Operating instructions

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● This device is suitable for commercial use, e.g. in
hotels, schools, hospitals, factories, shops, offices,
and rental companies.
Safety information
Battery pack and charger
In addition, read the operating instructions and safety
instructions that come with the battery pack and the
charger.
This device can be operated with all 18 V Kärcher Bat-
tery Power and Battery Power+ battery packs.
Description of the unit
1 ECO button (energy-saving mode)
2 Power switch
3 Dirt receptacle release mechanism
4 Battery pack (option)
5 Battery pack release mechanism
6 Suction hose port release mechanism
7 Suction hose port
Colour coding
● Control elements for the cleaning process are yel-
low.
● Control elements for maintenance and servicing are
light grey.
Initial startup
Installing accessories
ATTENTION
Danger of tipping over!
Do not set the device down when using the flexible suc-
tion hose.
Hold the device in one hand during cleaning
1. Select desired accessory.
2. Plug the accessory onto the suction pipe or directly
into the device.
Inserting the battery pack
1. Slide the battery pack into the battery holder and
lock it in place.
Charging the battery pack
Note
Please read the operating instructions of the charger
manufacturer, especially the chapters on safety instruc-
tions!
Note
Please read the operating instructions of the battery
pack manufacturer, especially the chapters on safety in-
structions!
Note
The battery pack is partially charged on delivery.
Charge before use and when necessary.
Note
The battery pack can only be charged when it is re-
moved.
1. Press the unlocking button and remove the battery
pack.
2. Charge the battery pack according to the operating
instructions of the charger manufacturer and the
battery pack manufacturer.
Operation
Switching the device on/off
1. Press the trigger halfway, the device starts up.
2. Release trigger, device stops.
3. Press the trigger until it latches into place: Continu-
ous operation.
4. Press the trigger - latch disengages and the device
stops.
Eco-Mode
Eco button (energy-saving mode): The device works
with reduced suction performance. The battery run time
is extended.
1. To activate Eco-mode: Actuate the Eco button.
2. To switch off Eco-mode: Actuate the Eco button re-
peatedly.
Mode memory
The most recently selected mode remains stored
when the device is switched off and is reactivated
when the device is switched on again.
Converting the floor nozzle
The floor nozzle can be converted for use on various dif-
ferent types of floor.
● Use with brushes suitable for hard floors
● Use without brushes suitable for textile coverings.
Note
During the cleaning of textile coverings, the battery run
time is shortened due to increased cleaning perfor-
mance.
1. Release the lock.
2. Remove the carpet insert.
3. Insert the hard floor insert.
4. Close the lock.
And vice-versa.