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Please read these original operating in-
structions and the enclosed safety in-
structions prior to the initial use of your device. Proceed
accordingly. Keep both booklets for future reference or
subsequent owners.
This universal vacuum cleaner is intended for the pri-
vate use at home and not for commercial purposes.
The manufacturer is not liable for any damage that may
occur on account of improper use or wrong operation.
Use the universal vacuum cleaner only with:
Original filters
Original spare parts, accessories and special ac-
cessories.
The universal vacuum cleaner is not suitable for:
Vacuuming off human beings or animals.
Vacuuming up:
Small living creatures (e.g. flies, spiders, etc.).
Substances that are harmful for health, have sharp
edges, are hot or glowing.
Moist or liquid substances.
Easily inflammable or explosive substances and
gases.
The packaging material can be recycled. Please
do not place the packaging into the ordinary re-
fuse for disposal, but arrange for the proper re-
cycling.
Old appliances contain valuable materials that
can be recycled. Please arrange for the proper
recycling of old appliances. Please dispose your
old appliances using appropriate collection sys-
tems.
Electrical and electronic devices often contain compo-
nents which could potentially pose a danger to human
health and the environment if handled or disposed of in-
correctly. However, these components are necessary
for the proper operation of the device. Devices marked
with this symbol must not be disposed of with regular
household rubbish.
The filters are made from environmentally friendly ma-
terials.
They can therefore be disposed off through the normal
household garbage provided you have not sucked in
substances that are not permitted to be thrown into
household garbage.
Notes about the ingredients (REACH)
You will find current information about the ingredients
at:
www.kaercher.com/REACH
The warranty terms published by the relevant sales
company are applicable in each country. We will repair
potential failures of your appliance within the warranty
period free of charge, provided that such failure is
caused by faulty material or defects in manufacturing. In
the event of a warranty claim please contact your dealer
or the nearest authorized Customer Service centre.
Please submit the proof of purchase.
Our KÄRCHER branch will be pleased to help you fur-
ther in the case of questions or faults. See address on
the reverse.
Only use original accessories and spare parts, they en-
sure the safe and trouble-free operation of the device.
For information about accessories and spare parts,
please visit www.kaercher.com.
Illustrations on Page 4
1 Handle
2 Adjustable telescopic suction pipe
3 Suction control
4 On/Off button
5 Exhaust filter
6 Exhaust filter cover
7 Shift button
8Floor nozzle
9 Parking position
10 Unlocking the floor nozzle
11 Cable hook
12 Cable clip
13 Power cord with plug
14 Telescopic suction pipe cleaning opening
15 Main filter lock
16 Filter box
17 Long life filter with lock
18 Upholstery nozzle
19 Crevice nozzle
20 Furniture brush
Figures to
Illustration
Both cable hooks can be folded out.
The lower cable hook can be rotated upwards to
enable quick cable removal.
Illustration
If the device is parked in the parking position, first
release the parking position.
In order to do this, hold the floor nozzle still with
your foot and tip the device backwards slightly.
Hold the button down and adjust the suction pipe to
the desired length.
Illustration
Note
The desired suction power can be set individually by
sliding the suction control.
Level 1 and 2: Low suction range
For vacuuming sensitive materials and light com-
ponents, such as upholstered furniture, rugs, cush-
ions, curtains, etc.
Level 3: Medium suction range
For daily vacuuming of lightly soiled surfaces and
for cleaning low-pile carpets.
General notes
Proper use
Environmental protection
Disposal of filters
Warranty
Customer Service
Spare parts
Operation
Description of the Appliance
Start up
Cable hooks
Adjusting the telescopic suction pipe
Setting the vacuum cleaning performance
