Kärcher EDI 4 User manual

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Contents Hazard levels
DANGER
●Indication of an imminent threat of
danger that will lead to severe inju-
ries or even death.
몇WARNING
●Indication of a potentially dangerous
situation that may lead to severe inju-
ries or even death.
몇CAUTION
●Indication of a potentially dangerous
situation that may lead to minor inju-
ries.
ATTENTION
●Indication of a potentially dangerous
situation that may lead to damage to
property.
Hazard levels ..................................... 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUC-
TIONS ................................................ 3
Owner/User Responsibility................. 10
Symbols on the device....................... 11
Intended use ...................................... 11
Customer Service .............................. 11
Environmental protection ................... 12
Accessories and spare parts.............. 13
Scope of delivery ............................... 13
Description of the unit ........................ 13
Initial startup....................................... 15
Operation ........................................... 15
Transport............................................ 19
Storage .............................................. 19
Care and service................................ 19
Troubleshooting guide........................ 22
Technical data .................................... 23

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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Read all safety warnings, instructions,
illustrations and specifications provid-
ed with this device and observe all ba-
sic precautions when using the device
or charging the battery, including all in-
structions on the following pages. Fail-
ure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
READ ALL IN-
STRUCTIONS BE-
FORE USING
THIS MACHINE
Not for commercial use!
DANGER
●Adhere to the respective safety reg-
ulations in hazard zones (e. g. ser-
vice stations). Never operate the
device or charge the battery in ex-
plosive atmospheres or spaces,
such as in the presence of flamma-
ble liquids, gases or dust. The de-
vice or battery charger could create
sparks which may ignite the dust or
fumes.
●Never touch the battery charger plug
and socket with wet hands.
●Short circuit hazard! Do not insert
conductive objects (such as screw-
drivers or similar) into the charging
socket of the device or the battery
charger plug. Keep the charging
socket of the device and the battery
charger plug away from other metal
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nails, screws or other small metal
objects, that can make a connection
from one terminal to another. Short-
ing the battery terminals together
may cause burns or a fire.
●Danger of explosion. Do not charge
any non-rechargeable battery.
몇WARNING
●Use the device and accessories in
accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working con-
ditions and the work to be performed.
Use of the device for operations dif-
ferent from those intended could re-
sult in a hazardous situation.
●The device is not intended for use by
children, persons with restricted
physical, sensory or mental abilities
or persons unfamiliar with these in-
structions.
●The device should only be operated
by persons who have been instructed
with regard to its use, or those who
have demonstrated their ability to op-
erate it and have been expressly au-
thorized to do so.
●Children must not play with the de-
vice or the battery charger.
●Children must be supervised to pre-
vent them from playing with the de-
vice or the battery charger.
●Only use the device and battery char-
ger for its proper use and take into
account the local conditions.
●Risk of injury. Avoid contact with the
rotating scraper disc. Replace the
protective cap when not using the de-
vice.
●Do not use the device or battery char-
ger if it is not working as it should, has
been dropped, left outdoors, dropped
into water, is damaged or leaking.

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●Only operate or store the device and
battery charger in accordance with
the description and/or illustration.
●Stay alert, watch what you are doing
and use common sense when oper-
ating the device. Do not operate the
device while you are tired or under in-
fluence of drugs, alcohol or medica-
tion. A moment of inattention while
operating the device may result in se-
rious personal injury.
●Use personal protective equipment.
Always wear eye protection.
●Prevent unintentional starting. En-
sure the switch is in off-position be-
fore picking up, carrying or charging
the device. Carrying the device with
your fingers on the switch or while the
device is turned on invites accidents..
●Do not overreach. Keep proper foot-
ing and balance at all times. This en-
ables better control of the power tool
in unexpected situations.
●Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelery. Keep your hair
and clothing away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelery or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
●Do not let familiarity gained from fre-
quent use of tools allow you to be-
come complacent and ignore tool
safety principles. A careless action
can cause severe injury within a frac-
tion of a second.
●Operate the device in well lit areas.
Dark areas invite accidents.
●Keep children and bystanders away
while operating the device. Distrac-
tions can cause you to lose control.
●Keep scraper disc sharp and clean.
Properly maintained scraper discs
with sharp cutting edges are less like-
ly to bind and are easier to control.

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●Do not use the device if the switch
does not turn it on and off. Any power
tool that cannot be controlled with the
switch is dangerous and must be re-
paired.
●Store idle device out of the reach of
children and do not allow persons un-
familiar with the device or these in-
structions to operate the device. The
device is dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
●Maintain the device and accessories.
Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may affect
the device’s operation. If damaged,
have the device repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained devices.
●Disconnect the battery charger plug
from the power source before making
any adjustments, changing accesso-
ries, or storing the device. Such pre-
ventive safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the device accidental-
ly.
●To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock or injury:
●Immediately replace a damaged bat-
tery charger together with charging
cable with an original part.
●Do not open, modify or repair the bat-
tery charger, the device or the bat-
tery. Repairs are only to be carried
out by qualified personnel.
●The device and the battery charger
contain electrical components - do
not clean the device or the battery
charger under running water.
●You may not charge the battery for
longer than 24 hours without inter-
ruption.
●Disconnect the charger from the
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well as before carrying out any
maintenance work on the charger or
device.
●Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces, such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or
grounded.
●Battery charger plug must match the
outlet. Never modify the battery
charger plug in any way. Unmodified
plugs and matching outlets will re-
duce risk of electric shock.
●Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
●Do not abuse the battery charger
output cord. Do not pull or carry by
the battery charger output cord, do
not use battery charger output cord
as a handle, do not close a door on
the battery charger output cord, or
pull battery charger output cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do
not run appliance over battery char-
ger output cord. Keep battery char-
ger output cord away from heat,
heated surfaces, oil and moving
parts. Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
●Unless otherwise stated in the in-
structions for use and care, do not
modify or repair the device or the
battery.
●Do not unplug by pulling battery
charger output cord. To unplug,
grasp plug.
●Do not handle battery charger or ap-
pliance with wet hands.
●Only use and store the battery char-
ger in dry rooms, not outdoors.
●Only store the device in dry rooms,
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●Do not incinerate the device, even if
it is severely damaged. The battery
could catch fire and explode.
●In case of visual damage, replace
the charger with original manufac-
turer suggested parts.
●If misused, liquid can leak out of the
battery. The escaping liquid can
cause skin irritation or burns. Do not
touch this. If you accidentally touch
it, rinse the affected area with water.
If the liquid comes into contact with
the eyes, seek medical help.
●Do not use a damaged or modified
battery or a damaged or modified
device. Unpredictable processes
can occur in damaged or modified
batteries, which can lead to fire, ex-
plosions or injuries.
●Recharge only with the battery char-
ger specified by the manufacturer. A
battery charger that is suitable for
one type of battery may create a risk
of fire when used with another bat-
tery.
●Follow all charging instructions and
only charge the battery or device
within the temperature range speci-
fied in the instructions. Incorrect
charging or charging outside the
specified temperature range can
damage the battery and increase
the risk of fire.
●The voltage indicated on the type
plate must correspond to the supply
voltage.
●Do not make any modifications to
the battery.
●The battery has been tested in ac-
cordance with the relevant regula-
tions for international transport and
can be transported / delivered.
●Under abusive conditions, liquid
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avoid contact. If contact accidentally
occurs, flush with water. If liquid con-
tacts eyes, immediately seek medi-
cal help. Liquid ejected from the
battery may cause irritation or burns.
●Do not use the device if the device
or its battery is damaged or modi-
fied. Damaged or modified batteries
may exhibit unpredictable behaviour
resulting in fire, explosion or risk of
injury.
●Do not expose the device or battery
to strong sunlight, fire or excessive
temperature. Exposure to strong
sunlight, fire or temperature above
266 °F (130 °C) may cause explo-
sion.
●Follow all charging instructions and
do not charge the device outside the
temperature range specified in the
instructions. Charging improperly or
at temperatures outside the speci-
fied range may damage the battery
and increase the risk of fire.
몇CAUTION
●Never leave the device unsupervised
while it is in operation.
●Keep handles and grasping surfaces
dry, clean and free from oil and
grease. Slippery handles and grasp-
ing surfaces do not allow for safe
handling and control of the device in
unexpected situations.
●Switch off appliance prior to transpor-
tation. Secure the appliance, taking
into account its weight, see chapter
Technical data.
ATTENTION
●To avoid damage to the seal or paint,
do not use the device at the edge of
the windscreen.
●Only store the battery charger in dry
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41-104 °F (5-40 °C) and only use it
under these conditions.
●Only store the device in dry rooms at
an ambient temperature of 41-
104 °F (5-40 °C) and use it only at
an ambient temperature of -4 °F to
+104 °F (-20 °C to +40 °C). Do not
store the device in a vehicle for a
longer periods of time.
●Have your device serviced by a
qualified repair person using only
identical replacement parts. This will
ensure that the safety of the device
is maintained.
●Never service damaged batteries.
Service of batteries should only be
performed by the manufacturer or
authorized service providers.
●This device contains Li-Ion batteries
that can not be replaced.
SAVE ALL WARN-
INGS AND IN-
STRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE:
Owner/User Responsibility
The owner and/or user must have an
understanding of the manufacturer’s
operating instructions and warnings
before using this device.
Warning information should be empha-
sized and understood.
If the operator is not fluent in English,
the manufacturer’s instructions and
warnings shall be read to and dis-
cussed with the operator in the opera-
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owner, making sure that the operator
comprehends its contents.Owner and/
or user must study and maintain for fu-
ture reference the manufacturer’s in-
structions.
Symbols on the device
Device type:
●1.598-903.0
Use the following charger:
●6.654-397.0
Intended use
The ice scraper is intended for private
use, not for commercial use.
The battery-powered device is de-
signed to remove frost deposits (white
frost, hard rime, clear ice) from car
windshields.
Never use the device with the abrasive
disk to clean car paint.
Other uses of the device are prohibit-
ed. The user is liable for any damage
caused by improper use.
Customer Service
Registration
Your device must be registered in order
to help with any questions or issues
that you have. You can register your
device at www.karcher-register.com
if located in the U.S.A. or www.karch-
er.com/ca if located in Canada.
Charge the battery only using the orig-
inal charger enclosed or with a charger
approved by KÄRCHER.
WARNING - To reduce the
risk of injury, fire or explo-
sion: Read the instruction
manual
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Warranty
In the case of a warranty claim, you
can contact customer support. Please
see the contact information listed be-
low for either the USA or Canada. You
MUST provide your proof of purchase
in order to file a warranty claim either
via email, phone or fax.
USA Customer Service
You can contact our Customer Service
department by phone at 1-800-537-
4129 or via the website at www.karch-
er.com/us.
Canada Customer Service
You can contact our Customer Service
department by phone at 1-800-465-
4980 or via the website at www.karch-
er.com/ca.
Environmental protection
The packing materials can be re-
cycled. Please dispose of packag-
ing in accordance with the
environmental regulations.
Electrical and electronic applianc-
es / devices contain valuable, re-
cyclable materials and often
components such as batteries, re-
chargeable batteries or oil, which - if
handled or disposed of incorrectly -
can pose a potential threat to human
health and the environment. However,
these components are required for the
correct operation of the appliance / de-
vice. Appliances / devices marked by
this symbol are not allowed to be dis-
posed of together with the household
trash.

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Notes on the content materials
(REACH)
Current information on content materi-
als can be found at: www.kaercher.de/
REACH
Accessories and spare parts
Only use original accessories and orig-
inal spare parts. They ensure that the
appliance will run fault-free and safely.
Information on accessories and spare
parts can be found at www.kaerch-
er.com.
Scope of delivery
The scope of delivery for the appliance
is shown on the packaging. During un-
packing, check the contents for com-
pleteness. If any accessories are
missing or in the event of any shipping
damage, please notify our Customer
Service department as stated above
either by phone or via the website.
Description of the unit

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1Charger
2Power switch
3Charging socket
4Charge level indicator
5Trigger switch
6Type plate
7Abrasive disk
8Protective cover
Blink codes
●LED lights up
solidly: The de-
vice is in opera-
tion.
●LED lights up for
1 h: The device
is connected to
the power sup-
ply and the bat-
tery is fully
charged.
●During opera-
tion: Low bat-
tery warning.
●The battery is
discharged.
●During the
charging pro-
cess: The bat-
tery is being
charged.
A fault has oc-
curred (see chap-
ter
Troubleshooting
guide).

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Initial startup
Battery charging
1. Charge the battery.
Note
The charge level indicator flashes
during the charging process. When the
battery is fully charged, it lights up con-
tinuously for 1 hour. For the duration of
the charging time, see chapter Techni-
cal data.
Operation
General information on using the
device
Clean the device before each use
(see chapter Cleaning the device).
Make sure to regularly clean car
windows to remove dirt particles that
could cause scratches during opera-
tion. Pay particular attention to the
areas outside the reach of your
windshield wipers, where dirt and
debris is often pushed. Do not solely
rely on cleaning your windows with
the windshield wiper system to re-
move dirt and debris.

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When de-icing an unclean wind-
shield, only de-ice the wiping area of
the windshield wiper system in order
to avoid possible scratches from dirt
around the edges.
Pressing gently, move the device
slowly over the windshield.
For areas with thick ice, leave the
device in the same place until the ice
breaks.
Note
The additional use of a de-icing agent
is not necessary.

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Starting up the device
1. Press the power switch.
The device is switched on and in
standby mode.
2. Remove the protective cover by
pressing on the side.
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3. Place the device on the windshield.
Keep a distance from the seals and
the car paint.
4. Press the trigger switch.
The abrasive disk will start to rotate.

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Transport
몇WARNING
Risk of injury, risk of damage!
Be aware of the weight of the device
during transportation.
Stow or secure the device in accor-
dance with the applicable guidelines so
that it does not slide or jostle around
during transport.
1. Switch off the device.
2. Fit the protective cap to the device.
3. Stow or secure the device so that it
does not slide or jostle around in the
vehicle when accelerating, braking,
cornering or in the event of an acci-
dent.
Storage
ATTENTION
Improper storage
Damage to the device and battery
Do not store the device in the vehicle
for a long period of time.
1. Switch off the device at the power
switch.
2. Clean the device (see chapter
Cleaning the device).
3. Attach the protective cover.
4. Store the device within the permitted
ambient temperature (see chapter
Technical data).
5. If the device is in storage for a long
period of time (e.g. over the summer
months), fully charge the battery
(see chapter Battery charging).
Care and service
The device is maintenance-free, so it is
not necessary to carry out regular
maintenance work.

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Cleaning the device
Before each use of the device, remove
dirt from the abrasive disk to avoid
scratching the windshield.
1. Switch off the device at the power
switch.
2. Clean snow, ice and other dirt from
the device.
3. Carefully remove the dirt from the
abrasive disk, wiping the edges sev-
eral times in their direction.
Replacing the abrasive disk
1. If the device is used regularly, the
abrasive disk must be replaced at
least after every winter period, even
if there is no visible wear and tear
(part number: 5.352-024.3).