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If the vacuum result is unsatisfactory the in-
clination of the straight vacuum bar can be 
modified.

Figure 8, see cover page



Release the wing nuts.



Tilt the vacuum bar.



Tighten the wing nuts.

Figure 10, see cover page



Unlock the lever for the brush contact 
pressure to the left and relock to the 
right.

–

Level down: Reduce contact pressure.

–

Level up: Increase contact pressure.



Adjust the wiper flaps by turning the ad-
justment wheel so that they touch the 
floor.



Turn the adjustment wheel an addition-
al turn toward the bottom. 

Note

Overflow dirt water tank. If the dirt water 
tank is full, the suction turbine switches off 
and the indicator lamp "dirt water tank full" 
begins to blink. All cleaning programs with 
suction are blocked for one minute. Empty 
the dirt water reservoir.

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Warning

Please observe the local provisions regard-
ing the wastewater treatment.



Take the dirt water discharge hose from 
the support and lower above a suited 
collection device. 

Figure 11, see cover page



Let off water by opening the dosage de-
vice at the discharge hose. 



The rinse the dirt water reservoir with 
clear water.



Unscrew the filter cup of the fresh water 
filter and let the fresh water tank drain 
completely.



Replace the filter cup.



Check the waste container. If needed, 
remove and empty waste container af-
ter work.



Turn main key to "0" and remove it.



Secure the machine with wheel chocks 
to prevent it from rolling away.

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Danger

Risk of injury! When loading or unloading 
the machine, it may only be operated on 
gradients of max. 10%. Drive slowly.

Caution

Risk of injury and damage! Observe the 
weight of the appliance when you transport 
it.



When transporting in vehicles, secure 
the appliance according to the guide-
lines from slipping and tipping over.



Remove brushes from the brush head.

Caution

Risk of injury and damage! Note the weight 
of the appliance in case of storage.



This appliance must only be stored in 
interior rooms.



Select the storage site for the appliance 
taking into consideration the permissi-
ble total weight of the appliance in order 
not to impact its stability.

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Danger

Risk of injury. Before carrying out any tasks 
on the machine, set the main key to "0" and 
remove it.  Press emergency-stop button.
Place the appliance on a stable, even sur-
face and disconnect the battery.

Note

Suction turbine will continue to run for a 
while after switch-off. Carry out mainte-
nance tasks only after the suction turbine 
has come to a halt.



Drain and dispose of the dirt water and 
the residual fresh water.

Caution

Risk of damage. Do not wash down the ap-
pliance with water and do not use aggres-
sive detergents.



Drain off dirt water.



Check the flat folded filter, clean if re-
quired



Only with R cleaning head Remove bulk 
waste container and empty it.



Clean the outside of the appliance with 
a damp cloth which has been soaked in 
mild detergent.



Clean the vacuum lips and the wiping 
lips, check for wear and replace if re-
quired.



Check the brushes for wear, replace if 
required.



Charge battery.



During long operating pauses: Carry 
out refill charging for the battery. 



Check battery pole for oxidation; brush 
it if required and lubricate it using pole 
grease. Ensure that the connection ca-
ble sits firmly.



Clean the seals between dirt water res-
ervoir and cover and check for tight-
ness, replace if required.



Check the acid density of the cells if the 
batteries are not maintenance-free bat-
teries.



Clean the brush tunnel (only R cleaning 
head)

Figure 12, see cover page



Remove the water distribution strip from 
the cleaning head and clean water ca-
nal (only R cleaning head).



Replace pump hose of the metering 
pump (only Dose model).



Have the prescribed inspection carried 
out by the customer service.

To ensure a reliable operation of the appli-
ance maintenance contracts can be con-
cluded with the competent Kärcher sales 
office.



Remove the vacuum bar.



Unscrew the star grips.

Figure 13, see cover page



Remove the plastic parts.



Remove the vacuum lips.



Insert new vacuum lips.



Insert the plastic parts.



Screw in and tighten the star grips.



Push the pedal for raising/ lowering the 
cleaning head down.



Slide the cleaning head under the appli-
ance so that the hose points toward the 
rear. 
Only slide the cleaning head halfway 
under the appliance.

Figure 14, see cover page



Remove the lid of the cleaning head.

Figure 15, see cover page



Connect the power cord of the cleaning 
head to the appliance (same colours 
must meet).



Replace the lid and lock it.



Slide the cleaning head halfway under 
the appliance.

Figure 16, see cover page



Connect the hose couplers on the 
cleaning head to the hose on the appli-
ance.

Figure 17, see cover page



Insert the tab into the middle of the 
cleaning head, between the fork of the 
lever.



Position the lever on the pedal for rais-
ing/lowering so that the borings in the 
lever and the cleaning head align.



Insert the stop pin through the bushings 
and swivel the locking plate downward.

Figure 18, see cover page



Insert the cylinder pin into the boring of 
the drawbar.



Slide the drawbar with the pin the guide 
channel on the cleaning head all the 
way to the bottom and lock.

Inclination

Adjust brush contact pressure (only 

with the Adv model)

Adjust wiper flaps (only with the 

Adv model)

Emptying the Dirt Water Reservoir

Emptying the Fresh Water Tank

Empty waste container (only with R 

cleaning head)

Shutting down

Transport

With mounted D cleaning head

Storage

Maintenance and care

Maintenance schedule

After the work

Monthly

Yearly

Maintenance Works

Maintenance contract

Replacing the vacuum lips

Install D cleaning head

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