Kärcher K 5 Classic Manual Del Usuario página 12

Transport
CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during transporta-
tion.
Pulling device
1. Pull out the transport handle until it audibly engages.
2. Pull the device by the transport handle.
Transporting the device in a vehicle
1. Secure the device against slipping and tipping over.
Storage
CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during storage.
Storing the device
1. Place the device on a level surface.
2. Press the disconnect button on the high-pressure
gun and disconnect the high-pressure hose from the
high-pressure gun.
3. Disconnect the spray lance from the high-pressure
gun.
4. Stow both spray lances and the high-pressure gun
in the appropriate storage options.
5. Disconnect the high-pressure hose from the device.
6. Store the high-pressure hose on the device.
7. Stow the mains connection cable on the device.
Observe the additional notes before storing the device
for a longer period of time, see chapter Care and ser-
vice.
Frost protection
ATTENTION
Danger of frost
Incompletely emptied devices can be destroyed by frost.
Completely empty the device and accessories.
Protect the device from frost.
The following requirements must be satisfied:
● The device is disconnected from the water supply.
● The high-pressure hose is removed.
1. Switch the device on "I/ON".
2. Wait for a maximum of 1 minute until no more water
escapes from the high-pressure connection.
3. Switch off the device.
4. Store the device in a frost-protected room, together
with all accessories.
Care and service
DANGER
Danger of electric shock
Injuries due to touching live parts
Switch off the device.
Remove the mains plug.
The device is maintenance-free, i.e. you do not need to
perform any maintenance work.
Clean the sieve in the water connection
ATTENTION
Damaged sieve in the water connection
Damage to the device through contaminated water
Check the sieve for damage before inserting it in the wa-
ter connection.
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If necessary, clean the sieve in the water connection.
1. Remove the coupling from the water connection.
2. Pull out the sieve with a pair of flat pliers.
3. Clean the sieve under running water.
Illustration I
4. Insert the sieve into the water connection.
5. Screw the coupling onto the water connection.
Cleaning the detergent filter
Clean the detergent filter before prolonged storage.
1. Remove the filter from the detergent suction hose.
2. Clean the filter under running water.
Illustration J
Troubleshooting guide
Malfunctions often have simple causes that you can
remedy yourself using the following overview. When in
doubt, or in the case of malfunctions not mentioned
here, please contact your authorised Customer Service.
DANGER
Danger of electric shock
Injuries due to touching live parts
Switch off the device.
Remove the mains plug.
Device not running
1. Press the lever of the high-pressure gun.
The device switches on.
2. Check that the voltage specified on the type plate
corresponds to the voltage of the power source.
3. Check the mains connection cable for damage.
Device does not reach required pressure
The water supply is too low.
1. Open the water tap fully.
2. Check the water inlet for an adequate flow rate.
3. Check the setting at the spray lance.
4. Check that the maximum suction height is not ex-
ceeded.
The sieve in the water connection is dirty.
1. Pull the sieve in the water connection out using flat
pliers.
2. Clean the sieve under running water.
Illustration I
Air is in the device.
1. Vent the device:
a Switch on the device without a connected spray
lance for a maximum of 2 minutes.
b Press the high-pressure gun and wait until the
water escaping from the high-pressure gun is
free of air bubbles.
c Connect the spray lance.
Strong pressure fluctuations
1. Cleaning the high-pressure nozzle:
a Remove contamination from the nozzle drill with
a needle.
b Rinse the high-pressure nozzle with water from
the front.
2. Check the water supply volume.
Device leaking
1. The device leaks a small amount for technical rea-
sons. If the leak is severe, request authorised Cus-
tomer Service.
Detergent is not sucked in
1. Use the Vario Power spray lance and turn it all the
way in the "SOFT" direction.
2. Clean the filter on the detergent suction hose.
3. Check the detergent suction hose for kinks.
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