Kärcher WD 2-18, Manual

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English 11
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 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.
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Install the insert in the floor nozzle.
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Connect the floor nozzle to the suction pipes.
Illustration J
Fitting the battery pack
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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
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Position "1 ON": The suction / blowing function is ac-
tivated.
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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 purchas-
ing 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.
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For devices with a foam filter: Always use the filter
bag in addition to the foam filter when dry vacuum-
ing.
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For devices with a cartridge filter: Always use the fil-
ter bag in addition to the cartridge filter when vacu-
uming 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 vacuum-
ing 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 suc-
tion opening and the device runs at a higher speed.
Switch off the device immediately and empty the con-
tainer.
Note
If the device falls over, the float can also close. To make
the device capable of vacuuming again, set up the de-
vice, switch it off, wait 5 seconds and then switch it on
again.
Blower function
The blower function can be used to clean areas that are
difficult to reach or where vacuuming is not possible,
e.g. leaves in a gravel bed.
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Insert the suction hose into the blower connection.
The blower function is now activated.
Illustration M
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 po-
sition.
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