Karcher K 5.86 M Operator's Manual - Cleaning Tips
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Deck Cleaning
(with or without detergent)
Pre-rinse deck and surrounding area with fresh
water. If using Kärcher Deck Wash, place
detergent suction tube directly into cleaning
solution and apply to surface at low pressure.
For best results, limit your work area to smaller
sections of approximately 25 square feet. Allow
Kärcher Deck Wash to remain on surface 1-3
minutes. Do not allow detergent to dry on
surface. Rinse at high pressure in a long
sweeping motion keeping the spray nozzle
approximately 3-6 inches from the cleaning
surface. Always clean from top to bottom and
from left to right. When moving on to a new
section of the cleaning surface, be sure to
overlap the previous section to eliminate stop
marks and ensure a more even cleaning result.
Caution: Do not use rotating nozzle spray wand
on wood surface as it may cause damage.
House Siding
(with or without detergent)
Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water. If
using Kärcher House Wash, place detergent
suction tube directly into cleaning solution and
apply to surface at low pressure (for best
results, limit your work area to sections of
approximately 6 feet and always apply
detergent from bottom to top). Allow Karcher
House Wash to remain on surface 1-3 minutes.
Do not allow detergent to dry on surface, if
surface appears to be drying, simply wet down
surface with fresh water. If needed, use special
Wash Brush Attachment to remove stubborn
dirt. Rinse at high pressure from top to bottom
in an even sweeping motion keeping the spray
nozzle approximately 6 inches from the
cleaning surface.
Caution: Do not use rotating nozzle spray
wand on siding as it may cause damage.
Cement Patios,
Brick and Stone
(with or without detergent)
Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water. If
using Karcher All Purpose Cleaner, place
detergent suction tube directly into cleaning
solution and apply to surface at low pressure.
For best results, limit your work area to smaller
sections of approximately 25 square feet. Allow
Kärcher All Purpose Cleaner to remain on
surface 1-3 minutes. Do not allow detergent to
dry on surface. Rinse at high pressure in a
sweeping motion keeping the spray nozzle
approximately 3-6 inches from the cleaning
surface. Always clean from top to bottom and
from left to right. For removing extremely
stubborn stains, use Kärcher Rotating Nozzle
Spray Wand.
Cars, Boats & Motorcycles
(with or without detergent)
Pre-rinse vehicle with fresh water. If using
Karcher Vehicle Wash, place detergent suction
tube directly into cleaning solution and apply
to surface at low pressure. For best results,
clean one side of vehicle at a time and always
apply detergent from bottom to top, do not
allow detergent to dry on surface. If needed,
use special Wash Brush Attachment to remove
stubborn dirt. Rinse at high pressure in a
sweeping motion keeping the spray nozzle
approximately 6-8 inches from the cleaning
surface (distance should increase when rinsing
pin-striping or other sensitive surfaces). Always
clean from top to bottom and from left to right.
For best results, wipe surface dry with a
chamois or soft dry cloth.
Caution: Do not use rotating nozzle spray
wand on vehicles as it may cause damage.
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.
WINTERIZING AND LONG-TERM STORAGE
4. Store the machine and accessories in
a room which does not reach freezing
temperatures.
Caution: Failure to follow the above
directions will result in damage to the pump
assembly and accessories.