BR 40 10 C CLASSIC - Floor cleaner KARCHER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL BR 40 10 C CLASSIC KARCHER

Safety instructions Before using the appliance for the first time, read and observe these operating instructions and the accompanying brochure: Safety information for brush cleaning units and spray-extraction units, 5.956-251.0 Symbols in the operating instructions Danger Immediate danger that can cause severe injury or even death. 몇 Warning Possible hazardous situation that could lead to severe injury or even death. Caution Possible hazardous situation that could lead to mild injury to persons or damage to property.

Function The scrubber vacuum is used for wet cleaning or polishing of level floors. Two brush rollers located opposite of each other clean the floor by means of the added detergent liquid. A working width of 400 mm and a capacity of 10 l each of the fresh and dirt water reservoirs allow for effective cleaning. The power supply operation allows a high capacity without a restriction of the working time. Note The appliance can be equipped with various accessories depending on the cleaning task. Please request our catalogue or visit us on the Internet at www.kaercher.com. Proper use Use this appliance only as directed in these operating instructions. – This appliance is suited for the commercial use, e.g. in hotels, schools, hospitals, factories, shops, offices, and rental companies. – The appliance may only be used for the cleaning of hard surfaces that are not sensitive to moisture and polishing operations. The application temperature ranges from +5°C to +40°C. – The appliance is not suited for the cleaning of frozen grounds (e.g. in cold stores). – The appliance may only be equipped with original accessories and spare parts. – The appliance has been designed for the cleaning of floors inside or covered surfaces. With respect to other applications the usage of alternative brushes must be checked. – The appliance is not intended for the cleaning of public traffic routes.

Environmental protection The packaging materials are recyclable. Please do not throw packaging in the domestic waste but pass it on for recycling. Old units contain valuable recyclable materials. Batteries, oil and similar substances may not be released into the environment. Therefore please dispose of old units through suitable collection systems. Notes about the ingredients (REACH) You will find current information about the ingredients at: www.kaercher.com/REACH Operating elements

Lock for fresh water reservoir Switch for brush drive Switch for detergent solution Hose for detergent solution Lint sieve (suction) Lock of pushing handle Release button for the transport wheel Transport wheel * Push handle Strain relief clamp Support of the transport wheel * Clip Fresh water tank Dirt water reservoir Scraper roller Push-button for vacuum bar change Float Button for brush change Chassis Vacuum bar Brushing rollers Rotating handle for brush contact pressure Pedal to lower vacuum bar Mains plug Carrying handle for wastewater reservoir Fresh water tank cover Before Commissioning Installing the pushing handle Slide the upper slider half onto the lower slider half. Caution Risk of damage. Do not pinch the cable during the installation. Align the borings (2 possible height adjustments). Connect the slider halves to the lock screws, discs and star grips. Fasten the cable to the slider using clips. Installing the transport wheels With the BR 40/10 C Classic, the transport wheels are not included in the delivery. An attachment kit with transport wheels is listed in the chapter "Accessories". Insert the transport wheel axles into the borings on the appliance and lock them. Installing the Brushes The brushes must be installed before the initial operation (see "Maintenance works"). Operation Note To take the brush drive out of operation, immediately release brush drive switch.

• not included in the delivery with BR 40/10 C Classic

Filling in detergents Caution Risk of damage. Only use the recommended detergents. With respect to different detergents the operator bears the increased risk regarding the operational safety, accident risk and reduced product life of the appliance. Only use detergents that are free from solvents, hydrochloric acid and hydrofluoric acid. Follow the safety instructions for using detergents. Note Do not use highly foaming detergents. Observe the dosing notes. Recommended detergents: Application Detergent Routine cleaning of all wa- RM 746 ter resistant floors RM 780 Routine cleaning of glossy surfaces (e.g. granite) RM 755 es Routine cleaning and basic RM 69 ASF cleaning of industrial floors Routine cleaning and basic cleaning of fine stoneware tiles RM 753 Routine cleaning of tiles in sanitary areas RM 751 Cleaning and disinfection in sanitary areas RM 732 Removal of coating from all alkali-resistant floors (e.g. PVC) RM 752 Removal of coating from li- RM 754 noleum floors Open the cover of the fresh water reservoir. Pour in water/detergent mixture. Maximum temperature of the liquid 50°C Note The fresh water reservoir cover can be used to meter the detergent. The capacity of the cover up to the mark represents 1% of the fresh water reservoir capacity. Close the cover of the fresh water reservoir. Driving to the Place of Use Short distances on even surfaces Place the slider vertically. Position the rotary handle for the brush contact pressure in the drive position. Use the pushing handle to push the appliance to the place of use.

Longer distances on uneven surfaces Place the slider vertically and tilt the lock up. Install the transport wheels. Caution Danger of damage due to leaking water. Remove the waste water and fresh water reservoirs before tilting the appliance. Remove the filled waste and fresh water reservoirs from the appliance and transport them separately. Tilt the appliance to the side and drive it to the place of use on its transport wheels. If the transport wheels hinder the use of the appliance: Press the transport wheel release button and pull the transport wheel out. Insert the transport wheels into their holder until they stop. Adjust the brush contact pressure Place the slider vertically. Pull out the rotary handle of the brush contact pressure and set it to the desired value. Note Carry out the initial cleaning attempts with less contact pressure. Increase contact pressure step-by-step until the desired cleaning result is achieved. A correct setting of the contact pressure reduces the wear and tear of the brushes. The brush drive is switched off when there is overload. When cleaning with microfibre rollers, the contact pressure must not be adjusted higher than the position mentioned below. With a higher contact pressure, there is a danger of destroying the microfibre rollers.

Brush contact pressure Driving Note: Pull out the rotary handle for the brush contact pressure prior to this adjustment. Establish mains contact Danger Risk of electric shock. Check the mains cables of the machine each time before using the machine to see that it is not damaged. Never operate a machine with damaged cables. Get the damaged cables replaced by an electrician. Caution Risk of damage. The highest allowed net impedance at the electrical connection

point (refer to technical specifications) is not to be exceeded. In case of confusion regarding the power impedance present on your connection, please contact your utilities provider. Use the extension cord that has an adequate cross-section (see "Technical Data") and unwind it fully from the cable drum. Insert the looped end of the extension cable in the strain relief hook. Plug in the mains plug. Cleaning Danger Risk of injury on account of electric shock caused by a damaged mains cable. Do not let the mains cable come in contact with the rotating brushes or pads. Caution Risk of damage. When cleaning close to a wall, position the appliance so that the deflection rollers point towards the wall. If the detergent solution is to be vacuumed off after the cleaning process: Check that all vacuum bars are inserted into the appliance Press the pedal to lower the vacuum bar. Place the slider vertically. Turn on the brush irrigation by using the switch for the detergent solution. Turn on the brushes by using the switch for the brush drive. Swivel the slider toward the operator the chassis is retracted and the brushes touch the floor. Move the appliance over the surface to be processed by the slider. Caution Risk of damage to the floor covering. Do not operate the appliance on the spot. Polishing Remove both vacuum bars from the appliance (see chapter "Maintenance tasks/replacing vacuum bar"). Place the slider vertically. Turn on the brushes by using the switch for the brush drive. Swivel the slider toward the operator the chassis is retracted and the brushes touch the floor. Move the appliance over the surface to be processed by the slider. Caution Risk of damage to the floor covering. Do not operate the appliance on the spot. Note To polish underneath furniture, the fresh water and wastewater reservoirs can be removed. Shutting Down the Appliance Release the switch for detergent solution. 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. Caution Danger of deforming the brushes. When switching off the appliance, take the load off the appliance by placing the slider vertically. Emptying the Fresh Water Reservoir Open the locks for the fresh water reservoir. Tilt the carrying hanlde for the wastewater reservoir towards the side. Lift up the fresh water reservoir and carry it to the disposal site. 몇 Warning Please observe the local provisions regarding the wastewater treatment. Remove the cover of the fresh water reservoir and pour out the liquid via the notch. Emptying the Dirt Water Reservoir Note If the dirt water reservoir is full the float closes the suction channel. The suction operation is interrupted. Empty the dirt water reservoir. Remove the fresh water reservoir, as described above. Lift up the wastewater reservoir and carry it to the disposal site. 몇 Warning Please observe the local provisions regarding the wastewater treatment. Pour out dirty water. Rinse the dirty water tank with clear water. Transport Caution Risk of injury and damage! Observe the weight of the appliance when you transport it. When transporting in vehicles, secure the appliance according to the guidelines 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 injury and damage! Note the weight of the appliance in case of storage. This appliance must only be stored in interior rooms. Press the push-button for the vacuum bar change toward the inside - the vacuum bar will release. Pull off the vacuum bar downwards. Remove the screw springs and install the new vacuum bar. 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. Caution Risk of damage to the appliance on account of water leakage. Drain out dirt water and the remaining free water before wokring at the machine. Maintenance schedule After the work Caution Risk of damage. Do not wash down the appliance with water and do not use aggressive detergents. Pour out dirty water. Rinse the dirty 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 between the appliance and the wastewater reservoir; replace if required. Clean the brush tunnel. Yearly Have the prescribed inspection carried out by the customer service. Maintenance Works Replacing the vacuum bar Lift the vacuum bar by activating the pedal for the vacuum bar lowering.

Align the new vacuum bar so that the locking nose points toward the centre of the appliance. Insert the screw springs into the pickups on the appliance. Insert the vacuum bar into the appliance and lock it in. Repeat process on the second bar. Note Regular exchanges of the two vacuum bars will improve the scraping effect and will prolong their life. Replacing the brush rollers Lay the device on its side. Press the brush change button and simultaneously tilt the brush roller downwards. 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 appliance maintenance contracts can be concluded with the competent Kärcher sales office. Frost protection In case of danger of frost: Empty the fresh and dirt water reservoirs. Push the button for detergent solution until no more water is expelled. Store the appliance in a frost-protected room. Faults Danger Risk of electric shock, risk of injury! Pull the plug from the mains before carrying out any tasks on the appliance. Caution Risk of damage to the appliance on account of water leakage. Drain out dirt water and the remaining free water before wokring at the machine. In case of faults that cannot be remedied using the table below please contact the customer service.

Fault Remedy Appliance cannot be started Check if the mains plug is connected. Socket fuse rating too low, look for proper socket. Insufficient water quantity Check fresh water level, refill tank if necessary. Clean the ball valve in the fresh water reservoir. Check and ensure that the fresh water reservoir is seated properly on the appliance. Filter in the fresh water reservoir is plugged, clean filter. Pull out the water distribution bars above the brushes and flush with water. Check hoses for blockages; clean if required. Insufficient vacuum performance Empty the wastewater reservoir. Check and ensure that the fresh water reservoir is seated properly on the wastewater reservoir. Check seals on the fresh water reservoir, clean if necessary. Clean the seals between the appliance and the dirt water reservoir and check for tightness, replace if required. Clean the fluff filter. Clean the vacuum lips on the vacuum bar, replace if required Suction channel plugged, clean. Check if the vacuum bar is plugged, remove plug if required Insufficient cleaning result Increase brush contact pressure. Check the brushes for wear, replace if required. Use brush rollers suited for the type of dirt and floor covering. Brushes do not turn Check if foreign matters block the brushes; remove foreign matter if required. Reduce contact pressure. Overcurrent protective switch was triggered. The overcurrent protective switch will allow the operation after max. one minute. Appliance vibrates.

Brush rollers are deformed because they were not unloaded by tilting the slider vertically when parking the appliance; replace brush rollers.

Suction engine output

2,5 Vacuuming Cleaning power, air quantity l/s

Cleaning power, negative pressure kPa

Brush speed 1/min Cleaning brushes

Dimensions and weights Theoretical surface cleaning performance m²/h

Fresh/dirt water reservoir volume

Length (without pushing handle)

Width (without vacuum bar)

Height (without pushing handle)

Accessories Piece Machine requires piece Order No. Brush roller, red (medium, standard) For cleaning slightly dirtied or sensitive floors. 4.762-249.0

Brush roller, green (grit) For cleaning heavily dirtied floors. 4.762-252.0

Brush roller, orange (high/ low) For scrubbing structured floors (safety tiles, etc.). 4.762-251.0

Brush roller, white (soft) For polishing floors. 4.762-250.0

Pad roller shaft For intake of roller pads. 4.762-228.0

Pad, very soft, white For cleaning and polishing sensitive floorings. 6.369-727.0

Pad, soft, yellow For polishing floors. 6.369-724.0

Pad, medium soft, red For cleaning slightly dirtied floors. 6.369-726.0

Pad, hard, green For cleaning normal to heavily dirtied floors. 6.369-725.0

Vacuum bar, standard 4.777-323.0

Attachment kit transport wheels for BR 40/10 C Classic 2.783-013.0

EC Declaration of Conformity We hereby declare that the machine described below complies with the relevant basic safety and health requirements of the EU Directives, both in its basic design and construction as well as in the version put into circulation by us. This declaration shall cease to be valid if the machine is modified without our prior approval. Alfred Kärcher GmbH Co. KG Alfred-Kärcher-Str. 28 - 40 71364 Winnenden (Germany) Phone: +49 7195 14-0 Fax: +49 7195 14-2212 Winnenden, 2012/12/01 Product: Floor cleaner Type: 1.783-xxx Relevant EU Directives 2006/42/EC (+2009/127/EC) 2004/108/EC Applied harmonized standards EN 55014–1: 2006+A1: 2009+A2: 2011 EN 55014–2: 1997+A1: 2001+A2: 2008 EN 60335–1 EN 60335–2–72 EN 61000–3–2: 2006+A1: 2009+A2: 2009 EN 61000–3–3: 2008 EN 62233: 2008 Applied national standards

Head of Approbation Authorised Documentation Representative S. Reiser

The warranty terms published by our competent sales company are applicable in each country. We will repair potential failures of your accessory within the warranty period free of charge, provided that such failure is caused by faulty material or defects in fabrication. In the event of a warranty claim please contact your dealer or the nearest authorized Customer Service center. Please submit the proof of purchase. Spare parts The undersigned act on behalf and under the power of attorney of the company management. CEO Warranty

Volume reservoirs schoon/vuil water

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