Safety instructions
In addition to the information contained in
the operating instructions, all statutory
safety and accident prevention regulations
must be observed.
Risk of injury
The device contains a rotating brush
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roller; never reach into the device with
fingers or tools during operation!
Remove the batteries before starting
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any maintenance jobs or repairs to the
machine!
Tips about rechargeable battery and
charger
You may recharge the battery using
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only the original charger provided with
the appliance or a charger approved by
KÄRCHER.
Do not expose the battery to direct
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sunlight, heat or fire, there is a risk of
explosion.
Check charger, mains cable and battery
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pack for damages before every use. Do
not use damaged devices and get the
damaged parts repaired only by experts.
Do not use the charger if dirty or wet.
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The mains voltage must match the volt-
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age mentioned on the type plate of the
charger.
Do not operate the charger in explosive
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environment.
Ensure that no metal pieces reach the
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contacts of the adapter, else there will
be a short circuit.
Use the charger only to charge ap-
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proved battery packs.
Insert only clean and dry battery packs
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on the adapter of the charger.
Do not charge batteries (primary cells);
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risk of explosion.
Do not charged damaged battery packs.
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Replace damaged battery packs.
Do not store battery pakcs along with
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metal objects; risk of short circut.
Do not dispose off battery packs by
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throwing them into fire or into house-
hold garbage.
Avoid contact with liquids oozing out of
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defective battery packs. Rinse thoroughly
if you accidentally come in contact with
the fluid. Also consult a doctor if the fluid
comes in contact with your eyes.
While it is charged, the accumulator
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must rest freely on a fireproof surface.
No inflammable parts are allowed next
to or above the accumulator.
Battery disposal information
Remove the battery prior to disposing of
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the appliance and dispose of properly!
Do not open the battery, as there is a
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risk of an electrical short; also, irritating
or caustic vapors can escape.
Symbols on the machine
Only use and store the charger in dry
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rooms, ambient temperature 5 - 40° C.
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.
Note: Please refer to page 2 for figures of
the appliance and the operation.
1 Joint at the appliance
2 ON/OFF foot switch
3 Rechargeable battery, detachable
4 Replacement battery (Option)
5 Unlocking button, battery
6 Dirt container, detachable
7 Unlocking mechanism for dirt container
8 Casing
9 Roller brush
10 Roller brush unlocking button
11 Strut parts
12 Handle
13 Kick plate to tilt the appliance
14 Rapid charger with charging status dis-
play and charging cable
15 Operating state indicator (LED)
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