K RCHER WD 1 Compact Battery Handheld Vacuum Cleaner User Manual

K RCHER WD 1 Compact Battery Handheld Vacuum Cleaner

General notes
Read these safety in-structions, these origi-nal instructions, the safety instructions provided with the battery pack and the original in-structions supplied with the bat-tery pack/standard charger before using the device for the first time. Act in accordance with them. Keep the booklets for fu-ture reference or for future own-ers. In addition to the notes in the op-erating instructions, you also need to take into consideration the general safety regulations and accident prevention guide-lines applicable by law.

Safety instructions

Hazard levels

• DANGER Indication of an imminent threat of danger that will lead to severe injuries or even death.
• WARNING Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may lead to severe injuries or even death.
• CAUTION Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may lead to minor injuries.
• ATTENTION Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may lead to damage to property.

General safety instructions

• DANGER Risk of asphyxiation. Keep packaging film out of the reach of children.
• WARNING
  • Only use the device for its proper use. Take into account the local conditions and beware of third parties, in particular children, when working with the device.
  • Persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities and persons lacking experience and knowledge may only use the appliance if they are properly supervised, have been instructed on use of the appliance safely by a person responsible for their safety, and understand the resultant hazards involved.
  • Only people who have been instructed on how to use the device, or have proven their ability to operate it, and have been explicitly instructed to use it, may use the device.
  • Children must not operate the device.
  • Children from the minimum age of 8 may use the appliance 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 must be supervised to prevent them from playing with the appliance.
  • Children may only perform cleaning work and user maintenance under supervision.
• CAUTION Safety devices are provided for your own protection. Never modify or bypass safety devices.

Operation

• DANGER
  • Operation in explosive atmospheres is prohibited.
  • Risk of explosion
  • Never use the device to vacuum up combustible gases, liquids or dusts.
  • Never use the device to vacuum up reactive metal dusts (e.g. aluminium, magnesium, zinc).
  • Never use the device to vacuum up undiluted brine or acids.
  • Never use the device to vacuum up any burning or smouldering objects/matter.
  • These substances can corrode the materials in use on the device.
• WARNING
  • Risk of injury. Do not use the nozzle and suction pipe at head height.
• CAUTION
  • Never leave the device unsupervised while it is in operation.
  • Accidents or damage due to the device falling over. Before all actions with or on the device, you must make sure that it is stable.
• ATTENTION
  • Protect the device from extreme weather conditions, moisture and heat.
  • Never use the device without a filter, this can lead to device damage.

Care and service

• Note Switch off the device and remove the battery pack before performing any care and service work.
• CAUTION Have repair work and work on electrical components carried out by the authorised customer service only.
• WARNING The appliance contains electrical components – do not clean the appliance under running water.
• ATTENTION
  • Do not use scouring agents, glass or multi-purpose cleaner for cleaning.
  • Remove the battery pack from the device before a longer period of inactivity.
  • Remove a used battery pack from the device and dispose if it properly.

Transport

• CAUTION In order to prevent accidents or injuries, you must observe the weight of the device when transporting it.

Intended use

Only use the device in private households. In accordance with the descriptions and the safety information in these operating instructions the device is intended for use as a multipurpose vacuuming device. Ash and soot must not be vacuumed with this device. For operation, a battery pack of the KÄRCHER Battery Power (+) platform with 18 V nominal voltage and a suitable KÄRCHER charger with 18 V nominal voltage is required. The “set variants” include the battery pack and charger. Battery packs/chargers that are not supplied in the scope of delivery or are additionally required are available as accessories.
Note The manufacturer accepts no liability for possible damage caused by improper use or incorrect operation.

Environmental protection
The packing materials can be recycled. Please dispose of packaging in accordance with the environmental regulations. Electrical and electronic appliances contain valuable, recyclable materials and often components such as batteries, rechargeable batteries or oil, which – if handled or disposed of incorrectly – can pose a potential threat to human health and the environment. However, these components 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

Customer Service department
Our local KÄRCHER branch will be happy to help you if you have any questions or problems with the device.

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.

Device description

1. Suction hose connection
2. Battery pack mounting
3. Battery pack unlocking button
4. Power switch (On/Off)
5. Carrying handle
6. Blower connection
7. Fastening strap for suction hose storage
8. Accessory mounting
9. Container closure
10. Container
11. Upholstery nozzle
12. Crevice nozzle
13. Handle
14. Suction hose
15. *Rechargeable battery pack
16. *Charger
17. Cartridge filter
18. Filter bag

Installation

Opening the device

1. Open the container closures.
2. Carry the device head by the carrying handle.

Closing the device

1. Fit the device head onto the container.
2. Close the container closures.

Initial startup

Connecting accessories

1. Press the suction hose into the suction hose connection on the device until it latches into place. a To remove, press the latch and pull the suction hose out.
2. Connect the vacuum nozzle to the handle.
3. Connect the crevice nozzle to the handle.

Inserting the battery pack

1. Push the battery pack into the battery pack mounting from above until the battery pack latches into place.
   ATTENTION Only use battery packs from the KÄRCHER Battery Power (+) platform with 18 V nominal voltage.

Switch on the device

1. Press the I button to switch the device on. The suction and blowing functions are switched on.

Operation

ATTENTION -Damage to the device
Always ensure that the cartridge filter is inserted, for both wet vacuuming and dry vacuuming.

Dry vacuuming
ATTENTION – Damage to the cartridge filter
When changing from wet to dry vacuuming, a wet cartridge filter can become damaged and unusable. Allow the cartridge filter to dry completely before dry vacuuming or replace it with a dry cartridge. Replace the cartridge filter as necessary.

1. Insert the filter bag when vacuuming fine dust.
   • The fill degree of the filter bag depends on the amount of dirt vacuumed.
   • The filter bag must be changed more frequently when vacuuming fine dust, sand, etc.
   • A damaged filter bag can rupture, so be sure to change the filter bag in time.

Wet vacuum cleaning
ATTENTION- Damage due to moisture
Do not use a filter bag for wet vacuum cleaning.
Note When the container is full, a float switch closes the suction opening and the device runs at a higher speed. Switch off the device immediately and empty the container.

1. To attach the upholstery nozzle or crevice nozzle to the handle in order to vacuum up moisture or liquids, see Chapter Connecting accessories.

Blowing function
Cleaning of locations that are difficult to access or where vacuuming is not possible, e.g. leaf litter from a gravel bed.

1. Push the suction hose into the blower connection until the suction hose latches into place.

Ending operation

1. Press the 0 button to switch the device off.
2. Push the battery pack unlocking button forwards and pull the battery pack upwards out of the battery pack mounting.
3. Charge the battery pack if necessary, see the operating instructions of the battery pack and the charger.

Emptying the container

1. Open the device, see Chapter Installation.
2. Empty the container.
3. Close the device, see Chapter Installation.

Storing the device

1. Store the upholstery nozzle and crevice nozzle on the device.
2. For storage the suction hose, wind the suction hose around the device and fasten using the fastening straps.
3. Store the device in a dry room.

Transport
CAUTION -Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage Be aware of the weight of the device during transport and storage. When transporting in vehicles, secure the device against slipping and tipping over according to the applicable guidelines.

• Manual transport
  • Lift and carry the device by the carrying handle.
• Transport in vehicles
  • Secure the device against slipping and tipping over.

Care and service

Device and accessories

1. Clean the device and accessory parts made of plastic with a commonly available plastic cleaner.
2. Rinse the container and accessories with water as necessary and dry them thoroughly before further use.
3. Regularly check the battery terminals for soiling and clean them as necessary.

Cleaning the cartridge filter
Note Recommendation: Replace the cartridge filter 1x per year.

1. Open the device, see Chapter Installation.
2. Remove the cartridge filter.
3. If necessary, clean the cartridge filter under running water but do not rub or scrub it.
4. Allow the cartridge filter to dry completely before installation.
5. Install the cartridge filter.
6. Close the device, see Chapter Installation.

Replacing the filter bag

1. Open the device, see Chapter Installation.
2. Remove the filter bag.
3. Insert a new filter bag.
4. Close the device, see Chapter Installation.

Troubleshooting guide

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.

Malfunctions

• Device not running
  Battery pack not correctly seated in the battery pack mounting.

  • Push the battery pack into the battery pack mounting until it latches into place.

• Note If necessary, remove the battery pack again and reinsert it until it latches into place. Charging state of the battery pack (see display) too low.

  • Charge the battery pack.

• Defective battery pack or charger.

  • Replace the battery pack or charger.

• Device switches off automatically
  Device/battery pack overheated.

  • Wait until the device/battery pack has cooled down.

Container is full of water, which has activated the float switch.

1. Empty the container. Cartridge filter is entirely wet and has activated the float.
2. Replace cartridge filter with dry cartridge filter or remove cartridge filter, dry and reinstall, see chapter Cleaning the cartridge filter.

The suction power decreases
Upholstery nozzle, crevice nozzle, handle or suction hose are clogged.

• Check the upholstery nozzle, crevice nozzle, handle and suction hose and clean if necessary. The cartridge filter is dirty.
• Clean the cartridge filter, see Cleaning the cartridge filter. The filter bag is full.
• Replace the filter bag, see Replacing the filter bag. The float was activated by jerking or shaking the device.
• Switch off the device and wait for the suction turbine to shut down. Turn on the device again.

Technical data

Warranty

The warranty conditions issued by our relevant 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 warranty case, please contact your dealer (with the purchase receipt) or the next authorised customer service site. (See overleaf for the address)

www.kaercher.com/welcome

Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG
Alfred-Kärcher-Str. 28-40
71364 Winnenden (Germany)
Tel.: +49 7195 14-0
Fax: +49 7195 14-2212
www.kaercher.com/dealersearch

References

• Cher - Official Site
• Cleaning equipment and pressure washers | Kärcher International
• Cleaning equipment and pressure washers | Kärcher International
• Dealer Search | Kärcher International
• Home and Garden Warranty Registration USA - Kärcher

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