Kärcher K 5.86 M, Operating Instructions Manual

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Note
Detergent can only be added when the ap-
pliance is being operated in low pressure
mode.
All washing brushes supplied by Kärcher
are designed for use with detergents.
Î Use spray lance with pressure regula-
tion (Vario Power).
Î Turn the spray lance to "Mix" position -
low pressure.
During low pressure operation, detergent is
automatically drawn in from the filled deter-
gent tank.
Î Fill the detergent reservoir with, deter-
gent tablet and water or detergent con-
centrate and water (o
bserve metering
recommendations on the packaging la-
bel of the detergent).
Î Adjusting the detergent metering valve.
- Medium quantity: Central position
- Large quantity: "+" position
- Small quantity: "-" position
1 Spray a small dose of the detergent on
the dry surface, and allow it to react
(make sure the detergent does not dry
up).
2 Wash off the loosened dirt using the
high-pressure jet.
To ensure a trouble-free operation of the
appliance and to match the individual
cleaning task, we recommend our Kärcher
detergent and maintenance agents. Please
ask for our advice, or request information
on the products.
Î
Release the lever on the trigger gun.
Î During breaks, use the safety catch to
secure the trigger gun lever.
Î During longer breaks (more than 5 min-
utes), also turn the appliance off using
the ON/OFF switch.
Î If detergent has been added: Suspend
detergent suction hose in a container
filled with clear water, switch the appli-
ance on for around 1 minute once the
spray lance has been removed and
rinse until water runs clear.
Î Release the lever on the trigger gun.
Î Set the appliance switch to "0/OFF“.
Î Turn off tap.
Î Press the lever on the trigger gun to re-
lease any remaining pressure in the
system.
Î Disconnect the appliance from the wa-
ter supply.
Î Detach spray lance from the trigger
gun.
Î Switch the appliance on ("I/ON“), press
the trigger gun lever until no further wa-
ter is discharged (approx. 1 min).
Î
Set the appliance switch to "0/OFF“.
Î Pull out the mains plug.
Î
Store the coiled power cord above the
accessories compartment.
Î Use the safety catch to secure the trig-
ger gun lever.
Î Roll the high pressure hose on to the
hose drum: Pull out the hose drum han-
dle, turn it clockwise then retract the
handle.
Î Store the handgun and spray lance in
the accessory mount.
Note
Please remove the detergent from the de-
tergent tank if the application is transported
in a reclined position.
Operation with detergent
Detergent infeed from detergent tank
Recommended Cleaning Method
Detergents
Interrupting operation
Finish operation
Transport