Karcher K 5 Premium eco!ogic Home - Manual (Page 7)

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You need to use the matching high pressure nozzles to
ensure that your high pressure cleaner works properly.
Note
Delivery rate (l/min): See operating instructions or type
plate of your pressure washer.
e.g.: K 2 – K 3
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Use green high-pressure nozzles.
e.g.: K 3 – K 5
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Use purple high-pressure nozzles.
e.g.: K 6 – K 7
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Use beige high-pressure nozzles.
Note
The beige high-pressure nozzles are already installed.
 Illustration
Note: Always use Kärcher water filter (order no. 4.730-
059.0) during suction operations of the high-pressure
cleaner.
Do not operate the pressure washer at the Eco level if
you wish to achieve an optimum cleaning result.
Fasten the T-Racer to the high-pressure gun using the
extension pipes.
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Illustration
1 Press the extension pipe into the bayonet catch of
the T-Racer.
2 Turn it by 90° until it locks into place.
3 Tighten the union nut.
Repeat this process even for the other joints.
 Outdoor surfaces should be swept before the T-
Racer is used to avoid damaging the high-pressure
nozzles.
 Prior to use on sensitive surfaces (e.g. wooden sur-
faces), test the product on an imperceptible spot, in
order to promptly detect any changes in the sur-
face.
 The T-Racer is not suited for scouring or scrubbing!
 Guide the T-Racer over the surface without effort.
 Do not remain at one spot; always keep moving
during cleaning.
 Adjust the twist grip "Power" in accordance with the
surface to be cleaned.
 Illustration
ṇ CAUTION
Do not run over protruding corners!
Fasten the T-Racer directly to the high-pressure gun.
1
Press the bayonet connection of the T-Racer into
the connection of the high-pressure gun.
2 Turn it by 90° until it locks into place.
3 Tighten the union nut.
 Illustration
ṇ CAUTION
Always hold the T-Racer at the handle while cleaning
the walls.
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Adjust the twist grip "Power" in accordance with the
surface to be cleaned.
The cleaning pressure is adjusted with the twist grip
Power via a bypass system.
Sturdy surfaces (e.g. tiles, concrete, stone)
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Illustration
Set turning handle "power" to "HARD".
For the effective cleaning of hard-to-remove con-
tamination.
Sensitive surfaces (e.g. wood)
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Illustration
Set turning handle "power" to "SOFT".
For the gentle cleaning of sensitive surfaces.
The T-Racer can be parked on level surfaces in the
parking position during breaks.
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Illustration
Remove the high-pressure gun from the extension
tubes.
Push the extension tubes to the front.
You can use the extension pipes with any other Kärcher
accessory.
Use a moist cloth and clean the appliance after use.
Store the appliance in a frost free area.
The device can be suspended into the KÄRCHER or-
ganiser for storage.
Pressure washer does not build up pressure or is
pulsating.
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Dismantle the high-pressure nozzles, check the
high-pressure nozzles for damage, rinse the T-
Racer with clean water then reinstall the high-pres-
sure nozzles.
You need to use the matching high pressure noz-
zles to ensure that your high pressure cleaner
works properly.

Select and install the high-pressure nozzles in ac-
cordance with the pressure washer used.
Preparing the Appliance
Selecting the high pressure nozzles
Pressure washer with delivery rate of less than 5.8 l/
min (350 l/h)
Pressure washer with delivery rate from 5.8 l/min
(351 l/h) to 7.5 l/min (450 l/h)
Pressure washer with delivery rate of more than
7.5 l/min (450 l/h)
Changing the high pressure nozzles
a Remove the clip.
b Pull out the high-pressure nozzle.
c Insert the nozzle.
d Reinsert the clip.
Application
Cleaning floor surfaces
Tips for cleaning
Cleaning wall surfaces
Control elements
Parking position
Tip
Care
Troubleshooting
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