K RCHER WD 3 Battery Wet dry cordless vacuum cleaner WD 3 Battery Set Instruction Manual

K RCHER WD 3 Battery Wet dry cordless vacuum cleaner WD 3 Battery Set

Product Information: Product Name: WD 3 Battery Product Type:
Battery-powered appliance Manufacturer: Kaercher Product Usage

Instructions

1.  Assembly:

   • Attach the battery pack to the appliance by inserting it into the battery holder.
   • Make sure the battery pack is securely in place.

2. Charging the Battery Pack:

   • Connect the appliance to a power source using the provided charger.
   • Leave the battery pack to charge for approximately 5.5 hours or until it reaches 100% charge.

3. Commissioning: – After the battery pack is fully charged, the appliance is ready for use.

   • Ensure that the battery pack is properly inserted and locked in place.

4. Operation:

   • Dry Vacuuming: Attach the appropriate accessories for dry vacuuming and switch on the appliance. Move the appliance over the desired area to collect dust and debris.

   • Wet Vacuuming:
     Attach the appropriate accessories for wet vacuuming. Ensure that the appliance is suitable for wet vacuuming before use. Switch on the appliance and move it over the wet surface to collect liquids.

   • Blowing Function: To activate the blowing function, switch the appliance to position I.

5. Transport: – Hand Transport: Use the built-in handle to carry the appliance.

   • Vehicle Transport: Secure the appliance in a vehicle to prevent it from moving during transportation.

6. Care and Maintenance: – General Care: Clean the appliance after each use. Remove and empty the filter bag if necessary.

   • Cleaning the Filter: Remove and clean the cartridge filter regularly to maintain optimal performance.
   • Troubleshooting: Refer to the troubleshooting section in the user manual for solutions to common issues.

7. Technical Specifications:

   • Battery Voltage: 36V
   • Power Output: 300W
   • Protection Class: III
   • Protection Rating: IPX4

Note: For more detailed instructions and safety information, please refer to the complete user manual available at www.kaercher.com/welcome.

Safety instructions

Danger or hazard levels

DANGER
Pointer to immediate danger, which leads to severe injuries or death.

• WARNING
  Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to severe injuries or death.

• CAUTION
  Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to minor injuries.

• TTENTION
  Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to property damage.

Safe handling

DANGER

• The user must use the appliance as intended. The person must consider the local conditions and must pay attention to other persons in the vicinity when working with the appliance.
• The appliance may not be operated in explosive atmospheres.
• If the appliance is used in hazardous areas the corresponding 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!

WARNING

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons with limited physical, sensory or mental capacities or lacking experience and/or skills, unless such persons are accompanied and supervised by a person in charge of their safety or they have received precise instructions on the use of this appliance and have understood 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 safety, or if they have received instructions on the use of this appliance and have understood the resulting risks.
• Children must not play with this appliance.
• Supervise children to prevent them from playing with the appliance.
• Operate or store the appliance only in accordance with the description or illustration!
• The appliance contains electrical components – do not clean under running water.

ATTENTION

• Do not operate the appliance at temperatures below 0 °C.
• Never vacuum without a filter, otherwise the appliance can get damaged.
• Protect the appliance from extreme weather conditions, moisture and heat.

Other risks

DANGER
Risk of explosion!

• The appliance may not be operated in explosive atmospheres.
• 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!
• WARNING

Risk of injury!

• Do not vacuum in the vicinity of the head when using the nozzle and suction pipe.

CAUTION

• In order to prevent accidents or injuries, mind the weight of the appliance during transport (see technical data).

Stability

CAUTION

• Create stability for the appliance prior to any work on or with the appliance to prevent accidents or damage.

Description of the Appliance

Illustrations on fold-out page!

• These operating instructions describe the wet/dry vacuum cleaners listed on the front cover.
• The illustrations show the maximum equipment; depending on the model, there are differences in equipment and supplied accessories.
  When unpacking the product, make sure that no accessories are missing and that none of the package contents have been damaged. If you detect any transport damages please contact your dealer.

included in the scope of delivery

possible accessories

1.  Suction hose connection

2. Battery compartment

3. ON/OFF switch for appliance

4. Battery unlocking button

5. Carrying handle

6. Blowing function

7. Container closure

8. Parking position for floor nozzle

9. Accessory mount

10. Steering roller

11. Container

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 A

  • To open, pull the container closures upwards and remove the device head on the carrying handle.

• Illustration B

  • Remove the contents from the container.

• Illustration C

  • Turn the container, press in the steering roller in the openings at the base of the container till the end- point.

• Illustration D

  • Put the appliance head onto the container and lock the container locks.

• Illustration E

  • For vacuuming dry dirt an additional filter bag can be inserted if necessary.
    Charging the battery pack

• Illustration F

• Illustration G

Note: Please observe the operating instructions for the battery pack.

Commissioning

ATTENTION
Vacuuming without a cartridge filter

Device damage
Always ensure that the cartridge filter is inserted, for both wet vacuuming and dry vacuuming.
Inserting the filter bag

Illustration E

• Push the suction hose into the connection on the appliance, it snaps in place.
• Attach the filter bag to the device connection and press it on firmly.
• Fit and lock the device head.

Note: We recommend using a filter bag to vacuum fine dust.

Accessory application

• Illustration H

  • Connect the suction hose.

• Illustration I

  • Connect the suction hose to the handle.
  • Put both suction tubes together and connect them with the handle.

• Illustration J
  Note: For convenient vacuuming in confined spaces, the handle can be removed and the accessory attached directly to the suction hose. To release the handle,press the grey tabs on either side of the handle and pull the handle off the hose.

• Illustration K

  • Install the floor nozzle.
    Install the insert in the floor nozzle.
    Connect the floor nozzle to the suction pipes.

Inserting the battery pack

• Illustration L
  • Push the battery pack from the top into the battery holder and lock it.

ATTENTION
Damage to the device
Only use battery packs from the KÄRCHER Battery Power (+) platform with 36 V nominal voltage.
Turning on the Appliance

• Illustration M
  • Position I: Vacuum and blowing function.
  • Position 0: Appliance is switched off

General information on the operation

ATTENTION

Damage to the device

• Only use battery packs from the KÄRCHER Battery
• Power (+) platform with 36 V nominal voltage.
• Turning on the Appliance

Illustration M

• Position I: 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.
If there is too much dirt in this area, it is possible that the battery pack is not inserted/locked into place.

• 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

Dry vacuum cleaning

ATTENTION
Before use, check the cartridge filter for damage and replace if necessary.
Work with a dry cartridge filter only!

• Illustration E
• Recommendation: To vacuum fine dust, use the filter bag.

Note: Replace the filter bag in good time, as a filter bag that is too full could be damaged. The fill degree of the filter bag depends on the amount of dirt vacuumed. The filter bag should be replaced more frequently when vac- uuming fine dust, sand, etc.

ATTENTION
Vacuuming cold ashes Device damage
Only vacuum cold ash with a preliminary filter.
Wet vacuum cleaning

ATTENTION
Wet vacuuming with a filter bag
Device damage
Do not use a filter bag for wet vacuum cleaning!

ATTENTION
Operation with a full container
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.

Note:If the device falls over, the float can also close. To make the device capable of vacuuming again, set up the device, switch it off, wait 5 seconds and then switch it on again.

Blowing function
Cleaning hard to reach locations or, where vacuuming is not possible, like leaves from a gravel bed.

• Illustration N

  • Connect the suction hose to the blower connection, this will activate the blower function.
    Interrupting operation

  • Turn off the appliance.

• Illustration O

  • Hook the floor nozzle into the parking position.

Note: If it is 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 P

  • Push the battery release button forwards and re- move the battery pack from the device.
    If necessary, recharge battery pack (see chapter “Charging battery pack”).
    Recommendation: Remove the battery pack from the device after completing the work.
    Empty the container

• Illustration @

  • Remove the appliance head and empty the reservoir.
    Storing the appliance

• Illustration R

  • Store the accessories on the appliance and store the appliance in dry rooms.
    Transport

CAUTION
Risk of personal injury or damage!
Mind the weight of the appliance during transport.

Store the accessories on the appliance and store the appliance in dry rooms.

Transport

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

General care instructions

• Clean the device and accessory parts made of plastic with a customary plastic cleaner.
• If required, rinse the container and accessories with water properly and dry them before reuse.
• Check charging contacts for soiling at regular inter- vals and clean them as necessary.
• Check ventilation slits for soiling and clean them if necessary.

Cleaning the cartridge filter

• Illustration S

  • If necessary, the cartridge filter can be cleaned under running water. To do this, turn the cartridge filter in the direction of the symbol to unlock and remove.

• Illustration T

  • Do not rub or scrub the cartridge filter when cleaning it.
    Allow the cartridge filter to dry completely before using it again.

• Illustration S

  • When reinserting, mount the cartridge filter on the filter basket, turn in the direction of the symbol f and ensure that it is fixed correctly.

Troubleshooting

Appliance is not running

• Illustration L

  • 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 of the 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 E

  • Filter bag is full, install new filter bag.

• Illustration T

  • Cartridge filter is dirty, knock off dirt from cartridge filter and clean under running water if necessary.
  • Replace damaged cartridge filter.

Recommendation: Replace cartridge filter 1x per year.

Technical specifications

Battery pack and quick charger in scope of delivery of:

n  WD 3 Battery Set

n  WD 3 Battery Premium Set

(Battery pack Battery Power 36/25 / standard charger Battery Power BC 36 V)

Device
Battery voltage| V| 36
Rated power| W| 300
Protective class|  | III
Type of protection|  | IPX4

Subject to technical modifications!

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References

• Cleaning equipment and pressure washers | Kärcher International
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