Contents
General notes .....................................................
Function ..............................................................
Intended use .......................................................
Environmental protection ....................................
Warranty..............................................................
Accessories and spare parts...............................
Scope of delivery ................................................
Safety instructions...............................................
Notes on the battery (rechargeable battery) and
charger................................................................
Description of the device.....................................
Installation...........................................................
Operation ............................................................
Finishing operation..............................................
Grey Intelligent Key.............................................
Yellow Intelligent Key ..........................................
White intelligent key ............................................
Transport.............................................................
Storage ...............................................................
Care and maintenance........................................
Troubleshooting guide.........................................
Technical data .....................................................
EU Declaration of Conformity .............................
General notes
Read these original operating instruc-
tions and the enclosed safety instruc-
tions before using the device for the first
time. Proceed accordingly.
Keep both books for future reference or for future own-
ers.
Function
This scouring and vacuum machine is used for wet
cleaning or polishing of level floors.
With the Combo variant, loose dirt is picked up by a
sweeping mechanism before cleaning.
The device can be adjusted to suit the respective clean-
ing task by adjusting the water quantity, contact pres-
sure, brush speed, detergent volume and travel speed.
A working width of 1000 mm or 1200 mm and a capacity
of 260 l in the fresh and waste water tank each enable
effective cleaning with long working times.
The device has a travel drive, the driving motor is pow-
ered by a traction battery. The batteries can be charged
by means of a charger at a 230-V socket.
Battery and charger are already supplied with the pack-
age variants.
Note
The device can be equipped with various accessories to
suit the respective cleaning task. Request a copy of our
catalogue or visit our Internet website at www.kaerch-
er.com.
Intended use
This device is suitable for commercial and industrial
use, e.g. logistics halls, factories, industrial systems, car
parks, trade fairs and retail premises. Use this device
only in accordance with the information in these operat-
ing instructions.
● The device may only be used for cleaning floors that
are insensitive to water and polishing.
● The device is designed for cleaning indoor floors or
covered areas. For other application areas, the use
of alternative brushes or the use of the sweeping
mechanism must be checked.
● The operational temperature range is between
+5 °C and +40 °C.
● The device is not suitable for cleaning frozen floors
(e.g. in cold stores).
● With the Combo variant: The device may be driven
over steps up to a maximum height of 2 cm.
● The device may not be operated without a lint filter
in the waste water tank.
● The device is not intended for cleaning public traffic
routes.
● The device must not be used on pressure-sensitive
floors. Take into account the permissible load per
unit area of the floor. The area load imposed by the
device is specified in the Technical data.
● The device may only be fitted with original accesso-
ries and spare parts.
● The device is not suitable for use in potentially ex-
plosive environments.
● No flammable gases, undiluted acids or solvents
may be taken up with the device. These include pet-
rol, paint thinner or heating oil, which can form ex-
plosive mixtures in the suction air turbulence. Do not
use acetone, undiluted acids or solvents, as these
corrode the materials used on the device.
Environmental protection
The packing materials can be recycled. Please
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dispose of packaging in accordance with the en-
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vironmental regulations.
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Electrical and electronic devices contain valua-
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ble, recyclable materials and often components
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such as batteries, rechargeable batteries or oil,
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which - if handled or disposed of incorrectly - can
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pose a potential danger to human health and the envi-
ronment. However, these components are required for
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the correct operation of the device. Devices marked by
this symbol are not allowed to be disposed of together
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with the household rubbish.
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Notes on the content materials (REACH)
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Current information on content materials can be found
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at: www.kaercher.de/REACH
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Warranty
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The warranty conditions issued by our relevant sales
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company apply in all countries. We shall remedy possi-
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ble malfunctions on your appliance within the warranty
period free of cost, provided that a material or manufac-
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turing flaw is the cause. In a warranty case, please con-
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tact your dealer (with the purchase receipt) or the next
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authorised customer service site.
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(See overleaf for the address)
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Further warranty information (if available) can be found
in the service area of your local Kärcher website under
"Downloads".
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
Check the contents for completeness when unpacking.
If any accessories are missing or in the event of any
shipping damage, please notify your dealer.
Safety instructions
Before using the device for the first time, read and ob-
serve these operating instructions and the accompany-
ing brochure: Safety instructions for brush cleaning
devices, No. 5.956-251.0.
The device is approved for operation on surfaces with a
specified limited slope (see chapter "Technical Data").
WARNING
The device can tip over
Risk of injury
Only operate the device on surfaces that do not exceed
the permitted slope (see chapter "Technical Data").
WARNING
Risk of accident due to incorrect operation
People can be injured.
Operators must be properly trained on how to use this
machine.
The device may only be operated when the hood and all
covers are closed.
Notes on the battery (rechargeable
battery) and charger
The Li-Ion version has built-in lithium-ion batteries.
These are subject to special criteria. Removal and in-
stallation as well as testing of defective batteries may
only be carried out by Kärcher customer service or a
qualified specialist.
For storage and transport instructions, please contact
your Kärcher Customer Service.
DANGER
Modifications and alterations to the device are not per-
mitted.
You must not open the battery, there is a danger of a
short circuit. Irritating vapours or corrosive liquids can
also escape.
Do not expose the battery to strong sunlight, heat or fire.
There is a danger of explosion.
Do not operate the charger in an explosion-hazard en-
vironment.
Do not use a dirty or wet charger.
Ensure sufficient ventilation during the charging pro-
cess.
Danger of explosion. Keep naked flames away from the
battery or the battery charging room, and do not gener-
ate sparks or smoke in the vicinity of a battery of a bat-
tery charging room.
Danger of explosion. Do not place any tools or objects
on the battery, i.e. on the end poles and cell connectors.
WARNING
Check the device and the mains cable for damage be-
fore each use. Do not use damaged devices and have
damaged parts repaired by qualified personnel only.
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Keep children away from batteries and charger.
Do not charge damaged batteries. Have damaged bat-
teries replaced by Kärcher customer service.
Do not throw a defective battery in the household rub-
bish. Inform Kärcher Customer Service.
Avoid contact with fluid leaking from defective batteries.
In case of accidental contact, rinse the liquid with water.
In case of contact with the eyes, consult a doctor as
well.
CAUTION
Be sure to observe these operating instructions. Adhere
to the recommendations of the legislature regarding the
handling of batteries.
The mains voltage must match the voltage indicated on
the type plate of the device.
Use the charger for charging approved battery packs
only.
Operate the battery only with this device. It is forbidden
and dangerous to use it for other purposes.
Safety devices
CAUTION
Risk of injury due to missing or modified safety de-
vices!
Safety devices are provided for your own protection.
Do not bypass, remove or render ineffective any safety
devices.
Safety switch
For immediate shutdown of all functions: Set the safety
switch to "0".
● The device brakes hard when the safety switch is
switched off.
● The safety switch acts directly on all device func-
tions
Seat switch
If the operator leaves the seat during work or while driv-
ing, the seat switch switches off the engine after a short
delay.
Warning symbols
Observe the following warnings when handling the bat-
teries:
Observe notes in the instructions of the
battery, on the battery and in these oper-
ating instructions.
Wear eye protection.
Keep acids and batteries away from chil-
dren.
Risk of explosion
Fire, sparks, open flames and smoking
are prohibited.
Risk of acid burns
First aid.
Warning
Disposal
Do not dispose of used batteries in the
residual waste.
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