Kärcher K 55, Original Instructions Manual

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 When the operating display glows, it
means the charging process has start-
ed. The charging time for an empty bat-
tery is approx. 14 hours.
Note: If the operating display does not
glow, switch off the machine because
otherwise the charging process cannot
start.
 Remove the plug from the charger
socket and disconnect the charger from
mains power after you have finished
charging.
Illustration
 Switch on the appliance; press the on/
off foot switch to do so.
 Move the appliance forward and back-
ward to clean it.
 K 55: Use the right side (the side with an
unlocking button for the changeable
brush) for cleaning close to the edges.
Illustration
 Switch off the appliance; press the on/
off foot switch to do so.
 Place the telescopic strut in an upright
position during breaks; there is a stop-
per that holds it in position.
 Switch off the appliance when finished.
 Empty dirt container after each clean-
ing.
Illustration
The dirt container can be removed in 2
ways:
1) Hold the appliance high at the joint with
one hand and unlock the lid of the dirt con-
tainer.
Note : Hold the casing firmly so that
it doesn't open downward too fast.
2) Place the appliance on the floor and un-
lock the lid of the dirt container.
Note : Hold
the telescopic strut firmly so that it doesn't
fall down.
 Unlock lid of the dirt container and pull it
upward.
 Lift the dirt container upward at the han-
dle and empty it.
 Re-insert the dirt container and close
the lid.
Illustration
 Store the appliance in the wall mount.
 Alternatively, you can also store the de-
vice at the handle; if required, turn the
handle (refer section "Adjust telescopic
strut and handle").
 Charge the battery.
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Caution
Remove the battery prior to any care and
maintenance work.
 Wipe the appliance using a damp cloth.
Do not use any aggressive agents,
such as cleaning powder.
Illustration
 Press the unlocking button and remove
the brush roller.
 Remove wound up hair using a knife or
scissors. Move the knife along the de-
fined cutting edge and then remove the
loosened hair.
 Insert the cleaned or new brush roller
and ensure that it sits properly.
Note : Please clean animal hair brush after
each use!
Illustration
 Press the unlocking button and remove
the brush roller.
Operations
Starting the work
Interrupting the work
Finishing your work
Emptying the dirt container
Storing the appliance
Maintenance and Care
Cleaning the device
Change/ clean the brush roller
K 55: Brush roller
K 55 pet: Clean the brush roller with the
cleaning cover (animal hair brush)
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