Karcher K 5 Compact - Manual (Page 20)

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 Release the lever on the trigger gun.
 Turn off the appliance "0/OFF".
 Turn off tap.
 Press the lever on the trigger gun to re-
lease any remaining pressure in the
system.
 Lock the lever on the trigger gun.
 Disconnect the mains plug from the
socket.
 Detach the appliance from the water
supply.
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Caution
In order to prevent accidents or injuries,
mind the weight of the appliance during
transport (see technical data).
Illustration

Lift appliance by the carrying handle
and carry it.
Illustration

Pull out the transport handle until it au-
dibly snaps into place.
 Pull the appliance by its transport han-
dle.
 Secure the appliance against shifting
and tipping over.
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Caution
In order to prevent accidents or injuries,
mind the weight of the appliance when
choosing the storage location (see techni-
cal data).
Prior to extended storage periods, as dur-
ing the winter, also observe the instructions
in the Care section.

Park the machine on an even surface.
 Press the disconnect on the trigger gun
and remove the high pressure hose
from the trigger gun.
 Push the casing of the quick coupling
for the high pressure hose toward the
rear and disconnect the high pressure
hose from the appliance.
Illustration

Stow away the mains cable, the high-
pressure hose and accessory on the
appliance.
Caution
Appliances and accessories that are not
completely drained can be destroyed by
frost. Completely drain appliance and ac-
cessories and protect them against frost.
To avoid damage:

Completely drain all water from the ap-
pliance: Switch the appliance on with
detached high pressure hose and de-
tached water supply (max. 1 minute)
and wait, until no more water exits at the
high pressure connection. Turn off the
appliance.
 Store the appliance and the entire ac-
cessories in a frost free room.
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Danger
Risk of electric shock. Turn off the appli-
ance and remove the mains plug prior to
performing any care and maintenance
work.
Prior to longer periods of storage, e.g. in
the winter:

Remove filter from suction hose for de-
tergent and clean under running water.
 Pull out the sieve in the water connec-
tion using flat-nose pliers and clean un-
der running water.
The appliance is maintenance free.
Transport
When transporting by hand
When transporting in vehicles
Storage
Storing the Appliance
Frost protection
Maintenance and care
Care
Maintenance
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