K 5 Premium eco!ogic
Operating Instructions
Please read the operating instructions
carefully before using the unit.
59664220 (07/14)
Contents
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Description of the Appliance . . . . . . . . 5
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Maintenance and care . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Helpline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 11
EC Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . 12
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
General information
Dear Customer,
Please read and comply with
these original instructions prior
to the initial operation of your appliance
and store them for later use or subsequent
owners.
Proper Use
This high-pressure cleaner is designed for
domestic use only:
– to clean machines, vehicles, buildings,
tools, facades, terraces, garden equipment etc. using a high-pressure water
jet (and detergents if required).
– with accessories, replacement parts
and detergents approved by KÄRCHER. Observe the instructions provided
with these detergents.
Symbols in the operating instructions
DANGER
Immediate danger that can cause severe
injury or even death.
몇 WARNING
Possible hazardous situation that could
lead to severe injury or even death.
CAUTION
Possible hazardous situation that could
lead to mild injury to persons or damage to
property.
Symbols on the machine
The high pressure jet may not
be directed at persons, animals, live electrical equipment
or at the appliance itself. Protect the appliance against frost.
Environmental protection
The packaging material can be recy-
cled. Please do not place the packaging into the ordinary refuse for disposal, but
arrange for the proper recycling.
Old appliances contain valuable mate-
rials that can be recycled. Please ar-
range for the proper recycling of old
appliances. Please dispose your old appliances using appropriate collection systems.
The extraction of water from public wa-
ters is prohibited in some countries.
Work with detergents must only be
performed on liquid-tight work surfac-
es with connections to the wastewa-
ter runoff. Do not let release
detergent into waters or earth.
Cleaning operations which produce
oily waste water, e.g. engine washes,
underbody washes, may only be car-
ried out using washing stations
equipped with an oil separator.
Lower water and energy use thanks
to the "eco" setting (see chapter "Op-
eration").
Notes about the ingredients (REACH)
You will find current information about the
ingredients at:
www.kaercher.com/REACH
Scope of delivery
The scope of delivery of your appliance is illustrated on the packaging. Check the contents of the appliance for completeness
when unpacking.
In the event of missing accessories or any
transport damage, please contact your dealer.
Special accessories
Special accessories expand the possibilities
of using your appliance. Please contact your
KÄRCHER dealer for further information.
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Safety instructions
DANGER
Never touch the mains plug and the
socket with wet hands.
The appliance must not be used if the
power cord or important parts of the appliance, e.g. high pressure hoses, trigger
gun or safety devices are damaged.
Check the power cord and mains plug
for damage before every use. If the power cord is damaged, please arrange for it
to be replaced immediately by an authorised repair agent or a skilled electrician.
Check the high pressure hose for dam-
age before every use. Please arrange
for the immediate replacement of a damaged high pressure hose.
The appliance may not be used in areas
where a risk of explosion is present.
If the appliance is used in hazardous ar-
eas (e.g. filling stations) all of the safety
provisions and operating instructions detailed in this manual must be observed.
High pressure jets can be dangerous if
improperly used. The jet must not be directed at persons, animals, live electrical
equipment or at the appliance itself.
The high pressure jet must not be direct-
ed at other persons or directed by the
user at him/herself to clean clothing or
footwear.
Never use the appliance to clean objects
containing hazardous substances (e.g.
asbestos).
Vehicle tyres or tyre valves are suscepti-
ble to damage from the high pressure jet
and may burst. The first indication of this
is a discolouration of the tyre. Damaged
vehicle tyres/tyre valves are highly dangerous. Ensure that a distance of at least
30 cm is observed when cleaning with
the jet!
Risk of explosion!
Do not spray flammable liquids.
Never draw in fluids containing solvents
or undiluted acids! This includes petrol,
paint thinner and heating oil. The spray
mist thus generated is highly inflamma-
ble, explosive and poisonous. Do not
use acetone, undiluted acids or solvents
as they are damaging to the materials
from which the appliance is made.
몇 WARNING
The mains plug and the coupling of an
extension cable must be watertight and
must never lie in water. Moreover, the
coupling may never lie on the ground.
The use of cable reels that ensure that
the sockets are at least 60 mm above
the ground is recommended.
Unsuitable electrical extension cables
can be hazardous. Only use electrical
extension cables outdoors which have
been approved and labelled for this purpose and have an adequate cable crosssection:
1 - 10 m: 1.5 mm
Always fully unroll electrical cables from
the cable drum.
High pressure hoses, fixtures and cou-
plings are important for the safety of the
appliance. Only use high pressure hoses, fixtures and couplings recommended
by the manufacturer.
Children must not play with this appli-
ance.
Supervise children to prevent them from
playing with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance must
not be performed by children without supervision.
The appliance may not be operated by
children or uninstructed persons.
The appliance must not be operated by
children or persons who have not been
instructed accordingly.
This appliance is not intended for use by
persons with limited physical, sensory or
mental capacities or lacking experience
and/or skills, unless such persons are
accompanied and supervised by a person in charge of their safety or they have
received precise instructions on the use
of this appliance and have understood
the resulting risks.
Supervise children to prevent them
from playing with the appliance.
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; 10 - 30 m: 2.5 mm
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The operator must use the appliance
correctly. When working with the appliance, he must consider the local conditions and pay due care and attention to
other persons, in particular children,
who are nearby.
Do not use the appliance when there are
other persons around unless they are
also wearing safety equipment.
Wear protective clothing and safety gog-
gles to protect against splash back containing water or dirt.
This appliance was designed to be
used with detergents which are supplied or recommended by the manufacturer. The use of other detergents or
chemicals may compromise the safety
of the appliance.
CAUTION
In case of extended downtimes, switch
the appliance off at the main switch / appliance switch or remove the mains
plug.
Do not operate the appliance at temper-
atures below 0 °C.
Observe a distance of at least 30 cm
when using the jet to clean painted surfaces to avoid damaging paintwork.
Never leave the appliance unattended
when it is in operation.
Make sure that the power cable or ex-
tension cables are not damaged by running over, pinching, dragging or similar.
Protect the power cable from heat, oil,
and sharp edges.
All current-conducting parts in the work-
ing area must be protected against jet
water.
The appliance may only be connected
to an electrical supply which has been
installed in accordance with IEC 60364.
The appliance may only be connected
to alternating current. The voltage must
correspond with the type plate on the
appliance.
For safety reasons, we recommend that
you operate the appliance only via an
earth-leakage circuit breaker (max.
30 mA).
Cleaning operations which produce oily
waste water, e.g. engine washes, underbody washes, may only be carried
out using washing stations equipped
with an oil separator.
Safety Devices
CAUTION
Safety devices protect the user and must
not be modified or bypassed.
Power switch
The appliance switch prevents unintentional operation of the appliance.
Lock trigger gun
This lock locks the lever of the trigger gun
and prevents the inadvertent start of the appliance.
Overflow valve with pressure switch
The overflow valve prevents the permissible working pressure from being exceeded.
If the lever on the trigger gun is released
the pressure switch turns off the pump, the
high pressure jet is stopped. If the lever is
pulled the pump is turned on again.
High pressure hose
The high pressure hose is specially constructed with reinforced walls to handle water pressure up to 16 MPa (2400 psi) - it can
be easily damaged and should be stored
carefully.
Do not kink.
Do not drive vehicles over the hose.
Do not expose the hose to sharp edges
or corners.
Misuse will lead to ballooning or premature
failure and will invalidate warranty.
Prerequisites for the appliance's
stability
CAUTION
Create stability for the appliance prior to all
work on or with the appliance to prevent accidents or damage.
– The stability of the appliance is warrant-
ed when it is placed onto an even surface.
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Description of the Appliance
1 Coupling element for water connection
2 Suction hose
3 Slide-out preventer
4 Water connection with integrated sieve
5 Appliance switch (0/OFF – 1/ON eco).
6 High pressure hose
7 Dosage regulator for detergent
8 Storage for trigger gun
9 High-pressure hose drum
10 Transport handle
11 Hand crank for hose drum
12 Storage of Plug 'n' Clean detergent bot-
tle with detergent connection
13 Storage for accessories
14 Storage hook for mains connection cable
15 Plug 'n' Clean detergent bottle with
locking lid
16 Mains cable with mains plug
17 Wheels
18 Trigger gun
19 Lock trigger gun
20 Key to detach the high pressure hose
from the trigger gun
21 Spray lance with pressure regulation
(Vario Power)
22 Spray lance with Dirtblaster
Optional
23 Water filter (order no. 4.730-059)
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Operation
Switch position "eco"
There are the switch positions "1/ON" and
"eco" to switch the appliance on.
Note: The switch position "eco" allows the
control of pressure and leads to water and
energy savings of approx. 20% by using the
spray lance.
Recommended application ranges for
switch position "eco"
Attaching the Accessories
Illustrations on Page 13-14
Mount loose parts delivered with appliance
prior to start-up.
Install wheels
Illustration
Push the wheels into the intake and se-
cure them with the plugs. Align the plug
properly.
Install the storage for trigger gun
Illustration
Place the bottom holder into the recess-
es and push forward until it audibly
locks in.
Insert the top holder and push down all
the way.
Install the storage hook for the mains
connection cable
Illustration
Press in the storage hook and lock it
into the top position.
Install the transport handle
You will need the 2 included screws as well
as a Phillips screwdriver PH 2.
Illustration
Slide the transport handle into the guide
and secure it with 2 screws.
Install the dosage regulator for
detergent
You will need the 2 included screws as well
as a Phillips screwdriver PH 2.
Illustration
Insert both detergent hoses onto the
hose fittings.
Install the dosage regulator and con-
nect using 2 screws.
Note: During installation you must
make sure that the tongues of the dos-
age regulator match up with the intend-
ed recesses in the casing.
Install the high pressure hose drum
Illustration
Slide the free end of the coiled high
pressure hose through the recesses on
the dosage regulator.
Insert the hose drum into the intakes on
the transport handle.
Insert the axle of the hand crank into the
guides.
Install the fixating plate and secure it
using 2 screws.
Press the connecting fitting from the
short high pressure hose into the brass
intake, secure with clamps.
Note: Make sure the connection nipple
is aligned correctly.
Connect the high pressure hose to the
trigger gun
Illustration
Push the high pressure hose into the
trigger gun until it locks audibly.
Note: Make sure the connection nipple
is aligned correctly.
Check the secure connection by pulling
on the high pressure hose.
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Water supply
For connection values, see type plate/technical data.
Water supply from mains
Observe regulations of water supplier.
몇 WARNING
According to applicable regulations, the appliance must never be used on the drinking
water net without a system separator. A
suitable system separator by KÄRCHER or
alternatively a system separator according
to EN 12729 type BA must be used.
Water that has flown through a system separator is no longer classified as drinking
water.
CAUTION
Always connect the system separator to
the water supply, never directly to the appliance!
Illustration
Screw the coupling element to the wa-
ter connection on the appliance.
Attach the water supply hose to the
coupling on the water connection.
Note: The supply hose is not included.
Connect the water supply hose to the
water supply.
Completely open the water tap.
Drawing in water from open reservoirs
Note: The max. suction height is 0.5 m.
CAUTION
Impurities in the water can damage the
high-pressure pump and the accessories.
For protection, the use of the KÄRCHER
water filter (optional accessory, order no.
4.730-059) is recommended.
Fill the suction hose with water.
Illustration
Screw the suction hose into the water
connection of the appliance and insert it
into the water source (e.g. rainwater
drum).
Start up
CAUTION
Dry running of more than 2 minutes leads to
damage of the high-pressure pump. If the
appliance does not build up pressure within
2 minutes, switch the appliance off and proceed in accordance with the instructions in
Chapter "Troubleshooting".
Illustration
Unwind the high pressure hose com-
pletely from the hose drum. Hold on to
the transport handle during this proce-
dure.
Note: If the hand crank is in its secured
position, fold it up first.
Insert the mains plug into the socket.
Turn on the appliance “I/ON”.
Unlock the lever on the trigger gun.
Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the
device will switch on.
Switch the appliance on for a (max. of 2
minutes) and wait until the water exits at
the hand spray gun without bubbles.
Release the lever on the trigger gun.
Note: Release the lever of the trigger
gun; the device will switch off again.
High pressure remains in the system.
Lock the lever on the trigger gun.
Operation
CAUTION
Prior to cleaning, make sure that the high
pressure is placed safely on level ground.
Wear protective goggles and protective
clothing during the cleaning process.
몇 DANGER
The trigger gun is subjected to a recoil force
when the water jet is discharged. Make
sure that you have a firm footing and are
also holding the trigger gun and spray lance
firmly.
Illustration
Push the spray lance into the trigger
gun and fasten it by turning it through
90°.
Unlock the lever on the trigger gun.
Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the
device will switch on.
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Spray lance with pressure regulation
Carrying out the most common cleaning
tasks. The work pressure can be infinitely
regulated between "Min" and "Max".
Release the lever on the trigger gun.
Turn the spray lance to the desired po-
sition.
– Suitable for working in switch position
"eco".
Note: Suitable for working with detergent;
for this, turn the spray lance to the "Mix" position.
Spray lance with Dirtblaster
For particularly dirty items or areas.
CAUTION
Car tyres, paint or sensitive surfaces such
as wood should not be cleaned with the dirt
blaster, as there is a risk of damage.
– Not suitable for use with detergents.
– The Dirtblaster reaches its maximum
cleaning performance in standard
mode.
Working with detergent
Please use exclusively KÄRCHER detergents and care products to carry out the respective cleaning task, as these were
specifically developed for your appliance.
The use of other detergents and care products may lead to premature wear and can
invalidate your warranty claims. Please obtain information at your local dealer or request information directly from KÄRCHER.
Notes regarding the detergent: The most
commonly used KÄRCHER detergents can
be purchased ready to use in their Plug 'n'
Clean detergent bottles with locking lids.
This will make the pesky refilling and filling
processes redundant.
Illustration
Remove the lid from the Plug 'n' Clean
detergent bottle and press the deter-
gent bottle into the detergent connec-
tion with the opening facing down.
Illustration
Adjust the suction volume of the deter-
gent solution by means of the dosage
regulator for detergents.
Use spray lance with pressure regula-
tion (Vario Power).
Turn the spray lance to "Mix" position.
Note: This will mix the detergent with
the water stream.
Note: If required, the washing brushes can
be used to work with detergent.
Recommended cleaning method
Spray the detergent sparingly on the
dry surface and allow it to react, but not
to dry.
Spray off loosened dirt with the high
pressure jet.
Interrupting operation
Release the lever on the trigger gun.
Lock the lever on the trigger gun.
During longer breaks (more than 5 min-
utes), also turn the appliance off using
the "0/OFF" switch.
Finish operation
CAUTION
Only separate the high-pressure hose from
the trigger gun or the appliance while there
is no pressure in the system.
Remove the Plug 'n' Clean detergent
bottle from the intake and close it with
the lid. To store, place into the intake ro-
tated by 180°.
Release the lever on the trigger gun.
Turn off the appliance "0/OFF".
Turn off tap.
Press the lever on the trigger gun to re-
lease any remaining pressure in the
system.
Detach the appliance from the water
supply.
몇 WARNING
When disconnecting the supply or high
pressure hose, hot water may leak from
the connections after operation.
Lock the lever on the trigger gun.
Pull out the mains plug.
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Transport
CAUTION
In order to prevent accidents or injuries,
keep in mind the weight of the appliance
during transport (see Specifications).
When transporting by hand
Pull the appliance by its transport han-
dle.
When transporting in vehicles
Prior to horizontal transport: Remove
the Plug 'n' Clean detergent bottle from
the intake and close it with the lid.
Secure the appliance against shifting
and tipping over.
Storage
CAUTION
In order to prevent accidents or injuries,
keep in mind the weight of the appliance
when selecting a storage location for it (see
Specifications).
Storing the Appliance
Park the machine on an even surface.
Wind the entire high pressure hose onto
the hose drum by rotating the hand
crank counter-clockwise.
Insert the trigger gun with the spray
lance into the holder for the trigger gun.
Illustration
Stow away the mains cable, the high-
pressure hose and accessory on the
appliance.
Prior to extended storage periods, as during the winter, also observe the instructions
in the Care section.
Frost protection
CAUTION
Protect the appliance and its accessories
against frost.
The appliance and its accessories can get
destroyed through frost if there is any water
residues in them. To avoid damage to
them:
Completely drain all water from the ap-
pliance:
Detach spray lance from the trigger
gun.
Switch the appliance on ("I/ON“), press
the trigger gun lever until no further wa-
ter is discharged (approx. 1 min).
Turn off the appliance.
Store the appliance and the entire ac-
cessories in a frost free room.
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Maintenance and care
DANGER
Turn off the appliance and remove the
mains plug prior to any care and maintenance work.
Care
Prior to longer periods of storage, e.g. in
the winter:
Illustration
Pull out the sieve in the water connec-
tion using flat-nose pliers and clean under running water.
The appliance is maintenance free.
Use only original KÄRCHER spare parts.
You will find a list of spare parts at the end
of these operating instructions.
Q
Maintenance
Spare parts
Troubleshooting
You can rectify minor faults yourself with
the help of the following overview.
If in doubt, please consult the authorized
customer service.
DANGER
Turn off the appliance and remove the
mains plug prior to any care and maintenance work.
Repair works may only be performed by the
authorized customer service.
Appliance is not running
Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the
device will switch on.
Check whether the voltage indicated on
the type plate corresponds to the voltage of the mains supply.
Check the mains connection cable for
damages.
Pressure does not build up in the
appliance
Check setting at the spray lance.
Appliance ventilation.
Switch on the appliance without con-
nection the high-pressure hose (max. 2
minutes) and run it until the water dis-
charging from the high-pressure outlet
is free of bubbles. Switch off appliance
and reconnect high-pressure hose.
Check the water supply.
Pull out the sieve in the water connec-
tion using flat-nose pliers and clean un-
der running water.
Appliance does not start, motor
hums
Cause: Voltage reduction due to weak
mains supply or when using an extension
cable.
When switching on, first pull the lever of
the hand spray gun and then switch the
appliance switch to "I/ON" or "eco".
Strong pressure fluctuations
Clean high-pressure nozzle: Remove
dirt and debris from the nozzle bore, us-
ing a needle and rinse through with wa-
ter from the front.
Check water flow quantity.
Appliance is leaking
Slight leakage from the appliance pump
is normal. If the leakage increases con-
tact the authorized customer service.
No detergent infeed
Use spray lance with pressure regula-
tion (Vario Power).
Turn the spray lance to "Mix" position.
Check the settings at the dosage regu-
lator for detergent.
Check the detergent suction hose for
kinks.
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Helpline
KÄRCHER UK Limited operates a helpline
allowing customers to discuss any problems experienced with our products.
The helpline operates during normal business hours and may be busy at peak periods.If you have difficulty getting through we
would ask that you try to contact us again
later in the day.
The helpline number is 01295 752200,
open from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm
Monday to Friday.
It helps us if you have the model number
and data plate details to hand before making your call so that we can assist you with
your query more effectively.
Alternatively you may write to us at the
address below:
KÄRCHER UK Ltd
Kärcher House
Beaumont Road
Banbury
Oxon, OX16 1TB
or E-mail us:
info@karcher.co.uk
Warranty
The warranty terms published by the relevant sales company are applicable in each
country. We will repair potential failures of
your appliance within the warranty period
free of charge, provided that such failure is
caused by faulty material or defects in manufacturing. In the event of a warranty claim
please contact your dealer or the nearest
authorized Customer Service centre.
Please submit the proof of purchase.
Technical specifications
Electrical connection
Voltage 230-240
1~50VHz
Connected load 2,1 kW
Protection class IP X5
Protective class I
Mains fuse (slow-blow) 13 A
Water connection
Max. feed pressure 0,8 MPa
Max. feed temperature 40 °C
Min. feed volume 10 I/min
Max. Suction height 0,5 m
Performance data
Working pressure 12,5 MPa
Max. permissible pressure 14,5 MPa
Water flow rate 7,5 I/min
Detergent flow rate 0,3 I/min
Recoil force of trigger gun 20 N
Dimensions and weights
Length 349 mm
Width 426 mm
Height 878 mm
Weight, ready to operate
with accessories
Values determined as per EN 60335-2-79
Hand-arm vibration value
Uncertainty K
Sound pressure level L
Uncertainty K
pA
Sound power level L
Uncertainty K
WA
WA
pA
+
Subject to technical modifications!
15,3 kg
<2,5
m/s
m/s
0,3
773dB(A)
dB(A)
94 dB(A)
2
2
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EC Declaration of Conformity
We hereby declare that the machine described below complies with the relevant
basic safety and health requirements of the
EU Directives, both in its basic design and
construction as well as in the version put
into circulation by us. This declaration shall
cease to be valid if the machine is modified
without our prior approval.
Product: High pressure cleaner
Type: 1.181-xxx
Relevant EU Directives
2006/42/EC (+2009/127/EC)
2004/108/EC
2011/65/EU
2000/14/EC
Applied harmonized standards
EN 50581
EN 55014–2: 1997+A1: 2001+A2: 2008
EN 60335–1
EN 60335–2–79
EN 61000–3–2: 2006+A1: 2009+A2: 2009
EN 61000–3–3: 2013
EN 62233: 2008
Applied conformity evaluation method
2000/14/EC: Appendix V
Sound power level dB(A)
Measured: 91
Guaranteed: 94
The undersigned act on behalf and under
the power of attorney of the company management.
CEO
Head of Approbation
Authorised Documentation Representative
S. Reiser
Alfred Kärcher GmbH Co. KG
Alfred-Kärcher-Str. 28 - 40
71364 Winnenden (Germany)
Phone: +49 7195 14-0
Fax: +49 7195 14-2212
Winnenden, 2014/02/01
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Assembly
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Spare Parts
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