Before Startup; Operation - Kärcher BDS 43/180 C Adv Betriebsanleitung

Before Startup

 Check the mains cable regularly for
damage such as aging or formation of
cracks. If you find a damage, then the
cable must be replaced before using it
any further.
 Check appliance for damage, have
damages repaired by customer service.
Attach the brush/pad
 Disconnect the mains plug from the
socket.
 Pull the lever for level adjustment and
bring the handle toward the front into a
vertical position.
 Place the appliance into the parking po-
sition.
 Place the disc brush/driver plate onto
the actuator and turn in anti-clockwise
direction.
Filling the detergent tank (accessory)
Warning
Risk of damage. Only use the recommend-
ed detergents. With respect to different de-
tergents the operator bears the increased
risk regarding the operational safety and
danger of accident. Only use detergents
that are free from solvents, hydrochloric
acid and hydrofluoric acid.
Follow the safety instructions for using de-
tergents.
 Remove the lid.
 Fill detergent solution into the detergent
tank.
 Replace the lid.

Operation

Caution
The operation of the appliance requires
practice.
Ensure that there are no obstacles in
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the area to be cleaned.
Check the floor consistency for its suit-
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ability.
The handling becomes more difficult
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with uneven or rough surfaces.
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Danger
Risk of electric shock.
Do not drive over the mains cable.
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Never wrap the mains cable around
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your body or your neck.
Do not let the mains cable come in contact
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with the rotating brushes or rotating pads.
Warning
Risk of accident due to loss of control over
the appliance. Do not adjust the handle un-
less the motor is at a standstill.
Note:
In the park position, a pin secures the
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cleaning head from being folded down
inadvertently.
To release the lock, position the appli-
–
ance in the park position, so that the
handle is parallel to the ground, pull the
tilting adjustment lever and lift up the
handle.
 Pull the lever for level adjustment.
 Tilt the handle into a comfortable posi-
tion.
 Release the lever for level adjustment.
Select brush speed (only BDS 43 Duo)
Warning
Risk of accident due to loss of control over the
appliance. Only operate the switch for the
brush speed when the motor is at a standstill.
 Set the switch of the brush speed to the
desired speed.
LO: 150 revolutions per minute
HI: 300 revolutions per minute
Turning on the Appliance
Caution
Risk of damage to the floor covering. Do
not operate the appliance on the spot.
 Swivel cable hook downward and re-
move the cable completely from the ap-
pliance.
 Insert the mains plug into a socket.
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Adjust handle