– 2In addition to the information contained inthe operating instructions, all statutorysafety and accident prevention regulationsmust be observed. Risk of injury– The appliance contains rotary brushroller; please never touch them with thefingers or any other tool when the appli-ance is in operation!– Remove the batteries before startingany maintenance jobs or repairs to themachine! Tips about rechargeable battery andcharger– You may recharge the battery usingonly the original charger provided withthe appliance or a charger approved byKÄRCHER.– Check charger, mains cable and batterypack for damages before every use. Donot use damaged devices and get thedamaged parts repaired only by experts.– Do not use the charger if dirty or wet.– The mains voltage must match the volt-age mentioned on the type plate of thecharger.– Do not operate the charger in explosiveenvironment.– Ensure that no metal pieces reach thecontacts of the adapter, else there willbe a short circuit.– Use the charger only to charge ap-proved battery packs.– Insert only clean and dry battery packson the adapter of the charger.– Do not charge batteries (primary cells);risk of explosion.– Do not charge damaged battery packs.Replace damaged battery packs.– Do not store battery packs along withmetal objects; risk of short circuit.– Do not dispose off battery packs bythrowing them into fire or into house-hold garbage.– Avoid contact with liquids oozing out ofdefective battery packs. Rinse thor-oughly if you accidentally come in con-tact with the fluid. Also consult a doctorif the fluid comes in contact with youreyes.When unpacking the product, make surethat no accessories are missing and thatnone of the package contents have beendamaged. If you detect any transport dam-ages please contact your dealer.Note: Please refer to page 2 for figures ofthe appliance and the operation.1 Cardan joint with lock2 ON/OFF foot switch3 Rechargeable battery, detachable4 Spare battery(only EB 30/1 Adv)5 Unlocking button, battery6 Dirt container, detachable7 Unlocking mechanism for dirt container8 Casing9 Brush roller, changeable10 Unlocking button for brush roller11 Telescopic strut, adjustable height12 Turning handle for height adjustment13 Handle14 Charger with charging status displayand charging cable(only EB 30/1)15 Quick charger(only EB 30/1 Adv)Safety instructionsSymbols on the machineProtect the charger against mois-ture; store it dry. The appliance issuitable for use only in rooms; do notexpose the appliance to rain.Start upDescription of the Appliance10 EN