HD 515 C - Pressure washer Kärcher - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL HD 515 C Kärcher

Chairman of the Board of Management Director Regulatory Affairs & Certification H. Jenner S. Reiser14 English Contents General notes Read these original operating instruc- tions and the enclosed safety instruc- tions before using the device for the first time. Proceed accordingly. Keep both books for future reference or for future own- ers. Intended use Use this high-pressure cleaner only for the following types of work: Cleaning with the low-pressure jet and detergent (e.g. machines, vehicles, structures, tools) Cleaning with the high-pressure jet without deter- gent (e.g. façades, terraces, garden machines) We recommend using a rotary nozzle as a special ac- cessory for stubborn soiling. A rotary nozzle is included in the scope of delivery of the "Plus" variant. Water supply limit values ATTENTION Dirty water Premature wear and tear or deposits in the device Supply the device using only clean water, or recycled water that does not exceed the specified limit values. The following limit values apply to the water supply: pH value: 6.5-9.5 Electrical conductivity: Conductivity of fresh water + 1200 µS/cm, maximum conductivity 2000 µS/cm Settleable particles (sample volume 1 l, settling time 30 minutes): < 0.5 mg/l Filterable particles: < 50 mg/l, no abrasive sub- stances Hydrocarbons: < 20 mg/l Chloride: < 300 mg/l Sulphate: < 240 mg/l Calcium: < 200 mg/l Total hardness: < 28 °dH, < 50° TH, < 500 ppm (mg CaCO

• /l) Iron: < 0.5 mg/l Manganese: < 0.05 mg/l Copper: < 2 mg/l Active chloride: < 0.3 mg/l Free of unpleasant odours Environmental protection The packing materials can be recycled. Please dispose of packaging in accordance with the en- vironmental regulations. Electrical and electronic appliances contain valu- able, recyclable materials and often components such as batteries, rechargeable batteries or oil, which - if handled or disposed of incorrectly - can pose a potential threat to human health and the environ- ment. However, these components are required for the correct operation of the appliance. Appliances marked by this symbol are not allowed to be disposed of togeth- er with the household rubbish. Notes on the content materials (REACH) Current information on content materials can be found at: www.kaercher.com/REACH Accessories and spare parts Only use original accessories and original spare parts. They ensure that the appliance will run fault-free and safely. Information on accessories and spare parts can be found at www.kaercher.com. Scope of delivery Check the contents for completeness when unpacking. If any accessories are missing or in the event of any shipping damage, please notify your dealer. Safety instructions It is essential that you read the safety instructions 5.951-949.0 before initial startup. Observe the national regulations for liquid jet clean- ers. Observe the national accident prevention regula- tions. Liquid jet cleaners must be tested regularly. The test result must be recorded in writing. Do not modify the device or accessories. Symbols on the device The device may not be connected to the pub- lic drinking water network. The high-pressure jet must not be directed at persons, animals, live electrical equipment or at the device itself. Protect the device from frost. Safety devices 몇 CAUTION Missing or modified safety devices Safety devices are provided for your own protection. Never modify or bypass safety devices. The safety devices are set and sealed by the manufac- turer. Adjustments are performed only by customer ser- vice. Pressure switch When the trigger on the high-pressure gun is released, the pressure switch switches off the high-pressure pump and the high-pressure jet stops. The pump switches on again when the trigger is pulled. General notes p. 14
• Intended use p. 14
• Environmental protection p. 14
• Accessories and spare parts p. 14
• Scope of delivery p. 14
• Safety instructions p. 14
• Device description p. 15
• Installation p. 15
• Electrical connection p. 15
• Water connection p. 15
• Operation p. 16
• Transport p. 17
• Storage p. 17
• Care and service p. 17
• Troubleshooting guide p. 18
• Warranty p. 18
• Technical data p. 18
• EU Declaration of Conformity English 15 Device description Overview of the unit See graphics page 1 Hubcap2 Nozzle holder3 Skid4 Type plate5 Nozzle storage for triple nozzle6 Transport retainer for surface cleaner7 Push handle lock8 Push handle, bottom (pushed in)9 Push handle, top (pulled out)10 High-pressure nozzle11 High-pressure nozzle marking12 EASY!Lock spray lance13 EASY!Force high-pressure gun14 Safety latch15 Trigger16 Safety lever17 EASY!Lock high-pressure hose18 Hose storage compartment19 Cable clips20 Spray lance holder without a clamp21 Rubber band (not in devices with a hose reel)22 Nozzle storage compartment for rotary nozzle (rota- ry nozzle only included in the scope of delivery of the "Plus" variant) 23 Spray lance holder with a clamp for transport24 Power switch25 Handle26 EASY!Lock high-pressure connection27 Handle28 Water connection29 Detergent suction hose with filter and detergent dosing unit 30 sieve31 Hose spout32 Union nut33 Crank34 Hose reel Colour coding Control elements for the cleaning process are yel- low. Control elements for maintenance and servicing are light grey. Installation Fastening the hubcaps Fasten the hubcaps. Installing accessories Note The EASY!Lock system connects components quickly and safely via a single turn of the quick-release thread. p. 21

1. Fit the high-pressure nozzle onto the spray lance

with the marking facing upwards.

2. Tighten the high-pressure nozzle hand-tight

3. Connect the spray lance to the high-pressure gun

and hand-tighten (EASY!Lock).

4. Release the push handle lock.

5. Pull the push handle out to the end position.

For devices without a hose reel:

6. Connect the high-pressure hose to the high-pres-

sure gun and high-pressure connection of the de- vice and tighten hand-tight (EASY!Lock). For devices with a hose reel:

7. Lay the high-pressure hose on the ground in a

8. Insert the crank into the hose reel shaft and latch in-

9. Turn the crank clockwise and wind the high-pres-

sure hose onto the hose reel in evenly distributed layers.

10. Connect the high-pressure hose to the high-pres-

sure gun and hand-tighten (EASY!Lock). Electrical connection DANGER Failure to disconnect the mains Risk of injury from electric shock Use a plug to connect the device to the mains grid. Per- manent connection to the mains grid is prohibited. The plug is used for disconnection from the mains.

1. Unwind the mains cable and place on the ground.

2. Plug the mains plug into the socket.

Water connection Connection to a water line 몇 WARNING Return flow of dirty water into the drinking water network Health risk Observe the regulations of your water supply company. According to applicable regulations, the device must never be used with the drinking water network without a system separator. Use a system separator from KÄRCHER or a system separator as per EN 12729

Type BA. Water that has flowed through a system sep- arator is classified as undrinkable. Always connect the system separator to the water supply and never directly to the water connection on the device.

1. Check the supply pressure, supply temperature and

supply volume of the water supply (see chapter Technical data).

2. Connect the system separator to the water connec-

tion of the device using a water supply hose (for the requirements placed on the water supply hose see chapter Technical data).

3. Open the water inlet.

Suck water from the container

1. Screw the suction hose with filter onto the water

connection (for the order number see chapter Tech- nical data).

2. Vent the device (see chapter Vent the device).

1. Unscrew the high-pressure nozzle from the spray

2. Allow the device to run until the escaping water is

free of air bubbles.

3. In the case of venting problems, allow the device to

run for 10 seconds and then switch it off. Repeat the procedure several times.

4. Switch off the device.

5. Screw the high-pressure nozzle onto the spray

lance. Operation DANGER High-pressure water jet Danger of injury Never fasten the trigger and safety lever in the actuated position. Do not use the high-pressure gun when the safety lever is damaged. Push the safety latch of the high-pressure gun forwards every time before starting work with the device. Hold the high-pressure gun and spray lance with both hands. 몇 WARNING Defective device and accessories, defective supply lines and connections Danger of injury The device may only be operated when in a correct op- erating condition. Opening/closing the high-pressure gun

1. Actuate the safety lever and trigger.

The high-pressure gun opens.

2. Release the safety lever and trigger.

The high-pressure gun closes. High-pressure operation The device can be operated in a standing or lying posi- tion. Note The device is equipped with a pressure switch. The mo- tor only starts up when the high-pressure gun is open.

1. For devices with a hose reel: Completely unroll the

high-pressure hose from the hose reel.

2. Set the power switch to the "I/ON" position.

3. Push the safety latch of the high-pressure gun to the

rear. The high-pressure gun is unlocked.

4. Open the high-pressure gun.

Selecting the spray type

1. Close the high-pressure gun.

2. Turn the casing of the nozzle until the desired sym-

bol lines up with the marking. Operation with detergent DANGER Residual high pressure in the device Danger of injury Switch off the device prior to changing nozzles. Actuate the high-pressure gun until the device is com- pletely depressurised. 몇 WARNING Incorrect handling of detergents Health risk Adhere to the safety instructions stated on the detergent packaging. ATTENTION Unsuitable detergents Damage to the device and the objects to be cleaned Use only detergents approved by KÄRCHER. Observe the dosing recommendations and notes pro- vided with the detergent. Use detergents sparingly to help conserve the environ- ment. Note KÄRCHER detergents ensure fault-free operation. Ask us for a consultation, request our catalogue or our de- tergent information sheets.

1. Pull out the detergent suction hose.

2. Adjust the detergent solution suction volume at the

3. Hang the detergent suction hose in a container with

4. Set the nozzle to the "CHEM" position.

5. Start up the high-pressure cleaner.

Recommended cleaning method

1. Spray the detergent sparingly on the dry surface and

let it work for a while (do not let it dry).

2. Rinse off the loosened dirt with the high-pressure

jet. After operation with detergent

1. Adjust the suction volume at the detergent filter to

2. Immerse the filter in clear water.

3. Start the device and rinse clear for one minute.

Interrupting operation

1. Close the high-pressure gun.

The device switches off.

2. Push the safety latch forwards.

The high-pressure gun is secured. Continuing operation

1. Push the safety latch backwards.

The high-pressure gun is unlocked.

2. Open the high-pressure gun.

The device switches on. High-pressure round stream (0°) for espe- cially stubborn soiling Low-pressure flat stream (CHEM) for oper- ating with detergent or cleaning at low pres- sure High pressure flat stream (25°) for large soiled areasEnglish 17 Finishing operation

1. Close the water inlet.

2. Open the high-pressure gun.

3. Set the power switch to "I/ON" and allow the device

to run for 5-10 seconds.

4. Close the high-pressure gun.

5. Set the power switch to "0/OFF".

6. Pull the mains plug out of the socket only when your

8. Open the high-pressure gun until the device is com-

pletely depressurised.

9. Push the safety latch forwards.

The high-pressure gun is secured. Transport 몇 CAUTION Failure to observe the weight Risk of injury and damage Be aware of the weight of the device during transport and storage. ATTENTION Improper transportation Risk of damage Protect the trigger of the high-pressure gun from dam- age. Transporting the device in a vehicle: Secure the de- vice in accordance with the respectively applicable guidelines to prevent it from slipping or overturning. Transporting the device over longer distances: Pull the device behind you via the push handle. Transporting the device over stairs: Pull the device step by step. The skids protect the casing from dam- age. Carrying the device: Carry the device by the handles only. Transport retainer for surface cleaner

1. Plug the connection union of the surface cleaner on-

to the transport holder of the high-pressure cleaner.

2. Screw on the union nut by approximately 1 turn.

Crane transport DANGER Improper crane transport Risk of injury from a falling device or falling objects Observe the local regulations for accident prevention and the safety instructions. The device may only be transported with a crane by per- sons instructed in the operation of the crane. Check the lifting gear for damage before each crane transport. Check the handle for damage before each crane trans- port. Lift the device only by the handle. Do not use an slinging chains. Secure the lifting gear against unintentional unhooking of the load. Remove the spray lance with high-pressure gun, noz- zles, surface cleaner and other loose objects before transporting by crane. Do not transport any objects on the device during the lifting operation. Do not stand under the suspended load. Ensure that no persons are in the hazard zones of the crane. Do not leave the device handing unattended on the crane.

1. Attach the lifting gear to the handle on the device.

Storage 몇 CAUTION Failure to observe the weight Risk of injury and damage Be aware of the weight of the device during transport and storage. Store the device indoors only. Storing the device

1. Fit the spray lance with high-pressure gun into the

nozzle holder and latch into position in the spray lance holder.

2. Roll up the mains cable and hang it over the cable

3. Fasten the plug with the clip provided.

For devices with a hose reel:

4. Wind the high-pressure hose onto the hose reel and

fold over the crank handle. For devices without a hose reel:

5. Storing the high-pressure hose:

a Wind up the high-pressure hose. b Hang the high-pressure hose over the hose stor- age compartment. c Secure the high-pressure hose with the rubber band.

6. Press the push handle lock and slide in the push

handle. Frost protection ATTENTION Frost Destruction of the device through freezing water Drain all water from the device. Store the device in a frost-free location. If frost-free storage is not possible:

2. Pump commonly available anti-freeze through the

device. Note Use commonly available, Glycol-based vehicle anti- freeze. Observe the handling instructions of the anti- freeze manufacturer.

3. Allow the device for run for a maximum of 1 minute

until the pump and lines are empty. Care and service DANGER Inadvertently starting up device Risk of injury, electric shock Switch off the device immediately and unplug the mains plug before performing work.18 English Note Old oil may only be disposed of at designated collection points. Please dispose of any old oil at these locations. Polluting the environment with old oil is punishable by law. Safety inspection/maintenance contract You can agree on regular safety inspections or close a maintenance contract with your dealer. Please seek ad- vice on this. Maintenance intervals Each time before use Check the mains cable for damage. Have a damaged cable replaced immediately by the authorised Customer Service or a qualified electri- cian. Check the high-pressure hose for damage. Immediately replace a damaged high-pressure hose. Check the device for leaks. 3 drops of water per minute are permissible. Contact Customer Service in the case of more serious leaks. Weekly Empty and clean the sieve in the water connection (see chapter Clean the sieve in the water connec- tion). Clean the filter on the detergent suction hose. Every 500 operating hours, at least annually Have the device serviced by Customer Service. Maintenance work Clean the sieve in the water connection

1. Unscrew the union nut.

2. Remove the hose union.

3. Remove the sieve.

4. Externally clean and rinse the sieve.

5. Insert the sieve.

Note Align the hex-head of the hose union to the connection on the device.

6. Attach the hose union and tighten with the union nut.

Troubleshooting guide DANGER Inadvertently starting up device, touching live com- ponents Risk of injury, electric shock Switch off the device before performing any work on the device. Remove the mains plug. Have all checks and work on electrical parts performed by a qualified electrician. In case of any malfunctions not mentioned in this chap- ter, contact the authorised Customer Service. The device cannot be started

3. If the device overheats:

a Set the power switch to "0/OFF". b Allow the device to cool for at least 15 minutes. c Set the power switch to the "I/ON" position.

4. Contact Customer Service in the case of electrical

faults. Device does not reach required pressure

1. Set the nozzle to high-pressure.

2. Vent the device (see chapter Vent the device).

3. Empty and clean the sieve in the water connection

(see chapter Clean the sieve in the water connec- tion).

4. Check the water supply volume (for the necessary

The pump is leaking. Up to 3 drops of water per minute are permissible. In case of more serious leaks, have the device checked by Customer Service. The pump knocks

1. Check the water supply line for leaks.

2. Check the detergent suction line for leaks.

3. Adjust the suction volume at the detergent filter to

4. Vent the device (see chapter Vent the device).

5. Contact Customer Service if necessary.

The detergent mixture ratio is too weak

1. Set the nozzle to "CHEM".

2. Increase the suction volume at the detergent filter.

3. Open or check/clean the detergent suction hose

Warranty The warranty conditions issued by our relevant sales company apply in all countries. We shall remedy possi- ble malfunctions on your appliance within the warranty period free of cost, provided that a material or manufac- turing defect is the cause. In a warranty case, please contact your dealer (with the purchase receipt) or the next authorised customer service site. (See overleaf for the address) Technical data HD 5/11

2.643- 100.0English 21 Subject to technical modifications. EU Declaration of Conformity We hereby declare that the machine described below complies with the relevant basic safety and health re- quirements in the EU Directives, both in its basic design and construction as well as in the version placed in cir- culation by us. This declaration is invalidated by any changes made to the machine that are not approved by us. Product: High-pressure cleaner Type: 1.520-xxx Currently applicable EU Directives 2006/42/EC (+2009/127/EC) 2014/30/EU 2000/14/EC Harmonised standards used EN 60335-1 EN 60335-2-79 EN 55014-1: 2006+A1: 2009+A2: 2011 EN 55014-2: 2015 EN 62233: 2008 EN 61000-3-2: 2014 EN 61000-3-3: 2008 HD 5/12 C, HD 5/12 CX, HD 5/13 C, HD 5/13 CX EN 61000-3-11: 2000 HD 5/15 C, HD 5/15 CX, HD 5/17 C, HD 5/17 CX, HD 6/ 13 C, HD 6/13 CX Applied conformity evaluation method 2000/14/EG: Appendix V Sound power level dB(A) HD 5/12 C, HD 5/13 C, HD 5/15 C, HD 5/17 C, HD 6/13

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