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WARNING 

When using this product basic precau-
tions should always be followed, includ-
ing the following:

Read all the instructions before using 
the product.

To reduce the risk of injury, close su-
pervision is necessary when a prod-
uct is used near children.

Know how to stop the product and 
bleed pressures quickly. Be thor-
oughly familiar with the controls.

Stay alert – watch what you are do-
ing.

Do not operate the product when fa-
tigued or under the influence of alco-
hol or drugs.

Keep operating area clear of all per-
sons.

Do not overreach or stand on unsta-
ble support. Keep good footing and 
balance at all times.

Follow the maintenance instructions 
specified in the manual.

This product is provided with a 
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter built 
into the power cord plug. If replace-
ment of the plug or cord is needed, 
use only identical replacement parts.

WARNING 

Risk of Injection or Injury – Do Not 
Direct Discharge Stream At Persons.

High-pressure jets can be dangerous 
if misused. The jet must not be di-
rected at persons, animals, electrical 
devices, or the unit itself.

Wear safety goggles.

WARNING 

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 
irreversible damage to the machine.

WARNING – Risk of Electrocu-
tion

Inspect cord before using – Do not 
use if cord is damaged.

Keep all connections dry and off the 
ground.

Do not touch plug with wet hands.

Do not use extension cord with this 
product.

Connect to individual branch circuit 
only.

CAUTION

This unit has been designed for use with 
cleaning detergents recommended by 
the manufacturer. The use of other 
cleaning detergents may affect the oper-
ation of the machine and void the war-
ranty.

CAUTION

Gun kicks back – Hold with both 
hands.

The Spray Gun Safety Lock prevents 
the spray from accidentally being en-
gaged. This safety feature DOES 
NOT lock spray in the ON position.

WARNING

DO NOT SPRAY ELECTRICAL APPA-
RATUS AND WIRING.

DO NOT USE WITH FLAMMABLE LIQ-
UIDS AND TOXIC CHEMICALS.

HIGH-PRESSURE. KEEP CLEAR OF 
NOZZLE.

INJECTION HAZARD: EQUIPMENT 
CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY IF 
THE SPRAY PENETRATES THE 
SKIN. DO NOT POINT THE GUN AT 
ANYONE OR ANY PART OF THE 
BODY. IN CASE OF PENETRATION 
SEEK MEDICAL AID IMMEDIATELY.

THIS SYSTEM IS CAPABLE OF PRO-
DUCING 2000 PSI (13800 KPA) TO 

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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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