Operation - Kärcher WD 5 Operating Instructions Manual

Note: Accessories, such as suction brushes (optional)
can be directly attached to the connecting piece and
thus connected to the suction hose.
For convenient working even in tight spaces.
The removable handle can be attached between the ac-
cessories and the suction hose if necessary.
See position 15.
Recommendation: In order to vacuum the floor, attach
the handle to the suction hose.
Removable handle
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 Connect the handle with the suction hose until it
snaps in place.
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 To remove the handle from the suction hose, press
the notch using your thumb and pull off the handle.
Note: Due to removing the handle, accessories can be
directly attached to the suction hose.
Recommendation: In order to vacuum the floor, attach
the handle to the suction hose.
See position 14.
Suction tubes 2 x 0.5 m
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 Put both suction tubes together and connect them
with the handle.
Floor nozzle
(with switching lever)
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For convenient switching between dry and wet dirt:
 For vacuuming dry dirt off the floor, use position
with extended brush strips.
 For vacuuming water off the floor, use position with
extended rubber lips.
Crevice nozzle
 For edges, joints, heaters and hard to reach loca-
tions.

Operation

ATTENTION
Always work with an inserted flat fold filter - during wet
as well as dry vacuum cleaning!
Before Startup
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 Remove the appliance head and take the contents
out of the container.
 Turn the container, press in the steering roller in the
openings at the base of the container till the end-
point.
 Insert and lock the appliance head.
 Clip the holder for the accessory compartment onto
the rear side of the appliance.
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 Connect accessories.
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 Plug in the mains plug.
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 Turn on the machine.
Dry vacuum cleaning
ATTENTION
Work with a dry flat fold filter only.
Check the filter for damage prior to installation and re-
place as necessary.
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 For vacuuming dry dirt an additional filter bag can
be inserted if necessary.
ATTENTION
Only operate the filter cleaning without a filter bag in-
serted, otherwise the filter bag can get damaged.
Information filter bag
– The filling level of the filter bag depends on the dirt
that is sucked in.
– The filter bag needs to be replaced more frequently
while sucking in fine dust, sand, etc.
– Clogged filter bags can burst - therefore make sure
to replace the filter bag in a timely manner!
ATTENTION
Vacuum cold ashes only when using a pre-filter.
Order no. basic design: 2.863-139.0, premium design:
2.863-161.0.
Wet vacuum cleaning
ATTENTION
Do not use a filter bag!
Note: If the container is full, a float closes the suction
opening, and the appliance works at a higher speed.
Switch off the appliance immediately, and empty the
container.
 For vacuuming up moisture or wetness pay atten-
tion to the correct floor nozzle setting and connect
the corresponding accessories.
Integrated filter cleaning system
The filter cleaning system is intended for vacuuming up
large volumes of fine dust without an inserted filter bag.
Note: Thanks to the filter cleaning system the soiled flat
pleated filter can be cleaned at the push of the button
and the suction performance can be increased again.
Illustration
 Place the handle of the suction hose in the acces-
sory compartment on the appliance head. Push the
filter cleaning button 3 x while the appliance is
switched on, wait 4 seconds between the individual
operations.
Note: After operating the filter cleaning button several
times, check the container for its filling volume. Other-
wise, the dirt might escape when the container is
opened.
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EN
Start up