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Care and maintenance
DANGER
Danger of death!
Fatal injuries due to electric shock when touching live
parts.
Do not touch any live parts.
Switch off the device.
Pull the mains plug out of the mains socket.
The device is maintenance-free, i.e. you do not need to
perform periodic maintenance work.
Clean the sieve in the water connection
ATTENTION
Risk of damage!
Damage to the sieve due to improper cleaning.
Clean the sieve only under running water against its
flow direction.
Do not use sharp or hard objectse.g. needles or wire
brushes.
ATTENTION
Risk of damage!
Damage to the device and accessories when operating
without a sieve or with a damaged sieve.
Check the sieve for damage before inserting it into the
water connection. Replace a damaged sieve immedi-
ately.
Do not operate the device without a sieve.
Clean the sieve in the water connection if necessary.
1. Unscrew the coupling on the water connection.
2. Pull out the sieve.
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3. Clean the sieve under running water.
4. Insert the sieve into the water connection.
Cleaning the detergent filter
Clean the detergent filter before prolonged storage.
1. Remove the filter from the detergent suction hose.
2. Clean the filter under running water.
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Troubleshooting guide
Malfunctions often have simple causes that you can
remedy yourself using the following overview. When in
doubt, or in the case of malfunctions not mentioned
here, please contact your authorized Customer Service.
DANGER
Danger of death!
Fatal injuries due to electric shock when touching live
parts.
Do not touch any live parts.
Switch off the device.
Pull the mains plug out of the mains socket.
Device not running
1. Press the lever of the high-pressure gun.
The device switches on.
2. Check that the voltage specified on the type plate
corresponds to the voltage of the power source.
3. Check the mains connection cable for damage.
The device does not reach required pressure
The water supply is too low.
1. Open the water tap completely.
2. Check the water inlet for sufficient flow rate.
3. Make sure that the maximum suction height is not
exceeded.
The sieve in the water connection is contaminated.
1. Clean the sieve, see Clean the sieve in the water
connection.
There's air in the device.
1. Vent the device:
a Switch on the device without the high-pressure
hose connected for a maximum of 2 minutes and
wait until water comes out of the high-pressure
connection without bubbles.
b Switch off the device.
c Connect the high-pressure hose.
d During vacuuming operations, observe the max.
suction height, see Technical data.
Strong pressure fluctuations
1. Clean the high-pressure nozzle:
a Use a needle to remove dirt from the nozzle drill.
b Rinse the high-pressure nozzle from the front
with water.
2. Check the water supply volume.
Device leaking
1. The device leaks a small amount for technical rea-
sons. If the leak is severe, request authorised Cus-
tomer Service.
Detergent is not sucked in
1. Use the Vario Power spray lance and turn it all the
way in the "SOFT" direction.
2. Clean the detergent filter, see Cleaning the deter-
gent filter.
3. Check the detergent suction hose for kink points.
Warranty
The warranty conditions issued by our relevant sales
company apply in all countries. We shall remedy possi-
ble malfunctions on your appliance within the warranty
period free of cost, provided that a material or manufac-
turing flaw is the cause. In a warranty case, please con-
tact your dealer (with the purchase receipt) or the next
authorised customer service site.
(See overleaf for the address)
Further warranty information (if available) can be found
in the service area of your local Kärcher website under
"Downloads".
Declaration of Conformity
We hereby declare that the machine described below
complies with the relevant basic safety and health re-
quirements in the EU Directives, both in its basic design
and construction as well as in the version placed in cir-
culation by us. This declaration is invalidated by any
changes made to the machine that are not approved by
us.
Product: High-pressure cleaner
Type: K 5, K 5 Classic, K6
Currently applicable EU Directives
2000/14/EC
2006/42/EC (+2009/127/EC)
2011/65/EU
2014/30/EU
Harmonised standards used
EN 60335-1
EN 60335-2-79
EN 55014-1: 2017 + A11: 2020
EN 55014-2: 1997 + A1: 2001 + A2: 2008
EN 61000-3-2: 2014
EN 61000-3-11: 2000
EU Declaration of Conformity
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