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Storage
CAUTION
Risk of injury or damage due to non-observance of
the weight!
When transporting and storing the device, there is a risk
of injury and damage due to its weight.
Take into account the weight of the device for transpor-
tation and storage, see Technical data.
ATTENTION
Risk of damage due to frost!
Water can damage the device and accessories when it
freezes.
Protect the device and accessories from frost during
transport and storage.
1. Finish operation, see Ending operation.
ATTENTION
Risk of damage due to algae!
Moisture in the water reservoir can lead to algae forma-
tion during storage. Algae can damage the device and
cause odours.
Empty the water completely from the water reservoir af-
ter operation.
Remove the water reservoir lid before storage to ensure
sufficient ventilation
2. Remove the water reservoir lid and place it in the
storage compartment.
3. Store the device and accessories in an indoor space
protected from frost and direct sunlight
Care and service
DANGER
Improper cleaning
Short-circuit
Switch off the device and remove the battery pack be-
fore performing any work on the device.
Do not clean the device with a hose or high-pressure
water jet.
ATTENTION
Improper cleaning
Risk of damage.
Do not use any abrasive or aggressive detergents.
The device is maintenance-free.
Cleaning the device
1. Clean the device with a moist cloth.
Cleaning the water reservoir
1. Clean the water reservoir with a moist cloth.
Cleaning the fine filter
Clean the fine filter regularly.
Fault
The device does not start
up
Cause
The battery pack is not sitting properly in
the battery mount.
The charging state of the battery pack is
too low.
The device or the battery pack is too hot
/ too cold.
The battery pack or charger is defective. 1. Replace the battery pack or charger.
1. Depressurize the device, see Ending operation.
2. Devices with a water reservoir: Remove the device
from the water reservoir, see Water removal from
water reservoir.
ATTENTION
Risk of damage due to improper cleaning!
The fine filter is damaged by improper cleaning.
Clean the fine filter only under running water against its
flow direction.
Do not use sharp or hard objects such as needles or
wire brushes.
ATTENTION
Risk of damage!
The device may be damaged when operated without a
fine filter.
Do not operate the device without a fine filter or with a
damaged fine filter.
Check the fine filter for damage before installation and
replace a damaged fine filter immediately.
3. Clean the fine filter:
a Unscrew the coupling on the water spigot.
b Pull the fine filter out of the water connection.
c Rinse the fine filter under running water from the
outside to the inside.
Illustration W
4. Install the fine filter in the reverse order.
Cleaning the outlet valve in the water
Clean the outlet valve in the water reservoir if it is con-
taminated or leaking.
1. Depressurize the device, see Ending operation.
2. Remove the device from the water reservoir, see
Water removal from water reservoir.
3. Clean the outlet valve:
a Tilt the water reservoir forwards.
b Use a water stream to rinse the contamination out
of the outlet valve.
Illustration X
Troubleshooting guide
DANGER
Touching live parts
Electric shock
Switch off the device and remove the battery pack be-
fore performing any work on the device.
Have repair work and work on electrical components
carried out by the authorised customer service only.
You can remedy minor faults using the following over-
view.
If in any doubt, please contact your authorised Custom-
er Service.
Rectification
1. Push the battery pack into the battery
mount until it audibly clicks into place, see .
1. Charge the battery pack.
1. Remove the battery pack from the device
and let it cool down, see chapter .
2. Observe the maximum ambient tempera-
ture, see Technical data.
3. Do not place the device and the battery
pack in the sun or operate/store them out-
side the permissible ambient temperature.
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