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DANGER

indicates “an imminently hazardous situ-
ation which, if not avoided, will result in 
death or serious injury.

WARNING 

indicates “a potentially hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, could result in 
death or injury.’’

CAUTION

indicates “a potentially hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, may result in 
minor or moderate injury or in property 
damage incidents.”

The owner and/or user must have an un-
derstanding of the manufacturer’s oper-
ating instructions and warnings before 
using this pressure washer.
Warning information should be empha-
sized and understood.
If the operator is not fluent in English, 
the manufacturer’s instructions and 
warnings shall be read to and discussed 
with the operator in the operator’s native 
language by the purchaser/owner, mak-
ing sure that the operator comprehends 
its contents.
Owner and/or user must study and 
maintain 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 and product assistance.
Please take a moment to register your 
pressure washer online at 

www.karcher-register.com

. Be sure to 

save your purchase receipt, it will be re-
quired for repairs covered by warranty.

Call: 

01-800-024-13-13

 for help or visit 

our website: 

www.karcher.com.mx

HIGH-PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR MANUAL

Model Overview

3

Important Safety Instructions

4

Assembly Instructions

6

Operating Instructions

7

Using the Accessories

9

Working with Detergents

10

Taking a Break

11

Shutting Down and Clean-Up

11

Winterizing and Long-Term Storage 12
Maintenance Instructions

12

Cleaning Tips

13

Optional Cleaning Accessories

14

Troubleshooting

16

Safety Alert Symbols

Specifications

Max. Pressure

2000 PSI

Max. Water Flow

1.4 GPM

Amp draw 

13 AMPS

Voltage 120 

V

Part No. 

1.603-373.0

Serial no. 

Owner/User Responsibility

Customer Support 

USA and Canada

Customer Support Mexico

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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