Summary of K 5.86 M

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    English 2 français 18 español 35 59635950 02/10 k 5.68 m 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 situa- tion which, if not avoided, could result in death or injury.” caution indicates “a potentially hazardous situa- tion which...

  • Page 3: Model Overview

    English 3 1 water inlet with garden hose con- nector 2 on/off switch 3 high pressure hose 4 high-pressure hose drum 5 trigger gun storage 6 transport handle 7 crank 8 accessory storage 9 power cord with ground fault circuit interrupter (gfci) 10 detergent suction tube with filter 11 wheels 12 trigge...

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    4 english warning when using this product basic precau- tions should always be followed, includ- ing the following: to reduce the risk of injury, close su- pervision is necessary when a prod- uct is used near children. Know how to stop the product and bleed pressures quickly. Be thor- oughly familia...

  • Page 5: Grounding Instructions

    English 5 any part of the body. In case of penetra- tion 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 pressure (including but not limited to spra...

  • Page 6: Assembly Instructions

    6 english step 1: step 2: step 1: insert the spray wand of your choice into the trigger gun. Press in against the spring tension and twist into locked position. Step 2: connect garden hose to unit’s water inlet. Step 3: connect garden hose to the cold wa- ter source and turn water on com- pletely. S...

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    English 7 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 trigger of the gun i...

  • Page 8: Using The Accessories

    8 english 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 posi...

  • Page 9: Working With Detergents

    English 9 detergents can only be applied at low pressure setting (mix). Step 1: install the vario power spray wand. Set the spray wand to the low pres- sure setting (mix). Step 2: fill a container with kärcher deter- gent. Place the filter end of detergent suction tube into the container. Step 3: tu...

  • Page 10: Shutting Down & Clean-Up

    10 english step 1: release trigger and engage gun safety lock. Step 2: turn pressure washer to off (0) po- sition. 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 an...

  • Page 11: Maintenance

    English 11 1: disconnect all water connections. 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 te...

  • Page 12: Cleaning Tips

    12 english caution before cleaning any surface an in- conspicuous area should be cleaned to test spray pattern and distance for maximum cleaning results. If painted surfaces are peeling or chipping, use extreme caution as pressure washer may remove the loose paint from the surface. When using on sur...

  • Page 13: Cars, Boats & Motorcycles

    English 13 (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 vehi- cle at a time and always apply detergent from bottom to top, do not allow deter- gent to dry on surface. If needed, use specia...

  • Page 14: Pump Guard

    14 english optional accessories are available to further enhance your cleaning capabili- ties. 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 15: Detergent Foamer Attachment

    English 15 why spend hours stripping old paint and rust by hand using harsh chemicals? Let the kärcher ® wet sandblasting kit do the work! Attach the kit to your pres- sure washer, add abrasive material and attack the rust and paint with our eco- friendly alternative. Fits most kärcher ® pressure wa...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    16 english caution disconnect the machine from the power 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 outlet...

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    English 17 if you encounter any additional difficul- ties not listed, please visit our website. Usa / canada: www.Karcher-help.Com méxico: www.Karcher.Com.Mx no detergent. Detergent suction tube not properly connected to the machine. Check connection. Detergent is too thick. Dilute detergent, for be...