Please read and comply with these
original instructions prior to the ini-
tial operation of your appliance and store them
for later use or subsequent owners.
Contents
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . EN
Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Proper use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Environmental protection. . . . . EN
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Faults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Safety instructions
Before using the appliance for the first time,
read and observe these operating instruc-
tions and the accompanying brochure:
Safety information for brush cleaning units
and spray-extraction units, No.
5.956-251.0.
The device may only be operated when
the cover and all lids are closed.
The appliance must only be operated on sur-
faces that do not exceed the max. permitted
incline (see "Technical Specifications").
WARNING
Do not use the appliance on inclines.
Safety Devices
Safety devices serve to protect the user
and must not be rendered in operational or
their functions bypassed.
Safety Switch
If the safety switch is released, the brush
drive shuts off.
Danger or hazard levels
DANGER
For an immediate danger which can lead to
severe injuries or death.
WARNING
For a possibly dangerous situation which
could lead to severe injuries or death.
CAUTION
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation,
which can lead to minor injuries.
ATTENTION
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation,
which can lead to property damage.
Information on battery
(accumulator) and charger
Lithium-ion batteries are installed in the ap-
pliance. These are subject to special crite-
ria. The removal and the installation as well
as the examination of defective batteries
may only be performed by the Kärcher af-
tersales service or a specialist.
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Information on storage and transport can
be obtained from your Kärcher aftersales
service.
DANGER
- Alterations and modifications on the ap-
pliance are prohibited.
- Do not open the battery, as there is a
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risk of an electrical shock; also, irritating
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or caustic vapors can escape.
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Do not expose the battery to direct
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sunlight, heat or fire, there is a risk of
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explosion.
- Do not operate the charger in explosive
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environment.
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- Ensure sufficient ventilation during the
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charging process.
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- Do not use the charger if dirty or wet.
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- Do not work with open flames, generate
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sparks or smoke in the vicinity of a bat-
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tery or a battery charging room. Danger
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of explosion.
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WARNING
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- Check the appliance and the power cable
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for damage prior to every use. Do not use
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damaged appliances and have damaged
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parts repaired by specialists only.
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Keep children away from batteries and
charger.
Do not charge damaged batteries.
Have damaged batteries replaced by
the Kärcher aftersales service.
- Do not discard defective batteries in the
domestic waste, inform Kärcher after-
sales service.
- Avoid contact with liquids oozing out of
defective battery packs. Rinse thor-
oughly if you accidentally come in con-
tact with the fluid. Also consult a doctor
if the fluid comes in contact with your
eyes.
CAUTION
- These operating instructions must be
observed unconditionally. Observe rec-
ommendations of the lawmaker for han-
dling batteries.
- The mains voltage must correspond
with the voltage indicated on the type
plate of the appliance.
- Use the charger only to charge ap-
proved battery packs.
- The accumulator may only be operated
with this appliance. It is dangerous and
prohibited to use it for other purposes.
Function
The scrubbing vacuum cleaner is used for
the wet cleaning of level floors.
- The device can be easily adjusted to
the respective cleaning task by adjust-
ing the water volume and the detergent
volume.
The detergent dosing unit can be ad-
justed via the addition in the tank.
- The device is equipped with a fresh wa-
ter and a waste water tank (50 litres
each). These allow an effective clean-
ing with a long usage life.
- A working distance of 500 mm will im-
prove the efficiency when you are using
the appliance for a long period.
- Propulsion is accomplished by manual-
ly pushing the device and is supported
by the rotation of the brushes.
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Note:
The appliance can be equipped with vari-
ous accessories depending on the cleaning
task.
Please request our catalogue or visit us on
the Internet at www.kaercher.com.
Use this appliance only as directed in these
operating instructions.
- This appliance is suited for the commer-
cial use, e.g. in hotels, schools, hospi-
tals, factories, shops, offices, and rental
companies.
- The appliance may only be used for the
cleaning of hard surfaces that are not
sensitive to moisture and polishing op-
erations.
- The appliance is not suited for the
cleaning of frozen grounds (e.g. in cold
stores).
- The appliance may only be equipped
with original accessories and spare
parts.
- The appliance is not suited for the use
in potentially explosive environments.
- The machine should not be used to
suck in inflammable gases, undiluted
acids or solvents.
This includes petrol, thinning agents or
hot oil that can form an explosive mix-
ture when it comes in contact with
sucked air. Do not use acetone, undilut-
ed acids and solvents as they are ag-
gressive towards the materials from
which the appliance is made.
- The machine has been approved for
use on surfaces with max. gradients as
listed under "Technical Specifications".
- The application temperature ranges
from +5°C to +40°C.
Environmental protection
Information on ingredients (REACH)
The latest information on ingredients can
be found under:
www.kaercher.de/REACH
The warranty terms published by our com-
petent sales company are applicable in
each country. We will repair potential fail-
ures of your accessory within the warranty
period free of charge, provided that such
failure is caused by faulty material or de-
fects in fabrication. In the event of a warran-
ty claim please contact your dealer or the
nearest authorized Customer Service cent-
er. Please submit the proof of purchase.
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Proper use
The packaging material can be
recycled. Please do not throw
the packaging material into
household waste; please send it
for recycling.
Old appliances contain valuable
recyclable materials that should
be recycled properly. Batteries,
oil, and similar substances must
not be released into the environ-
ment. Please dispose of your old
appliances using appropriate
collection systems.
Warranty