Operation; Transport; Storage; Care And Service - Kärcher PCL 3-18 Originalbetriebsanleitung

Operation

Correct handling of the brushes
Note
Use only the brushes suitable for the surface to be
cleaned and the device.
Observe the following instructions for correct use of the
brushes.
1. Position the brushes evenly on the surface to be
cleaned.
Illustration J
2. Guide the brushes over the surface with light pres-
sure.
Switching on the device
Note
You must unlock the trigger in order to start the device.
The specified sequence must be adhered to.
ATTENTION
Material damage
If the device is operated without water, it may become
damaged.
Always operate the device with water.
1. Insert the battery pack, see chapter Installing the
battery pack.
2. Press the trigger lockout button.
Illustration K
3. Press the trigger.
The device starts up.
4. Hold the device with both hands.
5. Release the trigger.
The device stops.
Water volume regulation valve
Note
The volume of water emitted by the device through the
nozzles can be adjusted using the water volume regula-
tion valve to suit the cleaning task.
1. Pull the valve lever upwards / forwards to increase
the volume of water.
2. Push the valve lever downwards/backwards to de-
crease the water volume or close the water volume
regulation valve completely.
Illustration H
Cleaning wooden surfaces
Use the brushes for wooden floor coatings for cleaning
wooden surfaces.
Note
● Test the device on an inconspicuous area before us-
ing on sensitive surfaces.
● Do not allow the device to remain in one area, keep
it in motion.
Note
● Always clean wooden surfaces in the direction of the
grain. Always clean along the floorboards or wood-
en elements and down the slope.
Note
Pre-treatments may be removed from pre-treated sur-
faces. Uneven light-dark effects result from the type of
wood or its treatment. It is a desirable result to remove
the film on weathered wooden surfaces.
1. Guide the device slowly over the surface.
Illustration L
For optimum results, apply a suitable care agent or
preservative after cleaning!
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Cleaning stone surfaces
Use the brushes for stone coverings for cleaning
smooth stone surfaces in outside areas (not included in
the scope of delivery - for sources, see chapter Acces-
sories and spare parts).
Note
Remove any loose elements such as gravel before
cleaning.
1. Guide the device slowly over the surface.
Storing the device
Illustration M
The device can be stored hanging on a wall hook. You
can also alternatively place the device on the parking
edge of the spray guard. Ensure that the device does
not stand on the brushes to prevent damage to the bris-
tles.
1. Remove the battery pack (see chapter Removing
the battery pack).
2. Empty the unit.
Illustration N
a Fully open the water volume regulation valve.
b Stand the device upright and allow it to drain.
3. Disconnect the water connection.
4. Clean the device (see chapter Cleaning the device).
CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during transporta-
tion.
1. Remove the battery pack (see Chapter Removing
the battery pack).
2. Secure the device against slipping and tipping over
when transporting in vehicles.
CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during storage.
ATTENTION
Danger of frost
Incompletely emptied devices can be destroyed by
frost.
Completely empty the device and accessories.
Protect the device from frost.
1. Remove the battery pack (see chapter Removing
the battery pack).
2. Store the device in a frost-protected place.
Note
If frost-free storage is not possible:
3. Empty the unit.
Illustration N
a Fully open the water volume regulation valve.
b Stand the device upright and allow it to drain.

Care and service

Replacing the brushes
Note
Always replace both brushes at the same time. The
brushes must be replaced when the gearbox housing
touches the ground while cleaning the surface without
exerting pressure on the device.
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Transport

Storage