4! Important informationThis appliance is intended for commercialuseFor your safetyTake note also of all instructions enclosed withthe detergents used.The recommended detergents may not be usedundiluted. The products are safe to usebecause they contain no acids, alkalis orsubstances harmful to the environment. Weadvise you to store the detergents so that theyare inaccessible to children, to bathe the eyesthoroughly with water should the detergentscome into contact with them and to consulta doctor should they be swallowed.Legal regulations should be observed fordisposal of dirty water and detergent solution.For the sake of the environmentWhen you unpack the unit do not simply throwpackaging out with the household rubbish.Hand over the different parts of the packagingto the appropriate collection points forrecycling.Operating the cleanerUsing the cleaner correctlyThis cleaner is intended for use as follows:– as a wet cleaner for carpets and carpeting– in accordance with the explanatory detailsand safety information contained in theseoperating instructionsUsing the cleaner in any other way isconsidered to be contrary to its intendedpurpose. The manufacturer will not be liable forany damages that occur as a result of improperusage. In such cases liability rests solely withthe user.Putting into operation for the first timen Put the suction hose of the spray-suctionhose on to the connector on the unit (Fig.1a). Press the coupling of the spray hose onto the connector. Make sure they engageproperly (Fig. 1b).n Place the spray-suction hose firmly on thegrip section (Fig. 2a) and place the couplingof the spray hose on the connector of thegrip section. Make sure they engageproperly(Fig. 2b).n Put on the suction tube and floor nozzle andmake the connection secure by turning theunion nut by hand in an anti-clockwisedirection.Important note: Make sure that the spray tube lyinginside the tube is properly connected, otherwise thiswill lead to a malfunctioning of the unit.n The hand nozzle for cleaning upholstery(optional accessory) is placed directly on thespray-suction hose.Unit diagram1 Housing2 Carrying handle3 Fresh-water tank with suction strainer4 Dirty-water reservoir, removable5 Cover *6 Spraying: switch on and off7 Vacuuming: switch on and off8 Spray and suction hose complete9 Power plug with cable10 Floor nozzle for cleaning carpets – workingwidth 230 mm11 Hand nozzle for cleaning upholstery – workingwidth 110 mm (optional accessory)* not shownOptional accessoriesWe offer various optional accessories fora wider variety of applications.See them in our catalogue or ask at yournearest Kärcher retail outlet.EnglishWarrantyThe applicable warranty conditions in differentcountries are issued by the respective nationaldistributor of our products. During the warrantyperiod, any malfunctions of the cleaner causedby a material or manufacturing defect will berepaired free of charge.In the event of a warranty claim, please takethe cleaner, with the accessories and proof ofpurchase, to your original dealer or to thenearest authorised customer service centre.