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General notes EN 5 Safety instructions EN 5 Information on battery pack and charger EN 8 Safety Devices EN 9 Operating elements EN 9 Charging process EN 9 Battery pack operation EN 9 Storage EN 10 Transport and storage EN 10 Care and maintenance EN 10 Troubleshooting EN 10 Description of the Appliance EN 11 Assembly EN 11 Charging the battery pack EN 11 Commissioning EN 11 General information on the operation EN 12 Operation EN 12 Transport EN 12 Care and maintenance EN 12 Troubleshooting EN 13 Technical specifications EN 13 Dear Customer, Before using your appliance for the first time, read these original operating instructions, act in compliance with them, and keep them for later use or for subsequent owners. General notes Proper use In accordance with the descriptions and the safety infor- mation in these operating instructions the appliance is. intended for use as a multi-purpose vacuum cleaner. This appliance has been designed for use in private households and is not intended for commercial use. — Protect the unit from rain. Do not store outside. — This device may not be used to suck in ash and soot. The manufacturer is not responsible for any damages that may occur on account of improper use or wrong op- erations. Environmental protection Notes about the ingredients (REACH) You will find current information about the ingredients at: www.kaercher.com/REACH x The packaging material can be recycled. Please arrange for the environmentally appropriate dis- posal of the packaging. Old appliances contain valuable recyclable mate- rials that should be recycled proper. Batteries and accumulators contain substances that must not enter the environment. Please dispose of old devices and batteries or accumulators in an envi- ronmentally friendly way. Electrical and electronic devices often contain components which could potentially pose à dan- ger to human health and the environment if han- died or disposed of incorrectly. However, these components are necessary for the proper opera- tion of the device. Devices marked with this sym- bol must not be disposed of with regular house- hold rubbish. Notes about the ingredients (REACH) You will find current information about the ingredients at: www.kaercher.com/REACH Warranty The warranty terms published by the relevant sales company are applicable in each country. We will repair potential failures of your appliance within the warranty period free of charge, provided that such failure is caused by faulty material or defects in manufacturing. In the event of a warranty claim please contact your dealer or the nearest authorized Customer Service centre. Please submit the proof of purchase: Customer Service Our KARCHER branch will be pleased to help you fur- ther in the case of questions or faults. Accessories and Spare Parts Only use original accessories and spare parts, they en- sure the safe and trouble-free operation of the device. For information about accessories and spare parts, please visit www.kaercher.com. Scope of delivery In the event of missing accessories or any transport damage, please contact your dealer. Safety instructions Danger or hazard levels À DANGER Pointer to immediate danger, which leads to severe injuries or death. À WARNING Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to se- vere injuries or death. 14 EN -5

À CAUTION Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to mi- nor injuries. ATTENTION Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to property damage. Safety Instructions for wet/ dry vacuum cleaners Safe handling À DANGER = The user must use the appli- ance as intended. The person must consider the local condi- tions and must pay attention to other persons in the vicinity when working with the appli- ance. = The appliance may not be op- erated in explosive atmos- pheres. = ffthe appliance is used in hazardous areas the corre- Sponding safety provisions must be observed. # Do not use the appliance if it fell down, is visibly damaged or leaking. = Keep packaging films away from children, there is a risk of suffocation! À WARNING = This appliance is not intended for use by persons with limit- ed physical, sensory or men- tal capacities or lacking expe- rience and/or skills, unless such persons are accompa- nied and supervised by a per- son in charge of their safety or they have received precise instructions on the use of this appliance and have under- Stood the resulting risks. = Children may only use this appliance if they are over the age of 8 and supervised by a person in charge of their safe- ty, or if they have received in- structions on the use of this appliance and have under- Stood the resulting risks. = Children must not play with this appliance. = Supervise children to prevent them from playing with the appliance. = Operate or store the appli- ance only in accordance with the description or illustration! = The appliance contains elec- trical components - do not clean under running water. À CAUTION m Never leave the appliance unattended as long as it is in operation. ATTENTION = Do not operate the appliance at temperatures below 0 °C. = Never vacuum without a filter, otherwise the appliance can get damaged. nm Protect the appliance from extreme weather conditions, moisture and heat. EN -6

Other risks À DANGER Risk of explosion! = The appliance may not be op- erated in explosive atmos- pheres. = Do not vacuum up explosive or combustible gases, fluids and dusts! = Do not vacuum up reactive metal dusts (e.g. aluminium, magnesium or zinc! # Do not vacuum up undiluted acids or brines! # Do not vacuum up burning or smouldering objects! À WARNING Risk of injury! # Do not vacuum in the vicinity of the head when using the nozzle and suction pipe. À CAUTION M /n order to prevent accidents or injuries, mind the weight of the appliance during trans- port (see technical data). Stability À CAUTION = Create stability for the appli- ance prior to any work on or with the appliance to prevent accidents or damage. Charger safety instructions À DANGER = Check the plug-in power sup- ply, connection cable, battery adapter and battery pack for damage before every use. Damaged devices may no longer be used and must be replaced. # Do not open the charger. The charger must be replaced if damaged or defect. = Do not operate the charger in explosive environment. m Never touch the mains plug and the socket with wet hands. # Do not use the charger if dirty or wet. # Do not charge battery (prima- ry cells); risk of explosion. À CAUTION = The mains voltage must match the voltage mentioned on the type plate ofthe charg- er. = Use the charger only to charge approved battery packs. = Only charge the battery pack using the original charger en- closed or with a charger ap- proved by KARCHER. ATTENTION = Do no carry charger by the connection cable. = Keep connection cable away from heat, sharp edges, oil and moving parts. # Do not cover the plug-in pow- er Supply. EN -7

= Avoid extension cables with multiple sockets and simulta- neous operation of several devices. = Do not wind the connection cable around the or the bat- tery adapter to avoid damag- es. Symbols on the charger Protect the charger A against moisture and store it dry. The device is only suitable for use in rooms; do not expose the device to rain. a The charger has a built- in fuse of 1 ampere. The charger meets the requirements of protec- tive class II. Battery pack safety instructions Be sure to read the safety in- structions enclosed with the battery pack and observe these during use!

EN -8 Information on battery pack and charger CAUTION Risk of injury, risk of damage due to exploding bat- tery! Only charge the battery packs with the appro- priate charger. Please check that the battery pack and charger match before use! Only charge undamaged battery packs. Modifications and changes that are not authorised by the manufacturer are prohibited for safety reasons. Any other use is prohibited. The user is liable for any hazards arising from improper use. A battery pack and charger with 36 V nominal volt- age is required for the initial startup. The “Set vari- ants’” already include a Li-ION battery pack with 36 V, 2.5 Ah (Battery Power 36/25) and a 36 V (Bat- tery Power BC 36 V) standard charger in the scope of delivery. The Battery Power battery packs (+) 36/25, 36/50 and 36/75 may only be used for the designated Kärcher 36 V Battery Power system devices. Batteries / chargers that are not supplied in the scope of delivery or are additionally required are available as special accessories or can be pur- chased later Before using the battery packs in a KÂRCHER Bat- tery Power battery platform, please observe the op- erating instructions of the device used and any safety instructions enclosed More information on the operating instructions for battery packs or on accessories and spare parts can be found at www.kaercher.com Battery packs 36 V Battery Power s ‘5 & ë $ 5 5 $ > z El 2 5 Se È 8 |2ù 225 à £ [Se Ses £ $ 5 |£e jrs È Ë 5 Ss |$ss 8 5 E [88 [882 ä ë 2 |8S ss u v Ah Ah 36/25 £ 36 24 25 36/50 = 36 48 50 Transport The lithium-ion battery is subject to the require- ments of dangerous goods regulations and can be transported by the user in public traffic areas with- out any further restrictions. When shipping by third parties (transport compa- nies), special requirements for packaging and la- belling must be observed Only send the battery if the casing is undamaged. Tape off open contacts and pack the battery tightly and securely. It must not be able to move in the packaging. Please also observe the national regulations.

À CAUTION M Safety installations serve the protection of the user and may not be modified or bypassed. Protective circuit The installed protective circuit protects the battery pack against M Overheating M Full discharge M Overcharging M Short-circuit erating elements Battery pack Figure dependent on types

Battery contacts Battery adapter Connection cable Nameplate Plug-in power supply uswns À CAUTION Risk of injury, risk of damage! Observe the operating in- Structions and safety instructions of the charger. Note New battery packs are only pre-charged and must be fully charged before first use. The display is activated during the first charging pro- cess. To ensure that the charge level indicator works correct Iy, the battery pack must be discharged during initial use until the device is switched of. Illustration > Plug the plug-in power supply into the socket. > Push the battery pack into the battery adapter of the charger. > The charging process begins automatically. llustration LEA The remaining charging time is displayed on the battery pack display. The charging time with a standard charger (Battery Power BC 36 V) for an empty battery pack (Battery Power 36/25) is approx. 5,5 hours. + When the battery pack is fully charged, the display shows 100%. Remove the battery adapter from the battery pack after charging. > Pullthe plug-in power supply from the socket. Note Ifthe display does not show anything when the battery pack is in the charger, the battery capacity is fully de- pleted or very low. AS soon as the battery pack has been sufficiently charged, the display shows the re- maining charging time. Hthe display does not show anything even after a long period of time, the battery pack is defective and must be replaced. Note New battery packs reach their full capacity after approx. 5 charging and discharging cycles. Charge batteries that have not been used for a long time before use. The performance of the battery pack is reduced at tem- peratures below 0°C. The capacity of the battery pack may be reduced if stored at temperatures over 20°C. Note The charged battery pack can remain on the charger till itis to be used. There is no risk of over-charging. In order to avoid unnecessary energy consumption, the charger should, however, be unplugged as soon as the battery pack has been fully charged. Battery pack operation Display M The battery pack is equipped with a display that provides continuous information on the charging State, the progress of charging and the remaining battery life. In addition, any error messages occur- ring will also be shown. m The runtime adjustment is generated via capacity switching. m_ Depending on the device used, the display rotates when the battery pack is inserted EN -9

Display Meaning Battery in storage Charging state of the [ [ur] il battery pack while not in | use L| düx | L Eux Battery in use

Remaïning battery life of the battery pack while in Battery charging Remaining charging [ ET 7\ time of the battery pack | L 2 during charging L ) 7 = Battery pack fully CUS charged LLALK | C__ um ) Error display Battery pack tempera- ture outside the permit- ted values or disabled due to short-cirouit (see Help in case of malfunc- tions). Battery pack defective and disabled for safety. Do not use the battery pack anymore and dis- pose of it properly. À CAUTION Risk of personal injury or damage! For operation, ob- serve the operating instructions and safety instructions of the device used. | Insertthe battery pack into the intake of the device. À CAUTION Risk of personal injury or damage! Ensure that the bat- tery pack properly snaps into place Note During use, the display shows the remaining operating time. + Remove the battery pack from the device after completion of the work. Recharge battery pack after work. Note Also recharge partially discharged battery packs after use. À CAUTION Risk of personal injury or damage! Mind the weight of the appliance during transport. ATTENTION Risk of damage! Store the battery packs in rooms with low humidity and below 20 °C only. This appliance must only be stored in interior rooms. The battery pack indicates its current charging state on the display, even without being connected to a charger. F =

LL% Ifthe battery pack display goes out during storage, the battery capacity is fully depleted and the display has been switched off. Please recharge the battery as soon as possible. Transport and storage À CAUTION Risk of personal injury or damage! Mind the weight of the appliance during transport. Care and maintenance Check charging contacts for soiling at regular inter- vals and clean them as necessary Recharge battery packs that are stored over a long- er period of time. v 4 Maintenance The appliance is maintenance free. Troubleshooting Error during charging Display is off, battery pack not charging Charger defective. Replace the charger. The battery pack may be completely discharged. Wait land see if the display shows the remaining charging time after some time. If not, the battery pack is defec- live. Replace the battery pack. Display is on but the battery pack is not charging Charger defective. Replace the charger. Observe the display. The battery temperature may not be within the normal range. Display shows temperature symbol, battery pack not charging Battery pack temperature 1oo low / 1oo high. Put the battery pack in a moderate temperature environment. Wait until the battery pack temperature has normal- ized [The charging process then starts automatically. Error during operation [The display shows the temperature symbol Battery pack temperature Loo low / too high. Put the battery pack in a moderate temperature environment. Wait until the battery pack temperature has normal- ized EN -10 19

Error during operation In case of a short circuit, the battery pack is disabled or 30 seconds for further use. If the short-circuit oc- curs more frequently, the battery pack is permanentiy disabled. Connect the battery pack to the charger to unlock it Display Shows remaining run time 0, device switches off. [The battery pack is discharged. Please recharge the battery pack. Storage error Display shows no remaining capacity The battery pack is discharged. Please recharge the battery pack. Display shows remaining capacity 70% even though the battery pack has been freshly charged. The battery pack is in automatic storage mode. This is activated if the battery has not been used for more than 21 days. This function protects the battery cells against rapid aging and increases their service life: Fully recharge the battery pack before next use. General fault Display screen shows broken battery symbol. Battery pack defective and disabled for safety. Do not use the battery pack anymore and dispose of it prop- er. Description of the Appliance Illustrations on fold-out pag m These operating instructions de- Scribe the multi-purpose vacuum cleaners listed on the front cover. = Theilustrations show the maximum equipment; depending on the model, there are differences in equipment and supplied accessories. When ünpacking the product, make sure that no acces- sories are missing and that none of the package con- tents have been damaged. If you detect any transport damages please contact your dealer. @_ included in the scope of delivery O possible accessories 1 Suction hose connection 2 Battery compartiment 3 ON/OFF switch for appliance 4 Battery unlocking button 5 Handle

Blowing connection Container closure Parking position 9 Accessory mount 10 Steering roller

12 Filter bag 13 Cartridge filter 14 Suction hose with connecting piece 15 Removable handle 16 Suction tubes 2 x 0.5 m 17 Crevice nozzle 18 Floor nozzle (with insert) 19 Battery pack Battery Power 36/25 20 Standard charger Battery Power BC 36 V Assembly Illustration EM To open, pull the container closures upwards and remove the device head on the carrying handle. llustration EX + Remove the contents from the container. Illustration Turn the container, press in the steering roller inthe openings at the base of the container till the end- point. Illustration [EX + Putthe appliance head onto the container and lock the container locks. Illustration KA For vacuuming dry dirt an additional filter bag can be inserted if necessary. Charging the battery pack llustration KA Illustration LE See chapters "Charging process" and "Battery pack operation". Comm

Connect accessories Illustration EE Push the suction hose into the connection on the appliance, it snaps in place: In order to disconnect it, push down with your thumb and pull the suction hose out. Illustration WE + Connect the handle with the suction hose until it snaps in place. Put both suction tubes together and connect them with the handle: Note: Accessories, such as suction brushes (optional) can be directly attached to the connecting piece and thus connected to the suction hose: For convenient working even in tight spaces. The removable handle can be attached between the ac- cessories and the suction hose if necessary. Recommendation: In order to vacuum the floor, attach the handie to the suction hose. Illustration + To remove the handle from the suction hose, press the button with your thumb and index and remove handle Note: Due to removing the handle, accessories can be directly attached to the suction hose: Illustration E4 Connect the floor nozzle with the suction pipe. Note: For vacuuming dry dirt or water off the floor - al- ways work with the insert (brush strip and rubber lip) in the floor nozzle. Inserting the battery pack Illustration Push the battery pack from the top into the battery holder and lock it. 20 EN -11

Turning on the Appliance Illustration EX + Position |: Vacuum and blowing function. Position 0: Appliance is switched off General information on the operation ATTENTION The metal container can become statically charged when vacuuming large amounts of fine dust particles and then discharge upon contact. ATTENTION The batter holder area must be kept clean. M Ifthere is too much dirt in this area, it is possible that the battery pack is not inserted/locked into place. M Similarly, it may be the case that battery pack can no longer be taken out of the device because the eject lever can no longer be moved. Operation ATTENTION Always work with an inserted cartridge filter during wet as well as dry vacuum cleaning! Dry vacuum cleaning ATTENTION Check the filter for damage prior to installation and re- place as necessary. Work with a dry cartridge filter only! Illustration ÆA + Recommendation: To vacuum fine dust, use the filter bag. Information filter bag — The filing level of the filter bag depends on the dirt that is sucked in. — The filter bag needs to be replaced more frequently while sucking in fine dust, sand, etc. — Clogged filter bags can burst- therefore make sure to replace the filter bag in a timely manner! ATTENTION Vacuum cold ashes only when using a pre-filer. For information about accessories and spare parts, please visit www.kaercher.com. Wet vacuum cleaning ATTENTION Do not use a filter bag! Illustration LA For vacuuming up moisture or liquids pay attention to the correct floor nozzle insert and connect the corresponding accessories. Note: If the container is full, a float closes the suction opening, and the appliance works at a higher speed Switch off the appliance immediately, and empty the container. Blowing function Cleaning hard to reach locations or, where vacuuming is not possible, like leaves from a gravel bed Illustration KA + Connectthe suction hose to the blower connection, this will activate the blower function Interrupting operation Turn off the appliance llustration EX Hook the floor nozzle into the parking position Note: Ifitis necessary to remove the suction head when work is interrupted, the battery pack may become stuck. The battery pack is locked in tightly and cannot fall out. Finish operation > _ Turn off the appliance Illustration [A Push the battery release button forwards and re- move the battery pack from the device + Ifnecessary, recharge battery pack (see chapter “Charging battery pack”). Recommendation: Remove the battery pack from the device after completing the work. Empty the container Illustration [EX + Remove the appliance head and empty the reser- voir. Storing the appliance Illustration KA + Store the accessories on the appliance and store the appliance in dry rooms. Storing the battery pack Note: Regardless of the vacuuming operations, the LC display uses little battery capacity, regardiess of wheth- er the battery pack is inside or outside the device. See chapters "Charging process" and "Battery pack operation". À CAUTION Risk of personal injury or damage! Mind the weight of the appliance during transport. When transporting by hand Lift appliance by the carrying handle and carry it. When transporting in vehicles > Secure the appliance against shifting and tipping over. Care and maintenance + Clean the device and accessory parts made of plastic with a customary plastic cleaner. > Ifrequired, rinse the container and accessories with water properly and dry them before reuse. Figure FJ- + Only clean the cartridge filter under running water; do not wipe or brush. Let it dry completely prior to installation. > Check charging contacts for soiling at regular inter- vals and clean them as necessary Check ventilation slits for soiling and clean them if necessary. Maintenance The appliance is maintenance free. EN -12 21

Troubleshooting Appliance is not running Illustration The battery pack is not seated correctly in the bat- tery holder, insert the battery pack into the battery holder and let it click into place. + Charging state ofthe battery pack (see display) too low, charge the battery if necessary. + Defect battery pack or charger, replace battery pack or charger with new accessory. The device switches off automatically + Device/battery pack is overheated, wait briefly to allow device/battery pack to cool down + Container is full of water, which activated the float tank and empties the container. Decreasing cleaning power + Accessories, suction hose or suction pipes are clogged Remove the clog with a suitable aid Illustration EA Filter bag is full, install new filter bag. Figure FJ-K4 + Cartridge filter is dirty, knock off dirt from cartridge filer and clean under running water if necessary. > Replace damaged cartridge filter. Recommendation: Replace cartridge filter 1x per year. Technical cifications WD 3 Battery Set nu pack and quick charger in scope of delivery of: WD 3 Battery Premium Set (Battery pack Baitery Power 36/25 / standard charger Battery Power BC 36 V) Device Rated power w 300 Operating time when battery fully | min 15 harged (max.) Protective class Il [Type of protection IPX4 Battery pack Battery Power 36/25 lominal voltage v 36 Rated capacity Ah 24 (according to IEC/EN 61690) Rated capacity Ah 25 (according to Specifications of cell Mmanufacturer) lominal width wWh 86,4 in accordance with UN 3480) tax. charging current A 4 Battery type Lion eight kg 09 Dimensions (1x b x h) mm _|133x88x72 Standard charger Battery Power BC 36 V Battery pack nominal voltage v 36 tax. charging current A 05 Battery type Lion lains voltage V_ | 100240 Frequency Hz | 50-60 Power input (max. A 03 Protective class Il Es] eight (without battery pack) 9 205 Subject to technical modifications! EN - 13

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