General information – Karcher K 5.20 M User Manual
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Danger
Immediate danger that can cause severe 
injury or even death.
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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.
This high-pressure cleaner is designed for 
domestic use only:
– to clean machines, vehicles, buildings, 
tools, facades, terraces, garden equip-
ment etc. using a high-pressure water 
jet (and detergents if required).
– with accessories, replacement parts
and detergents approved by KÄRCH-
ER. Observe the instructions provided 
with these detergents.
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.
The warranty terms published by the rele-
vant sales company are applicable in each 
country. We will repair potential failures of 
your appliance within the warranty period 
free of charge, provided that such failure is 
caused by faulty material or defects in man-
ufacturing. In the event of a warranty claim 
please contact your dealer or the nearest 
authorized Customer Service centre. 
Please submit the proof of purchase.
(See address on the reverse)
Caution
Safety devices protect the user and must 
not be modified or bypassed.
The appliance switch prevents unintention-
al operation of the appliance.
This lock locks the lever of the trigger gun 
and prevents the inadvertent start of the ap-
pliance.
If the lever on the trigger gun is released 
the pressure switch turns off the pump, the 
high-pressure jet ist stopped. If the lever is 
pulled the pump is turned on again.
General information
Hazard levels
Proper Use
Environmental protection
Warranty
Safety Devices
Power switch
Lock trigger gun
Overflow valve with pressure switch