the garden hose to the water line.
Illustration M
3. Open the water tap fully.
English

Initial startup

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