Transport; Storage; Maintenance And Care - Kärcher BR 40/10 C Ep Bedienungsanleitung

Shutting Down the Appliance
 Release the switch for detergent solu-
tion.
 Push the appliance forward for another
1-2 m to draw off residual water.
 Release the brush drive button.
 Press the pedal to lower the vacuum
bar.
 Place the slider vertically - the brushes
are elevated.
 Disconnect the mains plug.
ATTENTION
Risk of deformation of the brushes. When
shutting down the appliance relieve the
brushes by putting the push handle in an
upright position.
Emptying the Fresh Water Reservoir
 Open the locks for the fresh water res-
ervoir.
 Tilt the carrying handle for the waste
water tank towards the side.
 Lift up the fresh water reservoir and car-
ry it to the disposal site.
WARNING
Please observe the local provisions regard-
ing the wastewater treatment.
 Remove the cover of the fresh water
reservoir and pour out the liquid via the
notch.
Emptying the waste Water tank
Note:
If the waste water tank is full, the float clos-
es the suction channel. The suction opera-
tion is interrupted. Empty the waste water
tank.
 Remove the fresh water reservoir, as
described above.
 Lift up the waste water tank and carry it
to the disposal site.
WARNING
Please observe the local provisions regard-
ing the wastewater treatment.
 Pour out dirty water.
 Rinse the waste water tank with clear
water.

Transport

CAUTION
Risk of personal injury or damage! Mind the
weight of the appliance during transport.
 When transporting in vehicles, secure
the appliance according to the guide-
lines from slipping and tipping over.
To reduce the required space, the pushing
handle can be folded or disassembled:
 Release the star grips of the pushing
handle fastening.
 Unscrew the star grips, remove the
screws and take off the upper push
handle half.

Storage

CAUTION
Risk of personal injury or damage! Consid-
er the weight of the appliance when storing
it.
This appliance must only be stored in inte-
rior rooms.

Maintenance and care

DANGER
Risk of electric shock!
Risk of injury!
Pull the plug from the mains before carrying
out any tasks on the appliance.
ATTENTION
Risk of damage to the device on account of
water leakage. Drain out dirt water and the
remaining free water before working at the
machine.
Maintenance schedule
After the work
ATTENTION
Risk of damage. Do not wash down the ap-
pliance with water and do not use aggres-
sive detergents.
 Pour out dirty water.
 Rinse the waste water tank with clear
water.
 Empty the fresh water reservoir.
 Fill the fresh water tank with clear water
and rinse the appliance to avoid residue
buildup.
 Remove the remaining water from the
fresh water tank.
 Check the seal in the ball valve in the
fresh water reservoir.
 Check the fluff filter, clean if required.
 Let the reservoirs dry prior to closing
them to prevent odor creation.
 Clean the outside of the appliance with
a damp cloth which has been soaked in
mild detergent.
 Clean the vacuum lips, check for wear
and replace the vacuum bar if required.
 Check the brushes for wear, replace if
required.
 Clean the water distribution bars above
the brushes, remove if necessary and
flush with water.
Monthly
 Check the condition of the seals be-
tween the appliance and the waste wa-
ter tank; replace if required.
 Clean the brush tunnel.
Yearly
 Have the prescribed inspection carried
out by the customer service.
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Maintenance Works
Replacing the vacuum bar
 Lift the vacuum bar by activating the
pedal for the vacuum bar lowering.
 Press the push-button for the vacuum
bar change toward the inside - the vac-
uum bar will release.
 Pull off the vacuum bar downwards.
 Remove the screw springs and install
the new vacuum bar.
 Align the new vacuum bar so that the
locking nose points toward the centre of
the appliance.
 Insert the screw springs into the pick-
ups on the appliance.
 Insert the vacuum bar into the appli-
ance and lock it in.
 Repeat process on the second bar.
Note:
Regular replacement of the two suction
bars improves the scraping effect and im-
proves the working time.
Replacing the brush rollers
 Lay the device on its side.
 Press the brush change button and si-
multaneously tilt the brush roller down-
wards.
 Pull out the brush roller.
 Place the new brush roller on the driver
and lock into place.
Maintenance contract
To ensure a reliable operation of the appli-
ance maintenance contracts can be con-
cluded with the competent Kärcher sales
office.
Frost protection
In case of danger of frost:
 Empty the fresh and waste water tank.
 Push the button for detergent solution
until no more water is expelled.
 Store the appliance in a frost-protected
room.
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