Karcher BV 5-1 Bp - Manual (Page 16)

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ATTENTION
Risk of damage! If the suction decreases,
immediately turn off the motor.
The appliance can be operated in 2 ways:
– Mains operation
– Battery operation
Note: If the power supply is assured for
both the operating types, the device auto-
matically switches over to mains opera-
tions.
Power supply through electrical connec-
tion.

Plug in the mains plug.
Power supply from battery. Only one bat-
tery is required for operating the device.
– Appliance automatically shifts to the
charged battery mode.
– Appliance switches off.
– Mains operations are possible.
Note: We recommend that you operate the
appliance in the mains mode while cleaning
textile covering because of the high clean-
ing power that is required for such jobs.

Switch on the appliance at the main
switch.
 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.
 Switch off the appliance at the main
switch.
 Pull out the mains plug if necessary.
 Empty main filter basket if necessary.
 Use a moist cloth to clean the appli-
ance, the accessories and the cable af-
ter use.
ṇ 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.
ṇ CAUTION
Risk of injury and damage! Note the weight
of the appliance in case of storage.
This appliance must only be stored in inte-
rior rooms.
ƽ DANGER
Turn the appliance off and disconnect the
mains plug or remove the batteries before
carrying out any tasks on the machine.
 Release and remove the filter cover.
 Remove the fleece filter bag or paper fil-
ter bag (option).
Charging time for empty battery (per bat-
tery)
BC 4/3.0 quick charger, 4-times
(max. 4 batteries can be
charged one after the other)
1:00 h
Quick charger, BC 1/1.8, single
(special accessory) 1:45 h
Operation
Mains operation
Battery operation
One battery is discharged
Both the batteries are empty
Cleaning operations
Turn off the appliance
After each operation
Transport
Storage
Maintenance and care
Replace the fleece filter bag or
paper filter bag (option)
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