Kärcher K 5.86 M, Operation Instructions Manual

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Before first use
Connection requirements
See rating plate or Technical Data for connected
values.
Electrical connection
The voltage shown on the rating plate must
match the supply voltage. The current source
must be properly earthed.
Only use splash-protected extension cable with
a sufficient conductor cross-section
(10 m: 3 x 1.5 mm², 30 m: 3 x 2.5 mm²) and
unwind completely from the cable drum.
Connection to water line
Comply with the stipulations of the water supply
company.
Supply hose (not supplied).
Only use supply hoses with the following
dimensions:
length at least 7.5 m,
diameter at least ½".
Operation
!
Serious danger!
Never grasp the power plug with wet hands.
Before each use check the power cord and
power plug for damage. Have a damaged power
cord replaced immediately by an authorized
Kärcher service point or an electrical specialist.
Before each use check the high-pressure hose
for damage. Replace a damaged high-pressure
hose immediately.
Vehicle tyres and tyre valves can be damaged
by the high-pressure jet and become perforated.
The first sign of this is a discoloration of the
tyre. When cleaning them maintain a distance of
at least 30 cm.
!
Danger of injury!
Owing to the water jet emerging from the high-
pressure nozzle a recoil force operates on the
handgun. Ensure you have a secure footing and
hold the handgun and spray lance firmly.
If necessary wear protective clothing for
protection against return spray.
Water supply
The unit can either be supplied from the water
main or from water in an open container.
Water supply from the water main
l
Connect a supply hose (not included) to
the water inlet of the unit and to the water
supply (e.g. water tap).
l
Open the water supply.
Water supply from an open container
l
Unscrew the coupling part for the water inlet.
l
Screw the suction hose with filter (not
included, see “Special accessories”) onto the
water connection of the unit.
l
Hang the filter in the container.
l
Vent the unit before operation.
– Unscrew the high-pressure line at the high-
pressure outlet of the unit.
– Switch on the unit and let it run until water
free of bubbles emerges at the high-
pressure outlet.
– Switch off the unit and screw on the high-
pressure hose again.