Kärcher KWD 4, Manual

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8 English
Warranty
The warranty conditions issued by our relevant sales
company apply in all countries. We shall remedy possi-
ble malfunctions on your appliance within the warranty
period free of cost, provided that a material or manufac-
turing 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
Carrying handle
4
Parking position handle / accessory holder
5
Filter box with unlocking button
6
Cable hooks
7
Hose storage (both sides)
8
Storage area
9
Container closure
10
Type plate with technical data (e.g. container size)
11
Mains connection cable with mains plug
12
Parking position for floor nozzle
13
Accessory mounting
14
Steering roller
15
Filter bag
16
Flat fold filter
17
Removable handle
18
Suction hose with connection piece
19
Suction pipes 2 x 0.5 m
20
Crevice nozzle
21
** Floor nozzle with insert for wet and dry vacuum-
ing
22
Switchable floor nozzle for carpets and hard floors
(home)
23
Upholstery nozzle (home)
24
2x filter bags (home)
25
Car nozzle (car)
26
Extra long crevice nozzle (car)
27
Suction brush with hard bristles (car)
28
Suction brush with soft bristles (car)
** Not included with the home version
Installing the steering rollers
1. Before initial startup, remove the contents from the
container and mount the steering rollers.
Illustration B
Illustration C
Illustration D
Note
For versions with stainless steel tubes, remove the pro-
tective cover before initial startup.
Initial startup
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 E
3. Fit and lock the device head.
Illustration F
Note
We recommend using a filter bag to vacuum fine dust.
Installing the hose, pipes, floor nozzle
1. Connect the suction hose.
Illustration G
2. Connect the suction hose to the handle.
Illustration H
Note
For convenient vacuuming in confined spaces, the han-
dle can be removed, and the accessories plugged di-
rectly onto the suction hose.
To release the handle, the grey areas on both sides of
the 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 I
Starting up the device
1. Plug the mains plug into the socket.
Illustration L
2. Set the trigger into the desired position.
Illustration M
 Position "1 ON": The device is switched on.
 Position "0 OFF": The device is switched off.
Note
Limited for Switzerland only: The socket outlet shall on-
ly be used during operation in dry condition.
Operation
ATTENTION
Flat pleated filter missing
Device damage
Always work with the flat pleated filter inserted.
Note
Pay attention to the latest part numbers when purchas-
ing and installing filter bags and flat pleated 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.