Care And Service; Troubleshooting Guide - Kärcher WRE 18-55 Originalbetriebsanleitung

Correct storage of the device
Store the device by hanging from the eye in
the handle. You can also alternatively place
the device on the edge of the protective
cover.
ATTENTION
Risk of damage to the bristles
Do not store the device standing on the
bristles.

Care and service

Changing the bristle strip
Note
The bristle strip must be replaced when the
bristles show signs of wear.
1. Remove the battery pack from the de-
vice.
2. Screw open the handle lock of the bristle
strip holder in a clockwise direction and
remove it.
Illustration G
3. Pull out worn out bristle strip and the re-
moval aid.
4. Join the new bristle strip into a crown by
snapping the ball into the recess.
Illustration H
5. Place the bristle crown into the holder.
Illustration I
6. Put on the guide aid including the bristle
strip locking cover and screw closed in
an anti-clockwise direction.
Illustration J
Replacing the protective cover
WARNING
Risk of injury from flung particles
Use the weed remover only with an intact
protective hood.
The protective cover must be replaced
when it shows signs of wear such as cracks
or fractures.
1. Remove bristle strip.
2. Release the lock on the protective cover
with a flat-blade screwdriver.
Illustration Q
3. Pull the protective cover away to the
rear.
4. Attach the new protective cover and
snap it into place; see chapter Assem-
bly.
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The battery pack must be removed from the
device before cleaning.
ATTENTION
Improper cleaning
Damage to the device
Do not clean the device with a hose or high-
pressure water jet.
Do not use aggressive detergents.
Do not knock the brush on the ground.
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Remove the plant residue using a brush.
3. Clean the device with a moist cloth.
Removing the second handle
Illustration R
The second handle can be removed for re-
pair purposes.
1. Release the lock on the second handle
with a flat-blade screwdriver.
2. Pull the second handle downwards and
out of the holder.
Take care to ensure that the second handle
engages on re-installation.

Troubleshooting guide

Malfunctions often have simple causes that
you can remedy yourself using the follow-
ing overview. When in doubt, or in the case
of malfunctions not mentioned here, please
contact your authorised Customer Service.
As the battery pack ages, even if it is looked
after, its capacity reduces such that the full
run time will no longer be reached when ful-
ly charged. This does not indicate a defect.
The device does not start up
The battery pack is not inserted correctly.
1. Push the battery pack into the mounting
in the device until it audibly latches into
place.
The battery pack is discharged.
1. Charge the battery pack.
The battery pack is in sleep mode.
1. Press and hold the power switch longer
or press the power switch a second time.
The battery pack is defective.
1. Replace the battery pack.
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Cleaning