Karcher K 5.86 M Operating Instructions Manual - page 8
8 English
Please use exclusively KÄRCHER deter-
gents and care products to carry out the re-
spective cleaning task, as these were
specifically developped for your appliance.
The use of other detergents and care prod-
ucts may lead to premature wear and can
invalidate your warranty claims. Please ob-
tain information at your local dealer or re-
quest information directly from KÄRCHER.
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Fill the detergent solution in the deter-
gent tank (observe dosage instructions
on the packaging of the detergent).
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Adjust the suction volume of the deter-
gent solution by means of the dosage
regulator for detergents.
- Medium quantity: Central position
- Large quantity: "+" position
- Small quantity: "-" position
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Use spray lance with pressure regula-
tion (Vario Power).
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Turn the spray lance to "Mix" position.
Note: This will mix the detergent with
the water stream.
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Spray the detergent sparingly on the
dry surface and allow it to react, but not
to dry.
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Spray off loosened dirt with the high-
pressure jet.
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Release the lever on the trigger gun.
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Figure L (see page 14)
Lock the lever on the trigger gun.
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During longer breaks (more than 5 min-
utes), also turn the appliance off using
the "0/OFF" switch.
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Insert the trigger gun in its holder.
Caution
Only separate the high-pressure hose from
the trigger gun or the appliance while there
is no pressure in the system.
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After operation with detergent: Fill the
detergent tank with clear water, turn the
spray lance with pressure regulator to
the position "Mix", switch the appliance
on for about 1 minute and rinse with
clear water.
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Release the lever on the trigger gun.
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Turn off the appliance "0/OFF".
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Turn off tap.
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Detach the appliance from the water
supply.
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Press the lever on the trigger gun to re-
lease any remaining pressure in the
system.
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Figure L (see page 14)
Lock the lever on the trigger gun.
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Pull out the mains plug.
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Roll up the power cord and loop it e.g.
round the handle.
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Roll the high pressure hose on to the
hose drum: Pull out the hose drum han-
dle, turn it clockwise then retract the
handle.
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Insert the trigger gun in its holder.
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Stow away the accessories in the ac-
cessory holder.
Working with detergent
Recommended cleaning method
Interrupting operation
Finish operation