K 5.20 M
Operating
Instructions
Before first use of the
unit read these operating
instructions and act in
accordance with them.
5.962-550.0 (01/08)
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Warranty
General information
The warranty terms published by our com-
petent sales company are applicable in
each country. We will repair potential fail-
ures of your appliance within the warranty
period free of charge, provided that such
failure is caused by faulty material or de-
fects in fabrication. In the event of a warran-
ty claim please contact your dealer or the
nearest authorized Customer Service cent-
er. Please submit the proof of purchase.
(See address on the reverse)
Hazard levels
ƽ Danger
Immediate danger that can cause severe
injury or even death.
ṇ Warning
Possible hazardous situation that could
lead to severe injury or even death.
Caution
Possible hazardous situation that could
lead to mild injury to persons or damage to
property.
Safety Devices
Caution
Proper Use
Safety devices protect the user and must
not be modified or bypassed.
This high-pressure cleaner is designed for
domestic use only:
Power switch
The appliance switch prevents unintention-
al operation of the appliance.
–
to clean machines, vehicles, buildings,
tools, facades, terraces, garden equip-
ment etc. using a high-pressure water
jet (and detergents if required).
Lock trigger gun
–
with accessories, replacement parts
and detergents approved by Kärcher.
Observe the instructions provided with
these detergents.
This lock locks the lever of the trigger gun
and prevents the inadvertent start of the ap-
pliance.
Environmental protection
The packaging material can be recy-
cled. Please do not place the packag-
ing into the ordinary refuse for
disposal, but arrange for the proper
recycling.
Old appliances contain valuable ma-
terials that can be recycled. Please
arrange for the proper recycling of old
appliances. Please dispose your old
appliances using appropriate collec-
tion systems
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oil. The spray mist thus generated is
highly inflammable, explosive and poi-
sonous. Do not use acetone, undiluted
acids and solvents as they are aggres-
sive towards the materials from which
the appliance is made.
Safety instructions
ƽ Danger
„ Never touch the mains plug and the
socket with wet hands.
„ The appliance must not be used if the
power cord or important parts of the ap-
pliance, e.g. high-pressure hoses, trig-
ger gun or safety devices are damaged.
„ Check the power cord with mains plug
for damage before every use. If the
power cord is damaged, please arrange
immediately for the exchange by an au-
thorized customer service or a skilled
electrician.
„ Check the high-pressure hose for dam-
age before every use. Please arrange
for the immediate exchange of a dam-
aged high-pressure hose.
„ The appliance may not be used in areas
where a risk of explosion is present.
„ If the appliance is used in hazardous ar-
eas (e.g. filling stations) the corre-
sponding safety provisions must be
observed.
ṇ Warning
„ The mains plug and the coupling of an
extension cable must be watertight and
must never lay in the water.
„ Unsuitable extension cables can be
hazardous. Only use extension cables
outdoors which have been approved for
this purpose and labelled with a suffi-
cient cable cross-section: 1 - 10 m: 1.5
mm2; 10 - 30 m: 2.5 mm2
„ Always fully unroll electrical cables from
the cable drum.
„ High-pressure hoses, fixtures and cou-
plings are important for the safety of the
appliance. Only use high-pressure hos-
es, fixtures and couplings recommend-
ed by the manufacturer.
„ This device is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with re-
duced physical, sensory or mental abil-
ities or lacking experience and/or
knowledge, unless they are supervised
by a person responsible for their safety
or are instructed by these persons on
the use of the device. Children should
be supervised, to ensure that they do
not play with the device.
„ The operator must use the appliance
correctly. When working with the appli-
ance, he must consider the local condi-
tions and pay due care and attention to
other persons, in particular children,
who are nearby.
„ Do not use the appliance when there
are other persons around unless they
are also wearing safety equipment.
„ Wear protective clothing and safety
goggles to protect against splash back
containing water or dirt.
„ High-pressure jets can be
dangerous if improperly
used. The jet must not be
directed at persons, ani-
mals, live electrical equipment or at the
appliance itself.
„ The high-pressure jet must not be di-
rected at other persons or directed by
the user at him/herself to clean clothing
or footwear.
„ Never use the appliance to clean ob-
jects containing hazardous substances
(e.g. asbestos).
„ Vehicle tyres or tyre valves are suscep-
tible to damage from the high-pressure
jet and may burst. The first indication of
this is a discolouration of the tyre. Dam-
aged vehicle tyres/tyre valves are high-
ly dangerous. Ensure that a distance of
at least 30 cm is observed when clean-
ing with the jet!
„ Never draw in fluids containing solvents
or undiluted acids and solvents! This in-
cludes petrol, paint thinner and heating
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Caution
Operation
„ Observe a distance of at least 30 cm
when using the jet to clean painted sur-
faces to avoid damaging paintwork.
„ Never leave the appliance unattended
when it is in operation.
Before Startup
Illustrations on Page 3
Illustration
Î Pull out the clamp for the high-pressure
hose from the trigger gun (e.g. a small
screwdriver).
„ Make sure that the power cable or ex-
tension cables are not damaged by run-
ning over, pinching, dragging or similar.
Protect the power cable from heat, oil,
and sharp edges.
„ All current-conducting parts in the work-
ing area must be protected against jet
water.
„ The appliance may only be connected
to an electrical supply which has been
installed in accordance with IEC 60364.
„ The appliance may only be connected
to alternating current. The voltage must
correspond with the type plate on the
appliance.
„ For safety reasons, we recommend that
you operate the appliance only via a
earth-leakage circuit breaker (max.
30 mA).
Illustration
Î Connect high pressure hose to trigger
gun.
Î Push the clamp in until it locks. Check
the secure connection by pulling on the
high-pressure hose.
Water supply
According to the applicable regula-
tions, the appliance must never be
used on the drinking water supply
without a system separator. Use a
suitable system separator manufactured by
Kärcher; or, as an alternative, a system
separator as per EN 12729 Type BA.
Note: Impurities in the water can damage
the high-pressure pump and accessories.
For protection, the use of the Kärcher water
filter (optional accessory, order no. 4.730-
059) is recommended.
„ Cleaning operations which produce oily
waste water, e.g. engine washes, un-
derbody washes, may only be carried
out using washing stations equipped
with an oil separator.
Water supply from mains
„ This appliance was designed to be
used with detergents which are sup-
plied or recommended by the manufac-
turer. The use of other detergents or
chemicals may compromise the safety
of the appliance.
Observe regulations of water supplier.
For connection values, see type plate/tech-
nical data.
Î Use a fibre-reinforced water hose (not
included) with a standard coupling.
(Minimum diameter 1/2 inch (13 mm),
minimum length 7.5 m).
Î Screw the water filter on the water con-
nection of the device.
Î Screw the delivered coupling part on
the water filter.
Î Push the water supply hose onto the
coupling unit, then connect it to the tap.
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Drawing in water from open reservoirs
This high-pressure cleaner is suited to work
with the Kärcher suction hose with backflow
valve (Optional accessory, order no. 4.440-
238) to draw in surface water, e.g. from wa-
ter butts or ponds (see specifications for
max. suction height).
Operation
ṇ Danger
The trigger gun is subjected to a recoil force
when the water jet is discharged. Make
sure that you have a firm footing and are
also holding the trigger gun and spray lance
firmly.
Î Unlock the lever on the trigger gun.
Î Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the
device will switch on.
Î Screw the water filter on the water con-
nection of the device.
Î Fill the Kärcher suction hose with back-
flow valve with water, screw to water
supply and hang into he water butt.
Î Remove air from appliance before oper-
ation.
Note: Release the lever of the trigger gun;
the device will switch off again. High pres-
sure remains in the system.
Switch on the appliance without mount-
ed spray lance and run it until the water
discharging from the trigger gun is free
of bubbles. Switch off appliance and
connect spray lance.
Spray lance with pressure regulation
Carrying out the most common cleaning
tasks. The work pressure can be stageless-
ly regulated between "Min" and "Max".
Î Release the lever on the trigger gun.
Î Turn the spray lance to the desired po-
sition.
Start up
Caution
Spray lance with dirt blaster
For particularly dirty items or areas.
Not suitable for use with detergents.
Use the high pressure cleaner only when
you have mounted the water filter.
Never operate the high-pressure cleaner
when the tap is turned off as dry running will
damage the high-pressure pump.
Î Connect the high pressure hose to the
high pressure connection of the appli-
ance.
Î Push the spray lance into the trigger
gun and fasten it by turning it through
90°.
Î Completely open the water tap.
Î Insert the mains plug into the socket.
Î Turn on the appliance “I/ON”.
Working with detergent
We recommend the Kärcher cleaning and
care program that will match the respective
cleaning requirements. Please seek con-
sultation or request information on the sub-
ject.
Î Pull detergent suction hose as far as is
required out of the housing.
Î Suspend end of detergent suction hose
in a container filled with detergent.
Î Use spray lance with pressure regula-
tion (Vario Power).
Î Turn the spray lance to "Mix" position.
Note: This will mix the detergent with
the water stream.
Recommended cleaning method
Î Spray the detergent sparingly on the
dry surface and allow it to react, but not
to dry.
Î Spray off loosened dirt with the high-
pressure ray.
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Maintenance and care
Interrupting operation
Î Release the lever on the trigger gun.
Î Lock the lever on the trigger gun.
Î During longer breaks (more than 5 min-
utes), also turn the appliance off using
the "0/OFF" switch.
ƽ Danger
Turn off the appliance and remove the
mains plug prior to any care and mainte-
nance work.
Maintenance
Finish operation
The appliance is maintenance-free.
Î After working with detergent, suspend
detergent suction hose in a container
filled with clear water, switch the appli-
ance on for around 1 minute once the
spray lance has been removed and
rinse until water runs clear.
Î Release the lever on the trigger gun.
Î Turn off the appliance "0/OFF".
Î Turn off tap.
Î Detach the appliance from the water
supply.
Î Press the lever on the trigger gun to re-
lease any remaining pressure in the
system.
Î Lock the lever on the trigger gun.
Î Pull out the mains plug.
Î Roll up the power cord and loop it e.g.
round the handle.
Î Stow away the accessories in the ac-
cessory holder.
Storage
Prior to longer periods of storage, e.g. in
the winter:
Î Completely drain all water from the ap-
pliance: Switch the appliance on with
detached high-pressure hose and de-
tached water supply (max. 1 minute)
and wait, until no more water exits at the
high-pressure connection. Turn off the
appliance.
Î Remove filter from suction hose for de-
tergent and clean under running water.
Î Pull out the sieve in the water connec-
tion using flat-nose pliers and clean un-
der running water.
Frost protection
Caution
Protect the appliance and its accessories
against frost.
The appliance and its accessories can get
destroyed through frost if there are any wa-
ter residues in them. To avoid damage to
them:
Î Store the appliance and the entire ac-
cessories in a frost-safe room.
Spare parts
Use only original Kärcher spare parts. You
will find a list of spare parts at the end of
these operating instructions.
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No detergent infeed
Î Use spray lance with pressure regula-
tion (Vario Power).
Turn the spray lance to "Mix" position.
Î Clean the detergent suction hose filter.
Î Check the detergent suction hose for
kinks.
Troubleshooting
You can rectify minor faults yourself with
the help of the following overview.
If in doubt, please consult the authorized
customer service.
ƽ Danger
Turn off the appliance and remove the
mains plug prior to any care and mainte-
nance work.
Repair works may only be performed by the
authorized customer service.
Appliance is not running
Î Check whether the voltage indicated on
the type plate corresponds to the volt-
age of the mains supply.
Î Check the mains connection cable for
damages.
Pressure does not build up in the
appliance
Î Check setting at the spray lance.
Î Appliance ventilation: Switch the appli-
ance on with the high-pressure hose
detached and operate until the water
flows through the high-pressure con-
nection without bubbles. Switch off ap-
pliance and reconnect high-pressure
hose.
Î Check the water supply.
Î Pull out the sieve in the water connec-
tion using flat-nose pliers and clean un-
der running water.
Strong pressure fluctuations
Î Clean high-pressure nozzle: Remove
dirt and debris from the nozzle bore, us-
ing a needle and rinse through with wa-
ter from the front.
Î Check water flow quantity.
Appliance is leaking
Î Slight leakage from the appliance pump
is normal. If the leakage increases con-
tact the authorized customer service.
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Technical specifications
Customer Service
Australia
Kärcher Pty. Ltd.
40 Koornang Road
Scoresby, Victoria 3179
Power connection
Voltage
230-240 V
1~50 Hz
Connected load
2,0 kW
10 A
1800 675 714 (Free Call)
Mains fuse (slow-blow)
Protective class
I
Protection class
IP X5
Water connection
Max. feed temperature
Min. feed volume
40 °C
10 I/min
1,2 MPa
Max. feed pressure
Performance data
Working pressure
Max. permissible pressure
Water flow rate
12 MPa
14 MPa
7,5 I/min
0-0,4 I/min
21 N
Detergent flow rate
Recoil force of trigger gun
Hand-arm vibration
(ISO 5349)
0,8 m/s2
Sound pressure level
LpA (EN60704-1)
82 dB(A)
97 dB(A)
Sound power level
LWA (2000/14/EG)
Dimensions
Length
508 mm
255 mm
284 mm
13,4 kg
Width
Height
Weight
Subject to technical modifications!
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Spare Parts
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