K 5.690
HIGH PRESSURE WASHER - OPERATOR MANUAL
NETTOYEUR HAUTE PRESSION - MANUEL D'UTILISATION
MANUAL DE USUARIO DEL LIMPIADOR DE ALTA PRESIÓN
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MODEL OVERVIEW
1 Water inlet with garden hose con-
10 Detergent tank (removeable)
11 Wheels
nector
2 ON/OFF switch
3 High pressure hose
4 Hose drum
5 Storage for trigger gun
6 Transport handle
7 Crank
12 Trigger gun
13 Trigger gun safety lock
14 Key to detach the high-pressure
hose from the trigger gun
15 Wash brush
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16 Dirtblaster (Rotary spray wand)
8 Accessory storage
9 Power cord with Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI)
17 Vario Power Spray wand
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ƽ WARNING
ƽ WARNING
When using this product basic precau-
tions should always be followed, includ-
ing the following:
Risk Of Explosion – Do not spray
flammable liquids.
„ Do not use acids, alkaline, solvents,
or any flammable material in this
product. These products can cause
physical injuries to the operator and
irreversible damage to the machine.
ƽ CAUTION
„ To reduce the risk of injury, close su-
pervision is necessary when a prod-
uct is used near children.
Gun Kicks Back – Hold with both
hands.
„ The Trigger Gun Safety Lock pre-
vents the trigger from accidentally
being engaged. This safety feature
DOES NOT lock trigger in the ON
position.
„ Know how to stop the product and
bleed pressures quickly. Be thor-
oughly familiar with the controls.
„ Stay alert – watch what you are do-
ing.
ƽ WARNING – Risk of Electrocution
„ Inspect cord before using – Do not
„ Do not operate the product when fa-
tigued or under the influence of alco-
hol or drugs.
use if cord is damaged.
„ Keep operating area clear of all per-
sons.
„ Keep all connections dry and off the
ground.
„ Do not overreach or stand on unsta-
ble support. Keep good footing and
balance at all times.
„ Do not touch plug with wet hands.
„ Do not use extension cord with this
product.
„ Follow the maintenance instructions
specified in the manual.
„ Connect to individual branch circuit
only.
„ This product is provided with a
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter built
into the power cord plug. If replace-
ment of the plug or cord is needed,
use only identical replacement parts.
ƽ CAUTION
This unit has been designed for use with
cleaning detergents recommended by
the manufacturer. The use of other
cleaning detergents may affect the op-
eration of the machine and void the war-
ranty.
ƽ WARNING
Risk of Injection or Injury – Do Not
Direct Discharge Stream At Per-
sons.
ƽ WARNING
Do not spray electrical apparatus and
wiring.
Do not use with flammable liquids and
toxic chemicals.
Injection hazard: equipment can cause
serious injury if the spray penetrates the
„ High pressure jets can be dangerous
if misused. The jet must not be di-
rected at persons, animals, electrical
devices, or the unit itself.
„ Wear safety goggles.
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skin. do not point the gun at anyone or
built into the plug of the power-supply
any part of the body. In case of penetra- cord. This device provides additional
tion seek medical aid immediately.
This system is capable of producing
12400 kPa /1800 PSI to avoid rupture
and injury, do not operate this pump
with components rated less than
12400 kPa /1800 PSI working pressure
(including but not limited to spray guns,
hose and hose connections).
protection from the risk of electric
shock. Should replacement of the plug
or cord become necessary, use only
identical replacement parts that include
GFCI protection.
WATER SUPPLY
(Cold Water Only)
Before servicing, cleaning or removing
any parts, shut off power and relieve
pressure.
ƽ CAUTION
When connecting the water inlet to the wa-
ter supply mains, local regulations of your
water company must be observed. In some
areas the unit must not be connected di-
rectly to the public drinking water supply.
This is to ensure that there is no feedback
of chemicals into the water supply. Direct
connection via a receiver tank or backflow
preventer, for example, is permitted.
Dirt in the feed water will damage the
unit. To avoid this risk, we recommend
fitting a water filter.
„ Garden hose must be at least 1/2
inch or 5/8 inch in diameter.
„ Flow rate of water supply must not
fall below 2 GPM (gallons per
minute).
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This product must be grounded. If it
should malfunction or breakdown,
grounding provides a path of least resis-
tance for electric current to reduce the
risk of electric shock. This product is
equipped with a cord having an equip-
ment-grounding conductor and a
grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into an appropriate outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in ac-
cordance with all local codes and ordi-
nances.
ƽ DANGER
Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk
of electrocution. Check with a qualified
electrician or service personnel if you
are in doubt as to whether the outlet is
properly grounded. Do not modify the
plug provided with the product - if it will
not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet in-
stalled by a qualified electrician. Do not
use any type of adapter with this prod-
uct.
„ Flow rate can be determined by run-
ning the water for one minute into an
empty 5-gallon container.
„ The water supply temperature must
not exceed 104°F/40°C.
„ Never use the pressure washer to
draw in water contaminated with sol-
vents, e.g. paint thinners, gasoline,
oil, etc.
„ Always prevent debris from being
drawn into the unit by using a clean
water source.
GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT IN-
TERRUPTER PROTECTION
This pressure washer is provided with a
ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI)
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Î STEP 2:
Assembly
Î STEP 1:
Î STEP 3:
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Î STEP 1:
Î STEP 2:
Insert the spray wand of your choice
into the trigger gun. Press in against
Connect garden hose to unit’s water
inlet.
the spring tension and twist into
locked position.
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Î STEP 3:
Connect garden hose to the cold wa-
Î STEP 5:
Unlock the trigger gun safety lock.
ter source and turn water on com-
pletely.
Trigger the gun to eliminate trapped
air, wait for a steady flow of water to
emerge from the spray nozzle.
Î STEP 4:
Î STEP 6:
Plug the Ground Fault Circuit Inter-
rupter (GFCI) into a receptacle.
Press RESET button, indicator
should be “ON”.
Press TEST button, indicator should
be “OFF”.
Turn on the high pressure washer (I/
ON).
The motor starts only if the trigger
of the gun is pulled and shuts off
when the trigger is released.
Press RESET button for use.
We recommend that you test the GFCI
as part of your startup procedure each
time you use your pressure washer. To
learn how to peform this test on your unit,
gfci_test.php for detailed instructions for
your type of GFCI.
ƽ WARNING
Do not use if above test fails.
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USING THE ACCESSORIES
Î To apply detergent, the wand must
ƽ WARNING
be positioned to the lower pressure
setting (Mix).
To avoid serious injury never point
spray nozzle at yourself, other per-
sons or animals.
Always test an inconspicuous area
before cleaning with high pressure.
Dirtblaster®
„ This nozzle features a 0º pencil jet
which rotates 360º for maximum dirt
cutting action, effectively increasing
cleaning performance up to 50%.
This nozzle combines the cleaning
performance of a 0º pencil jet with
the surface coverage of a wide angle
nozzle.
Vario Power Spray Wand
The Vario Power Spray Wand allows
you to adjust the cleaning pressure.
Î To clean at maximum pressure, the
wand must be positioned to the high
pressure setting (Max).
Not recommended for soft materi-
als, siding, painted surfaces,
decks or autos.
Î For lower pressure turn the wand
collar in the minus (Min) direction.
„ Always test an inconspicuous area
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before cleaning with the Dirtblaster .
WORKING WITH DETERGENTS
Detergents can only be applied at
low pressure setting (Mix).
Î STEP 1:
Î STEP 2:
Fill the Detergent Tank with the se-
lected detergent.
Install the Vario Power Spray Wand.
Set the spray wand to the low pres-
sure setting (Mix).
Î STEP 3:
Turn on the pressure washer (I). Pull
trigger to operate unit. Liquid deter-
gent is drawn into the unit and mixed
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with water. Apply detergent to work
area. Do not allow detergent to dry
on surface.
Always Use Kärcher Detergent for
Best Results
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Kärcher biodegradable detergents are
specially formulated to protect the envi-
ronment and your pressure washer. The
special formula won’t clog the suction
tube filter and will protect the internal
parts of the pressure washer for a long-
Î STEP 4:
To rinse, move the VPS out of „Mix“
position and pull trigger to operate
unit.
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er life. For Kärcher Detergents, check
your retailer or visit our website:
ƽ CAUTION
Never use:
– Bleach, Chlorine products and other
corrosive chemicals
– Liquids containing solvents (i.e.,
paint thinners, gasoline, oils)
– Tri-sodium phosphate products
– Ammonia products
Î STEP 5:
Cleaning up: Always draw fresh wa-
ter through the detergent tank or si-
phon tube when done to flush any
remaining detergents from the injec- – Acid-based products
tion system.
These chemicals will harm the unit and
will damage the surface being cleaned.
Use of these items will void the war-
ranty.
For best results see Cleaning Tips
for specific information on how to
clean different surfaces.
TAKING A BREAK ..five minutes or more
Î STEP 1:
Release trigger and engage gun
safety lock.
Î STEP 2:
Turn pressure washer to OFF (0) po-
sition.
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SHUTTING DOWN & CLEAN-UP
Î STEP 1:
Turn the switch to OFF (0) position
and unplug cord from outlet.
Î STEP 5:
Disconnect the garden hose from
the water inlet on the unit.
Î STEP 2:
Turn off the water source.
Î STEP 3:
Press trigger to release water pres-
sure.
Î STEP 4:
Release trigger and engage gun
safety lock.
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WINTERIZING AND LONG-TERM STORAGE
Î 1: Disconnect all water connections.
of heat as it may dry out the pump
seals.
Î 2: Turn on the machine for a few
seconds, until the water which had
remained in the pump exits, turn off
immediately.
Î 3: Do not allow high pressure hose
to become kinked.
Î 4: Store the machine and accesso-
ries in a room which does not reach
freezing temperatures. DO NOT
store near furnace or other sources
ƽ CAUTION
Failure to follow the above directions
will result in damage to the pump as-
sembly and accessories and will void
the warranty.
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Kärcher also recommends the regular
practice of using a pump protector like
®
“Kärcher Pump Guard” to prevent cold
weather damage during storage in the
winter months.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Î STEP 3:
Rinse out water inlet filter in warm
Cleaning the water inlet filter
Î STEP 1:
water.
Pull out washer from the water inlet.
Î STEP 2:
Î STEP 4:
Reinsert water inlet filter and washer
into the water inlet.
Pull out water inlet filter with flat-
nose pliers.
Maintenance
The unit is maintenance-free.
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CLEANING TIPS
6 feet and always apply detergent from
ƽ CAUTION
bottom to top). Allow detergent to re-
main on surface 1-3 minutes. Do not al-
low detergent to dry on surface, if
„ Before cleaning any surface an in-
conspicuous area should be cleaned
to test spray pattern and distance for
maximum cleaning results.
„ If painted surfaces are peeling or
chipping, use extreme caution as
pressure washer may remove the
loose paint from the surface.
„ When using on surfaces which might
come in contact with food, flush sur-
faces with plenty of drinking water.
„ For additional cleaning tips and a
complete video library, visit our web-
site:
surface appears to be drying, simply
wet down surface with fresh water. If
needed, use special wash brush attach-
ment (not included) to remove stubborn
dirt. Rinse at high pressure from top to
bottom in an even sweeping motion
keeping the spray nozzle approximately
6 inches from the cleaning surface.
Cement Patios, Brick and Stone
(with or without detergent). Pre-rinse
cleaning surface with fresh water. If us-
ing detergent or Degreaser, apply to
surface at low pressure. For best re-
sults, limit your work area to smaller
sections of approximately 25 square
feet. Allow detergent or Degreaser to re-
main on surface 1-3 minutes. Do not al-
low detergent to dry on surface. Rinse
at high pressure in a sweeping motion
keeping the spray nozzle approximately
3-6 inches from the cleaning surface.
Always clean from top to bottom and
from left to right. For removing extreme-
Deck Cleaning
(with or without detergent). Pre-rinse
deck and surrounding area with fresh
water. If using detergent, apply to sur-
face at low pressure. For best results,
limit your work area to smaller sections
of approximately 25 square feet. Allow
detergent to remain on surface 1-3 min-
utes. Do not allow detergent to dry on
surface. Rinse at high pressure in a long
sweeping motion keeping the spray
nozzle approximately 3-6 inches from
the cleaning surface. Always clean from
top to bottom and from left to right.
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ly stubborn stains, use the Dirtblaster
Nozzle.
Cars, Boats & Motorcycles
(with or without detergent). Pre-rinse
vehicle with fresh water. If using deter-
gent, apply to surface at low pressure.
For best results, clean one side of vehi-
cle at a time and always apply detergent
from bottom to top, do not allow deter-
gent to dry on surface. If needed, use
special wash brush attachment (not in-
cluded) to remove stubborn dirt. Rinse
at high pressure in a sweeping motion
When moving on to a new section of the
cleaning surface, be sure to overlap the
previous section to eliminate stop marks
and ensure a more even cleaning result.
House Siding
(with or without detergent). Pre-rinse
cleaning surface with fresh water. If us-
ing detergent, apply to surface at low
pressure (for best results, limit your
work area to sections of approximately
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keeping the spray nozzle approximately
6-8 inches from the cleaning surface
(distance should increase when rinsing
pin-striping or other sensitive surfaces).
Always clean from top to bottom and
from left to right. For best results, wipe
surface dry with a chamois or soft dry
cloth.
Barbecue Grills, Outdoor Power
Equipment & Gardening Tools
(with or without detergent). Pre-rinse
cleaning surface with fresh water. If us-
ing detergent or Degreaser, apply deter-
gent at low pressure. Allow detergent to
remain on surface 1-3 minutes. Do not
allow detergent to dry on surface. Rinse
at high pressure keeping the spray noz-
zle approximately 3-6 inches from the
cleaning surface. For removing ex-
tremely stubborn dirt, it may be neces-
sary to move the spray nozzle even
closer to the surface for greater dirt cut-
ting action.
Patio & Lawn Furniture
(with or without detergent). Pre-rinse
furniture and surrounding area with
fresh water. If using detergent, apply to
surface at low pressure. Allow detergent
to remain on surface 1-3 minutes. Do
not allow detergent to dry on surface. If
needed use special Wash Brush Attach-
ment (not included) to remove stubborn
dirt. Rinse at high pressure in a sweep-
ing motion keeping the spray nozzle ap-
proximately 3-6 inches from the
cleaning surface. For best results, clean
from top to bottom and from left to right.
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OPTIONAL CLEANING ACCESSORIES
Optional accessories are available to
siding or windows. The water pressure
further enhance your cleaning capabili- from your pressure washer causes the
ties. These accessories are accurate as inner brushes to gently spin, making
of the printing date of this manual.
Please check our website for pricing
and up-to-date information.
your cleaning job much easier. The an-
gle of brush head is adjustable to help
you reach difficult areas. Excellent for
the application of detergent. A must-
Pump Guard
®
have accessory designed for Kärcher
Specially formulated to protect your
pressure washer from freezing, corro-
sion and premature wear. The Pump
Guard also adds lubrication to valves
pressure washers up to 2300 PSI. (bay-
onet)
Part No. 2.640-743.0
Soft Clean Washing Brush
and seals to prevent sticking. Highly
®
recommended for all Kärcher pressure Made with soft bristles that will not harm
washers!
Part No. 9.558-998.0
painted surfaces. Easily attaches direct-
ly to the trigger gun. Ideal for stubborn
dirt on cars, boats, patio furniture and
other surfaces. Great for applying deter-
gent. Fits most Kärcher pressure
washers up to 2300 PSI. (bayonet)
25 Ft. Extension /Replacement
High-Pressure Hose
®
®
Replacement hose fits Kärcher pres-
sure washer with screw-on type gun
connections from 2400 PSI to
Part No. 2.640-740.0
25 ft. Pipe Cleaning Kit (bayonet)
2500 PSI, Extension Hose for all
®
Need to clean blocked pipes, drains or
downspouts? The Kärcher pipe clean-
Kärcher high pressure washers be-
®
tween the original equipment hose and
machine up to 2500 PSI.
Part No. 2.640-850.0
ing kit is the answer! The pipe cleaner
propels itself forward while simulta-
neously flushing out debris. For exam-
ple, insert the cleaning nozzle in the
base of a downspout, pull the trigger on
the pressure washer gun and watch as
the nozzle shoots out leaves and other
debris while climbing upward. Connects
directly to the trigger gun of most
66" Extension Wand (Four piece)
Need to clean second story windows or
other high areas? Increase the reach of
your pressure washer by up to 66" with
this extension kit. Includes 4 aluminum
sections for variable length. 66" fully as-
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sembled. Fits most Kärcher pressure
Kärcher pressure washers up to
washers up to 2300 PSI. (bayonet)
2300 PSI. (bayonet)
Part No. 2.640-746.0
Part No. 2.640-747.0
Rotating Wash Brush (bayonet)
Wet Sandblasting Kit (bayonet)
For more effortless cleaning of all
smooth surfaces (painted, glass and
plastic) try the Kärcher Rotating Wash
Why spend hours stripping old paint and
rust by hand using harsh chemicals?
Let the Kärcher Wet Sandblasting Kit
®
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Brush. Use it on your automobile, house
do the work! Attach the kit to your pres-
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sure washer, add abrasive material and
attack the rust and paint with our eco-
®
friendly alternative. Fits most Kärcher
pressure washers up to 2300 PSI. (bay-
onet)
Part No. 2.638-792.0
Detergent Foamer Attachment
Ideal for applications which require a
thick foam. Simply fill the resevoir cup
with liquid pressure washer detergent to
generate a foam spray. Connects di-
rectly to the trigger gun. Fits most
®
Kärcher pressure washers up to
2300 PSI. (bayonet)
Part No. 6.964-507.0
T 100 Wide Area Surface Cleaner
For cleaning surfaces such as patios,
terraces and driveways without splash-
back, there is no better solution than the
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Kärcher T 100. It saves time by clean-
ing a one foot wide area gently as it hov-
ers, providing consistent, streak-free
cleaning. When you finish cleaning the
patio and driveway, remove the wand
and use the handle to clean garage
doors and other vertical surfaces. In-
cludes two nozzles which spin at high
speed for optimum results. Our top sell-
®
ing accessory for Kärcher pressure
washers up to 2300 PSI. (bayonet)
Part No. 2.640-959.0
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Disconnect the machine from the power
source before making any repair.
ƽ CAUTION
Symptom
Cause
Solution
Motor will not start On/Off switch is in the “OFF” Turn switch to the “ON” (I) posi-
(0) position. tion
Power cord is not plugged in. Plug in power cord.
Electrical outlet does not sup- Try a different outlet.
ply adequate power.
Tripped GFCI plug.
Press “RESET” button on GFCI
plug.
Tripped circuit breaker.
Switch off pressure washer.
The reset comes automatically
once the temperature of the
unit drops.
Unit does not
reach high pres-
sure.
Diameter of garden hose is Replace with a 5/8 inch or larg-
too small.
er garden hose.
Water supply is restricted.
Check garden hose for kinks,
leaks and blockage.
Not enough inlet water sup- Open water source full force.
ply.
Water inlet filter is clogged. Remove filter and rinse out in
warm water.
Spray wand is on low pres- Turn spray wand to high pres-
sure position.
sure position.
Output pressure
varies high and
low.
Not enough inlet water sup- Turn water on full force. Check
ply.
garden hose for kinks, leaks or
blockage.
Pump is sucking air.
Check that hoses and fittings
are air tight. Turn off machine
and purge pump by squeezing
trigger gun until a steady flow of
water emerges through the
nozzle.
Water inlet filter is clogged. Remove filter and rinse out in
warm water.
Discharge nozzle is obstruct- Blow out or remove debris with
ed.
Calcified gun, hose or spray Run distilled vinegar through
wand. detergent suction tube.
a fine needle.
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Symptom
Cause
Solution
No detergent.
Detergent suction tube not
properly connected to the
machine.
Check connection.
Detergent is too thick.
Dilute detergent, for best re-
sults use Kärcher detergent.
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Filter on detergent suction
tube is clogged.
Run warm water through filter
to remove debris.
Damaged or clogged deter- Remove obstruction or replace
gent suction tube. detergent suction tube.
Spray wand is in high pres- Turn spray wand tip to low
sure position. pressure position.
Discharge nozzle is obstruct- Blow out or remove debris with
ed.
fine needle.
Garden hose con- Loose fittings.
Tighten fittings.
nection leaks.
Missing/worn rubber washer. Insert new washer.
Spray wand leaks. Spray wand not properly at- Insert the spray wand into the
tached.
trigger gun. Carefully press in
against the spring tension and
twist into the locked position.
Call Customer Support
Broken o-ring or plastic in-
sert.
Pump is noisy.
Pump is sucking air.
Check that hoses and fittings
are air tight. Turn off machine
and purge pump by squeezing
trigger gun until a steady flow of
water emerges through the
nozzle.
Water leaks from Loose fittings.
Check that all fittings are tight.
pump (up to 10
drops perminute is
permissible).
Oil Drip.
Water seals are damaged or Call Customer Support
worn.
Oil seals are damaged or
worn.
Call Customer Support
If you encounter any additional difficul-
ties not listed, please visit our website.
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