Operation; Transport; Storage; Care And Maintenance - Kärcher BV 5/1 Bp Instructions Manual

Operation

ATTENTION
Risk of damage! If the suction decreases,
immediately turn off the motor.
Turning on the Appliance
 Switch on the appliance at the main
switch.
Eco mode
Eco mode (energy saver mode): The appli-
ance works with reduced suction perfor-
mance. The battery life will extend.
 To switch on eco mode: Press the eco
button.
 To switch off eco mode: Press the eco
button again.
Cleaning operations
Note: The battery life will shorten because
of increased cleaning performance while
cleaning textile covering.
 Set the selection switch of the floor noz-
zle to hard surface or carpet.
 Regulate the suction force on the suc-
tion force regulator (continuous).
 Perform the cleaning operation.
Turn off the appliance
 Switch off the appliance at the main
switch.
After each operation
 Empty main filter basket if necessary.
 Use a moist cloth to clean the appliance
and the accessories after use.

Transport

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.
CAUTION
Risk of injury and damage! Note the weight
of the appliance in case of storage.
 Press the unlocking key and remove
the battery to avoid discharge.
This appliance must only be stored in inte-
rior rooms.

Care and maintenance

DANGER
Turn the appliance off and remove the bat-
tery before carrying out any tasks on the
machine.
Replace the fleece filter bag or
paper filter bag (option)
Illustration
 Release and remove the filter cover.
 Remove the fleece filter bag or paper fil-
ter bag (option).
Illustration
 Pull a new fleece filter bag or paper filter
bag (option) with rubber flange over the
suction support (interior).
 Insert and lock the filter cover.
Clean main filter basket
 Main filter basket (washable), clean it
under running water if necessary.
ATTENTION
Risk of damage! Never insert the main filter
basket while wet.
Replace exhaust filter
Exhaust filter: Change once a year
 Remove cover.
 Unlock the filter housing and remove it.
 Remove the exhaust filter from the filter
housing.
 Insert new exhaust filter into filter hous-
ing.
 Insert and click the filter housing into its
place.
 Replace cover.
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Storage

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