Karcher K 5.50 M specifications Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Disconnect￿￿￿￿￿￿￿￿￿￿￿￿￿￿￿￿￿￿￿￿￿the machine from the power source before making any repair.

 

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

 

On/Off switch is in the “OFF”

Turn switch to the “ON”

 

(O) position.

(I) position.

 

 

 

 

Power cord is not plugged in.

Plug in power cord.

 

 

 

 

Extension cord is too long.

Replace extension cord with

 

Extension cord is not proper gauge.

either a 25 ft. 12/2 gauge cord

 

Extension cord is damaged.

or a 50 ft. 10/2 gauge cord.

 

 

 

 

Electrical outlet does not supply

Try a different outlet.

 

adequate power.

 

 

 

 

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Diameter of garden hose is too

Replace with a 1/2 inch or 5/8

small.

inch garden hose.

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Water supply is restricted.

Check garden hose for kinks,

 

leaks and blockage.

 

 

Not enough inlet water supply.

Open water source full force.

 

 

Water inlet filter is clogged.

Remove filter and rinse out in

 

warm water.

 

 

Power nozzle is in low pressure

Turn power nozzle to high

position.

pressure position.

 

 

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Not enough inlet water supply.

Turn water on full force. Check

 

garden hose for kinks, leaks or

 

 

blockage.

 

 

 

 

Pump is sucking air.

Check that hoses and fittings are

 

 

air tight. Turn off machine and

 

 

purge pump by squeezing trigger

 

 

gun until a steady flow of water

 

 

emerges through the nozzle.

 

 

 

 

Water inlet filter is clogged.

Remove filter and rinse out in

 

 

warm water.

 

 

 

 

Discharge nozzle is obstructed.

Blow out or remove debris with a

 

 

fine needle.

 

 

 

 

Calcified gun, hose or power

Run distilled vinegar through

 

nozzle.

detergent tank.

 

 

 

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Contents 50 M Never Overview High Pressure WasherExtension Cords Important Precautions Read FirstSafety Warnings Step Important PrecautionsAssembly Instructions Water Supply Cold Water OnlyOperating Instructions Quattro Nozzle Using the AccessoriesNever use Working with DetergentsAlways Use Kärcher Detergents for Best Results Following Kärcher detergents are availableWinterizing and LONG-TERM Storage Shutting Down & CLEAN-UPEngage gun safety lock Step Cleaning Tips Barbecue Grills, Outdoor Power Equipment & Gardening Tools Cleaning TipsOptional Cleaning Kärcher 2 Year WarrantyTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Nettoyeur haute pression Manuel d’utilisation Pièce Description GénéralitésNE Jamais Précautions de sécurité Précautions Importantes à lire en premierEtape Précautions Importantes suiteInstructions DE Montage Mode D’UTILISATION Sélection du jet Utilisation DES AccessoiresNe jamais utiliser de Utilisation Avec LES DétergentsDétergents de marque Kärcher disponibles Etape 1 Enclenchez le verrou de sûreté Arrêt DE L’APPAREIL ET NettoyagePrendre UN Pause … 5 minutes ou plus Conseils DE Nettoyage Mobilier de patio et de jardin Accessoires DE Nettoyage EN OptionConseils DE Nettoyage Suite Kärcher Garantie 2 ANSOu s’il n’est pas obstrué Le débit d’eau est insuffisant DépannageEst obstrué ou endommagé Succion de détergent Dépannage suite