K RCHER WD 2-18 Dry Vacuum Cleaner Instruction Manual

WD 2-18 / WD 3-18 / WD 3-18 S

WD 2-18 Dry Vacuum Cleaner

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General notes

Read these safety instructions, these original instructions, the safety instructions provided with the battery pack and the original instructions supplied with the battery pack/ standard charger before using the device for the first time. Act in accordance with them. Keep the booklets for future reference or for future owners. In addition to the notes in the operating instructions, you also need to take into consideration the general safety regulations and accident prevention guidelines 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, must 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 ob-serve 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 wet and dry vacuum cleaner. Cold ashes may only be vacuumed with suitable accessories. Protect the device from rain and do not store it outdoors. 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. Battery packs/chargers that are not supplied in the scope of delivery or are additionally required are available as accessories.

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

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 whenunpacking. If any accessories are missing or in the event of any shipping damage, please notify your dealer.

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)

Description of the device

Depending on the model selected, there are differences in the equipment. The specific equipment is described on the device packaging.
For the illustrations, refer to the graphics page.
Illustration A

1 Suction hose connection
2 Turn switch
3 Parking position handle / accessory holder
4 Foldable carrying handle
5 Storage area
6 Hose storage, both sides
7 Container closure
8 Battery pack/mount for battery pack
9 Type plate with technical data (e.g. container size)
10 Blowing function
11 Parking position for floor nozzle
12 Accessory holder (4x)
13 Steering roller (4x)| 14 Filter bag
15 Foam filter
16 Cartridge filter
17 Suction hose (WD 2-18)
18 Removable handle (WD 3-18 / WD 3-18 S)
19 Suction hose with connection piece (WD 3-18 / WD 3-18 S)
20 Suction pipes 2 x 0.5 m
21 Crevice nozzle
22 Floor nozzle
23 Battery pack (18 V / 2.5 Ah)
24 Battery pack (18 V / 5.0 Ah)
25 Standard charger (BC 18 V)
26 Quick charger (BC 18 V) * optional
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Battery pack charging

1. Charging the battery pack (see operating instructions and safety instructions for the battery pack and the charger).
Illustration G
Illustration H

Installing the steering rollers

1. Before initial startup, remove contents from the container.
Illustration B
Illustration C
Note For devices with stainless steel containers, the accessories are not in thecontainer, they are outside of it.

Initial startup

ATTENTION
Vacuuming without a foam or cartridge filter Device damage
Always ensure that the foam or cartridge filter is inserted, for both wet vacuuming and dry vacuuming.

Inserting the filter bag

1. Fully unfold the filter bag.
2.  Attach the filter bag to the device connection and press it on firmly. Illustration D
3.  Fit and lock the device head.

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

Installing the hose, pipes, floor nozzle

1.  Connect the suction hose.
   Illustration F

2.  Connect the suction hose to the handle.
   Illustration I
   Note
   For convenient vacuuming in confined spaces, the handle can be removed, and the accessories plugged directly onto the suction hose.
   To release the handle, the grey areas on both sides ofthe handle must be pressed, and the handle pulled from the hose.

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

Fitting the battery pack

•  Push the battery pack into the battery pack mount 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.
Illustration K

Starting up the device
Set the trigger into the desired position.
Illustration L

• Position “1 ON”: The suction / blowing function is activated.
•  Position “0 OFF”: The device is switched off.

Operation

Notes on operation
ATTENTION
Dirt/dust in the area of the battery holder
If dirt/dust accumulates in the area of the battery holder, it may not be possible to properly insert or remove the battery pack.
Keep the battery holder area clean.
ATTENTION
Static charge of the metal container
The metal container can become statically charged when vacuuming large amounts of fine dust particles and then discharge upon contact.
Note
Pay attention to the latest part numbers when purchasing and installing filter bags and cartridge filters. Information on accessories and spare parts can be found at www.kaercher.com.
Dry vacuuming
ATTENTION
Vacuuming cold ashes
Device damage
Only vacuum cold ash with an ash pre-separator.

ATTENTION
Defective or wet foam filter / cartridge filter
Device damage
Before starting up, check the foam filter / cartridge filter for damage, and replace it if necessary. Only vacuum with a dry foam filter / cartridge filter.
Depending on the equipment variant, a foam filter or a cartridge filter is included.

• For devices with a foam filter: Always use the filter bag in addition to the foam filter when dry vacuuming.
• For devices with a cartridge filter: Always use the filter bag in addition to the cartridge filter when vacuuming fine dust.

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 vacuuming fine dust, sand, etc.
Wet vacuuming

ATTENTION
Wet vacuuming with a filter bag
Device damage Do not use a filter bag when vacuuming wet.
ATTENTION
Operation with 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.

Interrupting operation

1.  Set the trigger to “0 OFF”.
   The device is switched off.

2. Variant 1: Place the handle of the suction hose in the intermediate parking position.

Illustration N
Variant 2: Attach the floor nozzle in the parking position.
Illustration O

Ending operation

1. Set the trigger to “0 OFF”.
   The device is switched off.

2. Pull out the mains plug.

3. Remove the device head.
   Illustration B

4. Empty the container.
   Illustration Q

5. Storage possibility:
   Illustration T
   Note
   The suction hose can be wrapped around the device head and attached to the device head with the help of the hose collar.

6. Store the device in a dry and frost-proof room.

Removing the battery pack
Note
During longer work breaks, remove the battery pack from the device and secure it against unauthorised use.

• Push the battery pack upwards and remove it from the device.
  llustration P

Transport

CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during transportation.

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

Care and service

General care instructions

• Clean the device and plastic accessory parts with a commonly available plastic cleaner.
• Rinse the container and accessories with water, as necessary, and dry them before further use.

Clean the foam filter / cartridge filter

1. If necessary, the foam filter / cartridge filter can be cleaned under running water. To do this, remove the foam filter from the filter basket. The cartridge filter can be unlocked and removed by turning it towards the symbol .
2.  Do not rub or scrub the foam filter / cartridge filter when cleaning it.
3.  Allow the foam filter / cartridge filter to dry comple telybefore using it again.
4.  Depending on the filter type, reinsert as follows:
   • Foam filter: Pull the filter over the filter basket and ensure that it is fixed correctly.
   • Cartridge filter: Install the filter on the filter basket, turn it towards the symbol and ensure that it is fixed correctly.
   Illustration R
   Illustration S

Optional accessories

Note
For variants with a foam filter, a cartridge filter can be purchased later as a special accessory and used in-stead of the foam filter.

1. Before inserting the cartridge filter, remove the black cover cap and keep it with the foam filter for lateruse.
2. Put on the cartridge filter and screw it tight.
   Illustration R

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.

Device not running
Battery pack not correctly seated in the battery pack mounting.
1. 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.
1. Charge the battery pack.
Defective battery pack or charger.
1. Replace the battery pack or charger.
Device switches off automatically
Device/battery pack overheated.

• Wait until the device/battery pack has cooled down.
  Declining suction performance
  Accessories, the suction hose or the suction tubes are clogged.

•  Remove the clog with a suitable aid.
  The filter bag is full.

• Replace the filter bag.
  The foam filter / cartridge filter is dirty.

• Clean the foam filter / cartridge filter (see chapter
  Clean the foam filter / cartridge filter).
  The foam filter / cartridge filter is damaged.

• Replace the foam filter / cartridge filter.

Technical data

| 1IND 2-18| 1WD 3-18
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Electrical connection
Degree of protection| | IPX4| IPX4
Protection class| | III| III
Battery voltage| V| 18| 18
Nominal power| W| 245| 245
Filling quantity
Tank content| 1| 12| 17
Device performance data
Operating time when bat- tery is fully charged in normal operation| min| 10| 18
Subject to technical modifications.

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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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