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No detergent.

Detergent siphon tube not 
properly connected to the 
machine. 

Check connection.

Detergent is too thick.

Dilute detergent, for best 
results use Kärcher detergent.

Filter on detergent siphon tube 
is clogged.

Run warm water through filter 
to remove debris.

Damaged or clogged detergent 
siphon tube.

Remove obstruction or replace 
detergent siphon tube.

Spray wand is in high-pressure 
position.

Turn spray wand tip to low-
pressure position.

Discharge nozzle is 
obstructed.

Blow out or remove debris with 
fine needle.

Garden hose 
connection leaks.

Loose fittings.

Tighten fittings.

Missing/worn rubber washer. Insert new washer.

Spray wand leaks. Spray wand not properly 

attached.

Insert the spray wand into the 
trigger gun. Carefully press in 
against the spring tension and 
twist into the locked position.

Broken o-ring or plastic insert. Call Customer Support

Pump is noisy.

Pump is sucking air.

Check that hoses and fittings 
are air tight. Turn off machine 
and purge pump by squeezing 
trigger gun until a steady flow 
of water emerges through the 
nozzle.

Water leaks from 
pump (up to 10 
drops per minute 
is permissible).

Loose fittings.

Check that all fittings are tight.

Water seals are damaged or 
worn.

Call Customer Support

Oil drip.

Oil seals are damaged or worn. Call Customer Support

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Cause

Solution

If you encounter any additional difficulties not listed, please visit our website.

USA / Canada:

www.karcher-help.com

Mexico:

www.karcher.com.mx

Summary of Contents for K 5 Premium Flex

Page 1: ...K 5 Premium Flex OPERATOR MANUAL High Pressure Washer 2 MANUEL D UTILISATION Nettoyeur haute pression 18 59669680 2015 12...

Page 2: ...for future reference the manu facturers instructions For household use only In the U S or Canada please call 1 800 537 4129 for warranty issues and visit www karcher help com for techni cal support an...

Page 3: ...e 7 Accessory storage 8 Power cord with Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI 9 Detergent siphon tube with filter 10 Wheel with wheel cap 11 Trigger gun 12 Trigger gun safety lock 13 Key to disconnect...

Page 4: ...ARNING Risk Of Explosion Do not spray flammable liquids Do not use acids alkaline solvents or any flammable material in this product These products can cause physical injuries to the operator and irre...

Page 5: ...asher is provided with a ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI built into the plug of the power supply cord This device provides additional protection from the risk of electric shock Should replacemen...

Page 6: ...press around edges and the centre of the hub cap to make sure it is properly seated You should hear another click Do not proceed with the assembly until the wheels are securely installed STEP 3 Place...

Page 7: ...let This is normal and will not affect the performance of the pressure washer STEP 1 Insert the spray wand of your choice into the trigger gun Press in against the spring tension and twist into locked...

Page 8: ...CI into a working outlet We recommend that you test the GFCI as part of your startup procedure each time you use your pressure washer To learn how to peform this test on your unit visit http www karch...

Page 9: ...To apply detergent the wand must be positioned to the low pressure setting Mix This nozzle features a 0 pencil jet which rotates 360 for maximum dirt cutting ac tion effectively increasing cleaning pe...

Page 10: ...e of these items will void the war ranty For best results see Cleaning Tips for specific information on how to clean different surfaces Detergents can only be applied at low pressure setting Mix STEP...

Page 11: ...et STEP 2 Turn off the water source STEP 3 Press trigger to release water pres sure STEP 4 Release trigger and engage gun safety lock STEP 5 Disconnect the garden hose from the water inlet on the unit...

Page 12: ...Failure to follow the above directions will result in damage to the pump assembly and accessories and will void the warranty K rcher also recommends the regular practice of using a pump protector like...

Page 13: ...face at low pressure for best results limit your work area to sections of approximately 1 8 m 6 ft and always apply detergent from bottom to top Allow detergent to remain on surface 1 3 minutes Do not...

Page 14: ...pecial Wash Brush Attach ment not included to remove stubborn dirt Rinse at high pressure in a sweep ing motion keeping the spray nozzle ap proximately 7 5 15 cm 3 6 in from the cleaning surface For b...

Page 15: ...trigger gun of most K rcher pressure washers up to 2300 PSI bayonet Part No 2 640 747 0 Why spend hours stripping old paint and rust by hand using harsh chemicals Let the K rcher Wet Sandblasting Kit...

Page 16: ...ter supply is restricted Check garden hose for kinks leaks and blockage Not enough inlet water supply Open water source full force Water inlet filter is clogged Remove filter and rinse out in warm wat...

Page 17: ...new washer Spray wand leaks Spray wand not properly attached Insert the spray wand into the trigger gun Carefully press in against the spring tension and twist into the locked position Broken o ring o...

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