Kärcher K5 Operating Instructions Manual

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English 11ATTENTIONRisk of damage to the paintworkWhen working with the washing brush, it must be free ofdirt or other particles. Push the washing brush into the trigger gun andfasten it by a 90° turn.Note: If required, the washing brushes can be used towork with detergent.Most KÄRCHER detergents can be bought ready to usein a Plug 'n' Clean detergent bottle.Note: Detergent can only be added when the device isoperated in low pressure mode. DANGERWhen using detergents, the material data safety sheetissued by the detergent manufacturer must be adheredto, especially the instructions regarding personal pro-tective equipment. Remove the cap of the Plug 'n' Clean detergentbottle.Illustration Push the detergent bottle with the opening pointingdownwards into the connection for the Plug 'n'Clean detergent. Use Vario Power spray lance. Turn the spray lance towards "MIX" until the theLED "MIX" is on on the pressure indicator of thetrigger gun.Note: This will mix the detergent with the waterstream. Spray the detergent sparingly on the dry surfaceand allow it to react, but not to dry. Spray off loosened dirt with the high pressure jet. Remove the Plug 'n' Clean detergent bottle fromthe intake and close it with the lid. For storage, put the detergent bottle into the retain-er with the cap pointing up.Optional Fill the detergent solution in the detergent tank ofthe foam nozzle (observe dosage instructions onthe packaging of the detergent). Connect the detergent tank to the foam nozzle. Connect the foam nozzle to the trigger gun. Release the lever of the trigger gun. Lock the lever of the trigger gun.Illustration Put the trigger gun with the spray lance into theparking position. During longer breaks (more than 5 minutes), alsoturn the appliance off using the "0/OFF" switch. Release the lever of the trigger gun. Turn off the appliance "0/OFF". Disconnect the mains plug from the socket. CAUTIONOnly separate the high-pressure hose from the triggergun or the device when there is no pressure in the system. Turn off tap. Press the lever of the trigger gun to release any re-maining pressure in the system. Release the lever of the trigger gun. Lock the lever of the trigger gun.ATTENTIONWhen disconnecting the supply or high pressure hose,warm water may leak from the connections after opera-tion. Detach the appliance from the water supply. CAUTIONRisk of personal injury or damage!Mind the weight of the appliance during transport. Lift appliance by the carrying handle and carry it. Pull out the transport handle until it audibly snapsinto place.Pull the appliance by its transport handle. Prior to horizontal transport: Remove the Plug 'n'Clean detergent bottle from the intake and close itwith the lid. Secure the appliance against shifting and tippingover. CAUTIONRisk of personal injury or damage!Consider the weight of the appliance when storing it. Park the machine on an even surface. Detach spray lance from the trigger gun. Push the disconnect button on the trigger gun andpull the high-pressure hose out of the trigger gun. Place the trigger gun into the storage for the triggergun. Put both spray lances into the storage for the spraylance.– Dirtblaster spray lance: Nozzle towards the bottom.– Vario Power spray lance: Nozzle towards the top. Store the mains connection in the accessory com-partment. CAUTIONRisk of personal injury or damage!Observe the rotation direction of the hose reel upon coil-ing up the high-pressure hose. Coil up the high-pressure hose.Turn the hose reel in a counter-clockwise direc-tion using the crank handle.Prior to extended storage periods, as during the winter,also observe the instructions in the Care section.Operation with washing brushOperation with detergentRecommended cleaning methodAfter operation with detergentFoam nozzleInterrupting operationFinish operationTransportWhen transporting by handWhen transporting in vehiclesStorageStoring the Appliance