Kärcher K 55 User manual

English 2
Français 9
Español 16
K 55
59634850 03/13

2 English
–Use this battery operated appliance
only for personal use, use only the ac-
cessories and spare parts approved by
KÄRCHER.
–The appliance is not suitable for clean-
ing deep-pile carpets and wet floors.
–The appliance is not suitable for clean-
ing concrete, gravel, etc.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any
damages that may occur on account of im-
proper use or wrong operations.
In the U.S. or Canada, please call
1-800-537-4129 for warranty issues and
visit www.karcherresidential.com for
technical support and product assistance.
Please take a moment to register your
pressure washer online at
www.karcher-register.com. Be sure to
save your purchase receipt, it will be re-
quired for repairs covered by warranty.
Cordless Electric Broom OPERATOR MANUAL
Cordless Electric Broom OP-
ERATOR MANUAL. . . . . . . EN . . .2
MODEL OVERVIEW . . . . . EN . . .3
IMPORTANT SAFETY IN-
STRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .4
START UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .5
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS EN . . .6
Maintenance and Care. . . . EN . . .7
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . EN . . .8
Disposing of old device and bat-
tery pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .8
Specifications
Operating time when bat-
tery is fully charged (de-
pends on the flooring)
max.
30
min
Working voltage of the
battery
4,8 V
Charging current for
empty battery
14 h
Voltage of the charger 5,8 V
Charging current 130 mA
Weight (incl. battery) 4,4 lbs
Battery type NiCd
Part No. 1.258-505.0
Serial no.
Proper use
Customer Support

English 3
1 Joint at the appliance
2 ON/OFF foot switch
3 Rechargeable battery, detachable
4 Unlocking button, battery
5 Charging box
6 Charging display
7 Dirt container, detachable
8 Unlocking the lid of dirt container
9 Casing
10 Brush roller, changeable
11 Brush roller with cleaning cover (animal
hair brush), can be interchanged *
12 Unlocking button for the changeable
brush
13 Telescopic strut, adjustable height
14 Turning handle
15 Handle
16 Charger with charging cable
17 Wall mount with fasteners
Optional accessories *
For household use only!
MODEL OVERVIEW
*

4 English
When using this product basic precautions
should always be followed, including the
following:
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
or injury:
Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
Use only as described in this manual.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug.
If appliance is not working as it should,
has been dropped, damaged, left out-
doors, or dropped into water, return it to
a service center or call customer ser-
vice.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To un-
plug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
Do not handle plug or appliance with
wet hands.
Do not put any object into openings. Do
not use with any openings blocked;
keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything
that may reduce air flow.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all
parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
Turn off all controls before unplugging.
Do not use appliance in an enclosed
space where oxygen, flammable, explo-
sive or toxic vapors are given off or in an
area where flammable dust is present.
Do no allow appliance to be used as a
toy. Close attention is necessary when
used by children.
Do not use extension cords or outlets
with inadequate current carrying capac-
ity.
Do not incinerate or mutilate batteries
as they will explode at high tempera-
tures.
Do not pick up anything that is burning
or smoking such as cigarettes, matches
or hot material.
Do not allow the battery to run down
completely before charging. In doing
so, serious problems may occur in the
battery life cycle.
Do not pick up flammable or combusti-
ble liquids such as gasoline or use in ar-
eas where they are present.
Store the adapter indoors in a cool dry
area not exposed to the weather to
avoid electrical shock and/or cleaner
damage.
Only use the adapter provided by the
manufacturer to recharge the appli-
ance.
Always disconnect cord from electrical
outlet before servicing appliance.
Only charge the unit indoors.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

English 5
The wall mount is to be used for storing the
appliance and the charger.
Fix the enclosed wall mount at an easily
accessible point near to a socket - the
fastener is enclosed.
The brush roller has not yet been inserted
in the appliance at the time of delivery.
Please insert the brush roller before start-
ing the appliance.
Turn the casing.
Insert the brush roller in the side-intake.
Press in the holder of the brush roller
into the intake and check that it is sitting
properly.
The telescopic strut consists of 3 parts.
While assembling it, make sure that the
parts lock into each other.
Insert the handle on the longer strut
with turning handle.
Insert together the longer and shorter
struts; while assembling it, press the
locking button.
Insert the entire strut with the locking
button into the joint on the appliance.
Loosen the handle and pull out the strut
to the desired working height; turn the
handle to the correct position and tight-
en using the turning handle.
The battery has not yet been inserted in the
appliance at the time of delivery. Please in-
sert the battery before commissioning the
appliance.
Remove the rechargeable battery from
its packing.
Insert the battery into the intake until it
locks.
Charge the battery: The battery can be
charged when it is in the appliance or
removed from it. Note: The following
section describes the charging process
when the battery is in the appliance.
Insert the charger delivered with the ap-
pliance into a proper socket.
Important note for charging: Always
switch off the appliance otherwise the
battery will not get charged.
START UP
Installing the wall unit
Insert the brush roller
Installing the telescopic handle and
adjusting the handle height
Inserting and charging the battery

6 English
Insert the charging cable in the charg-
ing box at the battery.
When the operating display glows, it
means the charging process has start-
ed. The charging time for an empty bat-
tery is approx. 14 hours.
Note: If the operating display does not
glow, switch off the machine because
otherwise the charging process cannot
start.
Remove the plug from the charger
socket and disconnect the charger from
mains power after you have finished
charging.
Switch on the appliance; press the on/
off foot switch to do so.
Move the appliance forward and back-
ward to clean it.
Use the right side (the side with an un-
locking button for the changeable
brush) for cleaning close to the edges.
Switch off the appliance; press the on/
off foot switch to do so.
Place the telescopic strut in an upright
position during breaks; there is a stop-
per that holds it in position.
Switch off the appliance when finished.
Empty dirt container after each clean-
ing.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Starting the work
Interrupting the work
Finishing your work

English 7
The dirt container can be removed in 2
ways:
1) Hold the appliance high at the joint with
one hand and unlock the lid of the dirt con-
tainer. Note: Hold the casing firmly so that
it doesn't open downward too fast.
2) Place the appliance on the floor and un-
lock the lid of the dirt container. Note: Hold
the telescopic strut firmly so that it doesn't
fall down.
Unlock lid of the dirt container and pull it
upward.
Lift the dirt container upward at the han-
dle and empty it.
Re-insert the dirt container and close
the lid.
Store the appliance in the wall mount.
Alternatively, you can also store the de-
vice at the handle; if required, turn the
handle (refer section "Adjust telescopic
strut and handle").
Charge the battery.
Caution
Remove the battery prior to any care and
maintenance work.
Wipe the appliance using a damp cloth.
Do not use any aggressive agents,
such as cleaning powder.
Press the unlocking button and remove
the brush roller.
Remove wound up hair using a knife or
scissors. Move the knife along the de-
fined cutting edge and then remove the
loosened hair.
Insert the cleaned or new brush roller
and ensure that it sits properly.
Emptying the dirt container
Storing the appliance
Maintenance and Care
Cleaning the device
Change/ clean the brush roller
Brush roller

8 English
Note: Please clean animal hair brush after
each use!
Press the unlocking button and remove
the brush roller.
Animal hair that has wounded can be re-
moved in the most simple way:
Pull out the cleaning cover from the
brush roller; the hair that has come off
remains stuck there and can be dis-
posed off in the household garbage.
Note: First cut the long animal or hu-
man hair that has got wounded with the
help of a knife or scissors; then remove
the cover.
After cleaning, insert back the cover.
Insert the cleaned or new brush roller
and ensure that it sits properly.
Risk of injury
Turn off the appliance and remove the
mains plug prior to any care and mainte-
nance works.
The appliance is switched on during the
charging process.
Switch off the appliance using the On/
Off switch.
Clean or replace the brush rollers (refer
chapter "Replace/ clean brush roller").
Charge the battery (refer chapter
"Charging the battery“).
Empty the full dirt container (refer chap-
ter "Empty dirt container").
To preserve natural resources, please re-
cycle or dispose of expired battery pack
properly.
To preserve natural resources, please re-
cycle or dispose of expired battery pack
properly.
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A NICKEL-
CADMIUM BATTERY. IT MUST BE DIS-
POSED OF PROPERLY. LOCAL, SATE,
OR FEDERAL LAWS MAY PROHIBIT DIS-
POSAL OF NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTER-
IES IN ORDINARY TRASH. CONSULT
YOUR LOCAL WASTE AUTHORITY FOR
INFORMATION REGARDING AVAILABLE
RECYCLING AND/OR DISPOSAL OP-
TIONS.
Remove the battery pack with its casing
and dispose of properly. There is no
need to disassemble the plastic casing.
Remove the battery pack with its casing
and dispose of properly. There is no
need to disassemble the plastic casing.
몇Warning
–Do not open the battery, as there is a
risk of an electrical short; also, irritating
or caustic vapors can escape.
Clean the brush roller with the cleaning
cover (animal hair brush) *
Troubleshooting
Operating display does not glow
Appliance does not clean properly
Dirt is being thrown out of the appli-
ance
Disposing of old device and
battery pack
Battery disposal
Battery disposal

Français 9
–Cet appareil ne doit être utilisé que pour
un usage domestique, pour nettoyer à
l'intérieur avec des accessoires et des
pièces de rechange tolerées par
Kärcher ®
–Cet appareil n'est pas approprié pour
nettoyer des tapis à longues fibres ansi
que des sols mouillés.
–Cet appareil n'est pas approprié pour
nettoyer du béton lavé, du cailloutis ou
des choses semblables.
Le fabricant décline toute responsabilité en
cas de dommages dus à une utilisation non
conforme ou incorrecte de l'appareil.
Pour faire valoir une demande en garantie,
appeler : 1-800-537-4129. Tous les autres
informations sont disponibles sous :
www.karcherresidential.com
Prenez le temps d'enregistrer votre net-
toyeur haute pression en ligne en vous
adressant à
www.karcher-register.com. Veillez à
conserver précieusement votre bon
d'achat, dont la présence est nécessaire en
cas de réparation sous le couvert de la ga-
rantie.
Balai électrique sans fil - NOTICE D'UTILISATION
Balai électrique sans fil - NO-
TICE D'UTILISATION. . . . . FR . . .9
GÉNÉRALITÉS . . . . . . . . . FR . .10
CONSIGNES DE SECURITE
IMPORTANTES . . . . . . . . . FR . . 11
DEMARRAGE . . . . . . . . . . FR . .12
MODE D'EMPLOI. . . . . . . . FR . .13
Entretien, maintenance . . . FR . .14
Assistance en cas de panne FR . .15
Éliminer l'appareil usé et l'accu-
mulateur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FR . .15
Caractéristiques
Temps de service d'un
accumulateur plein (en
fonction du sol)
max.
30
min
Tension locale de l'accu-
mulateur
4,8 V
Temps de charge d'un
accumulateur vide
14 h
Tension de l'appareil de
charge
5,8 V
Courant de charge 130 mA
Poids (y compris l'accu-
mulateur)
4,4 lbs
Type d'accumulateur NiCd
N° de pièce 1.258-505.0
N° de série
Utilisation conforme
Assistance

10 Français
1 Joint à l'appareil
2 Interrupteur à pied- Marche/Arrêt
3 Accumulateur, amovible
4 Bouton de déverrouillage, accumula-
teur
5 Prise de charge
6 Affichage d'état de service de charge
7 Récipient récupérateur, amovible
8 Déverrouillage, couvercle du récipient
récupérateur
9 Boîtier
10 Rouleau de brosse, échangeable
11 Rouleau de brosse avec douille de net-
toyage (brosse en poils d'animaux),
échangeable *
12 Bouton de déverrouillage, brosse
d'échange
13 Manche télescopique, réglable en hau-
teur
14 Poignée rotative
15 Poignée
16 Appareil de charge avec câble de
charge
17 Support mural avec matérial de fixation
Accessoire en option *
À usage domestique seulement!
GÉNÉRALITÉS
*