Karcher K 5 Car - Manual (Page 19)

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Illustrations on fold-out page!
Mount loose parts delivered with
appliance prior to start-up.
Illustration

Push the wheels into the intake and se-
cure them with the plugs. Align the plug
properly.
Illustration

Place the bottom holder into the recess-
es and push forward until it audibly
locks in.
 Insert the top holder and push down all
the way.
You will need the 2 included screws as well
as a Phillips screwdriver PH 2.
Illustration

Slide the transport handle into the guide
and secure it with 2 screws.
You will need the 2 included screws as well
as a Phillips screwdriver PH 2.
Illustration

Insert both detergent hoses onto the
hose fittings.
 Install the dosage regulator and con-
nect using 2 screws.
Note: During installation you must
make sure that the tongues of the dos-
age regulator match up with the intend-
ed recesses in the casing.
Illustration

Push the high pressure hose into the
trigger gun until it locks audibly.
Note: Make sure the connection nipple
is aligned correctly.
Check the secure connection by pulling
on the high pressure hose.
Notice
Impurities in the water can damage the
high-pressure pump and the accessories.
For protection, the use of the KÄRCHER
water filter (optional accessory, order no.
4.730-059) is recommended.
For connection values, see type plate/tech-
nical data.
Observe regulations of water supplier.
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Warning
According to applicable regulations, the ap-
pliance must never be used on the drinking
water net without a system separator. A
suitable system separator by KÄRCHER or
alternatively a system separator according
to EN 12729 type BA must be used.
Water that has flown through a system sepa-
rator is no longer classified as drinking water.
Notice
Always connect the system separator to the
water supply, never directly to the appliance!
Illustration

Screw the coupling element to the wa-
ter connection on the appliance.
This high-pressure cleaner is suited to work
with the KÄRCHER suction hose with back-
flow valve (Optional accessory, order no.
4.440-238) to draw in surface water, e.g.
from water butts or ponds (see specifica-
tions for max. suction height).

Fill the suction hose with water.
 Screw the suction hose into the water con-
nection of the appliance and insert it into
the water source (e.g. rainwater drum).
Before Startup
Attaching the Accessories
Install wheels
Install the storage for trigger gun
Install the transport handle
Install the dosage regulator for detergent
Connect the high pressure hose to the
trigger gun
Water supply
Water supply from mains
Drawing in water from open reservoirs
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