Karcher K 5.86 M Operating Instructions Manual - page 7
English 7
suitable system separator manufactured by
KÄRCHER; or, as an alternative, a system
separator as per EN 12729 Type BA. Water
flowing through a system separator is con-
sidered non-drinkable.
Note: Impurities in the water can damage
the high-pressure pump and accessories.
For protection, the use of the KÄRCHER
water filter (optional accessory, order no.
4.730-059) is recommended.
Observe regulations of water supplier.
For connection values, see type plate/tech-
nical data.
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Use a fibre-reinforced water hose (not
included) with a standard coupling.
(Minimum diameter 1/2 inch (13 mm),
minimum length 7.5 m).
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Screw the water filter on the water con-
nection of the device.
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Screw the delivered coupling element
on the water filter.
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Push the water supply hose onto the
coupling element, then connect it to the
tap.
This high-pressure cleaner is suited to work
with the KÄRCHER suction hose with back-
flow valve (Optional accessory, order no.
4.440-238) to draw in surface water, e.g.
from water butts or ponds (see specifica-
tions for max. suction height).
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Screw the water filter on the water con-
nection of the device.
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Fill the KÄRCHER suction hose with
backflow valve with water, screw to wa-
ter supply and hang into the water butt.
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Remove air from appliance before oper-
ation.
Switch on the appliance without con-
nection the high-pressure hose (max. 2
minutes) and run it until the water dis-
charging from the high-pressure outlet
is free of bubbles. Switch off appliance
and reconnect high-pressure hose.
Caution
Dry runs lasting longer than two minutes
lead to damages to the high pressure
pump. If the appliance does not build up
pressure within two minutes, switch it off
and proceed as instructed in the Chapter
"Troubleshooting".
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Unwind the high pressure hose from the
hose drum.
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Push the spray lance into the trigger
gun and fasten it by turning it through
90°.
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Completely open the water tap.
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Insert the mains plug into the socket.
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Turn on the appliance “I/ON”.
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Danger
The trigger gun is subjected to a recoil force
when the water jet is discharged. Make
sure that you have a firm footing and are
also holding the trigger gun and spray lance
firmly.
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Figure K (see page 14)
Unlock the lever on the trigger gun.
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Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the
device will switch on.
Note: Release the lever of the trigger gun;
the device will switch off again. High pres-
sure remains in the system.
Carrying out the most common cleaning
tasks. The work pressure can be stageless-
ly regulated between "Min" and "Max".
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Release the lever on the trigger gun.
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Turn the spray lance to the desired po-
sition.
For particularly dirty items or areas.
Not suitable for use with detergents.
Suitable for use with detergents.
Water supply from mains
Drawing in water from open reservoirs
Start up
Operation
Spray lance with pressure regulation
Spray lance with Dirtblaster
Washing brush