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Kärcher K 5.640 - User Manual

Kärcher K 5.640
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Summary

General Information

Proper Use

High-pressure cleaner designed for domestic use with KÄRCHER approved accessories and detergents.

Environmental Protection

Guidance on recycling packaging, old appliances, and proper disposal methods.

REACH Ingredients

Information about ingredients is available at the provided KÄRCHER website.

Warranty

Warranty Terms

Warranty terms are country-specific, covering faulty material or manufacturing defects.

Safety Instructions

Danger Precautions

Avoid wet hands, check cords and parts for damage before every use.

Warning Precautions

Ensure watertight connections, use approved extension cables, and unroll cables fully.

Caution Precautions

Maintain distance from painted surfaces, protect cables from damage, and use correctly.

Safety Devices

Power Switch

Prevents unintentional operation of the appliance.

Lock Trigger Gun

Locks the trigger lever to prevent accidental starts.

Overflow Valve

Prevents exceeding working pressure by stopping the pump when the trigger is released.

Appliance Stability

Stability Prerequisites

Ensure stability on an even surface before any work on or with the appliance.

Operation

Scope of Delivery

Check contents of the appliance against the illustration on the packaging upon unpacking.

Description of the Appliance

List of appliance parts with reference to fold-out page illustrations.

Before Startup

Install Wheels

Push wheels into intake and secure them with plugs, aligning the plug properly.

Install Hand-Spray Gun Storage

Insert bottom holder into recesses, push forward, then insert top holder and push down.

Install Mains Cable Storage Hook

Press in and lock the storage hook into the top position.

Install Transport Handle

Place transport handle into intake, use heel or mallet to position it firmly.

Water Supply

System Separator Requirement

Appliance must not be used on drinking water supply without a system separator as per EN 12729.

Water Supply from Mains

Connect using a fibre-reinforced hose (min. diameter 1/2 inch, min. length 7.5 m).

Drawing Water from Open Reservoirs

Suitable for use with KÄRCHER suction hose with backflow valve for drawing from water butts or ponds.

Startup Procedure

Initial Hose Connection

Insert high pressure hose tightly into quick coupling until it locks audibly.

Connect Spray Lance

Push the spray lance into the trigger gun and fasten by turning it through 90°.

Final Setup Steps

Open water tap, insert mains plug, and turn on appliance.

Operation Details

Trigger Gun Usage

Ensure firm footing and grip. Device switches on when trigger is pulled and off when released.

Spray Lance with Pressure Regulation

Adjust pressure between 'Min' and 'Max'. Set to 'Mix' for detergent use.

Spray Lance with Dirtblaster

For particularly dirty items. Not suitable for car tyres or sensitive surfaces.

Washing Brush Usage

Suitable for use with detergents. Adjust dosage regulator for detergent suction.

Working with Detergent

Approved Detergents

Use only KÄRCHER detergents and care products to avoid premature wear and invalidating warranty.

Detergent Reservoir

Insert detergent reservoir into connection with opening facing down.

Detergent Suction Adjustment

Adjust suction volume using the dosage regulator for detergents.

Interrupting Operation

Short Breaks

Release and lock the trigger gun lever.

Longer Breaks

Turn appliance off using the '0/OFF' switch and insert trigger gun in its holder.

Finish Operation

Pressure Release

Release lever on trigger gun to release any remaining system pressure.

Disconnecting Hoses

Detach appliance from water supply only when no system pressure exists.

Final Steps

Lock trigger gun, turn off appliance, turn off tap, pull mains plug.

Transport

Transporting by Hand

Lift by carrying handle or pull by transport handle.

Transporting in Vehicles

Remove detergent reservoir, secure appliance against shifting and tipping.

Storage

Storing the Appliance

Park on even surface, stow away cable, hose, and accessories.

Frost Protection

Completely drain water and store appliance in a frost-safe room to prevent frost damage.

Maintenance and Care

Pre-Storage Cleaning

Remove and clean filter from suction hose and sieve in water connection.

Spare Parts

Use only original KÄRCHER spare parts.

Troubleshooting

Appliance Not Running

Check trigger gun, voltage, and mains connection cable.

Pressure Not Building Up

Check spray lance setting, ventilate appliance, check water supply and sieve.

Appliance Does Not Start

Check for voltage reduction; switch on trigger gun first, then appliance switch.

Strong Pressure Fluctuations

Clean high-pressure nozzle and check water flow quantity.

Appliance Leaking

Slight leakage from pump is normal; contact service if leakage increases.

No Detergent Infeed

Check spray lance position, dosage regulator settings, and reservoir placement.

Technical Specifications

Water Connection

Details on maximum feed temperature, feed volume, feed pressure, and suction height.

Electrical Connection

Information on voltage, connected load, mains fuse, and protection class.

Performance Data

Specifications for working pressure, maximum permissible pressure, and water flow rate.

Dimensions and Weights

Physical dimensions, weight ready to operate, detergent flow rate, and recoil force.

Vibration and Sound Values

Hand-arm vibration and sound pressure/power levels with uncertainty values.

CE Declaration

Declaration of Conformity

Declares compliance with relevant EU basic safety and health requirements.

Product Identification

Identifies the product as a high-pressure cleaner, type 1.181-xxx.

Applied Standards

Lists harmonized and conformity evaluation standards applied to the product.

Summary

General Information

Proper Use

High-pressure cleaner designed for domestic use with KÄRCHER approved accessories and detergents.

Environmental Protection

Guidance on recycling packaging, old appliances, and proper disposal methods.

REACH Ingredients

Information about ingredients is available at the provided KÄRCHER website.

Warranty

Warranty Terms

Warranty terms are country-specific, covering faulty material or manufacturing defects.

Safety Instructions

Danger Precautions

Avoid wet hands, check cords and parts for damage before every use.

Warning Precautions

Ensure watertight connections, use approved extension cables, and unroll cables fully.

Caution Precautions

Maintain distance from painted surfaces, protect cables from damage, and use correctly.

Safety Devices

Power Switch

Prevents unintentional operation of the appliance.

Lock Trigger Gun

Locks the trigger lever to prevent accidental starts.

Overflow Valve

Prevents exceeding working pressure by stopping the pump when the trigger is released.

Appliance Stability

Stability Prerequisites

Ensure stability on an even surface before any work on or with the appliance.

Operation

Scope of Delivery

Check contents of the appliance against the illustration on the packaging upon unpacking.

Description of the Appliance

List of appliance parts with reference to fold-out page illustrations.

Before Startup

Install Wheels

Push wheels into intake and secure them with plugs, aligning the plug properly.

Install Hand-Spray Gun Storage

Insert bottom holder into recesses, push forward, then insert top holder and push down.

Install Mains Cable Storage Hook

Press in and lock the storage hook into the top position.

Install Transport Handle

Place transport handle into intake, use heel or mallet to position it firmly.

Water Supply

System Separator Requirement

Appliance must not be used on drinking water supply without a system separator as per EN 12729.

Water Supply from Mains

Connect using a fibre-reinforced hose (min. diameter 1/2 inch, min. length 7.5 m).

Drawing Water from Open Reservoirs

Suitable for use with KÄRCHER suction hose with backflow valve for drawing from water butts or ponds.

Startup Procedure

Initial Hose Connection

Insert high pressure hose tightly into quick coupling until it locks audibly.

Connect Spray Lance

Push the spray lance into the trigger gun and fasten by turning it through 90°.

Final Setup Steps

Open water tap, insert mains plug, and turn on appliance.

Operation Details

Trigger Gun Usage

Ensure firm footing and grip. Device switches on when trigger is pulled and off when released.

Spray Lance with Pressure Regulation

Adjust pressure between 'Min' and 'Max'. Set to 'Mix' for detergent use.

Spray Lance with Dirtblaster

For particularly dirty items. Not suitable for car tyres or sensitive surfaces.

Washing Brush Usage

Suitable for use with detergents. Adjust dosage regulator for detergent suction.

Working with Detergent

Approved Detergents

Use only KÄRCHER detergents and care products to avoid premature wear and invalidating warranty.

Detergent Reservoir

Insert detergent reservoir into connection with opening facing down.

Detergent Suction Adjustment

Adjust suction volume using the dosage regulator for detergents.

Interrupting Operation

Short Breaks

Release and lock the trigger gun lever.

Longer Breaks

Turn appliance off using the '0/OFF' switch and insert trigger gun in its holder.

Finish Operation

Pressure Release

Release lever on trigger gun to release any remaining system pressure.

Disconnecting Hoses

Detach appliance from water supply only when no system pressure exists.

Final Steps

Lock trigger gun, turn off appliance, turn off tap, pull mains plug.

Transport

Transporting by Hand

Lift by carrying handle or pull by transport handle.

Transporting in Vehicles

Remove detergent reservoir, secure appliance against shifting and tipping.

Storage

Storing the Appliance

Park on even surface, stow away cable, hose, and accessories.

Frost Protection

Completely drain water and store appliance in a frost-safe room to prevent frost damage.

Maintenance and Care

Pre-Storage Cleaning

Remove and clean filter from suction hose and sieve in water connection.

Spare Parts

Use only original KÄRCHER spare parts.

Troubleshooting

Appliance Not Running

Check trigger gun, voltage, and mains connection cable.

Pressure Not Building Up

Check spray lance setting, ventilate appliance, check water supply and sieve.

Appliance Does Not Start

Check for voltage reduction; switch on trigger gun first, then appliance switch.

Strong Pressure Fluctuations

Clean high-pressure nozzle and check water flow quantity.

Appliance Leaking

Slight leakage from pump is normal; contact service if leakage increases.

No Detergent Infeed

Check spray lance position, dosage regulator settings, and reservoir placement.

Technical Specifications

Water Connection

Details on maximum feed temperature, feed volume, feed pressure, and suction height.

Electrical Connection

Information on voltage, connected load, mains fuse, and protection class.

Performance Data

Specifications for working pressure, maximum permissible pressure, and water flow rate.

Dimensions and Weights

Physical dimensions, weight ready to operate, detergent flow rate, and recoil force.

Vibration and Sound Values

Hand-arm vibration and sound pressure/power levels with uncertainty values.

CE Declaration

Declaration of Conformity

Declares compliance with relevant EU basic safety and health requirements.

Product Identification

Identifies the product as a high-pressure cleaner, type 1.181-xxx.

Applied Standards

Lists harmonized and conformity evaluation standards applied to the product.

Kärcher K 5.640 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Cable length5 m
Power SourceElectric
Power2100 W
Max. water inlet temperature40 °C
Motor Power2100 W

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