Intended use
● This electric broom is intended for cleaning dirty ar-
eas on hard and carpeted floors.
● This device is suitable for commercial use, e.g. in
hotels, schools, hospitals, factories, shops, offices
and rental businesses, using accessories and spare
parts approved by KÄRCHER.
● The device is suitable to a limited extent for deep-
pile carpets.
● The device is not suitable for wet floor coverings.
● The device is not suitable for washed concrete,
crushed stone or similar.
Any other use is considered as improper use. The man-
ufacturer is not responsible for any resultant damage;
the risk for this is borne by the user alone.
Hazard levels
DANGER
● Indication of an imminent threat of danger that will
lead to severe injuries or even death.
WARNING
● Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that
may lead to severe injuries or even death.
CAUTION
● Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that
may lead to minor injuries.
ATTENTION
● Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that
may lead to damage to property.
Safety instructions
In addition to the notes in the operating instructions, the
general safety regulations and accident prevention
guidelines applicable by law must be adhered to.
DANGER
● Never reach into the rotating roller
brush with your fingers or tools during operation. ● Do
not charge the battery pack in an explosion-hazard en-
vironment. ● Danger of explosion. Do not charge any
non-rechargeable battery. ● Do not throw battery packs
into a fire or into the household rubbish. ● Avoid contact
with fluid leaking from defective batteries. Immediately
rinse off the fluid using water if contact is made, and al-
so consult a doctor in the event of contact with the eyes.
WARNING
● Only charge the battery pack us-
ing the original charger enclosed or with a charger ap-
proved by KÄRCHER. ● Inspect the charger and battery
pack for damage every time before use. Do not use any
damaged devices. Only have damaged parts repaired
by specialist personnel. ● Check that the mains voltage
corresponds with the voltage stated on the type plate of
the charger. ● Only use the charger for charging ap-
proved battery packs. ● Do not charge any damaged
battery packs. Replace damaged battery packs with
battery packs approved by KÄRCHER.
CAUTION
● Remove the battery pack from the
device before carrying out any service or care work.
● Do not use the battery pack when dirty or wet. ● Do
not put the battery pack into the battery mount of the
charger if it is dirty or wet.
ATTENTION
● Short circuit hazard. Protect the
contacts of the battery mount from metal parts. ● Short
circuit hazard. Do not store the battery packs together
with metal objects.
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Description of the device
Illustration A
Universal joint with locking mechanism
1
On/off foot switch
2
Battery pack, removable
3
Unlocking button, battery pack
4
Dirt receptacle, removable
5
Dirt receptacle release mechanism
6
Casing
7
Interchangeable roller brush
8
Roller brush unlocking button
9
Telescopic handle, height adjustable
10
Twist grip, for height adjustment
11
Handle
12
Charger with charging status display and charging
13
cable
Symbols on the device
Protect the charger from moisture and store
in a dry place. The device is only suitable for
use in rooms, do not expose the device to
rain.
Mounting the telescopic handle and handle,
and adjusting the height
The telescopic handle consists of 3 parts. When assem-
bling them, make sure that the parts snap into place.
1. Push the handle onto the longer handle with the
twist grip.
Illustration B
2. Put the longer and shorter handles into place by
pressing the lock knob when putting them together.
3. Insert the entire handle with the lock knob towards
the front into the joint on the device.
4. Loosen the twist grip and extend the handle to the
desired working height, turn the handle into the cor-
rect position and tighten the twist grip.
Charging the battery pack
Note
The battery pack is not charged on delivery. Charge be-
fore use and when necessary.
Note
The battery pack can only be charged when it is re-
moved.
Note
If the charging time is exceeded, the charger switches
to maintenance charging. Charging mode indicator
lights up green.
- Fault display: Charging mode indicator flashes red
Contact the authorised Customer Service when in
doubt.
Description
Quick charger BC 1/1.8
English
Initial startup
Charging time when the
battery pack is empty (Li-
Ion, 6.654-359.0)
110 min