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●Observe the manufacturer's dosing quantity recom-

mendations when dosing with detergent.

●Pour in the detergent and then fill up to "Max" with

water.

●The complete filling quantity is max. 1.7 litres.

Note

The fresh water tank can be removed at any time for fill-

ing or be filled directly on the device.

Filling the water tank directly on the device

1 Pull the tank cap upwards and turn it sideways.

Dose the detergent according to the specifications

and then fill the tank with water up to the "MAX"

mark.

Illustration F

2 Close the tank cap.

Removing the water tank for filling

1 Pull out the water tank vertically upwards by the re-

cessed grip.

Illustration G

2 Pull the tank cap upwards, turn it sideways and fill

the water tank with detergent and tap water up to the

"MAX" mark.

Illustration H

Unlock the tank lid, remove it and fill with detergent

and tap water up to the "MAX" mark.

Illustration I

3 Close the tank cap or fit the tank lid making sure that

it is firmly seated.

4 Fit the water tank down to the bottom of the device.

Fitting the battery pack

●Push the battery pack into the battery pack mount

from above until the battery pack latches into place.

ATTENTION

Only use battery packs from the KÄRCHER Battery

Power (+) platform with 18 V nominal voltage.

Illustration J

Switching on the device

1. Turn the power switch to position 1 (ON).

Illustration K

The suction turbine and pump start.

Operation

Cleaning upholstery

Note

Warm water (maximum 50 °C) increases the cleaning

effect.

Note

Only use the RM 519 detergent from KÄRCHER for

cleaning.

ATTENTION

Danger from cleaning solution

Risk of damage

Before using the device, check the object to be cleaned

for colour fastness and water resistance in an inconspic-

uous place.

1. Fill the fresh water tank with detergent and water,

see chapter Filling the fresh water tank .

2. Fit the battery pack, see chapter Fitting the battery

pack.

3. Switch the device on, see chapter Switching on the

device.

4. Press the lever on the handle to spray the cleaning

solution.

Illustration L

5. Pull the upholstery nozzle backwards over the sur-

face to be cleaned in overlapping paths, do not

push.

Note

When the wastewater container is full, a float switch

closes the suction opening and the device runs at a

higher speed.

6. Switch off the device immediately and empty the

waste water tank, see chapter Emptying the waste

water tank.

Cleaning methods

Light / Normal soiling

1. Turn the power switch to position 1 (ON).

Illustration K

The suction turbine and pump start.

2. Press the lever for spraying.

The cleaning solution is sprayed on.

Illustration L

3. Release the lever for spraying and vacuum the res-

idues of the cleaning solution.

4. After cleaning, clean the upholstery with clean,

warm water and impregnate if desired.

Heavily soiling or stains

1. Turn the power switch to position 1 (ON).

Illustration K

The suction turbine and pump start.

2. Press the lever for spraying.

Illustration L

Cleaning solution is sprayed.

3. Turn the power switch to position 0 (OFF).

Illustration M

4. Allow the cleaning solution to act for at least

5 minutes.

5. Turn the power switch to position 1 (ON).

The suction turbine and pump start.

Illustration K

6. Suck off any residues of the cleaning solution.

7. Repeat the procedure if necessary.

8. After cleaning, clean the upholstery with clear, warm

water and impregnate if desired.

Finishing operation

Note

To ensure that no cleaning and dirt particles remain in

the lines, carry out a system cleaning (without the addi-

tion of detergents) after each application.

1. Turn the power switch to position 0 (OFF).

Illustration M

2. Empty the waste water tank, see chapter Emptying

the waste water tank.

3. Fill the fresh water tank with tap water up to the

"MAX" mark, see chapter Filling the fresh water

tank.

4. Connect the spray/suction hose to the crevice noz-

zle.

5. Open the tank cap and insert the crevice nozzle

completely into the opening.

Illustration N

6. Turn the power switch to position 1 (ON) and simul-

taneously press and hold down the spray lever on

the handle.

Illustration K

The rinsing process is finished as soon as the fresh

water tank is completely empty.

7. Turn the power switch to position 0 (OFF).

Illustration M

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