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• dB(A) 84 84(QJOLVK EN 60335-2-54 EN 62233: 2008 EN 55014-1: 2006+A1: 2009+A2: 2011 EN 55014-2: 2015 EN 61558-1 EN 61558-2-16 EN 61000-3-2: 2014 EN 61000-3-3: 2013 EN 50581 EN 50563 Angewandtes Konformitätsbewertungsverfahren 2000/14/EG: Anhang V Schallleistungspegel dB(A) Gemessen: 81 Garantiert: 84 Die Unterzeichnenden handeln im Auftrag und mit Voll- macht des Vorstands. Dokumentationsbevollmächtigter: S. Reiser Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG Alfred-Kärcher-Str. 28 - 40 71364 Winnenden (Germany) Tel.: +49 7195 14-0 Fax: +49 7195 14-2212 Winnenden, 2019/02/01 Contents Safety instructions Read these safety in- structions and the orig- inal instructions before using the device for the first time. Act in accordance with them. Keep the two booklets for future reference or for future owners. Hazard levels DANGER ● Indication of an imminent threat of danger that will lead to severe injuries or even death. 몇 WARNING ● Indication of a potentially dan- gerous situation that may lead to severe injuries or even death. 몇 CAUTION ● Indication of a potentially dan- gerous situation that may lead to minor injuries. ATTENTION ● Indication of a potentially dan- gerous situation that may lead to damage to property. Charger DANGER ● Never touch the mains plug and socket with wet hands. ● Danger of explosion. Do not charge any non-rechargeable battery. ● Do not charge the bat- tery pack in an explosion-hazard environment. ● Never insert con- ductive objects, e.g. screwdrivers or similar, into the charging socket on the appliance. 몇 WARNING ● Only charge the appliance using the original charg- er enclosed or with a charger ap- proved by KÄRCHER. ● Protect the power cable from heat, sharp edges, oil and moving parts. ● Do not open the charger. Repairs are only to be carried out by qualified personnel. Safety instructions p. 11
• Intended use p. 13
• Environmental protection p. 13
• Accessories and spare parts p. 13
• Scope of delivery p. 13
• Safety devices p. 13
• Device description p. 13
• Starting up p. 14
• Operation p. 14
• Transport p. 15
• Storage p. 15
• Care and service p. 15
• Troubleshooting guide p. 15
• Warranty p. 16
• Technical data p. 16
• EU Declaration of Conformity Chairman of the Board of ManagementDirector Regulatory Affairs & Certification H. Jenner S. Reiser (QJOLVK ● Only use the charger for charg- ing approved battery packs. ● Im- mediately replace a damaged charger together with charging ca- ble with an original part. ● The ap- pliance contains electrical components - do not clean the ap- pliance under running water. ● You may not charge the battery pack for longer than 24 hours without in- terruption. 몇 CAUTION ● Do not use the battery pack when dirty or wet. ● Keep the charger ventilation slits free of obstructions. ● Do not pull the mains plug out the socket using the power supply cable. ● Do not carry/transport the device using the power sup- ply cable. ATTENTION ● Short circuit haz- ard. Protect the contacts of the battery pack from metal parts. ● Only use and store the charg- er in dry rooms. Battery DANGER ● Never insert con- ductive objects, e.g. screwdriv- ers or similar, into the charging socket on the appliance. ● Do not expose the battery to strong sunlight, heat or fire. ATTENTION ● This device con- tains non-replaceable batteries. Does not apply to appliances with a replaceable battery pack Safe handling 몇 WARNING ● The device is not intended for use by children, persons with restricted physical, sensory or mental abilities or persons unfamiliar with these in- structions. ● Persons with re- duced physical, sensory or mental capabilities and persons lacking experience and knowl- edge may only use the appli- ance if they are properly supervised, have been instruct- ed on use of the appliance safe- ly by a person responsible 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. ● Only use the device for its proper use. Take into account the local conditions and beware of third parties, in particular chil- dren, when working with the de- vice. ● Adhere to the respective safety regulations in hazard zones (e.g. service stations). Never operate the device in ex- plosive spaces. ● Do not spray any objects which contain harm- ful substances (e.g. asbestos). ● Risk of injury. Do not direct the spray jet onto the eyes. 몇 CAUTION ● Do not use the ap- pliance if it has been dropped be- forehand, is visibly damaged or if it is leaking.(QJOLVK ● Only operate or store the device in accordance with the description or figure. ● Never leave the device unsupervised while it is in opera- tion. ● In order to guarantee stabili- ty, place the device on a firm, flat surface. ● Accidents or damage due to the device falling over. Be- fore all actions with or on the de- vice, you must make sure that it is stable. ATTENTION ● Do not fill with any cleaning agents or other supplements. ● Device damage. Never fill the water reservoir with solvents, liquids containing sol- vents or undiluted acids (e.g. de- tergents, petrol, paint thinners and acetone). ● Device damage due to dry running. Only switch on the device when water is present in the water reservoir. ● Do not operate the device at temperatures below 0 °C. Intended use Use the low pressure cleaner in private households on- ly. The low pressure cleaner is intended for cleaning ma-chines, vehicles, tools, façades, terraces, garden ma-chines, pets etc. using a low-pressure water stream without additional detergents. Environmental protection The packing materials can be recycled. Please dispose of packaging in accordance with the en-vironmental regulations.Electrical and electronic devices contain valua-ble, recyclable materials and often components such as batteries, rechargeable batteries or oil, which - if handled or disposed of incorrectly - can pose a potential danger to human health and the envi-ronment. However, these components are required for the correct operation of the device. Devices marked by this symbol are not allowed to be disposed of together with the household rubbish.Cleaning work producing in oily waste water, e.g. washing engines, washing undercarriages etc., may only be performed at washing stations with an oil separator.Working with detergents may only be performed on watertight surfaces with connection to the waste water sewage system. Do not allow detergent to enter waterways or the soil.Extraction of water from public waterways is not permitted in some countries.Notes on the content materials (REACH)Current information on content materials can be found at: www.kaercher.de/REACH 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 contents for completeness when unpacking. If any accessories are missing or in the event of any shipping damage, please notify your dealer. Safety devices 몇 CAUTIONMissing or modified safety devicesSafety devices are provided for your own protection.Never modify or bypass safety devices. Power switch The power switch prevents unintentional operation of the device. Pressure switch If the lever on the trigger gun is released, the pressure switch turns off the pump and the low pressure stream is stopped. The pump switches on again when the lever is pressed. Motor circuit breaker The motor circuit breaker shuts off the device if power consumption it too high. Symbols on the device Device description Device description The maximum amount of equipment is described in these operating instructions. Depending on the model used, there are differences in the scope of delivery (see packaging).For the illustrations, refer to the graphics pageIllustration A1 *Vehicle adapter2 Charger3 Device carrying handle4 Charging socket5 Power switch6 Charge indicator7 Trigger gun Charge the battery pack only using the original charger enclosed or with a charger approved by KÄRCHER. PS02 PS02 (QJOLVK 8 *Conical jet nozzle for gentle cleaning 9 *Universal brush 10 Flat jet nozzle 11 Water reservoir 12 Water reservoir cover 13 Carrying handle for the water reservoir 14 Storage compartment for small parts 15 Valve opener 16 Fine filter 17 Type plate 18 *Suction hose 19 *Suction hose connection 20 *Water filter 21 *Cap 22 *Accessories box 23 *Viscous cloth 24 *Fur cleaning brush 25 *Microfibre cloth p. 16

• optional Blink codes Starting up

1. Place the device on a flat and level surface.

1. Charge the battery.

Illustration B Note The charge indicator flashes during the charging proce- dure. This lights up continuously when the battery is ful- ly charged. For information on the charging time, see Chapter Technical data. Water supply ATTENTION Contamination in the water Damage to the pump and accessories Fill the reservoir with clear water only. Ensure that only clear water is sucked in. Water supply from integrated water reservoir ATTENTION Improper water supply Damage to the device Do not fill the water reservoir with any detergents, pes- ticides or other additives. Do not immerse the device in water. Remove the water reservoir for filling.

1. Pivot the carrying handle of the device to the side.

2. Pull the water reservoir vertically upwards.

3. Open the water reservoir lid and fill the water reser-

voir. Illustration E

4. Fit the water reservoir on the device.

Illustration F Note Take care to ensure that the low-pressure hose lies in the recess and is not crushed. Sucking water from open containers

1. Pull the water reservoir vertically upwards.

2. Remove the valve opener using the suction hose

connection or a suitable pair of pliers. Illustration G

3. Plug the suction hose connection onto the fine filter.

4. Remove the fine filter using the suction hose con-

nection or a suitable pair of pliers. Illustration I

5. Remove the fine filter from the suction hose connection.

6. Fit the suction hose connection into the device and

fasten in place by turning it 90°. Illustration J

7. Hang the suction hose with the integrated filter into

the water source (e.g. rainwater drum). ATTENTION Loss of valve opener and fine filter Device cannot be operated Store the valve opener and fine filter in the storage com- partment provided. Fit the valve opener and fine filter before using the de- vice with the water reservoir. Ensure that the pin of the valve opener points upwards. Operation ATTENTION Pump running dry Damage to the device If pressure does not build up in the device after 2 min- utes then switch the device off and proceed according to the instructions in chapter Troubleshooting guide.

1. Press the power switch.

2. Press the lever of the trigger gun.

Approx. 2 minutes before the operating time ends (see Chapter Technical data), the charge level indicator will start to flash. Battery is being charged. The battery is fully charged. Low battery voltage warn- ing (approx. 2 minutes op- erating time remaining). The battery is discharged. The device switches itself off and cannot be switched back on. The motor circuit breaker has tripped (see Chapter Troubleshooting guide).(QJOLVK Operation with conical jet nozzle The conical jet nozzle is suitable for gentle cleaning of fur and paws or particularly sensitive components. 몇 CAUTION Spray jet Eye injuries and hearing damage Do not direct the spray jet at eyes or ears.

1. Fit the conical jet nozzle.

Illustration L Operation with detergent DANGER Failure to adhere to the safety data sheet Incorrect handling of the detergent can seriously dam- age your health Observe the safety data sheet of the detergent manu- facturer, in particular the instructions on personal pro- tective equipment. ATTENTION Improper water supply Damage to the device Do not fill the water reservoir with any detergents, pes- ticides or other additives. Recommended cleaning method

1. Spray the detergent sparingly on the dry surface and

let it work for a while (do not let it dry).

2. Rinse off the loosened dirt with the low pressure

stream. Operation with universal brush ATTENTION Damage to surfaces through a dirty universal brush Paint damage Ensure that the universal brush is free from dirt or other particles before using it.

1. Fit the universal brush.

Illustration M Interrupting operation

1. Release the lever of the trigger gun.

After another 5 minutes without being pressed, the de- vice shuts off automatically. Ending operation

1. Remove the reservoir or suction hose.

2. Switch the device on.

3. Actuate the lever of the trigger gun until no more wa-

4. Release the lever of the trigger gun.

5. Completely empty the reservoir.

6. If necessary, reinsert the fine filter and valve opener.

Ensure that the pin of the valve opener points up- wards. Transport 몇 CAUTION Risk of injury and damage Be aware of the weight of the device during transporta- tion.

1. Observe regulations for dangerous goods during

transport. Manual transport

1. Lift and carry the device by the carrying handle.

Transport in vehicles

1. Secure the device against slipping and tipping over.

Storage 몇 CAUTION Failure to observe the weight Risk of injury and damage Be aware of the weight of the device during storage. Storing the device

1. Place the device on a level surface.

2. Store the device within the permissible temperature

range (see Chapter Technical data). Frost protection ATTENTION Danger of frost Incompletely emptied devices can be destroyed by frost. Completely empty the device and accessories. Protect the device from frost.

1. Drain the device (see Chapter Ending operation).

Care and service DANGER Touching live parts Danger of injury from electric shock Switch off the device and unplug the charger from the device before performing any work on the device. Cleaning the valve opener/fine filter Clean the valve opener and fine filter regularly. ATTENTION Material damage due to incorrect cleaning Take care not to damage the valve opener and filter.

1. Pull the water reservoir vertically upwards.

2. Remove the valve opener using the suction hose

connection or a suitable pair of pliers. Illustration G

3. Plug the suction hose connection onto the fine filter.

4. Remove the fine filter using the suction hose con-

nection or a suitable pair of pliers. Illustration I

5. Clean the valve opener and fine filter under running

6. Fit the fine filter and valve opener. Ensure that the

pin of the valve opener points upwards. Troubleshooting guide DANGER Touching live parts Danger of injury from electric shock Switch off the device and unplug the charger from the device before performing any work on the device. Have repair work and work on electrical components carried out by the authorised customer service only. Malfunctions often have simple causes that you can remedy yourself using the following overview. When in doubt, or in the case of malfunctions not mentioned here, please contact your authorised Customer Service. Device not running The charging state of the battery is too low.

1. Check the charging state of the battery and charge

it if necessary. Motor overloaded; the motor circuit breaker has tripped.

1. Switch off the device.

2. Switch the device on and resume operation. (QJOLVK

The ambient temperature lies outside the permissible range (see Chapter Technical data), the motor circuit breaker has tripped.

1. Switch off the device.

2. Allow the device to cool down/heat up.

3. Switch the device on and resume operation.

Have the device checked by Customer Service if this malfunction occurs repeatedly. Device does not reach required pressure

1. Make sure there is enough water in the tank or water

2. Clean the valve opener and fine filter (see Chapter

Cleaning the valve opener/fine filter).

3. Make sure that the valve opener is inserted with the

pin pointing upwards. Strong pressure fluctuations

1. Clean the nozzle: Remove contamination and de-

bris from the nozzle hole, using a needle and rinse with water from the front.

2. Make sure there is enough water in the reservoir or

water container. Device leaking

1. The device leaks a small amount for technical rea-

sons. If the leak is severe, request authorised Cus- tomer Service. Warranty The warranty conditions issued by our relevant sales company apply in all countries. We shall remedy possi- ble malfunctions on your appliance within the warranty period free of cost, provided that a material or manufac- turing defect is the cause. In a warranty case, please contact your dealer (with the purchase receipt) or the next authorised customer service site. (See overleaf for the address) Technical data Subject to technical modifications. EU Declaration of Conformity We hereby declare that the machine described below complies with the relevant basic safety and health require- ments 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: Mobile Outdoor Cleaner Type: 1.680-xxx Currently applicable EU Directives 2014/35/EU 2014/30/EU 2011/65/EU 2009/125/EC 2000/14/EC Harmonised directive(s) 278/2009 Harmonised standards used EN 60335-1 EN 60335-2-54 EN 62233: 2008 EN 55014-1: 2006+A1: 2009+A2: 2011 EN 55014-2: 2015 EN 61558-1 EN 61558-2-16 EN 61000-3-2: 2014 EN 61000-3-3: 2013 EN 50581 EN 50563 Conformity evaluation procedure used 2000/14/EC: Appendix V Sound power level dB(A) Measured: 81 Guaranteed: 84 The signatories act on behalf of and with the authority of the company management. Documentation supervisor: S. Reiser Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG Alfred-Kärcher-Str. 28 - 40 71364 Winnenden (Germany) Ph.: +49 7195 14-0 Fax: +49 7195 14-2212 Winnenden, 2019-02-01 OC 3 OC 3 Plus Electrical connection/Battery Nominal voltage of battery V 6 6 Nominal power of device W 45 45 Degree of protection IPX4 IPX4 Protection class III III Charger Charger mains voltage V 100-240 100-240 Output voltage V 9,5 9,5 Output current A 0,6 0,6 Phase ~ 1 1 Frequency Hz 50-60 50-60 Device performance data Charging time for an emp- ty battery

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dB(A) 84 84 Chairman of the Board of Management Director Regulatory Affairs & Certification H. Jenner S. Reiser