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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.
Dirt in the feed water could lead to the appliance
being damaged. To avoid this risk, we recom-
mend fitting a filter with 3/4" connection (4.730-
059) .
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-ope-
rated switch. The motor starts only if the lever of
the gun is pulled. The pilot lamp is lit as long as
the appliance remains switched on.
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 de-
tergents.
• 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
After using a detergent, the appliance should be
rinsed clear. To do this, set the cleaning agent
metering valve to „0“ and flush the unit for appro-
ximately 1 minute with the gun open.
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 po-
wer 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 con-
tact the authorized customer service.
No Detergent Suction
- Set the spray lance to the minimum working
pressure.
- Clean the filter in the detergent tank.
- Clean the ventilation hole in the cover of the
detergent tank.
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 spray 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.
Technical Data
Power connection
Voltage (1~50 Hz) .......................... 230 V
Connected load ................................ 2,2 kW
Mains fuse ......................................... 16 A
Protection class .................................. 1
Water connection
Supply temperature (max.) ............... 60 °C
Supply rate (min.) ........................... 600 l/h
Supply pressure ............................ 2–12 bar
Supply hose – length (min.) .......... 7,5 m
– diameter (min.) .......... 1/2 in
Performance data
Pressure (max.) ......................... 20-130 bar
Flow rate .......................................... 480 l/h
Detergent intake ............................ 0-25 l/h
Recoil force of hand-held spray gun
at operating pressure (max.) ............ 19 N
Sound pressure level (DIN 45635) .. 82 dB(A)
Dimensions
Length/Width/Height ........ 742/336/310 mm
Weight ............................................ 17,5 kg
Detergent tank ............................... 0,75 l
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