K RCHER K5 Power Control Home Pressure Washer Instruction Manual

: June 9, 2024
: K RCHER

K RCHER K5 Power Control Home Pressure Washer Instruction Manual

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KÄRCHER Home & Garden app

The KÄRCHER Home & Garden app contains:

Installation and initial startup information
Information about the areas of application
Tips & Tricks
FAQ with detailed troubleshooting
Connection to the KÄRCHER Service Centre

The app can be downloaded here:

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Trademarks

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Safety instructions

Read this safety chapter and these original instructions before using the device for the first time. Act in accordance with them. Keep the original instructions for future reference or for future owners.

In addition to the notes in the operating instructions, you also need to take into consideration the general safety regulations and accident prevention guidelines applicable by law.
Warnings and information notices attached to the device provide important information for hazard-free operation.

Hazard levels
DANGER
● Indication of an imminent threat of danger that will lead to severe injuries or even death.
WARNING
● Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may lead to severe injuries or even death.
CAUTION
● Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may lead to minor injuries.
ATTENTION
● Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may lead to damage to property.

Protective gear
**CAUTION**

● Wear suitable protective clothing and safety goggles to protect yourself from water or dirt backsplash.

● Aerosols can be formed when using high pressure cleaners. Inhaling aerosols can be harmful for your health. Depending on the application, the use of fully shielded nozzles (e.g. surface cleaners) can significantly lower the emission of aqueous aerosols. Depending on the environment to be cleaned, wear a suitable respiratory protective mask of class FFP 2 or comparable to protect yourself from inhaling aerosols if the use of a fully shielded nozzle is not possible.

General safety instructions
**DANGER**

Risk of asphyxiation. Keep packaging film out of the reach of children.

**WARNING**

Only use the device for its proper use. Take into account the local conditions and beware of third parties, in particular children, when working with the device.
Persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities and persons lacking experience and knowledge may only use the appliance if they are properly supervised, have been instructed on use of the appliance safely by a person responsible for their safety, and understand the resultant hazards involved.
Children must not operate the device.
Children must be supervised to prevent them from playing with the appliance.

**CAUTION**

Safety devices are provided for your own protection. Never modify or bypass safety devices.

Risk of electric shock

****DANGER

Only connect protection class I devices to properly earthed power sources.
Only connect the device to alternating current. The voltage indicated on the type plate must match the voltage of the power source.
Only operate the device via a fault current protection switch (maximum 30 mA).
Never touch the mains plug and socket with wet hands.
The mains plug and coupling of the extension cable must be water tight and may not be placed in water. The coupling may not be on the floor. Use cable drums to ensure that the sockets are at least 60 mm above the floor.
All live parts in the work area must be protected against water jets.

**WARNING**

Only connect the device to an electrical connection which has been set up by a qualified electrician as per IEC 60364-1.
Check that the mains connection cable with mains plug is undamaged each time before using the device. To avoid any possible danger, a damaged mains connection cable must be immediately replaced by the manufacturer, or the authorised customer service department or a qualified electrician.
Do not damage the power supply and extension cable by running over it, crushing or yanking it or similar. Protect the power supply cable from heat, oil and sharp edges.
Unsuitable electrical extension cables are dangerous. Only use approved and appropriately marked electrical extension cables with a sufficient line cross section when outdoors: 1-10 m : 1.5 mm2, 10-30 m : 2.5 mm2

CAUTION

Always fully unwind the extension cable from the cable drum.
In case of longer breaks in operation and after use, switch off the device at the main switch / device switch and pull the mains plug.

Operation

DANGER

Operation in explosive atmospheres is prohibited.
Never suction solvents, liquids containing solvents or undiluted acids. This includes e.g. petrol, paint thinner or heating oil. The spray mist is highly flammable, explosive and poisonous.
Damaged wheels / tyre valves are extremely dangerous. Damaged wheels / tyre valves can be damaged by the high-pressure jet and explode. The first sign of this is discolouration of the tyres. Keep a spray distance of at least 30 cm when cleaning the wheels / tyre valves.

WARNING

Do not use the device if people without the proper protective clothing are in its reach.
Do not aim the high-pressure jet at yourself, e.g. to clean clothes or shoes.
Do not direct the high-pressure jet at persons, animals, live electrical equipment or at the device itself.
Do not spray any objects which contain harmful substances (e.g. asbestos).
Check the device and the accessories, such as the high-pressure hose, high-pressure gun and safety devices, to make sure they are in proper safe and reliable condition before each operation. Do not use the device if it is damaged. Replace damaged components immediately.
Only use high-pressure hoses, control panels and couplings specified by the manufacturer.
Risk of scalding. When disconnecting the supply or high-pressure hose, hot water can leak out of the connections after operation.

**** CAUTION

According to the applicable regulations, the appliance may never be used with the drinking water network without a system separator. Ensure that the connection to your house water system, with which the high-pressure cleaner is operated, is equipped with a system separator according to EN 12729 type BA.
Water that has flowed through a system separator is no longer classified as drinkable.
Never leave the device unsupervised while it is in operation.
Recoil force from the water stream emerging at the high-pressure nozzle acts on the high-pressure gun. Keep proper footing and hold the high-pressure gun and spray lance firmly.
Accidents or damage due to the device falling over. Before all actions with or on the device, you must make sure that it is stable.

ATTENTION

Do not operate the device at temperatures below 0 °C.

Operation with detergent

WARNING

Incorrect use of detergents can cause serious injuries or poisoning.

CAUTION

Keep the detergent out of the reach of children.
Only use the detergents supplied or specified by the manufacturer. The use of other detergents or chemicals can impair the safety of the device.

Care and service
**WARNING ● Always pull out the mains plug before all care and maintenance work.
****CAUTION** ● Have repair work and work on electrical components carried out by the authorised customer service only.

ATTENTION ● Do not use acetone, undiluted acids or solvents, as they corrode the materials used on the device.

Transportation
****CAUTION

Risk of accidents and injuries. Take into account the weight of the device for transportation and storage. See chapter Technical data in the operating instructions.

Environmental protection

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Notes on the content materials (REACH)
Current information on content materials can be found at: www.kaercher.de/REACH

Intended use

Use the high-pressure cleaner in private households only.

The high-pressure cleaner is intended for cleaning machines, vehicles, buildings, tools, façades, terraces, garden machines etc. using a high- pressure water jet.

Accessories and spare parts

Only use original accessories and original spare parts.
They ensure that the appliance will run fault-free and safely.

Information on accessories and spare parts can be found at www.kaercher.com.

Scope of delivery

The scope of delivery for the appliance is shown on the packaging. Check the contents for completeness when unpacking. If any accessories are missing or in the event of any shipping damage, please notify your dealer.

Description of the device

The maximum amount of equipment is described in these operating instructions. Depending on the model used, there are differences in the scope of delivery (see packaging).

For the illustrations, refer to the graphics page

Illustration A

Stand with carrying handle
Water connection with integrated sieve
Transport wheel
Visor
Hose guide
Trigger “0/OFF” / “I/ON”
Storage for spray lance
High-pressure hose
Plug ‘n’ Clean detergent bottle
Storage / parking position for high-pressure gun
Transport handle, telescoping
Power Control spray lance dirt blaster for stubborn dirt, pressure level: HARD
Vario Power Power Control spray lance for the most common cleaning tasks, pressure levels: HARD /
MEDIUM / SOFT / MIX
Power Control high-pressure gun
Button for separating the high-pressure hose from the high-pressure gun
High-pressure gun lever
Pressure indicator (0-MIX / 1-SOFT / 2-MEDIUM / 3-HARD)
High-pressure gun lock
Carrying handle
Hose holder
Accessory compartment
Type plate
Hook for net attachment
Accessory compartment net
Mains connection with mains plug
Water connection coupling
Hose coupling
**Garden hose (fabric reinforced, diameter at least 1/2 inch (13 mm), length at least 7.5 m)
**KÄRCHER suction hose for water supply from open containers (order no. 2.643-100.0)
Supplied screws and dowels
*Foam nozzle with detergent container
The detergent is sucked out of the container to produce a strong detergent foam.
*Washing brush (e.g. for washing cars)

optional, ** additionally required

Supplied screws and dowels
Illustration B

Stand dowels (2 pieces)
Screw M 4×20 (2 pieces)
Screw M 4×22 (2 pieces)
Screw M 4×16 (8 pieces)

Safety devices

CAUTION
Missing or modified safety devices
Safety devices are provided for your own protection.
Never modify or bypass safety devices.

Power switch
The power switch prevents unintentional operation of the device.

High-pressure gun lock
The lock locks the lever of the high-pressure gun and prevents the device from starting unintentionally.

Auto-stop function
If the lever of the high-pressure gun is released, the pressure switch turns off the pump and the high-pressure jet stops. The pump switches on again when the lever is pressed.

Motor circuit breaker
The motor circuit breaker shuts off the device if power consumption it too high.

Symbols on the device

FIG 14 Symbols on the device

Assembly

For the illustrations, refer to the graphics page.
Place the screws provided and matching screwdriver at the ready.

Fit the supplied loose parts onto the device before starting up the device.

Fitting the wheels

Insert the wheels.
Note
Pay attention to the alignment of the hole.
Illustration C
Secure the wheels with 1 screw each.

Mounting the stand

Insert the stand.
Illustration D
Insert the 2 dowels into the holes as far as they will go.
Secure the base with 2 screws.

Installing the spray lance storage

Hang the spray lance storage in position.
Secure the storage with 2 screws.
Illustration E
Secure the cover with 4 screws.
Illustration F

Mounting the transport handle

Attach the transport handle.
Illustration G
Secure the transport handle with 2 screws.

Mounting the accessory net
1. Hang the accessory net on the hooks.
Illustration H

Push the high-pressure hose through the hose guide

Insert the high-pressure hose through the hose guide from the rear.
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Installing the water connection coupling

Screw the water connection coupling onto the water connection on the device.
Illustration J

Initial startup

Place the device on a flat and level surface.
Unwind the high-pressure hose completely and eliminate any loops and twists.
Pull the high-pressure hose all the way forwards through the hose guide.
Insert the high-pressure hose into the high-pressure gun until it audibly latches into place.
Note
Take care to ensure the correct alignment of the nipple.
Illustration K
Check for a secure connection by pulling on the high-pressure hose.
Plug the mains plug into a mains socket.

Water supply
For the connection values, see the type plate or chapter Technical data.
Observe the water distribution company regulations.

ATTENTION
Damage through contaminated water
Contamination in the water can damage the pump and the accessories.
KÄRCHER recommends using the KÄRCHER water filter for protection(special accessory, order number 4.730-059).

Connection to the water line
ATTENTION
Hose coupling with Aquastop on the water connection of the device
Damage to the pump
Never use a hose coupling with Aquastop on the water connection of the device.

You can use an Aquastop coupling on the tap.

Screw the supplied hose coupling on to the end of your garden hose.
Plug the garden hose onto the water connection coupling.
Connect the garden hose to the water line.
Open the water tap fully.
Illustration L

Sucking water from open containers
When used with the KÄRCHER suction hose with check valve (special accessory, order number 2.643-100) this high-pressure cleaner is suitable for sucking up surface water, e.g. from rain barrels or ponds (for the maximum suction height see chapter Technical data).

The water connection coupling is not required for vacuuming operation.

Fill the suction hose with water.
Screw the suction hose onto the device water connection and hang it in a water source (e.g. water butt).

Vent the device

Switch the device on “I/ON”.
Unlock the lever of the high-pressure gun.
Press the lever of the high-pressure gun. The device switches on.
Allow the device for run a maximum of 2 minutes until the water escaping from the high-pressure gun is free of air bubbles.
Release the lever of the high-pressure gun.
Lock the lever of the high-pressure gun.

Operation

ATTENTION
Pump running dry
Damage to the device
If pressure does not build up in the device after 2 minutes then switch the device off and proceed according to the instructions in chapter Troubleshooting guide.

Power Control System
The pressure indicator on the high-pressure gun shows the currently set pressure level when operating with a Power Control spray lance.

Note
The sensitivity of materials can vary greatly depending on age and condition. The recommendations are therefore not binding.

Note
When operating with surface cleaner and other accessories, the pressure indicator is not accurate.

FIG 1 Power Control System

High-pressure operation
ATTENTION
Damage to painted or sensitive surfaces
Surfaces can be damaged when the jet is too close to the surface or an unsuitable spray lance is used.
Maintain a minimum spray distance of 30 cm when cleaning painted surfaces.
Do not clean car tyres, paint or sensitive surfaces such as wood with the dirt grinder.

Insert a spray lance into the high-pressure gun and lock it by turning it 90°.
Illustration M
Switch the device on (“I/ON”).
Unlock the lever of the high-pressure gun.
Press the lever of the high-pressure gun.
The device switches on.
Turn the Vario Power Power Control spray lance until the required pressure level is shown on the pressure indicator.

Operation with a washing brush
ATTENTION
Paint damage
Damage to surfaces through a dirty brush
Ensure that the washing brush is free from dirt or other particles before using it.

Note
The device operates at low pressure when using washing brushes. This means that detergent can be mixed with the water.

Insert the washing brush into the high-pressure gun and turn by 90° to fasten it.

Operation with detergent
DANGER
Failure to adhere to the safety data sheet
Incorrect handling of the detergent can seriously damage your health

Observe the safety data sheet of the detergent manufacturer, in particular the instructions on personal protective equipment.

Note
Detergent can only be mixed into the jet at low pressure.

Note
A Plug ‘n’ Clean detergent bottle is required for operating with detergent. KÄRCHER detergent can be purchased ready to use in a Plug ‘n’ Clean detergent bottle.

Remove the cover from the Plug ‘n’ Clean detergent bottle.
Plug the detergent bottle into the Plug ‘n’ Clean detergent connection with the opening facing down.
Illustration N
Use the Vario Power spray lance.
Turn the spray lance towards “MIX” until “MIX” is displayed on the high-pressure gun.
The detergent solution is mixed with the water jet during operation.
You can optionally use the foam nozzle.
a Fill the detergent solution into the detergent tank. Adhere to the dosage specifications on the detergent container.
b Connect the foam nozzle to the detergent container.
c Insert the foam nozzle into the high-pressure gun and turn by 90° to fasten it.
Illustration O

Recommended cleaning method

Spray the detergent sparingly on the dry surface and let it work for a while (do not let it dry).
Rinse off the loosened dirt with the high-pressure jet.

After operation with detergent

Pull the Plug ‘n’ Clean detergent bottle out of the mount and close it with the cap before transporting the device lying down.
Store the detergent bottle in the holder with the lid facing up.
Flush the device with clear water for approx. 30 seconds.

Interrupting operation

Release the lever of the high-pressure gun.
The device switches off when the lever is released.
The high pressure in the system is retained.
Lock the lever of the high-pressure gun.
Illustration P
Place the high-pressure gun with the spray lance in the parking position.
Switch the device off “0/OFF” during work breaks longer than 5 minutes.

Ending operation
CAUTION
Pressure in the system
Injuries from high-pressure water escaping uncontrollably Only disconnect the high-pressure hose from the high pressure gun or the device when the system is fully depressurised.

Release the lever of the high-pressure gun.
Close the water tap.
Press the lever of the high-pressure gun for 30 seconds.
The pressure remaining in the system is discharged.
Release the lever of the high-pressure gun.
Lock the lever of the high-pressure gun.
Disconnect the device from the water supply.
Switch off the device “0/OFF”.
Pull the mains plug out of the socket.

Transport

CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during transportation.

Carrying the device
1. Lift and carry the device by the carrying handles.

Pulling the device

Pull the transport handle out until it audibly latches into place.
Pull the device via the transport handle.

Transporting the device in a vehicle

Before transporting lying down, pull the Plug ‘n’ Clean detergent bottle out of the mount and close it with the cap.
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

Place the device on a level surface.
Disconnect the spray lance from the high-pressure gun.
Press the separation button on the high-pressure gun and disconnect the high-pressure hose from the high-pressure gun.
Store the high-pressure hose on the device.
Store the mains connection cable and accessories on the device.

Observe the additional notes before storing the device for a long period of time, see chapter Care and service.

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 gun is disconnected from the high-pressure hose.

Switch the device on “I/ON”.
Wait for a maximum of 1 minute until no more water escapes from the high-pressure hose.
Switch off the device.
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 water connection.

If necessary, clean the sieve in the water connection.

Remove the water connection coupling.
Pull the sieve out using flat pliers.
Clean the sieve under running water.
Illustration Q
Insert the sieve into the water connection.

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

Press the lever of the high-pressure gun.
The device switches on.
Check that the voltage specified on the type plate corresponds to the voltage of the power source.
Check the mains connection cable for damage.
If the motor is overloaded and the motor circuit breaker has triggered:
a Switch off the device “0/OFF”.
b Allow the device to cool down for 1 hour.
c Switch the device on “I/ON” and resume operation.

Have the device checked by Customer Service if this fault occurs repeatedly.

The device does not start up, the motor buzzes
Voltage drop due to a weak mains grid or when using an extension cable
1. When switching on, first press the lever on the high pressure gun and then switch on the device “I/ON”.

Device does not reach required pressure
The water supply is too low

Open the water tap fully.
Check the water inlet for an adequate flow rate.

The sieve in the water connection is dirty.

Pull the sieve in the water connection out using flat pliers.
Clean the sieve under running water.

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.
d Observe the maximum suction height during suction operation (see chapter Technical data).

Strong pressure fluctuations
1. Clean the high-pressure nozzle:
a Use a needle to remove dirt from the nozzle drill.
b Rinse the high-pressure nozzle from the front with water.
2. Check the water supply volume.

Device leaking
1. The device leaks a small amount for technical reasons.
If the leak is severe, request authorised Customer Service.

Detergent is not sucked in
1. Use the Vario Power spray lance and turn it to “MIX”.
2. Check that the Plug ‘n’ Clean detergent bottle is sitting correctly with the opening facing down in the detergent connection.

Warranty

The warranty conditions issued by our relevant sales company apply in all countries. We shall remedy possible malfunctions on your appliance within the warranty period free of cost, provided that a material or manufacturing defect is the cause. In a warranty case, please contact your dealer (with the purchase receipt) or the next authorised customer service site. (See overleaf for the address)