Before using the device read the enclosed original instructions of this device, the battery pack and the charger. Act in accordance with them.

Keep these documents for future reference or for future owners.

• If the operating instructions are not observed, the device can be damaged and dangers could arise for users and other persons.

• Notify the dealer immediately in the case of shipping damage.

• Check the package contents when unpacking for missing accessories or for damage.

The packing materials can be recycled. Please dispose of packaging in accordance with the environmental regulations.

Electrical and electronic appliances contain valuable, 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 environment. However, these components are required for the correct operation of the appliance. Appliances marked by this symbol are not allowed to be disposed of together with the household rubbish.

Current information on content materials can be found at: www.kaercher.com/REACH

Read this safety chapter and these original instructions before using the device for the first time. Act in accordance with them. Keep the original instructions for future reference or for future owners.

• In addition to the notes in the operating instructions, you also need to take into consideration the general safety regulations and accident prevention guidelines applicable by law.

• Warnings and information notices attached to the device provide important information for hazard-free operation.

In addition, read the operating instructions and safety instructions that come with the battery pack and the charger.

This device can be operated with the 18 V Kärcher Battery Power and 18 V Kärcher Battery Power+ battery packs listed in the spare parts list.

This device is suitable for commercial and industrial use, e.g. in hotels, schools, hospitals, factories, shops, offices and rental companies. Use the device only in accordance with the information in these operating instructions.

• The device may only be used for cleaning smooth surfaces that are insensitive to water and polishing.

• The device is not suitable for cleaning frozen floors (e.g. in cold stores).

• The device is not suitable for use in potentially explosive environments.

• Do not immerse the device or any part of it in water or pour water over it.

Check the contents for completeness when unpacking. If any accessories are missing or in the event of any shipping damage, please notify your dealer.

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1. Warning light
2. Boost function button
3. ON/OFF switch
4. Handle
5. Battery pack unlocking button
6. Battery mount
7. Handle bowl
8. Type plate
9. Fresh water filter
10. Fresh water tank
11. Lid handle
12. Cleaning brush
13. Cover
14. Locking flaps
15. Waste water bowl
16. Waste water tank
17. Sweep bins
18. Lock
19. Cover
20. Dosing head
21. Detergent CA 50 C (0.5 l round bottle)
22. Cleaning rollers (replacement)
23. *Battery pack Battery Power 18/25 DWorBattery pack Battery Power+ 18/30 DW
24. *Mains cable for quick charger
25. *Quick charger Battery Power 18/25orQuick charger Battery Power+ 18/60
26. Cleaning rollers

*BR 30/1 C Bp Pack

1. Charge the battery pack (see operating instructions and safety instructions for the battery pack and the charger).

1. Push the battery pack into the battery mount on the device until the battery pack audibly latches into place.

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• Observe the manufacturer's dosing quantity recommendations when dosing with detergent or care agents.

• To prevent foaming, fill the fresh water tank with water first and the add the detergent or care agent.

• To prevent the tank from overflowing, be sure to leave enough space for the detergent or care agent when filling with water.

1. Grasp the fresh water tank by the recessed grips at the side and take it out of the device.

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2. Open the tank cap.

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3. Fill the fresh water tank with clean tap water (max. 40 °C) up to the MAX marking at most. If detergent is to be used, fill in less fresh water accordingly.

4. Add KÄRCHER detergent or care agent to the fresh water tank as required.

   ATTENTION

   Over- or underdosing of the detergent or care agent

   Can result in poor cleaning results.

   Observe the recommended dosage for the detergent and care agents.

   Note

   For optimal cleaning and care results, we recommend using only KÄRCHER products and the dosing head.

5. Unscrew the round bottle lock.

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6. Screw the dosing head onto the round bottle.

7. Squeeze the round bottle in the middle until the required amount of detergent has flowed into the dosing head.

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   Take the following into account:

   1. The specifications of the detergent manufacturer for the mixing ratio of detergent and fresh water

   2. the corresponding scale on the dosing head

   3. the capacity of the tank

8. Open the cover on the dosing head.

9. Fill the detergent into the tank.

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10. Close the cover on the dosing head.

11. Close the tank cap.

12. Insert the fresh water tank into the device until it latches into place.

• For an optimum cleaning result, wash the cleaning rollers in the washing machine at 60°C before initial use.

• Work backwards towards the door so that no footprints are generated on the freshly cleaned floor.

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• The floor is cleaned by moving the device back and forth at a speed similar to vacuum cleaning.

• Activate the Boost function for heavy soiling. To do this, hold down the Boost function button. The roller speed and fresh water quantity are increased when the Boost function is activated. Allow the device to slide slowly over the floor without exerting any pressure on the device.

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• If the cleaning rollers are blocked, e.g. by jamming, the device switches off.

  The warning light lights up.

  Remove the blockage.

  To switch the device on again, press the ON/OFF switch twice.

  Note

  The first press clears the error, the second press switches on the device.

  If the ON/OFF switch is not pressed, the warning light goes out after 10 s. To switch on the device, press the ON/OFF switch once.

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• If the capacity of the battery pack is almost exhausted, the ON/OFF switch starts to flash.

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  Press the ON/OFF switch.

  The device switches off.

  Take the battery pack out of the device and charge it (see chapter Ending operation).

  Note

  In order to avoid a damaging exhaustive discharge of the battery pack, the device switches itself off before the battery pack is completely discharged.

• Switch off the device and move it to the parking position whenever work is interrupted and at the end of work. When the device is in the parking position, the cleaning rollers do not touch the floor.

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• When parking the device, do not lean it against walls, doors or other objects; instead, bring the device into the parking position.

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1. Remove the cleaning rollers from the device (see chapter Cleaning the cleaning roller).

2. Moisten the cleaning rollers with fresh water.

3. Install the cleaning rollers.

4. Press the ON/OFF switch.

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   The device switches on.

5. Activate the boost function to clean stubborn dirt (see chapter General notes on operation).

• Empty the waste water tank as soon as the fresh water tank is empty, or the device no longer absorbs moisture, and water remains on the floor.

1. Press the ON/OFF switch.

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   The device switches off.

2. Bring the device into the parking position (see chapter General notes on operation).

3. Disengage the two locking flaps on the device.

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   The waste water tank releases from the device.

4. Lift the device and set it aside.

5. To transport it to the emptying point, do not hold the waste water tank by the lid, but with both hands on the side of the drip tray. Keep the waste water tank level, otherwise waste water can escape.

6. Empty the waste water tank.

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   In the case of stubborn dirt, rinse out the waste water tank with tap water (see chapter Cleaning the waste water tank).

7. Clean the sweep bins (see chapter Cleaning the sweep bins).

8. Insert the waste water tank into the device in reverse order.

1. Press the ON/OFF switch.

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   The device switches off.

2. Bring the device into the parking position (see chapter General notes on operation).

The rinsing function can be used for intermediate cleaning of the cleaning rollers in case of severe dirt accumulation.

1. Press the ON/OFF switch.

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   The device switches off.

2. Bring the device into the parking position (see chapter General notes on operation).

3. Check the filling level in the fresh water tank, it must be at least 50%.

   If necessary, fill the fresh water tank accordingly (see chapter Filling the fresh water tank).

4. Press and hold the Boost function button.

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5. Press and hold the ON/OFF switch.

   After approx. 3 s, the rinsing function is activated, the cleaning rollers rotate and are rinsed.

   The ON/OFF switch flashes.

6. Release the Boost function button and the ON/OFF switch.

7. The device switches off automatically after approx. 2 minutes.

   The rinsing function can be ended at any time by pressing the ON/OFF switch.

8. Empty the waste water tank (see chapter Emptying the waste water tank).

9. Check the filling level in the fresh water tank, if necessary fill the fresh water tank accordingly (see chapter Filling the fresh water tank).

1. Press the ON/OFF switch.

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   The device switches off.

2. Bring the device into the parking position (see chapter General notes on operation).

3. Press the battery pack unlocking button, and pull the battery pack out of the battery mount.

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4. Charge the battery pack.

   Also charge partly discharged battery packs after use.

ATTENTION

Adhering dirt deposits

Adhering dirt deposits can damage the device in the long term.

It is recommended to clean the device completely after each application.

5. Clean the device (see chapter Cleaning the device).

1. Clean the device (see chapter Cleaning the device).

2. Clean the waste water tank (see chapter Cleaning the waste water tank).

3. Clean the sweep bins (see chapter Cleaning the sweep bins).

4. Clean the cleaning rollers (see chapter Cleaning the cleaning roller).

5. Charge the battery pack (see operating instructions for the battery pack and charger).

6. Bring the device into the parking position (see chapter General notes on operation) and store in a dry interior.

1. To carry the device, reach into the handle bowl under the battery mount.

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2. When transporting the device in vehicles, secure it to prevent it from slipping or overturning in accordance with the respectively applicable guidelines.

The device may only be stored indoors.

1. Press the battery pack unlocking button, and pull the battery pack out of the battery mount to avoid discharging the battery pack.

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1. Press the ON/OFF switch.

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   The device switches off.

2. Bring the device into the parking position (see chapter General notes on operation).

3. Wipe off dirt and detergent residues on the housing with a damp cloth.

4. Remove the fresh water tank, empty it and put it back in the device (see chapter Filling the fresh water tank).

1. Press the ON/OFF switch.

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   The device switches off.

2. Bring the device into the parking position (see chapter General notes on operation).

3. Empty the waste water tank (see chapter Emptying the waste water tank).

4. Pull the lid handle and remove the lid.

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5. Clean the waste water bowl and the lid with tap water.

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6. Allow the waste water bowl and the lid to dry or dry them with a lint-free cloth.

7. Assemble the waste water tank in reverse order and insert it into the device.

1. Press the ON/OFF switch.

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   The device switches off.

2. Bring the device into the parking position (see chapter General notes on operation).

3. Remove the waste water tank (see chapter Emptying the waste water tank).

4. Remove the sweep bins.

   1. Disengage the sweep bins to the side and swing them forward.

   2. Remove the sweep bins to the side.

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5. Clean both sweep bins under running water.

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6. Remove the cleaning brush from the cover of the waste water tank, and remove any dirt stuck in the combs (shown with a frame).

7. Install the two sweep bins in the reverse order.

1. Press the ON/OFF switch.

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   The device switches off.

2. Bring the device into the parking position (see chapter General notes on operation).

3. Reach into the recessed grips on the side of the cleaning rollers and unscrew the cleaning rollers.

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4. Clean the cleaning rollers under running water or wash them in the washing machine at max. 60°C.

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5. Clean the roller drives with a moist cloth.

6. Turn the cleaning rollers on the roller drives. Pay attention to the colour assignment of the inside of the roller and the roller drive (green to green and blue to blue).

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7. Allow the rollers to dry mounted on the device or standing vertically.

1. Press the ON/OFF switch.

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   The device switches off.

2. Bring the device into the parking position (see chapter General notes on operation).

3. Remove the waste water tank (see chapter Emptying the waste water tank).

4. Remove the cleaning rollers (see chapter Cleaning the cleaning roller).

5. Remove the covers on the water distribution strips.

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   Installation information

   Note the side markings on the covers and on the device (L to L and R to R).

6. Clean the covers under running water.

7. Clean both water distribution strips (shown with a frame) with a damp cloth.

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8. Check the fresh water inlet openings (arrows) for contamination; if necessary, remove stubborn dirt with the cleaning brush.

9. Assemble in the reverse order.

Malfunctions often have simple causes that you can remedy yourself using the following overview. When in doubt, or in the case of malfunctions not mentioned here, please contact your authorised Customer Service.

• The cleaning rollers do not turn and the warning light lights up 

• The device cannot be switched on 

• The device does not absorb dirt 

• The cleaning rollers are too dry 

• Unsatisfactory cleaning result 

• The water absorption is not optimal 

• The device is losing waste water 

Cause:

The safety switch-off of the drive motor has triggered, e.g. B. by excessive pressure on the cleaning rollers or by driving against a wall or corner.

Remedy:

• Press the ON/OFF switch twice.

  Only move the device back and forth when cleaning, do not exert any pressure on the device.

Cause:

The cleaning rollers are blocked.

Remedy:

• Check whether an object is jammed on the cleaning rollers. Remove the jammed object.

• Check whether dirt has accumulated in the sweep bins and remove it (see chapter Cleaning the sweep bins).

• Check that the sweep bins are fitted correctly. For this, remove the sweep bins and then fit them back in place.

Cause:

The battery pack is discharged.

Remedy:

• Take the battery pack out of the battery mount and charge it (see chapter Ending operation).

• Push the charged battery pack into the battery mount until it audibly clicks into place (see chapter Inserting the battery pack).

Cause:

The battery pack is not locked into the battery mount.

Remedy:

• Push the battery pack into the battery mount until it audibly clicks into place (see chapter Inserting the battery pack).

Cause:

There is no water in the fresh water tank.

Remedy:

• Fill water into the fresh water tank (see chapter Filling the fresh water tank).

Cause:

The fresh water tank is not sitting properly in the device.

Remedy:

• Insert the fresh water tank so that it is firmly seated in the device.

Cause:

The waste water tank is missing or not sitting properly in the device.

Remedy:

• Check whether the cover is correctly mounted on the waste water bowl (see chapter Cleaning the waste water tank).

Remedy:

• Insert the waste water tank into the device and fasten it correctly.

Cause:

The sweep bins are missing or are not sitting correctly in the waste water tank.

Remedy:

• Insert the sweep bins correctly into the waste water tank (see chapter Cleaning the sweep bins).

Cause:

The cleaning rollers are missing or are not sitting correctly in the device.

Remedy:

• Insert the cleaning rollers or screw them correctly onto the roller drives (see chapter Cleaning the cleaning roller).

Cause:

The cleaning rollers are dirty or worn out.

Remedy:

• Clean the cleaning rollers or replace them.

Cause:

The water distribution strips are dirty.

Remedy:

• Clean the water distribution strips (see chapter Cleaning the water distribution strips).

Cause:

The cleaning rollers are not being sufficiently moistened.

Remedy:

• Moisten the cleaning rollers by activating the Boost function (see chapter General notes on operation).

Cause:

The fresh water filter is dirty.

Remedy:

• Clean the fresh water filter.

  1. Remove the fresh water tank (see chapter Filling the fresh water tank).

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  2. Remove the fresh water filter.

  3. Clean the fresh water filter under running water.

  4. Assemble in the reverse order.

Cause:

The cleaning rollers were not washed before initial use.

Remedy:

• Wash the cleaning rollers at 60°C in the washing machine (see chapter Cleaning the cleaning roller).

Cause:

The cleaning rollers are dirty.

Remedy:

• Clean the cleaning rollers.

Cause:

The cleaning rollers are not being sufficiently moistened.

Remedy:

• Moisten the cleaning rollers by activating the Boost function (see chapter Starting work).

Cause:

The water distribution strips are dirty.

Remedy:

• Clean the water distribution strips (see chapter Cleaning the water distribution strips).

Cause:

Incorrect detergent or incorrect dosage was used.

Remedy:

• Use only the specified KÄRCHER detergent and be sure to use the correct dosage.

Cause:

Foreign detergents are present on the floor.

Remedy:

• Thoroughly remove all detergent residues from the cleaning rollers using water.

• Clean the floor several times using the device and clean cleaning rollers, without using detergent.

  This removes all detergent residues from the floor.

Cause:

The sweep bins are not sitting correctly in the device.

Remedy:

• Insert the sweep bins correctly into the device (see chapter Cleaning the sweep bins).

Cause:

The cleaning rollers are worn out.

Remedy:

• Replace the cleaning rollers (see chapter Cleaning the cleaning roller).

Cause:

The waste water tank is full.

Remedy:

• Empty the waste water tank (see chapter Emptying the waste water tank).

Cause:

The waste water tank is not sitting properly in the device.

Remedy:

• Insert the waste water tank correctly into the device (see chapter Emptying the waste water tank).

Cause:

The sweep bins are not sitting correctly in the device.

Remedy:

• Insert the sweep bins correctly into the device (see chapter Cleaning the sweep bins).

Cause:

The waste water tank is damaged.

Remedy:

• Contact the authorised Customer Service.

The warranty conditions issued by our relevant sales company apply in all countries. We shall remedy possible malfunctions on your appliance within the warranty period free of cost, provided that a material or manufacturing 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)

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.

Only use KÄRCHER original battery packs, not non-rechargeable batteries.

EU Declaration of Conformity

We hereby declare that the machine described below complies with the relevant basic safety and health requirements in the EU Directives, both in its basic design and construction as well as in the version placed in circulation by us. This declaration is invalidated by any changes made to the machine that are not approved by us.

Product: Floor cleaner

Type: 1.783-xxx

2006/42/EC (+2009/127/EC)

2014/30/EU

2011/65/EU

EN 60335-1

EN 60335-2-72

EN 62233: 2008

EN 55014-1: 2017 + A11: 2020

EN 55014-2: 2015

EN IEC 63000: 2018

The signatories act on behalf of and with the authority of the company management.

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Documentation supervisor:

S. Reiser

Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG

Alfred-Kärcher-Str. 28 - 40

71364 Winnenden (Germany)

Ph.: +49 7195 14-0

Fax: +49 7195 14-2212

Winnenden, 2021/04/01

Declaration of Conformity(UK)

We hereby declare that the product described below complies with the relevant provisions of the following UK Regulations, both in its basic design and construction as well as in the version put into circulation by us. This declaration shall cease to be valid if the product is modified without our prior approval.

Product: Floor cleaner

Type: 1.783-xxx

S.I. 2008/1597 (as amended)

S.I. 2016/1091 (as amended)

S.I. 2012/3032 (as amended)

EN 60335-1

EN 60335-2-72

EN 62233: 2008

EN 55014-1: 2017 + A11: 2020

EN 55014-2: 2015

EN IEC 63000: 2018

The signatories act on behalf of and with the authority of the company management.

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Documentation supervisor:

S. Reiser

Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG

Alfred-Kärcher-Str. 28 - 40

71364 Winnenden (Germany)

Ph.: +49 7195 14-0

Fax: +49 7195 14-2212

Winnenden, 2021/04/01