Operation; Before Startup; Dry Vacuum Cleaning - Kärcher WD 5 Betriebsanleitung

Parking position
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 To rest the floor nozzle during work interruptions.
Steering roller
Illustration
 Turn the container, press in the steering roller in the
openings at the base of the container till the end-
point.
Drain screw
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 The drain screw is used to quickly and comfortably
empty wastewater in the container. Tilt the contain-
er forward for easier emptying.
Filter bag
Illustration
Note: Do not use a filter bag for wet vacuuming!
Flat fold filter
(already installed in the appliance)
ATTENTION
Always work with an inserted flat fold filter - during wet
as well as dry vacuum cleaning!
Suction hose with connecting piece
Illustration
 Push the suction hose into the connection on the
appliance, it snaps in place.
 In order to disconnect it, push down with your
thumb and pull the suction hose out.
Note: Accessories, such as suction brushes (optional)
can be directly attached to the connecting piece and
thus connected to the suction hose.
For convenient working even in tight spaces.
The removable handle can be attached between the ac-
cessories and the suction hose if necessary.
See position 17.
Recommendation: In order to vacuum the floor, attach
the handle to the suction hose.
Removable handle
Illustration
 Connect the handle with the suction hose until it
snaps in place.
Illustration
 To remove the handle from the suction hose, press
the notch using your thumb and pull off the handle.
Note: Due to removing the handle, accessories can be
directly attached to the suction hose.
Recommendation: In order to vacuum the floor, attach
the handle to the suction hose.
Suction tubes 2 x 0.5 m
Illustration
 Put both suction tubes together and connect them
with the handle.
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Floor nozzle
(with switching lever)
Illustration
For convenient switching between dry and wet dirt:
 For vacuuming dry dirt off the floor, use position
with extended brush strips.
 For vacuuming water off the floor, use position with
extended rubber lips.
Crevice nozzle
 For edges, joints, heaters and hard to reach loca-
tions.
Adapter
Illustration
 To connect the suction hose with an electric tool
 Adapt the adapter to the connection diameter of the
electric tool using a knife if necessary.
Flexible tool hose
Illustration
 For more flexibility when working with electric tools.
Note: Can also be used with an adapter.
ATTENTION
Always work with an inserted flat fold filter - during wet
as well as dry vacuum cleaning!
Illustration
 Remove the appliance head and take the contents
out of the container.
 Turn the container, press in the steering roller in the
openings at the base of the container till the end-
point.
 Insert and lock the appliance head.
 Clip the holder for the accessory compartment onto
the rear side of the appliance.
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 Connect accessories.
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 Plug in the mains plug.
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 Turn on the machine.

Dry vacuum cleaning

ATTENTION
Work with a dry flat fold filter only.
Check the filter for damage prior to installation and re-
place as necessary.
Illustration
 For vacuuming dry dirt an additional filter bag can
be inserted if necessary.
ATTENTION
Only operate the filter cleaning without a filter bag in-
serted, otherwise the filter bag can get damaged.
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