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Starting
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Do not simply discard the packing materials
with the house-hold waste. Take the packing
materials to the appropriate collection areas for
recycling.
Impurities in the intake water damage the pump.
To prevent this we expressly urge you to use the
Kärcher water filter (order no. 4.730-059).
The operation of the high-pressure cleaner with
a closed water supply line causes damage to the
cylinder head unit.
Please never operate the
high-pressure cleaner with a closed water sup-
ply tap.
If you are using an extension cable, it should
always be completely unwound from the cable
drum and have a sufficient cross-sectional area
(10 m = 1,5 mm², 30m = 2,5 mm²).
Operation with high pressure
The appliance is equipped with a pressure-
operated switch. The motor starts only if the
lever of the gun is pulled.
The safety ratchet does not lock the lever of the
gun during operation but only prevents it from
opening unintentionally.
Operation with Detergent
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We recommend that you use detergent
sparingly for the sake of the environment.
Observe the recommended dosage on the
detergent label.
By offering you an individualised range of clea-
ning and preserving agents, Kärcher guaran-
tees trouble-free operation of the unit. Request
more information or ask for our catalogue and/or
individual information brochures on specific
detergents.
• Profi RM 555 ASF, Universal cleaner
This cleaning agent may be used undiluted.
• Profi RM 555 ULTRA, Universal cleaner
• Profi RM 555 ULTRA, Automotive cleaner
• Profi RM 565 ULTRA, House and garden cleaner
• Profi RM 575 ULTRA, Boat cleaner
Before using, these cleaning agents must be
diluted with 9 parts of water (1:9).
We recommend the following cleaning methods:
Step 1: Loosening dirt
Spray on detergent sparingly and allow to react
for a short time.
Step 2: Removing dirt
Spray off the loosened dirt with the high-
pressure spray.
Switching Off
The appliance should be rinsed clean after de-
tergent has been used. To do this, suspend the
detergent suction hose in a container of clean
water, and run the pump for approx. 1 minute.
Pull the trigger until there is no more pressure in
the appliance, and secure the trigger with the
safety ratchet against unintentional opening.
Frost will destroy an appliance which has not
been completely emptied of water. Ideally, the
appliance should be stored in a frost-free room.
Troubleshooting
! Note: Disconnect the appliance from the
power mains before all repair work.
Appliance does not Work
- Check whether the voltage shown on the rating
plate corresponds to that of the power source.
- Check the connector cable for damage.
Appliance does not reach Operational Pressure
- Vent the appliance:Allow the pump to operate
without the high-pressure hose until water
appears at the high-pressure outlet without any
more bubbles.Then reattach the high-pressure
hose.
- Clean the strainer in the water connection.
- Check the inlet water flow rate.
- Check all inlet pipes to the pump for leaks or
block-age.
Strong Pressure Fluctuations
- Clean the high-pressure nozzle. Remove dirt
from the nozzle hole with a needle and then
rinse out with water from the front.
Pump Leaks
- 10 drops per minute are permissible. In the
case of more serious leakage, you should
contact the authorized customer service.
No Detergent Suction
- Clean the detergent suction hose with filter, and
check for leaks.
Spare Parts
A selection of the most common spare parts
numbers is listed at the end of these operating
instructions.
Guarantee
The terms and conditions of guarantee issued
by a national Kärcher Company are valid in the
relevant country.
If the appliance malfunctions in any way, the fault
will be rectified free of charge within the period
of the guarantee provided the malfunction is due
to faulty material or a manufacturing error and all
the terms and conditions are met.
General Information
Purpose
Use the appliance to clean machines, vehicles,
buildings, tools etc.
Clean facades, terrasses, garden equipment
etc. without detergent only with the high-
pressure spray.
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Cleaning with the use of a high-pressure cle-
aner brings an 85% reduction in the consumpti-
on of fresh water.
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Cleaning tasks which produce waste water
mixed with oil – e.g. when washing engines or
the undersides of vehicles – should only be car-
ried out at a specific washing point that is equip-
ped with an oil separator.
Safety Equipment
When the spary gun is closed, the overflow val-
ve switches off the appliance via a pressure-
operated switch. The overflow valve is also a
safety device against exceeding the maximum
allowable working pressure.
Disposal of old equipment
In the development of this appliance careful at-
tention has been given to its ability to be easily
recycled. Nevertheless, it contains parts or sub-
stances which should not go into the household
rubbish. You can obtain information from any
Kärcher sales house about disposal facilities
which protect the environment.
Technical Data
Power connection
Voltage (1~50/60 Hz) ............. 230–240 V
Connected load ................................ 1.6 kW
Mains fuse ......................................... 13 A
Protection class .................................. 2
Water connection
Supply temperature (max.) ............... 40 °C
Supply rate (min.) ........................... 600 l/h
Supply pressure ............................ 2–12 bar
........................ 30–170 psi
Supply hose
– length (min.) ................................. 7.5 m
– diameter (min.) ............................. 1/2 in
Performance data
Pressure (max.) .............................. 100 bar
............................ 1450 psi
Flow rate .......................................... 360 l/h
Detergent intake ............................... 25 l/h
Recoil force of hand-held spray gun
at operating pressure (max.) ............ 13 N
Sound pressure level (DIN 45 635) . 78 dB(A)
Dimensions
Length ............................................. 415 mm
Width ............................................... 180 mm
Height .............................................. 302 mm
Weight ................................................. 5 kg
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