Intended Use; Environmental Protection; Accessories And Spare Parts; Warranty - Kärcher BC 18 V 2,5 A Mode D'emploi

the charger and battery mount for damage every time
before use. Do not use any damaged devices. Replace
any damaged devices. ● Check the power cable for
damage each time before operating the device. Do not
use a damaged power cable. If the power cable is dam-
aged, replace it with an approved replacement. You can
obtain a suitable replacement from KÄRCHER or one of
our service partners. ● Do not charge battery packs that
are damaged or not completely functional. Dispose of
damaged or non-functional battery packs immediately,
following the applicable regulations on transport and
disposal. ● Do not use the charger in an explosive envi-
ronment or near flammable objects. ● Do not immerse
the device in water or hold it under a water stream. ● Do
not charge the battery pack in explosive environments.
Check the condition of the battery pack and charger reg-
ularly during the charging process. ● If you notice a
fault, unusual smells or the development of heat during
charging, disconnect the charger from the mains and
the battery pack from the charger. Dispose of the battery
pack and charger immediately and follow the applicable
regulations on transport and disposal.
WARNING
● Check that the mains voltage
corresponds with the voltage stated on the type plate of
the charger. ● Protect the power cable from heat, sharp
edges, oil and moving parts. ● Do not open the charger.
Repairs are only to be carried out by qualified person-
nel. ● Pull the plug out of the mains socket before clean-
ing the charger or performing cleaning work. ● Persons
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities
and persons lacking experience and knowledge may
only use the appliance if they are properly supervised,
have been instructed on use of the appliance safely by
a person responsible for their safety, and understand
the resultant hazards involved. ● Children must not play
with the appliance. ● Children must be supervised to
prevent them from playing with the device. ● Children
from the minimum age of 8 may use the appliance if
they are properly supervised or have been instructed in
its use by a person responsible for their safety, and if
they have understood the resultant hazards involved.
● Children may only perform cleaning work and user
maintenance under supervision.
CAUTION
● Do not operate the device togeth-
er with other devices on an extension cable with multiple
power sockets. ● Do not pull the mains plug out the
socket using the power supply cable. ● Do not use the
battery pack when dirty or wet. ● Do not put the battery
pack into the battery mount of the charger if it is dirty or
wet. ● Do not use the charger in a dusty environment.
ATTENTION
● Short circuit hazard. Protect the
contacts of the battery mount from metal parts. ● Never
cover the charger during use. ● Do not carry the charger
by the power cable. ● Use the charger only in dry interi-
or spaces with low humidity.

Intended use

CAUTION
Risk of explosion!
Risk of injury and damage due to exploding battery
pack.
Do not charge defective or not fully functional battery
packs.
Modifications and changes not authorised by the manu-
facturer are prohibited.
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Any other use is prohibited. The user shall be liable for
hazards arising as a result of improper use.
Charge only battery packs from the KÄRCHER Battery
Power / Battery Power+ system.
ATTENTION
The charger can only be used with battery packs of the
same voltage type (18 V / 36 V). Do not charge any oth-
er voltage type of battery pack.
Before use, check that the voltage type (18 V / 36 V) of
the battery pack and the device match.
The voltage information can be found on the device, on
the battery pack and its nameplate.

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.
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)

Symbols on the device

Symbols on the charger
English

Warranty

Protect the device from moisture.
Store the device in a dry place. Do
not subject the device to rain. The
device is only suitable for indoor
use.
The battery pack is being charged,
the indicator lamp is flashing.