Start Up - Kärcher K 55 Operator's Manual

START UP

Installing the wall unit
The wall mount is to be used for storing the
appliance and the charger.
 Fix the enclosed wall mount at an easily
accessible point near to a socket - the
fastener is enclosed.
Insert the brush roller
The brush roller has not yet been inserted
in the appliance at the time of delivery.
Please insert the brush roller before start-
ing the appliance.
 Turn the casing.
 Insert the brush roller in the side-intake.
 Press in the holder of the brush roller
into the intake and check that it is sitting
properly.
Installing the telescopic handle and
adjusting the handle height
The telescopic strut consists of 3 parts.
While assembling it, make sure that the
parts lock into each other.
 Insert the handle on the longer strut
with turning handle.
 Insert together the longer and shorter
struts; while assembling it, press the
locking button.
 Insert the entire strut with the locking
button into the joint on the appliance.
 Loosen the handle and pull out the strut
to the desired working height; turn the
handle to the correct position and tight-
en using the turning handle.
Inserting and charging the battery
The battery has not yet been inserted in the
appliance at the time of delivery. Please in-
sert the battery before commissioning the
appliance.
 Remove the rechargeable battery from
its packing.
 Insert the battery into the intake until it
locks.
 Charge the battery: The battery can be
charged when it is in the appliance or
removed from it. Note: The following
section describes the charging process
when the battery is in the appliance.
 Insert the charger delivered with the ap-
pliance into a proper socket.
 Important note for charging: Always
switch off the appliance otherwise the
battery will not get charged.
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