Intended use
Only use the device in private households.
In accordance with the descriptions and the safety infor-
mation in these operating instructions, the device is in-
tended for use as a wet and dry vacuum cleaner.
Cold ashes may only be vacuumed with suitable acces-
sories.
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 suit-
able KÄRCHER charger with 18 V nominal voltage is re-
quired.
Battery packs/chargers that are not supplied in the
scope of delivery or are additionally required are availa-
ble as accessories.
Environmental protection
The packing materials can be recycled. Please
dispose of packaging in accordance with the en-
vironmental regulations.
Electrical and electronic appliances contain valu-
able, 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 environ-
ment. However, these components are required for the
correct operation of the appliance. Appliances marked
by this symbol are not allowed to be disposed of togeth-
er 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 when
unpacking. If any accessories are missing or in the
event of any shipping damage, please notify your deal-
er.
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
Suction hose connection
1
Turn switch
2
10
Parking position handle / accessory holder
3
Foldable carrying handle
4
Storage area
5
Hose storage, both sides
6
Container closure
7
Battery pack/mount for battery pack
8
Type plate with technical data (e.g. container size)
9
Blowing function
10
Parking position for floor nozzle
11
Accessory holder (4x)
12
Steering roller (4x)
13
Filter bag
14
Foam filter
15
Cartridge filter
16
Suction hose (WD 2-18)
17
Removable handle (WD 3-18 / WD 3-18 S)
18
Suction hose with connection piece (WD 3-18 / WD
19
3-18 S)
Suction pipes 2 x 0.5 m
20
Crevice nozzle
21
Floor nozzle
22
* Battery pack (18 V / 2.5 Ah)
23
* Battery pack (18 V / 5.0 Ah)
24
* Standard charger (BC 18 V)
25
* Quick charger (BC 18 V)
26
* optional
Battery pack charging
1. Charging the battery pack (see operating instruc-
tions 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 con-
tainer.
Illustration B
Illustration C
Note
For devices with stainless steel containers, the acces-
sories are not in the container, they are outside of it.
ATTENTION
Vacuuming without a foam or cartridge filter
Device damage
Always ensure that the foam or cartridge filter is insert-
ed, for both wet vacuuming and dry vacuuming.
English
Initial startup