Kärcher MV 2 User manual

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MV 2
Operating Instructions
Before first use of the unit
read these operating instructions
and act in accordance with them.

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English 5
Dear Customer,
Please read and comply with
these original instructions
prior to the initial operation of your ap-
pliance and store them for later use or
subsequent owners.
In accordance with the descriptions
and the safety information in these op-
erating instructions the appliance is in-
tended for use as a multi-purpose vac-
uum cleaner.
This appliance has been designed for
use in private households and is not in-
tended for commercial use.
–Protect the unit from rain. Do not
store outside.
–This device may not be used to
suck in ash and soot.
Please use this appliance only with ac-
cessories and spare parts approved by
KÄRCHER.
The manufacturer is not responsible
for any damages that may occur on ac-
count of improper use or wrong opera-
tions.
The packaging material can be
recycled. Please do not place the
packaging into the ordinary refuse for
disposal, but arrange for the proper re-
cycling.
Old appliances contain valuable
materials that can be recycled.
Please arrange for the proper re-
cycling of old appliances. Please dis-
pose your old appliances using appro-
priate collection systems.
The filter is made from environment-
friendly materials.
The filter can therefore be disposed off
through the normal household garbage
provided you have not sucked in sub-
stances that are not permitted to be
thrown into household garbage.
Notes about the ingredients
(REACH)
You will find current information about
the ingredients at:
www.kaercher.com/REACH
The terms of the guarantee applicable
in each country have been published
by our respective national distributors.
We will repair possible faults on your
unit free of charge within the warranty
period, insofar as the faults are caused
by material defects or defective work-
manship. Guarantee claims should be
addressed to your dealer or the near-
est authorized customer service cen-
tre, and supported by documentary ev-
idence of purchase.
(See address on the reverse)
Contents
General notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Description of the Appliance. . . . . . .7
Commissioning and operation . . . . .8
Maintenance and care . . . . . . . . . . .9
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Helpline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . .10
General notes
Proper use
Environmental protection
Disposing the filter
Warranty

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Our KÄRCHER branch will be pleased
to help you further in the case of ques-
tions or faults.
At the end of the operating instructions
you will find a selected list of spare
parts that are often required.
You can procure the spare parts and
the attachments from your dealer or
your KÄRCHER branch office.
–This appliance is not intended
for use by persons with limit-
ed physical, sensory or men-
tal capacities or lacking expe-
rience and/or skills, unless
such persons are accompa-
nied and supervised by a per-
son in charge of their safety
or they have received precise
instructions on the use of this
appliance and have under-
stood the resulting risks.
–Children may only use this
appliance if they are over the
age of 8 and supervised by a
person in charge of their safe-
ty, or if they have received in-
structions on the use of this
appliance and have under-
stood the resulting risks.
–Children must not play with
this appliance.
–Supervise children to prevent
them from playing with the
appliance.
–Cleaning and user mainte-
nance must not be performed
by children without supervi-
sion.
–Keep packaging film away
from children - risk of suffoca-
tion!
–Switch the appliance off after
every use and prior to every
cleaning/maintenance proce-
dure.
–Risk of fire. Do not vacuum up
any burning or glowing ob-
jects.
–The appliance may not be
used in areas where a risk of
explosion is present.
몇Electrical connection
The appliance may only be con-
nected to alternating current.
The voltage must correspond
with the type plate on the appli-
ance.
Risk of electric shock
Never touch the mains plug and
the socket with wet hands.
Do not pull the plug from the
socket by pulling on the con-
necting cable.
Check the power cord with
mains plug for damage before
every use. If the power cord is
damaged, please arrange im-
mediately for the exchange by
an authorized customer service
or a skilled electrician.
To avoid accidents due to elec-
trical faults we recommend the
use of sockets with a line-side
current-limiting circuit breaker
(max. 30 mA nominal tripping
current).
Customer Service
Ordering spare parts and
special attachments
Safety instructions

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Warning
Certain materials may produce
explosive vapours or mixtures
when agitated by the suction air!
Never vacuum up the following
materials:
–Explosive or combustible
gases, liquids and dust parti-
cles (reactive dust particles)
–Reactive metal dust particles
(such as aluminium, magne-
sium, zinc) in combination
with highly alkaline or acidic
detergents
–Undiluted, strong acids and
alkalies
–Organic solvents (such as
petrol, paint thinners, ace-
tone, heating oil).
In addition, these substances
may cause the appliance materi-
als to corrode.
Danger
Immediate danger that can
cause severe injury or even
death.
몇Warning
Possible hazardous situation
that could lead to severe injury
or even death.
Caution
Possible hazardous situation
that could lead to mild injury to
persons or damage to property.
When unpacking the product, make
sure that no accessories are missing
and that none of the package contents
have been damaged. If you detect any
transport damages please contact your
dealer.
Illustrations on fold-out
page!
1 Container
2 ON/OFF switch
3 Suction hose connection
4 Storage compartment for mains ca-
ble
5 Carrying handle
6 Appliance head with clip closure
7 Storage for suction tubes and ac-
cessories
8 Mains cable with mains plug
9 Swivel casters
10 Suction hose
11 Suction tubes 2 x 0.5 m
12 Floor nozzle with insert for wet and
dry vacuum cleaning
13 Crevice nozzle
14 Cartridge filter (already installed in
the device)
Symbols in the operating
instructions
Description of the
Appliance

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Caution
Always work with an inserted
cartridge filter during wet as well
as dry vacuum cleaning!
Illustration
Remove the appliance head and
take accessories out of the contain-
er.
Illustration
Fit the swivel casters on the con-
tainer bottom.
Illustration
Put the appliance head onto the
container and lock it.
Illustration
Connect accessories.
Note: For vacuuming dry dirt or water
off the floor - always work with the in-
sert (brush strip and rubber lip) in the
floor nozzle.
Illustration
Connect the mains plug and turn on
the appliance.
Caution
Work with a dry cartridge filter
only!
Check the filter for damage prior
to installation and replace as
necessary.
Vacuum cold ashes only when
using a pre-filter.
Order no. basic design: 2.863-139.0,
premium design: 2.863-161.0.
몇Caution:
Do not use a filter bag!
Immediately switch the appliance off if
foam forms or liquids escape!
Immediately switch the appli-
ance off or pull the power plug if
foam forms or liquids escape!
Note: If the container is full, a float
closes the suction opening, and the ap-
pliance works at a higher speed.
Switch off the appliance immediately,
and empty the container.
Illustration
Turn off the appliance and discon-
nect the mains plug.
Illustration
Remove the appliance head and
empty the reservoir.
Illustration
Stow away the mains cable and ac-
cessory at the machine. Store the
appliance in a dry room.
Commissioning and
operation
Attaching the Accessories
Dry vacuum cleaning
Wet vacuum cleaning
Finish operation
Empty the container
Storing the appliance

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Danger
Turn off the appliance and re-
move the mains plug prior to any
care and maintenance work.
Repair works may only be per-
formed by the authorised cus-
tomer service.
몇Warning
Do not use abrasives, glass or
universal cleaners! Never im-
merse the appliance in water.
Clean the appliance and accessory
parts made of plastic with a com-
mercial plastic cleaner.
If required, rinse the container and
accessories with water properly
and dry them before reuse.
Illustration
Only clean the cartridge filter under
running water; do not wipe or brush.
Let it dry completely prior to instal-
lation.
If the cleaning power of the appliance
deteriorates please check the follow-
ing:
Accessories, suction hose or suc-
tion tubes are clogged, please re-
move the obstruction using a stick.
Cartridge filter is dirty, knock off dirt
from cartridge filter and clean under
running water if necessary.
Replace damaged cartridge filter.
Maintenance and care Troubleshooting
Decreasing cleaning power

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Karcher (UK) Limited operate a hel-
pline allowing customers to discuss
any problems experienced with our
products.
The helpline operates during normal
business hours, if you have difficulty
getting through, please understand
that there are peak periods during the
day when our consultants are unable
to take all calls coming in. In these cir-
cumstances we would ask that you try
to contact us again later in the day.
The helpline number is 01295
752200, open from 8.30am to
5.00pm Monday to Friday.
It helps us if you have the model num-
ber and data plate details to hand be-
fore making your call.
Alternatively you may write or E-
mail to the address below:
Karcher (UK) Limited
Karcher House
Beaumont Road
Banbury
Oxon, OX16 1TB
E-mail:
[email protected]
Subject to technical modifications!
Helpline Technical specifications
Mains voltage
1~50/60 Hz
220 - 240 V
Mains fuse (slow-
blow)
13 A
Container
capacity
12 l
Water intake with
handle
5,5 l
Water intake with
floor nozzle
3,0 l
Output Pnom 1000 W
Power cord H 05VV-F2x0,75
Weight (without
accessories)
4,6 kg
Sound pressure
level (EN 60704-
2-1)
77 dB(A)