WRE 1855 - Sweeper Kärcher - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL WRE 1855 Kärcher

• dB(A) 87 8712 English 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: WRE18-55 Battery 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: 83 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.: [phone] Fax: [phone] Winnenden, 2020/01/01 Contents General notes Read the original instructions before using the device for the first time and act in accordance with it. Keep the original instructions for future ref- erence or for future owners. Safety instructions 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 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 area. Chairman of the Board of Management Director Regulatory Affairs & Certification H. Jenner S. Reiser General notes p. 12
• Safety instructions p. 12
• Battery pack/charger p. 13
• Intended use p. 13
• Environmental protection p. 13
• Accessories and spare parts p. 13
• Scope of delivery p. 13
• Safety devices p. 13
• Symbols on the device p. 14
• Description of the device p. 14
• Assembly p. 14
• Initial startup p. 14
• Operation p. 15
• Transport p. 15
• Storage p. 15
• Care and service p. 16
• Troubleshooting guide p. 16
• Warranty p. 17
• Technical data p. 17
• EU Declaration of Conformity English 13 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 back and forth uncontrollably 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. 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 superficial re- moval of moss and weeds from joints and various surfaces including composite stones, washed concrete slabs, and tiles. 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 regulations. 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 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. Safety devices Brush protective cover Illustration B The protective cover prevents the operator or persons in the vicinity from being injured by flung particles.14 English Symbols on the device Description of the device See graphics page for illustrations Illustration A 1 Rotating nylon brush 2 Pivoting cleaning head 3 Pivoting cleaning head unlocking button 4 Telescoping handle 5 Second handle 6 Telescoping handle unlocking button 7 Trigger lockout button 8 Handle 9 Trigger 10 Mount for 18 V Battery Power battery pack 11 Battery pack unlocking button 12 Type plate 13 Brush protective cover 14 Guide aid with bristle strip locking cover Assembly p. 18

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 until it audibly latches into place. Illustration C

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

until it audibly latches into place. Illustration E

5. Push the protective cover into the mount

until it audibly latches into place. Illustration F

6. Screw open the handle lock of the bristle

strip holder in a clockwise direction and remove it. Illustration G

7. Join the bristle strip into a crown by

snapping the ball into the recess. Illustration H

8. Place the bristle crown into the holder.

9. Put on the guide aid including the bristle

strip locking cover and screw closed in an anti-clockwise direction. Illustration J 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 K 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. For users up to 177 cm tall. For users taller than 178 cm. For use under objects (e.g. benches). Direction of rotation for opening the bristle strip locking cover. Direction of rotation for closing the bristle strip locking cover.English 15 Adjusting the cleaning head You can adjust the angle of the cleaning head to suit your requirements. The device has the following setting options:

1. Press the cleaning head unlocking but-

2. Adjust the cleaning head.

Illustration L 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. Illustration M

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. Illustration N

1. Press the unlocking button.

2. Remove the battery from the device.

Operation Switching on the device You must press the unlocking button to enable the trigger (safety function). Only then can the device be switched on via the trigger.

2. Press the trigger at the same time.

The device starts up.

3. Release the trigger lockout button.

The device continues running.

4. Release the trigger.

The device stops. Removing weeds Note Please note that the device only removes weeds at the surface. It does not remove the roots. Note We recommend using the device only in a horizontal, slightly angled position. Vertical use can result in faster wear of the bristle strip. 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 temperature). ATTENTION Risk of damage Do not scrub with the device or use the pro- tective cover for scraping. This may dam- age the device

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 P

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. 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. For users up to 177 cm tall. For users taller than 178 cm. For use under objects (e.g. benches).16 English 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 bristles Do not store the device standing on the bristles. 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 bristle

strip holder in a clockwise direction and remove it. Illustration G

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

4. Join the new bristle strip into a crown by

snapping the ball into the recess. Illustration H

5. Place the bristle crown into the holder.

6. Put on the guide aid including the bristle

strip locking cover and screw closed in an anti-clockwise direction. Illustration J 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 bristle strip.

2. Release the lock on the protective cover

with a flat-blade screwdriver. Illustration Q

3. Pull the protective cover away to the

4. Attach the new protective cover and

snap it into place; see chapter Assem- bly. 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.

Removing the second handle Illustration R 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. 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. 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.English 17

Bristle strip blocked/device overloaded/mo- tor protection has triggered.

1. Allow the device to cool down for a few

2. Press less hard when operating the de-

vice 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. Unsatisfactory cleaning results Worn bristles Replace the bristle strip. Bristle strip locking cover including guide aid cannot be opened Soiling

1. Remove the battery pack.

2. Insert a flat screwdriver into the guide

aid recess. Illustration S

3. Using the screwdriver as a lever, turn the

brush protective cover in the direction of the “lock open” symbol. 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. WRE 18-55 WRE 18-55 Battery Set Device performance data Battery pack type - Battery Power 18/25 Working voltage of the battery V1818 Brush speed 1/min 2300-

Chairman of the Board of Management Director Regulatory Affairs & Certification H. Jenner S. Reiser166 Українська