K 4.86 M
K 5.86 M
Operating
Instructions
Before first use of the unit
read these operating
instructions and act in
accordance with them
5.962-344.0 06/07
Dear Customer,
Please read and comply with
Safety instructions
ƽ Danger
these instructions prior to the
initial operation of your appliance. Retain
these operating instructions for future refer-
ence or for subsequent possessors.
„ Never touch the mains plug and the
socket with wet hands.
„ The appliance must not be used if the
power cable or important parts of the
appliance, e.g. safety devices, high-
pressure hoses, spray guns, are dam-
aged.
„ 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.
„ 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.
Proper Use
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 Kärcher.
Observe the instructions provided with
these detergents.
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.
„ High-pressure jets can be
dangerous if improperly
Old appliances contain valuable ma-
terials that can be recycled. Please
arrange for the proper recycling of
old appliances. Please dispose your old ap-
pliances using appropriate collection sys-
tems.
used. The jet must not be
directed at persons, ani-
mals, live electrical equipment or at the
appliance itself.
„ The jet must not be directed 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 highly
dangerous. Ensure that a distance of at
least 30 cm is observed when cleaning
with the jet!
Warranty
The terms of the guarantee applicable in
each country have been published by our
respective national distributors. We will re-
pair possible faults on your unit free of
charge within the warranty period, insofar
as the faults are caused by material defects
or defective workmanship. Guarantee
claims should be addressed to your dealer
or the nearest authorized customer service
centre, and supported by documentary evi-
dence of purchase.
„ Never draw in fluids containing solvents
or undiluted acids and solvents! This in-
cludes petrol, paint thinner and heating
oil. The spray mist thus generated is
highly inflammable, explosive and poi-
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sonous. Do not use acetone, undiluted
acids and solvents as they are aggres-
sive towards the materials from which
the appliance is made.
„ Wear protective clothing and safety
goggles to protect against back spray
containing water or dirt.
„ Never leave the appliance unattended
when it is in operation.
„ This appliance was designed to be used
with detergents which are supplied or
recommended by the manufacturer.
The use of other detergents or chemi-
cals may compromise the safety of the
appliance.
„ 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.
„ The connection between the power ca-
ble and extension cable must not lie in
water.
„ 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.
ṇ Warning
„ 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:
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1 - 10 m: 1,5 mm
2
10 - 30 m: 2,5 mm
„ Check the high-pressure hose for dam-
age before every use. Please arrange
for the immediate exchange of a dam-
aged high-pressure hose.
„ Do not use the appliance when there
are other persons around unless they
are also wearing safety gear.
„ 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.
„ 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.
„ The minimum fuse rating required at the
socket outlet is 10 A (slow-blow).
„ To avoid accidents due to electrical
faults we recommend the use of sockets
with a line-side current-limiting circuit
breaker (max. 30 mA nominal tripping
current).
„ The plug and coupling of the extension
cable used must be watertight.
„ Always fully unroll electrical cables from
the cable drum.
Note
„ The appliance is not intended for use by
young children or infirm persons without
supervision.
„ Young children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the ap-
pliance.
„ The operator must use the appliance
properly. 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.
„ Observe a distance of at least 30 cm
when using the jet to clean painted sur-
faces to avoid damaging paintwork.
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Safety Devices
Initial start-up
Safety devices prevent injury and may not
be modified or bypassed.
When the appliance is delivered, the HP
hose and trigger gun are not attached, this
prevents buckling. Please mount these be-
fore using the appliance for the first time.
Î Push out the safety clip in the trigger
gun using e.g. a small screwdriver.
Î Join HP hose and trigger gun together.
Î Push clip in until it engages and check
that it is securely fastened by pulling on
the HP hose.
Unit switch
The switch prevents unintended starting of
the appliance. Stop the appliance during
breaks or after operation.
Safety catch
The safety catch on the trigger gun pre-
vents the appliance from being switched on
unintentionally.
Î Remove cable tie and unroll HP hose
Water supply
Commissioning and
operation
Water supply from mains
For connection values, see type plate/tech-
nical data.
Definition of abbreviations used:
HP = High pressure
DT = Detergent
Observe regulations of water supplier.
Î Use a fibre-reinforced hose (not includ-
ed) with a standard coupling: - Minimum
diameter, 1/2 inches (13 mm). - Mini-
mum length, 7.5 m.
Î Screw the coupling unit (supplied) to the
water connection on the appliance.
Î Push the water supply hose onto the
coupling unit, then connect it to the tap.
Description of the Appliance
When unpacking the product, make sure
that no accessories are missing and that
none of the package contents have been
damaged. If you detect any transport dam-
ages please contact your dealer.
Illustrations on Page 2
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ON/OFF switch for appliance
Power cable with plug
HP outlet
ṇ Caution
Never operate the high-pressure cleaner
when the tap is turned off as dry running will
damage the HP pump.
If the water supply is not clean, the Kärcher
water filter must be used (special accessory
- order No. 4.730-059).
According to the applicable regula-
tions, the appliance must never be
used on the drinking water net
HP hose
Trigger gun with safety catch
Connection for water supply with filter
Coupling element for water connection
Detergent tank
DT suction hose with filter
10 Cleaning agent metering valve
11 Accessory mount, Handgun
12 Accessory mount, HP hose
13 Accessory mount, Spray lance
14 Transport handle
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.
Drawing in water from open reservoirs
When fitted with the appropriate accesso-
ries, this high-pressure cleaner can draw in
surface water, e.g. from water butts or
ponds (max. suction height 0.5 m).
15 Spray lance with Vario Power nozzle
16 Rotary nozzle
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Î Use the Kärcher water filter to protect
the HP pump and accessories (special
accessories, order no. 4.730-059). This
filter removes dirt from incoming water.
Î As the standard coupling system is not
suitable for use in suction mode, the
Kärcher suction hose with integrated fil-
ter should be used instead (special ac-
cessory, order no. 4.440-238) and
suspended inside the water butt.
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.
Spray lance with dirt blaster
For strong contaminations.
Î Remove air from appliance before oper-
ation: Switch on the appliance when the
HP hose is not connected and run it until
the water which discharges from the HP
outlet is free of bubbles. Switch off ap-
pliance and connect HP hose.
Operation with detergent
Note:
Detergent can only be added when the ap-
pliance is being operated in low pressure
mode.
All washing brushes supplied by Kärcher
are designed for use with detergents.
Î Use spray lance with pressure regula-
tion (Vario Power).
Note: Fill suction hose with water before
use, this will help ventilate the pump of
air.
Start up
Î Turn the spray lance to "Mix" position -
low pressure.
Î Screw HP hose on to HP outlet on appli-
ance.
Î Push the appropriate spray lance on to
the trigger gun and fasten it by turning it
to the right through 90°.
DT suction infeed from DT tank
Î During low pressure operation, deter-
gent is automatically drawn in from the
filled detergent tank.
Î Fill the detergent reservoir with, deter-
gent tablet and water or detergent con-
centrate and water (observe metering
recommendations on the packaging la-
bel of the detergent).
Î Open tap.
Î Plug in mains plug.
Î Set main switch to “I/ON”.
Î Press safety catch on the trigger gun to
release it and pull lever.
Î Dosage happens through the DT meter-
ing regulator.
High pressure operation
ṇ Risk of injury
Recommended Cleaning Method
1
Spray a small dose of the detergent on
the dry surface, and allow it to react
(make sure the detergent does not dry
up).
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.
2
Wash off the loosened dirt using the
high-pressure jet.
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Interrupting operation
Detergents
Î Release the lever on the trigger gun.
Î During breaks, use the safety catch to
secure the trigger gun lever.
Î During longer breaks (more than 5 min-
utes), also turn the appliance off using
the ON/OFF switch.
To ensure a trouble-free operation of the
appliance and to match the individual
cleaning task, we recommend our Kärcher
detergent and maintenance agents. Please
ask for our advice, or request information
on the products.
Finish operation
Maintenance and care
Î If detergent has been added: 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 Switch the appliance switch to "0/OFF“.
Î Turn off tap.
ƽ Risk of injury
Always switch off the appliance and pull out
the mains plug before care and mainte-
nance work.
Cleaning
Prior to longer periods of storage, e.g. in the
winter:
Î Remove filter from suction hose for de-
tergent and clean with running water.
Î Pull out filter in water connection using
flat-nose pliers and clean with running
water.
Î Press the lever on the trigger gun to re-
lease any remaining pressure in the
system.
Î Disconnect the appliance from the wa-
ter supply.
Î Detach spray lance from the trigger gun.
Î Briefly switch the appliance on ("I/ON“),
press the trigger gun lever until no fur-
ther water is discharged (approx. 1
min).
Î Switch the appliance switch to "0/OFF“.
Î Use the safety catch to secure the trig-
ger gun lever.
Maintenance
The appliance is maintenance-free.
Frost protection
ṇ Risk of frost
Protect the appliance and 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 Pull out the mains plug.
Î Store the power cord, the HP hose and
the accessories on the appliance.
Î Store the appliance and the entire ac-
cessories in a frost-safe room.
Special accessories
Spare Parts
Special accessories expand the possibili-
ties of using your appliance. Please contact
your Kärcher dealer for further information.
Only use original Kärcher spare parts. You
will find a list of spare parts at the end of this
document.
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HP pump leaking
Troubleshooting
Î Slight leakage from the HP pump is nor-
mal. If the leakage increases contact
the authorized customer service.
You can rectify minor faults yourself with
the help of the following overview.
If in doubt, please consult the authorized
customer service.
No detergent infeed
ƽ Risk of injury
Always switch off the appliance and pull out
the mains plug before care and mainte-
nance work.
Î Select the low-pressure setting for the
spray lance.
Î Clean the filter of the detergent suction
hose.
ƽ Warning
Repair works may only be performed by the
authorized customer service.
Î Check the DT suction hose for kinks.
Appliance does not start
Î Check whether the voltage indicated on
the type plate corresponds to the volt-
age of the socket.
Î Check the power cable for damage.
Pressure does not build up in the appli-
ance
Î Check the setting at the spray lance.
Î Evacuate air from the appliance: Switch
on the appliance when the HP hose is
not connected and allow it to run until
the water which discharges from the HP
outlet is free of bubbles. Then connect
the HP hose again.
Î Clean the filter in the water supply con-
nection: This can be easily removed us-
ing flat-nose pliers.
Î Check all supply lines to the HP pump
for leaks or blockages.
Strong pressure fluctuations
Î Clean the high-pressure nozzle: Re-
move dirt and debris from the nozzle
bore with a needle and rinse through
with water towards the front.
Î Check the volume of incoming water.
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Specifications
K 4.86 M (1.636-423)
1,9
12
Connected load
kW
Working pressure
Max. permissible pressure
Water flow rate
Sound pressure level
LpA (EN60704-1)
MPa
MPa
l/min
dB(A)
13
6,7
75
87
Sound power level
dB(A)
kg
LWA (2000/14/EG)
12,7
Weight with accessories
K 5.86 M (1.630-303)
Connected load
Working pressure
Max. permissible pressure
Water flow rate
2,0
12
kW
MPa
MPa
l/min
dB(A)
13
7,5
77
Sound pressure level
LpA (EN60704-1)
92
14
Sound power level
dB(A)
kg
LWA (2000/14/EG)
Weight with accessories
K 4.86 M / K 5.86 M
Power connection
Voltage
230 - 240
V
A
1~50 Hz
13
I
Mains fuse (slow-blow)
Protective class
Water connection
Max. feed temperature
Min. feed volume
Feed pressure
Performance data
Detergent flow rate
Recoil force of trigger gun
Hand-arm vibration
(ISO 5349)
40
10
°C
l/min
MPa
0,2 - 1,2
0 - 0,3
20
l/min
N
m/s
2
0,8
Dimensions
310
280
815
Length
Width
Height
mm
mm
mm
Subject to technical modifications!
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