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Kärcher K 5.690 Operator's Manual

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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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59634080
10/09
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  • Page 1 K 5.690 HIGH PRESSURE WASHER - OPERATOR MANUAL NETTOYEUR HAUTE PRESSION - MANUEL D'UTILISATION MANUAL DE USUARIO DEL LIMPIADOR DE ALTA PRESIÓN English Français Español 59634080 10/09...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    In the U.S. or Canada, please call 1-800-537-4129 for warranty issues and visit www.karcher-help.com for technical support and product assis- tance. Please take a moment to register your pressure washer online at www.karcher-register.com.

  • Page 3: Model Overview

    1 Water inlet with garden hose con- nector 2 ON/OFF switch 3 High pressure hose 4 Hose drum 5 Storage for trigger gun 6 Transport handle 7 Crank 8 Accessory storage 9 Power cord with Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) MODEL OVERVIEW 10 Detergent tank (removeable) 11 Wheels...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using this product basic precau- tions should always be followed, includ- ing the following: To reduce the risk of injury, close su- pervision is necessary when a prod- uct is used near children. Know how to stop the product and bleed pressures quickly.

  • Page 5: Grounding Instructions

    GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT IN- TERRUPTER PROTECTION This pressure washer is provided with a ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) built into the plug of the power-supply cord. This device provides additional protection from the risk of electric shock.

  • Page 6: Assembly Instructions

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Assembly STEP 1: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: Insert the spray wand of your choice into the trigger gun. Press in against the spring tension and twist into locked position. English STEP 2: STEP 3: STEP 2: Connect garden hose to unit’s water inlet.
  • Page 7 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, visit http://www.karcherresidential.com/ gfci_test.php for detailed instructions for your type of GFCI.

  • Page 8: Using The Accessories

    Dirtblaster STEP 2: Fill the Detergent Tank with the se- lected detergent. STEP 3: Turn on the pressure washer (I). Pull trigger to operate unit. Liquid deter- gent is drawn into the unit and mixed Dirtblaster ®...

  • Page 9: Taking A Break ..Five Minutes Or More

    The special formula won’t clog the suction tube filter and will protect the internal parts of the pressure washer for a long- er life. For Kärcher Detergents, check ®...

  • Page 10: Shutting Down & Clean-Up

    SHUTTING DOWN & CLEAN-UP STEP 1: Turn the switch to OFF (0) position and unplug cord from outlet. STEP 2: Turn off the water source. STEP 3: Press trigger to release water pres- sure. STEP 4: Release trigger and engage gun safety lock.

  • Page 11: Cleaning The Water Inlet Filter

    WINTERIZING AND LONG-TERM STORAGE 1: Disconnect all water connections. 2: Turn on the machine for a few seconds, until the water which had remained in the pump exits, turn off immediately. 3: Do not allow high pressure hose to become kinked. 4: Store the machine and accesso- ries in a room which does not reach freezing temperatures.

  • Page 12: Deck Cleaning

    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.
  • Page 13 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.

  • Page 14: Optional Cleaning Accessories

    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- sembled.
  • Page 15 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 ®...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    Turn switch to the “ON” (I) posi- tion Try a different outlet. Press “RESET” button on GFCI plug. Switch off pressure washer. The reset comes automatically once the temperature of the unit drops. Replace with a 5/8 inch or larg- er garden hose.
  • Page 17 Oil Drip. Oil seals are damaged or worn. If you encounter any additional difficul- ties not listed, please visit our website. USA / Canada: www.karcher-help.com México: www.karcher.com.mx Solution Check connection. Dilute detergent, for best re- sults use Kärcher detergent.

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