Description Of The Appliance; Assembly; Commissioning - Kärcher FC 5 Originalbetriebsanleitung

ATTENTION
 Only switch on the appliance
when the fresh water tank and
waste water tank are fitted.
 The appliance must not be
used for the intake of sharp or
large objects (e.g. shards,
pebbles, toy parts).
 Do not add acetic acids, des-
caling agents, essential oils
or similar substances to the
fresh water tank. Also ensure
that the substances are not
drawn in.
 The air vents on the appli-
ance must not be blocked up.
 Only use this appliance on
hard floors with waterproof
coatings (e. g. varnished par-
quet, enamelled tiles, Linole-
um).
 Do not use the appliance for
cleaning of carpets or carpet-
ed floors.
 Do not use the appliance over
the floor grilles of convector
heaters. The appliance is not
able to take in the water dis-
charged when used above
grilles.
 In case of longer breaks and
after use, switch the appli-
ance off at the main switch /
appliance switch and pull the
mains plug.
 Do not operate the appliance
at temperatures below 0 °C.
 Protect the unit from rain. Do
not store outside.
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Description of the Appliance

 Illustrations on fold-out page!
1 ON/OFF switch
2 Handle
3 Cable clamp
4 Supply Cord
5 Cable clip
6 Carrying handle
7 Waste water tank/separator lid
8 waste water tank
9 Recessed grip cleaning roller
10 Cleaning rollers
11 Cover suction head
12 Lock suction head
13 Fresh water tank
14 Handle fresh water tank
15 Cleaning / park station
16 Measuring cup
17 Filter inlay
18 Detergent
 Illustrations on fold-out page!
Illustration
 Insert handle into the basic unit as far as it goes un-
til it engages audibly.
The handle must sit snugly into the appliance.

Commissioning

Fill fresh water reservoir
Illustration
 To stabilise, place the appliance into the cleaning
station.
Illustration
 Remove the fresh water tank from the appliance
using the handle.
Illustration
 Open fuel filler cap.
 Fill the fresh water tank with cold or lukewarm tap
water.
 *Add cleaning or disinfecting agent as required.
 Do not exceed the "MAX" marking when filling.
 Close tank lock.
Illustration
 Insert the fresh water container into the appliance.
 The fresh water tank must sit snugly into the appli-
ance.
Note
*KÄRCHER detergents/care agents can also be added
to the fresh water tank.
See chapter "Detergents and care products".
ATTENTION
Follow the recommended dosage instructions on the
detergent/care agent.
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Assembly