KARCHER WD 3 Battery Battery-Powered Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner Instruction Manual

: June 3, 2024
: Karcher

Table of Contents

General notes
Warranty
Safety instructions
Description of the Appliance
Assembly
Charging the battery pack
Commissioning
General information on the operation
Operation
Transport
Care and maintenance
Troubleshooting
Technical specifications
References
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KARCHER WD 3 Battery Battery-Powered Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner Instruction Manual

Figure Instructions

General notes

Before using the device for the first time, 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. 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.

Proper use

In accordance with the descriptions and the safety information in these operating instructions the device is intended for use as a wet/dry vacuum cleaner.
This appliance has been designed for use in private households and is not intended for commercial use.

Protect the unit from rain. Do not store outside.
This device may not be used to suck in ash and soot.

Operation of the device requires a battery pack of the KÄRCHER Battery Power (+) platform with 36 V nominal voltage and a suitable KÄRCHER charger with 36 V nominal voltage. 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.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any damages that may occur on account of improper use or wrong operations.

Environmental protection

Notes about the ingredients (REACH)
You will find current information about the ingredients
at: www.kaercher.com/REACH

The packaging material can be recycled. Please arrange for the environmentally appropriate disposal of the packaging. Old appliances contain valuable recyclable materials that should be recycled properly. Batteries and accumulators contain substances that must not enter the environment. Please dispose of old devices and batteries or accumulators in an environmentally friendly way.

Electrical and electronic devices often contain components which could potentially pose a danger to human health and the environment if handled or disposed of incorrectly. However, these components are necessary for the proper operation of the device. Devices marked with this symbol must not be disposed of with regular household rubbish.

Notes about the ingredients (REACH)
You will find current information about the ingredients at: www.kaercher.com/REACH

Warranty

The warranty terms published by the relevant sales company are applicable in each country. We will repair potential failures of your appliance within the warranty period free of charge, provided that such failure is caused by faulty material or defects in manufacturing. In the event of a warranty claim please contact your dealer or the nearest authorized Customer Service center.
Please submit the proof of purchase.

Customer Service

Our KÄRCHER branch will be pleased to help you further in the case of questions or faults.

Accessories and Spare Parts

Only use original accessories and spare parts, they ensure the safe and trouble-free operation of the device.
For information about accessories and spare parts, please visit www.kaercher.com.

Scope of delivery

In the event of missing accessories or any transport damage, please contact your dealer.

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.

ATTENTION
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

Suction hose connection
Battery compartment
ON/OFF switch for appliance
Battery unlocking button
Carrying handle
Blowing function
Container closure
Parking position for floor nozzle
Accessory mount
Steering roller
Container
Filter bag
Cartridge filter
Suction hose with connecting piece
Removable handle
Suction tubes 2 x 0.5 m
Crevice nozzle
Floor nozzle
(with insert)
Battery pack
Battery Power 36/25
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 endpoint.

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
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 vacuuming 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 remove 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 Q
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.

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 intervals 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 and ensure that it is fixed correctly.

Troubleshooting

Appliance is not running

Illustration L

The battery pack is not seated correctly in the battery 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.