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K 5 Compact
Operating Instructions
Please read the operating instructions
carefully before using the unit.
59690510 (10/19)
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Contents
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Proper use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Environmental protection . . . . . . . 10
Description of the Appliance . . . . . 10
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Start up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . 13
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Accessories and Spare Parts . . . . 14
Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . 14
English 5
Please read and comply
with these original in-
structions prior to the initial oper-
ation of your appliance and store
them for later use or subsequent
owners.
Apart from the notes contained
herein the general safety provi-
sions and rules for the preven-
tion of accidents of the legislator
must be observed.
Warnings and notes that are at-
tached on the appliance provide
important notes for the safe op-
eration.
DANGER
Pointer to immediate danger,
which leads to severe injuries or
death.
몇 WARNING
Pointer to a possibly dangerous
situation, which can lead to se-
vere injuries or death.
몇 CAUTION
Pointer to a possibly dangerous
situation, which can lead to mi-
nor injuries.
ATTENTION
Pointer to a possibly dangerous
situation, which can lead to
property damage.
DANGER
Risk of electric shock.
Never touch the mains plug
and the socket with wet
hands.
Check the power cord with
mains plug for damage prior
to every use. Immediately
have damaged power cord
replaced by an authorised
customer service / electrician.
Do not operate an appliance if
the power cord is damaged.
All current-conducting parts
in the working area must be
protected against jet water.
The mains plug and the cou-
pling of an extension cable
must be watertight and must
never lie in water. Moreover,
the coupling may never lie on
the ground. The use of cable
reels that ensure that the
sockets are at least 60 mm
above the ground is recom-
mended.
Make sure that the power
cord or extension cable is not
damaged by running over,
pinching, dragging or the like.
Protect the power cords from
heat, oil, and sharp edges.
Turn off the appliance and re-
move the mains plug prior to
any care and maintenance
works.
Repair work and work on the
electrical components may
only be performed by an au-
thorised customer service.
Safety instructions
Hazard levels
Electric components
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몇 WARNING
The appliance may only be
connected to an electric sup-
ply that has been installed by
an electrician in accordance
with IEC 60364.
The appliance may only be
connected to alternating cur-
rent. The voltage must corre-
spond with the type plate of
the appliance.
Safety class I - Appliances
may only be connected to
sockets with proper earthing.
For safety reasons, we rec-
ommend that you operate the
appliance only via a residual
current device (max. 30 mA).
An unsuitable electrical ex-
tension cable can be hazard-
ous. Only use an electrical
extension cable which has
been approved and labelled
for this purpose and has an
adequate cable cross-section
outdoors: 1 - 10 m: 1.5 mm
2
;
10 - 30 m: 2.5 mm
2
Always fully unreel the exten-
sion cable from the cable
drum.
DANGER
The user must use the appli-
ance as intended. The person
must consider the local condi-
tions and must pay attention
to other persons in the vicinity
when working with the appli-
ance.
Check important compo-
nents, such as high-pressure
hose, hand spray gun and
safety installations, for dam-
age prior to every operation.
Immediately replace dam-
aged components. Do not op-
erate appliance with dam-
aged components.
High-pressure jets can be
dangerous if improperly used.
The jet may not be directed at
persons, animals, live electri-
cal equipment or at the appli-
ance itself.
The high-pressure jet must
not be directed at other per-
sons or the user him-/herself
to clean clothing or footwear.
Vehicle tyres/tyre valves are
susceptible to damage from
the high-pressure jet and may
burst. The first indication for
this is a discolouration of the
tyre. Damaged vehicle tyres/
tyre valves are perilous. Keep
a minimum jet distance of
30 cm during cleaning!
Safe handling
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몇 WARNING
Do not use the appliance
when there are other persons
around unless they are also
wearing protective clothing.
The appliance must not be
operated by children or per-
sons who have not been in-
structed accordingly.
This appliance is not intended
for use by persons with limit-
ed physical, sensory or men-
tal capacities or lacking expe-
rience and/or skills, unless
such persons are accompa-
nied and supervised by a per-
son in charge of their safety
or they have received precise
instructions on the use of this
appliance and have under-
stood the resulting risks.
Children must not play with
this appliance.
Supervise children to prevent
them from playing with the
appliance.
몇 CAUTION
Create stability for the appli-
ance prior to any work on or
with the appliance to prevent
accidents or damage.
The water jet that is emitted
from the high-pressure noz-
zle results in a repulsion pow-
er acting on the hand spray
gun. Make sure that you have
a firm footing and are also
holding the hand spray gun
and spray lance firmly.
Never leave the appliance
unattended as long as it is in
operation.
ATTENTION
In case of extended breaks,
switch off the appliance at the
appliance switch.
Do not operate the appliance
at temperatures below 0 °C.
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DANGER
The appliance may not be op-
erated in explosive atmos-
pheres.
Never use the appliance to
clean objects containing haz-
ardous substances (e.g. as-
bestos).
Do not spray flammable liq-
uids.
Never draw in fluids contain-
ing solvents or undiluted ac-
ids and solvents! This in-
cludes petrol, paint thinner
and heating oil. The spray
mist is highly inflammable,
explosive and poisonous. Do
not use acetone, undiluted
acids and solvents, as they
corrode the materials used on
the appliance.
Keep packaging films away
from children, there is a risk of
suffocation!
몇 WARNING
According to applicable regu-
lations, the appliance must
never be used on the drinking
water net without a system
separator. Ensure that the
connection of your building
water installation on which
the high-pressure cleaner is
operated is equipped with a
system separator pursuant to
EN 12729 Type BA.
Water that has flown through
a system separator is no
longer classified as drinking
water.
High-pressure hoses, fixtures
and couplings are important
for the safety of the appli-
ance. Only use high-pressure
hoses, fixtures and couplings
recommended by the manu-
facturer.
When disconnecting the sup-
ply or high pressure hose, hot
water may leak from the con-
nections after operation.
몇 CAUTION
Mind the weight of the appli-
ance when selecting the stor-
age location and during trans-
port (see technical data) to
prevent accidents or injuries.
몇 WARNING
This appliance was designed
to be used with detergents
which are supplied or recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
The use of other detergents
or chemicals may compro-
mise the safety of the appli-
ance.
The improper use of deter-
gents can cause severe inju-
ries or toxication.
Store detergents away from
the reach of children.
Other risks
Working with detergent
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몇 CAUTION
Safety installations serve the
protection of the user and may
not be modified or bypassed.
The appliance switch prevents
unintentional operation of the
appliance.
This lock locks the lever of the
trigger gun and prevents the in-
advertent start of the appliance.
The overflow valve prevents the
permissible working pressure
from being exceeded.
If the lever on the trigger gun is
released the pressure switch
turns off the pump, the high
pressure jet is stopped. If the le-
ver is pulled the pump is turned
on again.
The motor protection switch
switches off the device if the
power consumption is high.
몇 CAUTION
Wear protective clothing and
safety goggles to protect
against splash back contain-
ing water or dirt.
During the use of high-pres-
sure cleaners aerosols can
develop. Inhaling aerosols
can cause health damage.
– Depending on the applica-
tion, completely shielded noz-
zles (e.g. surface cleaner)
that significantly reduce the
emission of aqueous aero-
sols can be used for high-
pressure cleaning.
– The use of such shielding is
not possible with all applica-
tions.
– If the use of a completely
shielded nozzle is not possi-
ble, a respirator of the catego-
ry FFP 2 or the like should be
used, depending on the envi-
ronment to be cleaned.
Safety Devices
Appliance switch
Lock trigger gun
Overflow valve with pressure
switch
Motor protection switch
Symbols on the machine
The high pressure jet
must not be directed at
persons, animals, live
electrical equipment or at
the appliance itself.
Protect the appliance
against frost.
The appliance must not
be directly connected to
the public drinking water
network.
Personal protective
equipment
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This high pressure cleaner is designed for domestic use
only.
– for cleaning machines, vehicles, buildings, tools,
facades, terraces, gardening tools, etc. by means
of a high-pressure water jet (if necessary, with ad-
ditional cleaning agents).
– with accessories, replacement parts and cleaning
agents approved by KÄRCHER. Please observe
the information accompanying the cleaning agents.
In the event of missing accessories or any transport
damage, please contact your dealer.
Illustrations on Page 2
1 Storage for spray lances
2 Storage for trigger gun
3 Transport handle, detachable
4 Carrying handle
5 Quick coupling for high pressure hose
6 Rubber band
7 Storage for high pressure hose
Storage for mains cable
8 Appliance switch „0/OFF“ / „I/ON“
9 Mains cable with mains plug
10 Carrying handle
11 Nameplate
12 Bearing wheel
13 Coupling element for water connection
14 Water connection with integrated sieve
15 Detergent suction hose (with sieve)
16 Trigger gun
17 Lock trigger gun
18 High pressure hose
19 Button for detaching the high-pressure hose from
the trigger gun
20 Spray lance with Dirtblaster
For strong contaminations.
21 Spray lance with pressure regulation (Vario Power)
Carrying out the most common cleaning tasks.
The working pressure can be continuously in-
creased from "SOFT" to "HARD". To adjust the
working pressure, release the trigger gun lever and
turn the spray lance to the desired position.
Suitable for use with detergents.
Proper use
Environmental protection
The packaging material can be recycled. Please
arrange for the environmentally appropriate dis-
posal of the packaging.
The packaging material can be recycled. Please
arrange for the environmentally appropriate dis-
posal of the packaging.
Electrical and electronic devices often contain
components which could potentially pose a dan-
ger to human health and the environment if han-
dled or disposed of incorrectly. However, these
components are necessary for the proper opera-
tion of the device. Devices marked with this sym-
bol must not be disposed of with regular house-
hold rubbish.
Old appliances contain valuable recyclable mate-
rials that should be recycled properly. Please ar-
range for the environmentally appropriate disposal
of the old devices.
Work with detergents must only be performed on
liquid-tight work surfaces with a connection to the
sewer system. Do not let release detergent into
waters or earth.
The extraction of water from public waters is pro-
hibited in some countries.
Description of the Appliance
** Additionally required
22 Fabric-reinforced water hose with commercially
available coupling.
– Minimum diameter, 1/2 inches (13 mm).
– Minimum length 7.5 m.
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Mount loose parts delivered with appliance prior to start-
up.
Illustrations on Page 3
Illustration
Attach the transport handle.
Illustration
Screw the coupling element to the water connec-
tion on the appliance.
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.
Park the appliance on an even surface.
Illustration
Push the high pressure hose into the quick cou-
pling until it locks audibly.
Insert the mains plug into the socket.
For connection values, see type plate/technical data.
ATTENTION
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.
Observe regulations of water supplier.
ATTENTION
Hose couplings made of metal with aquastop can dam-
age the pump! Please use plastic couplings or KÄRCH-
ER brass couplings.
Illustration
Attach the water supply hose to the coupling on the
water connection.
Connect the water supply hose to the water supply.
Completely open the water tap.
This high-pressure cleaner is suited to work with the
KÄRCHER suction hose with backflow valve (Optional
accessory, order no. 2.643-100) to draw in surface wa-
ter, e.g. from water butts or ponds (see specifications for
max. suction height).
Remove coupling from the water connection.
Fill the suction hose with water.
Screw the suction hose into the water connection of
the appliance and insert it into the water source
(e.g. rainwater drum).
Remove air from appliance before operation.
Turn on the appliance “I/ON”.
Unlock the lever on the trigger gun.
Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the device will
switch on.
Let the appliance work until the water exits at the
hand spray gun without bubbles (max. 2 minutes).
Release the lever on the trigger gun.
Note: Release the lever of the trigger gun; the de-
vice will switch off again. High pressure remains in
the system.
Lock the lever on the trigger gun.
Assembly Start up
Water supply
Water supply from mains
Drawing in water from open reservoirs
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ATTENTION
Dry running of more than 2 minutes leads to damage of
the high-pressure pump. If the appliance does not build
up pressure within 2 minutes, switch the appliance off
and proceed in accordance with the instructions in
Chapter "Troubleshooting".
몇 CAUTION
Keep a distance of at least 30 cm when using the jet for
cleaning painted surfaces to avoid damage.
ATTENTION
Car tyres, paint or sensitive surfaces such as wood
should not be cleaned with the dirt blaster, as there is a
risk of damage.
Illustration
Push the spray lance into the trigger gun and fasten
it by turning it through 90°.
Turn on the appliance “I/ON”.
Unlock the lever on the trigger gun.
Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the device will
switch on.
Note: Release the lever of the trigger gun; the de-
vice will switch off again. High pressure remains in
the system.
Note: Detergent can only be added when the device is
operated in low pressure mode.
DANGER
When using detergents, the material data safety sheet
issued by the detergent manufacturer must be adhered
to, especially the instructions regarding personal pro-
tective equipment.
Illustration
Pull detergent suction hose as far as is required out
of the housing.
Suspend end of detergent suction hose in a con-
tainer filled with detergent.
Use spray lance with pressure regulation (Vario
Power).
Turn the spray lance as far as it will go in the direc-
tion of "SOFT".
Note: This will mix the detergent with the water
stream.
Spray the detergent sparingly on the dry surface
and allow it to react, but not to dry.
Spray off loosened dirt with the high pressure jet.
Release the lever on the trigger gun.
Lock the lever on the trigger gun.
During longer breaks (more than 5 minutes), also
turn the appliance off using the "0/OFF" switch.
몇 CAUTION
Only separate the high-pressure hose from the trigger
gun or the appliance when there is no pressure in the
system.
When disconnecting the supply or high pressure hose,
hot water may leak from the connections after opera-
tion.
After operation with detergent: Run the machine for
approximately 1 minute for a clear rinse.
Release the lever on the trigger gun.
Turn off the appliance "0/OFF".
Disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
Turn off tap.
Press the lever on the trigger gun to release any re-
maining pressure in the system.
Lock the lever on the trigger gun.
Detach the appliance from the water supply.
몇 CAUTION
Risk of personal injury or damage!
Mind the weight of the appliance during transport.
Lift appliance by the carrying handles and carry it.
Pull out the transport handle until it audibly snaps
into place.
Pull the appliance by its transport handle.
Secure the appliance against shifting and tipping
over.
Operation
High pressure operation
Operation with detergent
Recommended cleaning method
Interrupting operation
Finish operation
Transport
When transporting by hand
When transporting in vehicles
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몇 CAUTION
Risk of personal injury or damage!
Consider the weight of the appliance when storing it.
Park the machine on an even surface.
Press the disconnect on the trigger gun and re-
move 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.
Insert the trigger gun in its holder.
Engage the spray lance in its holder.
Stow away the mains cable and the high-pressure
hose on the appliance.
Illustration
Secure mains cable and the high-pressure hose
with rubber band.
ATTENTION
Appliances and accessories that are not completely
drained can be destroyed by frost. Completely drain ap-
pliance and accessories and protect them against frost.
To avoid damage:
Completely drain all water from the appliance:
Switch the appliance on with detached high pres-
sure hose and detached water supply (max. 1 min-
ute) and wait, until no more water exits at the high
pressure connection. Turn off the appliance.
Store the appliance and the entire accessories in a
frost free room.
Prior to extended storage periods, as during the winter,
also observe the instructions in the Care section.
DANGER
Risk of electric shock.
Prior to all work on the appliance, switch off the ap-
pliance and pull the power plug.
ATTENTION
The sieve must not be damaged.
Remove coupling from the water connection.
Illustration
Pull the sieve out using flat pliers.
Clean the sieve under running water.
Reinsert the sieve into the water connection.
Illustration
Remove filter from suction hose for detergent and
clean under running water.
You can rectify minor faults yourself with the help of the
following overview.
If in doubt, please consult the authorized customer ser-
vice.
DANGER
Risk of electric shock.
Prior to all work on the appliance, switch off the ap-
pliance and pull the power plug.
Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the device will
switch on.
Check whether the voltage indicated on the type
plate corresponds to the voltage of the mains sup-
ply.
Check the mains connection cable for damages.
Motor overloaded, the motor circuit breaker has
tripped.
– Turn off the appliance "0/OFF".
– Allow the device to cool down for one hour.
– Switch on the device and put it into operation again.
If the malfunction occurs repeatedly, have the de-
vice checked by the customer service.
Voltage reduction due to weak mains supply or when
using an extension cable.
When switching on, first pull the lever of the trigger
gun and then switch the appliance switch to "I/ON".
Check water supply for adequate delivery rate.
Pull out the sieve in the water connection using flat-
nose pliers and clean under running water.
Appliance ventilation: Switch the appliance on with
the high-pressure hose detached and operate
(max. 2 minutes) until the water exits the high-pres-
sure connection without bubbles. Switch off appli-
ance and reconnect high-pressure hose.
Suction height of 0.5 m when vacuuming from open
container has been exceeded.
Clean high-pressure nozzle: Remove dirt and de-
bris from the nozzle bore, using a needle and rinse
through with water from the front.
Check water flow quantity.
Slight leakage from the appliance pump is normal.
If the leakage increases contact the authorized
customer service.
Use spray lance with pressure regulation (Vario
Power).
Turn the spray lance as far as it will go in the direc-
tion of "SOFT".
Clean the detergent suction hose filter.
Check the detergent suction hose for kinks.
Storage
Storing the Appliance
Frost protection
Care and maintenance
Clean the sieve in the water connection
Cleaning the detergent filter
Troubleshooting
Appliance is not running
Appliance does not start, motor hums
Pressure does not build up in the appliance
Strong pressure fluctuations
Appliance is leaking
No detergent infeed
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The warranty terms published by the relevant sales
company are applicable in each country. We will repair
potential failures of your appliance within the warranty
period free of charge, provided that such failure is
caused by faulty material or defects in manufacturing. In
the event of a warranty claim please contact your dealer
or the nearest authorized Customer Service centre.
Please submit the proof of purchase.
Addresses can be found under:
www.kaercher.com/dealersearch
Only use original accessories and spare parts, they en-
sure the safe and trouble-free operation of the device.
For information about accessories and spare parts,
please visit www.kaercher.com.
Australia
Karcher Pty Ltd
385 Ferntree Gully Road
Mount Waverley
VIC 3149
1800 675 714 (Free Call)
www.karcher.com.au
Warranty
Accessories and Spare Parts
Customer Support
Technical specifications
Electrical connection
Voltage 240
1~50
V
Hz
Connected load 2,1 kW
Protection class IPX5
Protective class I
Mains fuse (slow-blow) 10 A
Water connection
Max. feed pressure 1,2 MPa
Max. feed temperature 40 °C
Min. feed volume 10 l/min
Max. Suction height 0,5 m
Performance data
Working pressure 12,5 MPa
Max. permissible pressure 16
2300
MPa
psi
Water flow rate 7,5 l/min
Max. flow rate 8,3 l/min
Detergent flow rate 0,3 l/min
Recoil force of trigger gun 20 N
Dimensions and weights
Length 354 mm
Width 308 mm
Height 520 mm
Weight, ready to operate with
accessories
13 kg
Subject to technical changes.
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