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Karcher K 5.540 Operator's Manual
Summary of K 5.540
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English 3 français 21 español 43 59642390 (03/11) k 5.540 k 5.740 high pressure washer - operator manual nettoyeur haute pression - manuel d'utilisation manual de usuario del limpiador de alta presiÓn.
Page 2: Safety Alert Symbols
2 english danger indicates “an imminently hazardous sit- uation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.” warning indicates “a potentially hazardous situ- ation which, if not avoided, could result in death or injury.” caution indicates “a potentially hazardous situ- ation which...
Page 3: Model Overview
English 3 1 garden hose connector (female) 2 water inlet with connector 3 on/off switch 4 high pressure hose 5 dosage regulator for detergent 6 storage for trigger gun 7 high-pressure hose drum 8 transport handle 9 hand crank for hose drum 10 screws (philips style) 11 hose retention clip 12 holder b...
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4 english warning when using this product basic precau- tions should always be followed, in- cluding the following: to reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when a product is used near children. Know how to stop the product and bleed pressures quickly. Be thor- oughly familiar wi...
Page 5: Grounding Instructions
English 5 the skin. Do not point the gun at anyone or any part of the body. In case of pen- etration seek medical aid immediately. This system is capable of producing 13800 kpa /2000 psi to avoid rupture and injury, do not operate this pump with components rated less than 13800 kpa /2000 psi working...
Page 6: Assembly Instructions
6 english for more detailed information on how to assemble this pressure washer, please visit www.Karcherresidential.Com/as- sembly a philips screwdriver, medium size (not supplied) for final assembly mount loose parts delivered with appli- ance prior to start-up. Step 1: insert the wheel into the b...
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English 7 step 5: insert detergent suction tube onto the hose fitting. Install the dosage regulator and connect using 2 screws. Note: during installation you must make sure that the tongues of the dosage regulator match up with the intended recesses in the casing. Step 6: slide the free end of the c...
Page 8
8 english step 7: slide the retention clip on the reel (as indicated by “1” below) then completely push the high pressure hose in (as indicated by “2” below) until you hear a click. Tug on the hose before proceeding to make sure it is securely installed. It should not come loose when you tug on it. ...
Page 9: Operating Instructions
English 9 this pressure washer has been tested by kärcher's quality assurance team. A small amount of water may be present in the water inlet or outlet. This is nor- mal and will not affect the performance of the pressure washer. Step 1: insert the spray wand of your choice into the trigger gun. Pre...
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10 english warning do not use if above test fails. Step 6: unlock the trigger gun safety lock. Trigger the gun to eliminate trapped air, wait for a steady flow of water to emerge from the spray nozzle. Step 7: turn on the high pressure washer (i/on). The motor starts only if the trig- ger of the gun...
Page 11: Using The Accessories
English 11 warning to avoid serious injury never point spray nozzle at yourself, other per- sons or animals. Always test an inconspicuous area before cleaning with high pressure. The vario power spray wand allows you to adjust the cleaning pressure. To clean at maximum pressure, the wand must be pos...
Page 12
12 english step 3: adjust the suction volume of the de- tergent solution by means of the dosage regulator for detergents. Step 4: turn on the pressure washer (i). Pull trigger to operate unit. Liquid detergent is drawn into the unit and mixed with water. Apply detergent to work area. Do not allow de...
Page 13: Shutting Down & Clean-Up
English 13 step 1: turn the switch to off (0) position and unplug cord from outlet. Step 2: turn off the water source. Step 3: press trigger to release water pres- sure. Step 4: release trigger and engage gun safety lock. Step 5: disconnect the garden hose from the water inlet on the unit. Caution: ...
Page 14: Maintenance
14 english 1: disconnect all water connec- tions. 2: turn on the machine for a few seconds, until the water which had remained in the pump exits, turn off immediately. 3: do not allow high pressure hose to become kinked. 4: store the machine and accesso- ries in a room which does not reach freezing ...
Page 15: Cleaning Tips
English 15 caution before cleaning any surface an in- conspicuous area should be cleaned to test spray pattern and distance for maximum cleaning re- sults. If painted surfaces are peeling or chipping, use extreme caution as pressure washer may remove the loose paint from the surface. When using on s...
Page 16: Cars, Boats & Motorcycles
16 english (with or without detergent). Pre-rinse vehicle with fresh water. If using deter- gent, apply to surface at low pressure. For best results, clean one side of ve- hicle at a time and always apply deter- gent from bottom to top, do not allow detergent to dry on surface. If needed, use specia...
Page 17: Pump Guard
English 17 optional accessories are available to further enhance your cleaning capabil- ities. These accessories are accurate as of the printing date of this manual. Please check our website for pricing and up-to-date information. Specially formulated to protect your pressure washer from freezing, c...
Page 18: Detergent Foamer Attachment
18 english material and attack the rust and paint with our eco-friendly alternative. Fits most kärcher ® pressure washers up to 2300 psi. (bayonet) part no. 2.638-792.0 ideal for applications which require a thick foam. Simply fill the resevoir cup with liquid pressure washer detergent to generate a...
Page 19: Troubleshooting
English 19 caution disconnect the machine from the pow- er source before making any repair. Troubleshooting symptom cause solution motor will not start on/off switch is in the “off” (0) position. Turn switch to the “on” (i) posi- tion power cord is not plugged in. Plug in power cord. Electrical outl...
Page 20
20 english no detergent. Detergent suction tube not properly connected to the machine. Check connection. Detergent is too thick. Dilute detergent, for best re- sults use kärcher ® detergent. Filter on detergent suction tube is clogged. Run warm water through filter to remove debris. Damaged or clogg...