WRE 4 - Uncategorized Kärcher - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL WRE 4 Kärcher

• dB(A) 87 87English 13 EU-Konformitätserklärung Hiermit erklären wir, dass die nachfolgend bezeichnete Maschine aufgrund ihrer Kon- zipierung und Bauart sowie in der von uns in Verkehr gebrachten Ausführung den ein- schlägigen grundlegenden Sicherheits- und Gesundheitsanforderungen der EU- Richtlinien entspricht. Bei einer nicht mit uns abgestimmten Änderung der Maschine verliert diese Erklärung ihre Gültigkeit. Produkt: Unkrautentferner Typ: WRE 4 Einschlägige EU-Richtlinien 2006/42/EG (+2009/127/EG) 2014/30/EU 2011/65/EU 2000/14/EG Angewandte harmonisierte Normen EN 60335-1 EN 62233: 2008 EN 55014-1: 2006+A2: 2011 EN 55014-2 EN 50581 Angewandtes Konformitätsbewertungs- verfahren 2000/14/EG: Anhang V Schallleistungspegel dB(A) Gemessen: 85 Garantiert: 87 Die Unterzeichnenden handeln im Auftrag und mit Vollmacht des Vorstands. Dokumentationsbevollmächtigter: S. Rei- ser Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG Alfred-Kärcher-Str. 28 - 40 71364 Winnenden (Germany) Tel.: +49 7195 14-0 Fax: +49 7195 14-2212 Winnenden, 2018/10/01 Contents General notes Read the original operating in- struction before using the de- vice for the first time and act in accordance with it. Keep the original operating instruc- tions for future reference or for future own- ers. General safety instructions DANGER ●Risk of asphyxiation. Keep packaging film out of the reach of children. 몇 WARNING ●Persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities and persons lacking experience and knowledge may only use the appliance if they are prop- erly supervised, have been instructed on Chairman of the Board of Management Director Regulatory Affairs & Certification H. Jenner S. Reiser General notes p. 13
• General safety instructions p. 13
• Weed remover WRE 4 p. 14
• Safety instructions p. 14
• Plug-in charger p. 14
• Safety instructions p. 14
• Battery pack/charger p. 15
• Intended use p. 15
• Environmental protection p. 15
• Brush protective cover p. 15
• Symbols on the device p. 15
• Accessories and spare parts p. 15
• Scope of delivery p. 15
• Device description p. 16
• Installation p. 16
• Initial startup p. 16
• Information on operating with a battery pack and charger p. 16
• Switching on the device p. 18
• Removing weeds p. 18
• Transport p. 18
• Storage p. 18
• Correct storage of the device p. 18
• Care and service p. 18
• Changing the bristle strip p. 18
• Replacing the protective cover p. 18
• Removing the second handle p. 19
• Cleaning p. 19
• Troubleshooting guide p. 19
• Warranty p. 20
• Technical data p. 20
• EU Declaration of Conformity English use of the appliance safely by a person re- sponsible for their safety, and understand the resultant hazards involved. ●Children must not operate the device. ●Children must be supervised to prevent them from playing with the appliance. Note ●Do not operate the device when other persons or animals are in the work ar- ea. Weed remover WRE 4 Safety instructions Never fully immerse the device in liq- uids. Only operate the device outdoors. Regularly check the device for damage. Do not operate the device if you discover visible damage. Ensure that the surface to be cleaned is free of sand, stones or loose elements before starting work. These can be flung away during cleaning or damage the surface and the device. Be aware of the recoil of the device dur- ing operation. The device can move un- controllably back and forth when switched on. Hold the device securely and maintain a solid and safe footing. Do not operate the device in the vicinity of devices that are connected to electri- cal power. Observe the safety instructions provided with the battery pack. Plug-in charger Safety instructions DANGER ●Risk of explosion. Do not charge batteries (primary cells). ●Do not charge the battery pack in an explosion- hazard environment. ●Do not throw battery packs into a fire or into the household rub- bish. ●Avoid contact with fluid leaking from defective batteries. Immediately rinse off the fluid using water if contact is made, and also consult a doctor in the event of contact with the eyes. 몇 WARNING ●Persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities and persons lacking experience and knowledge may only use the appliance if they are prop- erly supervised, have been instructed on use of the appliance safely by a person re- sponsible for their safety, and understand the resultant hazards involved. ●Children must not play with the appliance. ●Children must be supervised to prevent them from playing with the appliance. ●Children from the minimum age of 8 may use the appli- ance if they are properly supervised or have been instructed in its use by a person responsible for their safety, and if they have understood the resultant hazards involved. ●Children may only perform cleaning work and user maintenance under supervision. ●Check that the mains voltage corre- sponds with the voltage stated on the type plate of the charger. ●Only use the charger for charging approved battery packs. ●In- spect the plug-in power supply, connection cable, battery adapter and battery pack for damage every time before use. Do not use any damaged devices. Replace any dam- aged devices. ●Do not charge any dam- aged battery packs. Replace damaged battery packs with battery packs approved by KÄRCHER. Does not apply to appliances with a fixed battery ●Do not open the charger. In case of damage or defect, replace the charger. ●Protect the connection cable against heat, sharp edges, oil and moving unit parts. 몇 CAUTION ●Do not use the battery pack when dirty or wet. ●Do not put the battery pack into the battery adapter of the charging device if it is dirty or wet. ATTENTION ●Short circuit hazard. Protect the contacts of the battery adapter against contact with metal parts. ●Short circuit hazard. Do not store the battery packs to- gether with metal objects. ●Risk of dam- age. Do not wind the connection cable around the plug-in power supply or the bat- tery adapter. ●Never cover the charger during use. ●Do not carry the charger by the connection cable. Note ●Be sure to read the safety instruc- tions enclosed with the battery pack. Ad- here to the safety instructions during use.English 15 Battery pack/charger Read and adhere to the operating instruc- tions and safety instructions for handling the battery and charger. Intended use 몇 WARNING Risk of injury from flung particles Use the weed remover only with an intact protective hood. The device is intended for removing moss and weeds from straight joints and complex surfaces . Only use the device in private households. The telescoping handle and pivoting clean- ing head can be adjusted to suit different body heights. Foreseeable misuse Any type of improper use is prohibited. The operating personnel are liable for dam- age resulting from incorrect use. Environmental protection The packing materials can be recy- cled. Please dispose of packaging in accordance with the environmental regula- tions. Electrical and electronic appliances contain valuable, recyclable materials and often components such as batter- ies, rechargeable batteries or oil, which - if handled or disposed of incorrectly - can pose a potential threat to human health and the environment. However, these compo- nents are required for the correct operation of the appliance. Appliances marked by this symbol are not allowed to be disposed of together with the household rubbish. Notes on the content materials (REACH) Current information on content materials can be found at: www.kaercher.com/ REACH Brush protective cover Illustration B The protective cover prevents the operator or persons in the vicinity from being injured by flung particles. Symbols on the device Weed remover WRE 4 Plug-in charger Accessories and spare parts Only use original accessories and original spare parts. They ensure that the appliance will run fault-free and safely. Information on accessories and spare parts can be found at www.kaercher.com. Scope of delivery The scope of delivery for the appliance is shown on the packaging. Check the con- tents for completeness when unpacking. If any accessories are missing or in the event of any shipping damage, please notify your dealer. Warning of flying objects. Keep other persons away from the work area. Wear suitable hearing protec- tion and safety goggles when operating the device. Protect the device from rain and spray water. Protect the device from moisture. Store the device in a dry place. Do not sub- ject the device to rain. The device is only suitable for indoor use. The device meets the re- quirements of protection class II.16 English Device description Illustration A 1 Rotating nylon brush 2 Brush protective cover 3 Pivoting cleaning head 4 Pivoting cleaning head unlocking button 5 Telescoping handle 6 Second handle 7 Power switch unlocking button 8 Telescoping handle unlocking button 9 Handle 10 Power switch 11 Mount for 18 V Battery Power battery pack Installation p. 2014

1. Push the pipe provided with the cham-

fered side into the motor housing. The pipe latches audibly into place. ATTENTION Risk of damage The handle is pre-installed and set to the shortest telescopic length. Do not change the setting until the telescoping handle is completely installed.

2. Insert the upper tube section into the

mount on the handle. Illustration C The pipe latches audibly into place.

3. Fit the power cable into the cable duct in

the telescoping handle from the bottom to the top. Illustration D

4. Push the second handle into the mount-

ing. Illustration E The pipe latches audibly into place.

5. Push the protective cover into the

mounting. Illustration F The pipe latches audibly into place.

6. Screw open the handle lock of the holder

and remove. Illustration G

7. Press the bristle strip in a circle into the

brush holder and latch into place. Illustration H

8. Fit the handle cover and screw closed.

Illustration I Initial startup Adjusting the device Adjusting the telescoping handle You can adjust the length of the device to suit your requirements.

1. Press the unlocking button.

2. Adjust the telescoping handle as de-

sired. Illustration J Adjusting the cleaning head You can adjust the angle of the cleaning head to suit your requirements.

1. Press the unlocking button.

2. Adjust the cleaning head as desired.

Illustration K Inserting the battery pack ATTENTION Dirty contacts Damage to the device and battery Check the battery mount and the contacts for soiling and clean them as necessary be- fore inserting the battery.

1. Push the battery into the mounting in the

device until it audibly latches into place. Removing the battery 몇 WARNING Uncontrolled startup Risk of injury Remove the battery pack from the device during work breaks and before carrying out any service or care work.

1. Press the unlocking button.

2. Remove the battery from the device.

Information on operating with a battery pack and charger Display The battery pack is equipped with a display. The following information is shown in the display: Charging state Charging progress Remaining charging time Note The runtime adjustment is generated via capacity switching! Error messagesEnglish 17 The display rotates when the battery pack is inserted, according to the device being used. Operation 몇 CAUTION Loose battery pack Risk of injury and damage Ensure that the battery pack engages cor- rectly. Note The display shows the remaining run time in minutes while the device is in use. Charge partly discharged battery packs af- ter use. Before using the battery pack in a KÄRCH- ER Battery Power (+) system, please ob- serve the operating instructions and safety instructions for the device being used. Check that the battery pack and the device (18 V - 36 V) match before use.

1. Push the battery pack into the mounting

2. Remove the battery pack from the de-

vice after completing the work.

3. Charge the battery pack after complet-

ing the work. Charging process Note Notes on operating the device are provided in the battery pack operating instructions or on the device being used.

1. Push the battery pack into the battery

adapter of the charger.

2. Plug the plug-in power supply into the

3. The charging process begins automati-

cally. The battery pack display shows the re- maining charging time. The display shows 100% when the battery pack is fully charged.

4. Unplug the battery pack from the battery

adapter after charging.

5. Unplug the plug-in power supply from

the socket. Note The charged battery pack can remain in the charger until it is used. There is no danger of overcharging. Avoid unnecessary energy consumption and unplug the charger when the battery pack is fully charged. Display shows the temperature symbol The battery pack cannot be charged out- side the permissible temperature range. The battery pack display shows the temper- ature symbol when attempting to charge. Wait until the battery temperature lies within the normal range. The charging process starts when the bat- tery pack temperature has reached the per- missible temperature range. Display Meaning Battery pack in storage Charging state of the battery pack while not in use. Battery pack in use Remaining battery life of the battery pack while in use. Charging the battery pack Remaining charging time of the battery pack during charging. The battery pack is fully charged. Fault display The battery pack tempera- ture lies outside the permis- sible temperature range or the battery pack is disabled due to a short circuit (see Chapter ). Battery pack is defective and disabled for safety. Do not continue using the bat- tery pack and dispose of it properly.18 English Switching on the device You must press the unlocking button to en- able the power switch (safety function). Only then can the device be switched on via the power switch.

1. Press the unlocking button.

2. Press the power switch at the same

time. The device starts up, the unlocking but- ton can be released and the device con- tinues running.

3. Release the power switch.

The device stops. Removing weeds

1. Always guide the device with slow

movements over the surface to be cleaned, at a slight angle without apply- ing any pressure. Do nor guide the de- vice flat over the surface. Illustration L

2. Work on stubborn weeds multiple times

3. Hold the device at the side of the second

handle when cleaning joints so that it is slightly titled. Please note that loose ma- terial in the joint may also be removed. Note Please note that the device only removes weeds at the surface. It does not remove the roots. The gentle nylon brush is capable of re- moving a wide range of weed types from and between almost any hard surface. The cleaning results can however vary depend- ing on external influences (ambient humid- ity, ground moisture and ambient tempera- ture). ATTENTION Risk of damage Do not scrub with the device or use the pro- tective cover for scraping. This may dam- age the device Transport 몇 CAUTION Failure to observe the weight Risk of injury and damage Be aware of the weight of the device during transportation. Storage 몇 CAUTION Failure to observe the weight Risk of injury and damage Be aware of the weight of the device during storage. Correct storage of the device Store the device by hanging from the eye in the handle. You can also alternatively place the device on the edge of the protective cover. ATTENTION Risk of damage to the brushes Do not store the device standing on the brushes. Care and service Changing the bristle strip Note The bristle strip must be replaced when the bristles show signs of wear.

1. Remove the battery pack from the de-

2. Screw open the handle lock of the brush

3. Pull out worn out bristle strip and the re-

4. Press the new bristle strip section by

section into the holder and latch into place (see "Installation").

5. Fit the handle cover and screw closed.

Replacing the protective cover 몇 WARNING Risk of injury from flung particles Use the weed remover only with an intact protective hood. The protective cover must be replaced when it shows signs of wear such as cracks or fractures.

1. Remove the bristle strip.

2. Release the lock on the protective cover

with a flat-blade screwdriver. Illustration N

3. Pull the protective cover away to the

4. Fit the new protective cover and latch

into place.English 19 Removing the second handle Illustration M The second handle can be removed for re- pair purposes.

1. Release the lock on the second handle

with a flat-blade screwdriver.

2. Pull the second handle downwards and

out of the holder. Take care to ensure that the second handle engages on re-installation. Cleaning The battery pack must be removed from the device before cleaning. ATTENTION Improper cleaning Damage to the device Do not clean the device with a hose or high- pressure water jet. Do not use aggressive detergents. Do not knock the brush on the ground.

1. Remove the battery pack.

2. Remove the plant residue using a brush.

3. Clean the device with a moist cloth.

Troubleshooting guide Malfunctions often have simple causes that you can remedy yourself using the follow- ing overview. When in doubt, or in the case of malfunctions not mentioned here, please contact your authorised Customer Service. As the battery pack ages, even if it is looked after, its capacity reduces such that the full run time will no longer be reached when ful- ly charged. This does not indicate a defect. Faults on the device The device does not start up The battery pack is not inserted correctly.

1. Push the battery pack into the mounting

in the device until it audibly latches into place. The battery pack is discharged.

1. Charge the battery pack.

The battery pack is in sleep mode.

1. Press and hold the power switch longer

or press the power switch a second time. The battery pack is defective.

1. Replace the battery pack.

The device stops during operation The battery has overheated Stop working and allow the battery to cool down to the permissible tempera- ture range. This can take a few minutes. The device stops during operation Bristle strip blocked/device overloaded/mo- tor protection has triggered. Allow the device to cool down for a few minutes. Press less hard when operating the de- vice Unsatisfactory cleaning results Worn bristles Replace the bristle strip. Faults during charging Battery pack not charging, display is on Defective charger.

1. Replace the charger.

Battery pack not charging, display is off Battery pack is completely discharged or defective.

1. Wait and see if the display shows the re-

maining charging time after a while. If the display remains off then the battery pack is defective.

2. Replace the battery pack.

Battery pack not charging, display shows the temperature symbol The battery pack temperature is too low/ high.

1. Put the battery pack in a moderate tem-

perature environment and wait until the battery pack temperature returns to the normal range, see chapter "Technical data" in the battery pack operating in- structions. The charging process begins automati- cally. Battery pack malfunctions General fault Display shows broken battery symbol Battery pack is defective and disabled for safety.

1. Do not use the battery pack.

2. Dispose of the battery pack in the cor-

rect manner.20 English Faults during operation Display shows the temperature symbol The battery pack temperature is too low/ high.

1. Wait until the battery temperature re-

turns to the normal range, see chapter "Technical data" in the battery pack op- erating instructions. In case of a short-circuit, the battery pack is disabled for 30 seconds. If the short-circuit occurs more frequently, the battery pack is permanently disabled.

1. Connect the battery pack to the charger

to unlock it. Display shows remaining run time 0, de- vice switches off The battery pack is discharged.

1. Charge the battery pack.

Storage faults Display shows no remaining capacity The battery pack is discharged.

1. Charge the battery pack.

Display shows a remaining capacity of 70%, but the battery pack is fully charged The battery pack is in automatic storage mode. The storage mode is activated if the battery pack has not been used for more than 21 days. This function protects the battery cells against rapid ageing and in- creases their service life.

1. Fully recharge the battery pack before

next use. Warranty The warranty conditions issued by our rele- vant sales company apply in all countries. We shall remedy possible malfunctions on your appliance within the warranty period free of cost, provided that a material or manufacturing defect is the cause. In a war- ranty case, please contact your dealer (with the purchase receipt) or the next author- ised customer service site. (See overleaf for the address) Technical data Subject to technical modifications. EU Declaration of Conformity We hereby declare that the machine de- scribed below complies with the relevant basic safety and health requirements in the EU Directives, both in its basic design and construction as well as in the version placed in circulation by us. This declaration is invalidated by any changes made to the machine that are not approved by us. Product: Weed remover Type: WRE 4 Currently applicable EU Directives 2006/42/EC (+2009/127/EC) 2014/30/EU 2011/65/EU 2000/14/EC WRE4B attery WRE 4 Battery Set Device performance data Battery pack type - Battery Power 18/25 Working voltage of the battery V18 18 Brush speed 1/min 2300-

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