Colour Coding; Symbols On The Device; Initial Start-Up - Kärcher BVL 3/1 Bp Bedienungsanleitung

Charge indicator
28
Main switch
29
Control unit
30
Suction control
31
Angle piece
32
Suction hose
33

Colour coding

● Control elements for the cleaning process are yel-
low.
● Control elements for maintenance and servicing are
light grey.

Symbols on the device

Suction hose connection for right-handed
users
Suction hose connection for left-handed
users
QR code for video instructions
Preparation
1. Unpack the device and install the accessories.
Illustration B
Initial startup
Inserting the fleece filter bag
Note
Do not use the device without a fleece filter bag.
1. Unlock and remove the dirt receptacle.
Figure 1
2. Pull the fleece filter bag with rubber flange over the
suction hose port (inside).
Figure 2
3. Fit and lock the dirt receptacle.
Figure 3
Inserting the battery pack
1. Slide the battery pack into the battery holder and
lock it in place.
Adjusting the hip belt, chest strap and
shoulder straps
1. Put the device on its back.
2. Engage the buckle of the hip belt and adjust the hip
belt.
Illustration C
3. Engage the buckle of the chest strap and adjust the
chest strap (height adjustable). Adjust the device to
the body by pulling on the centre straps.
Illustration D
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Charging the battery pack
Note
Please read the operating instructions of the charger
manufacturer, especially the chapters on safety instruc-
tions!
Note
Please read the operating instructions of the battery
pack manufacturer, especially the chapters on safety in-
structions!
Note
The battery pack is partially charged on delivery.
Charge before use and when necessary.
Note
The battery pack can only be charged when it is re-
moved.
1. Press the unlocking button and remove the battery
pack.
2. Charge the battery pack according to the operating
instructions of the charger manufacturer and the
battery pack manufacturer.
ATTENTION
Danger due to technical defect
Risk of damage to the device
Immediately switch off the engine as the suction perfor-
mance decreases.
Aligning the dirt receptacle
1. Align the dirt receptacle so that the suction hose
comes out on the working side when the carrying
system is worn (right/left-handed operation). The re-
spective symbol can then be seen on the front.
Illustration E
Switch on the device
1. Switch on the device at the main switch.
Eco button (energy-saving mode): The device works
with reduced suction performance. The battery run time
is extended.
1. To activate Eco-mode: Actuate the Eco button.
2. To switch off Eco-mode: Actuate the Eco button re-
peatedly.
Note
For optimum suction results:
● Deactivate Eco mode for carpets.
● Vacuum hard surfaces with or without ECO mode.
Adjusting the suction power
1. Regulate the suction power on the suction control.
1. Set the floor nozzle switch to hard surface or carpet.
2. Perform cleaning.
Switching off the device
1. Switch off the device at the main switch.
Each time after use
1. Empty the dirt receptacle.
2. Clean the device and accessories with a damp cloth
after use.
Storing the device
1. Push in the telescopic suction pipe.
2. Store the device in a dry room or hang it by the han-
dle and secure it against unauthorised use.
English
Operation
Eco mode
Cleaning mode