Kärcher K 5.91 MD Operating Instructions Manual

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6 EnglishÎ Assemble appliance as shown onpage 10.Î Push out the safety clip in the handgunusing e.g. a small screwdriver.Î Join high pressure hose and handguntogether.Î Push clip in until it engages and checkthat it is securely fastened by pulling onthe high pressure hose.For connection values, see type plate/tech-nical data.Observe regulations of water supplier.Î Use a fibre-reinforced hose (not includ-ed) with a standard coupling:- Minimum diameter, 1/2 inches (13 mm)- Minimum length, 7.5 m.Î Screw the coupling unit (supplied) to thewater connection on the appliance.Î Push the water supply hose onto thecoupling unit, then connect it to the tap. CautionNever operate the high-pressure cleanerwhen the tap is turned off as dry running willdamage the High pressure pump.If the water supply is not clean, the Kärcherwater filter must be used (special accessory- order No. 4.730-059).When fitted with the appropriate accesso-ries, this high-pressure cleaner can draw insurface water, e.g. from water butts orponds (max. suction height 0.5 m).Î Use the Kärcher water filter to protectthe high pressure pump and accesso-ries (special accessories). This filter re-moves dirt from incoming water.Î As the standard coupling system is notsuitable for use in suction mode, theKärcher suction hose with integrated fil-ter should be used instead (special ac-cessory) and suspended inside thewater butt.Î Remove air from appliance before oper-ation: Switch on the appliance when thehigh pressure hose is not connectedand run it until the water which discharg-es from the high pressure outlet is freeof bubbles. Switch off appliance andconnect high pressure hose.Note: The appliance deaerates faster ifyou first fill the suction hose with water.Î Screw high pressure hose on to highpressure outlet on appliance.Î Push the appropriate spray lance on tothe handgun and fasten it by turning itthrough 90°.Î Open tap.Î Plug in the main plug.Î Set main switch to “I/ON”.Î Press safety catch on the handgun torelease it and pull lever. Risk of injuryThe handgun is subjected to a recoil forcewhen the water jet is discharged. Make surethat you have a firm footing and are alsoholding the handgun and spray lance firmly.Carrying out the most common cleaningtasks.Î Turn the Vario Power nozzle to requiredhigh pressure position (Min–Max).For strong contaminations.NoteDetergent can only be added when the ap-pliance is being operated in low pressuremode.All washing brushes supplied by Kärcherare designed for use with detergents.Commissioning and operationBefore StartupWater supplyWater supply from mainsWater supply from open reservoirsStart upHigh pressure operationSpray lance with Vario Power nozzleSpray lance with dirt blasterOperation with detergent