Karcher BV 5/1 Bp Operating instructions 1 - Page 9

Safety information Pacemaker ƽ DANGER Danger due to radiated high frequency/electric magnetic fields Health risk when wearing a pacemaker Observe the following safety instructions when handling the device.  If you are wearing a pacemaker, we recommend that you consult your doctor or the manufacturer of the pacemaker about possible precautions before operating the device.  Not all types of pacemakers are equally resistant to radiation in the immediate vicinity of radiated high frequency/electric magnetic fields, which could lead to problems in the operation of the device.  If your doctor can not guarantee your safety, do not use the device! Device description Illustration A 1 Suction hose port (outside) 2 Filter cover 3 Locking the filter cover 4 Fleece filter bag 5 Main filter basket 6 Motor protection filter 7 Handle 8 Shoulder straps with centre straps and final straightener 9 Hip belt 10 Suction pipe holder 11 Back pad 12 Type plate 13 Casing 14 Rechargeable battery pack 15 Unlocking button 16 Cover 17 Filter casing 18 Exhaust filter 19 Control unit 20 Hard surface/carpet switch 21 Accessory hook (fold-out) 22 Floor nozzle 23 Telescopic suction pipe 24 Eco button (energy-saving mode) 25 Charge indicator 26 Suction control 27 Angle piece 28 Suction hose 29 Main switch Colour coding  Control elements for the cleaning process are yellow.  Control elements for maintenance and servicing are light grey. Preparation 1. Unpack the device and install the accessories. Illustration B Initial startup 1. Check if the main filter basket is inserted in the device. Operating modes 1 Operation with the fleece filter bag or paper filter bag (special accessories) 2 Operation without the filter bag Adjust the hip belt and shoulder straps 1. Put the device on its back. 2. Engage the lock and adjust the hip belt. Illustration C 3. Adjust the device to the body by pulling on the cen- tre straps. Do not put on too tight, the main load should be on the hip belt. Illustration D 4. Adjust the position of the device on the back by pulling on the final straps. Illustration E Inserting the battery pack 1. Slide the battery pack into the battery holder and lock it in place. Charging the battery pack Note Please read the operating instructions of the charger manufacturer, especially the chapters on safety instructions! Note Please read the operating instructions of the battery pack manufacturer, especially the chapters on safety instructions! 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 removed. 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. Operation ATTENTION Danger due to technical defect Risk of damage to the device Immediately switch off the engine as the suction performance decreases. Switch on the device 1. Switch on the device at the main switch. English 9