BDS 43 Orbital C Spray - Floor cleaner Kärcher - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL BDS 43 Orbital C Spray Kärcher

• This device is suitable for commercial use, e.g. in hotels, schools, hospitals, factories, shops, offices, and rental companies. Only use the device for cleaning hard surfaces that are not sensitive to mois- ture and not sensitive to polishing. Use the device only at an ambient tem- perature between +5°C and +40°C. Do not use the device for cleaning fro- zen floors (e.g. in cold stores). Only equip the device with original ac- cessories and spare parts. Only use the device for cleaning indoor floors or covered areas. Do not use the device for cleaning public traffic routes. The device must not be used outdoors. Do not use the device in a corrosive en- vironment. Never use the device in potentially ex- plosive atmospheres. Only use the device on surfaces up to the maximum gradient specified in the “Technical data” section. Only connect accessories to the socket in the device that are listed in the “Ac- cessories” chapter. Safety instructions Before using the device for the first time, read and observe these operating instruc- General notes p. 11
• Intended use p. 11
• Safety instructions p. 11
• Environmental protection p. 12
• Accessories and spare parts p. 12
• Scope of delivery p. 12
• Control elements p. 12
• Installation p. 13
• Initial startup p. 14
• Operation p. 14
• Shutting down p. 15
• Transport p. 15
• Storage p. 15
• Care and service p. 15
• Troubleshooting guide p. 15
• Warranty p. 16
• Technical data p. 16
• Declaration of Conformity English tions and the accompanying brochure: Safety information for single disc ma- chines, No. 5.956-659.0. Symbols on the device Danger of burns Certain parts of the device be- come hot during operation. Do not touch parts marked like this until they have cooled down. Safety devices 몇 CAUTION Missing or modified safety devices Safety devices are provided for your own protection. Never modify or bypass safety devices. Unlocking button The device cannot be started if the unlock- ing button is not pressed. Environmental protection The packing materials can be recy- cled. Please dispose of packaging in accordance with the environmental regula- tions. Electrical and electronic appliances contain valuable, recyclable materials and often components such as batter- ies, rechargeable batteries or oil, which - if handled or disposed of incorrectly - can pose a potential threat to human health and the environment. However, these compo- nents are required for the correct operation of the appliance. Appliances marked by this symbol are not allowed to be disposed of together with the household rubbish. Notes on the content materials (REACH) Current information on content materials can be found at: www.kaercher.com/ REACH Accessories and spare parts Only use original accessories and original spare parts. They ensure that the appliance will run fault-free and safely. Information on accessories and spare parts can be found at www.kaercher.com. Accessories Scope of delivery Check the contents for completeness when unpacking. If any accessories are missing or in the event of any shipping damage, please notify your dealer. Control elements Illustration A 1 Tilt adjustment lever 2 Cleaning solution dosing lever 3 ON/OFF switch 4 Unlocking button 5 Mains connection cable with mains plug 6 Type plate 7 Cable hook, rotating 8 Handle 9 Detergent tank 10 Handle 11 Cleaning head 12 Spray switch * 13 Clamping screw * 14 Nozzle * p. 1612

• only with BDS 43 / Orbital C Spray Description Order no. Pad, red 6.369-470.0 Pad, green 6.369-472.0 Pad, black 6.369-473.0 Pad, blue 6.369-471.0 Pad, bonnet, 5 pieces 6.905-098.0 Pad SPP 6.371-344.0 Polishing pad, white 6.369-469.0 Polishing pad, with natural hair 6.371-149.0 Polishing pad, with light grit 6.371-081.0 Diamond pad, green, 5 piec-

6.371-238.0 Diamond pad, white, 5 pieces 6.371-256.0 Diamond pad, yellow, 5 piec-

1. Align the holes in the push rod with the

holes in the device. Illustration B 1 Device 2 Screw 3 Thrust rod 4 Cable

2. Screw in and tighten the 4 screws.

3. Insert the plug into the coupling.

Illustration C 1 Casing half 2 Plug 3 Socket

4. Insert the two halves of the housing into

one another so that the connection is protected against spray water. Attaching the cable hook A cable hook is attached to the push rod at the top and bottom.

1. Hold both halves of the cable hook

against the push rod. Illustration D 1 Cable hooks 2 Thrust rod

2. Push both halves into each other in the

direction of the arrow.

3. Insert the screw through the cable hook.

Illustration E 1 Star grip 2 Screw

4. Unscrew the star grip.

5. Push the cable hook all the way down

and align it on the push rod

6. Tighten the star grip.

7. Attach the second cable hook to the top

of the push rod in the same way. Attaching the detergent tank

2. Screw the chain to the detergent tank.

Illustration F 1 Chain 2 Detergent tank

3. Attach the hose to the hose nipple at the

bottom of the detergent tank. Illustration G 1 Hose 2 Hose nipple Note The lower cable hook must be attached as low as possible, otherwise the dosage of the cleaning solution will not work correctly.

4. Slide the detergent tank onto the lower

detergent tank. Make sure that the pin on the tank sits in the recess on the ca- ble hook. Illustration I 1 Detergent tank 2 Pin 3 Star grip 4 Recess

7. Fit the hose to the hose nipple on the de-

vice. Illustration J 1 Hose nipple 2 Hose

8. Guide the chain through the opening on

the handle and on the detergent dosing lever. Illustration K 1 Detergent dosing lever 2 Chain Connecting the spray system Only the BDS 43 / Orbital C Spray is equipped with a spray system.

1. Fit the hose from the detergent tank onto

the pump inlet. Illustration L 1 Hose 2 Pump inlet 3 Pump14 English

2. Fit the hose section onto the pump outlet.

Illustration M 1 Pump outlet 2 Hose piece

3. Fit the other end of the hose section into

the spray nozzle distributor. Illustration N 1 Hose piece 2 Spray nozzle distributor Initial startup Fitting the pad

1. Select the pad suitable for the cleaning

2. Make sure that the mains plug is un-

3. Swing the cleaning head upwards by lift-

ing at the handle. Illustration O 1 Handle 2 Cleaning head

4. Centre and press the pad onto the pad

5. Pivot the cleaning head downwards.

Filling with detergent 몇 WARNING Unsuitable detergents Health risk, damage to the device Use only recommended detergents. The operator carries all increased risks relating to operational safety and increased risk of accidents if using other detergents. Use only detergents free of solvents, salt and hydrofluoric acid. Adhere to the safety instructions stated on the detergent packaging. ATTENTION Risk of damage A cleaning solution with a temperature above 50°C can damage the device. Only fill the detergent tank with a cleaning solution up to a maximum temperature of 50°C.

1. Fill the cleaning solution into the deter-

gent tank. Operation Adjusting the handle 몇 WARNING Danger of accident The device can perform uncontrolled movements if the handle is adjusted while the motor is running. Only adjust the handle when the device is switched off.

1. Pull the tilt adjustment lever up and hold

2. Bring the handle into a comfortable posi-

tion (about waist height).

3. Release the tilt adjustment lever.

4. Move the handle up and down slightly

until it latches into place. Switching on the device 몇 WARNING Risk of injury Without ground friction, the pad can reach very high speeds. It can be flung away and cause injury. Do not switch on the device when the cleaning head is swung up. The maximum permissible mains grid impedance at the electrical connection point (see Technical data) must not be exceeded. Contact your electricity supplier in the case of any uncertainties regarding the mains grid impedance at your electrical connec- tion point. ATTENTION Risk of damage The floor covering can be damaged if the device is operated on the same spot for a long time. Always move the device when it is switched on.

1. Unwind the mains cable completely from

2. Plug the mains plug into a mains socket.

3. Hold the handle firmly with both hands.

4. Press and hold the unlocking button.

5. Actuate the ON/OFF switch.

6. Release the unlocking button.

7. Release the ON / OFF switch to interrupt

operation.English 15 Cleaning

1. Switch the device on.

2. Pull the cleaning solution lever when the

pad is to be supplied with cleaning solu- tion.

3. Guide the device over the surface to be

4. If the area is very dirty, run over it several

5. Then soak up the waste water with a wet

vacuum cleaner or wipe it up with a cloth. Spray system Only the BDS 43 / Orbital C Spray is equipped with the spray system. With this system, cleaning solution is applied from 2 nozzles in front of the device.

1. Loosen the clamping screw.

2. Align the nozzle.

3. Tighten the clamping screw.

1. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.

2. Pull the tilt adjustment lever up and hold

3. Bring the handle into a vertical position.

4. Release the tilt adjustment lever.

5. Remove the remaining cleaning solution

from the detergent tank.

6. Rinse the detergent tank with clear water.

7. BDS 43 / Orbital C Spray only: Rinse

the spray system with clear water.

9. Swing the cleaning head upwards by lift-

ing at the handle. Illustration O 1 Handle 2 Cleaning head 10.Remove the pad from the pad drive board. 11.Clean the device with a moist cloth. Transport 몇 CAUTION Failure to observe the weight Risk of injury and damage Be aware of the weight of the device during transportation.

1. Pull the tilt adjustment lever and position

the handle vertically.

2. Release the tilt adjustment lever.

3. Tilt the device back and transport to the

4. When transporting in vehicles, secure

the device against rolling away, slipping and tipping according to the respectively applicable guidelines. Storage 몇 CAUTION Failure to observe the weight Risk of injury and damage Be aware of the weight of the device during transport and storage.

1. Store the device indoors only.

2. To protect the pad drive plate, swivel the

cleaning head upwards by lifting the handle. Illustration O 1 Handle 2 Cleaning head Care and service 몇 WARNING Risk of injury The device may start up unexpectedly. Be sure to pull the mains plug out of the socket before you start working on the de- vice.

1. Wash dirty pads at a maximum of 60 °C.

2. Clean the casing of the device with a

damp cloth and then rub dry.

3. Check the mains cable for damage.

Troubleshooting guide 몇 WARNING Risk of injury The device may start up unexpectedly. Be sure to pull the mains plug out of the socket before you start working on the de- vice. In the event of malfunctions that cannot be remedied using the following information, please contact customer service. Unsatisfactory cleaning results Replace dirty pad.16 English Replace worn pad. Check the suitability of the detergent used for the application. Check the suitability of the pad used for the application. The device vibrates strongly Check for central positioning of the pad on the pad drive board. Check attachment of the pad. The pad does not rotate Check if foreign objects are blocking the pad drive board. Remove any foreign objects if necessary. Plug the mains plug into the socket. For BDS 43 / Orbital C Spray only Spray system does not spray or does not spray enough Refill the detergent tank. Clean the filter in the detergent tank. Clean the nozzles. Warranty The warranty conditions issued by our rele- vant sales company apply in all countries. We shall remedy possible malfunctions on your appliance within the warranty period free of cost, provided that a material or manufacturing defect is the cause. In a war- ranty case, please contact your dealer (with the purchase receipt) or the next author- ised customer service site. (See overleaf for the address) Technical data Exception according to Regulation (EU) 2019/1781 Annex I Section 2 (12): j) Subject to technical modifications. Declaration of Conformity We hereby declare that the machine de- scribed below complies with the relevant basic safety and health requirements in the EU Directives, both in its basic design and construction as well as in the version BDS 43/Or- bital C BDS 43/Or- bital C Spray Device performance data Voltage V 220-

Phase ~ 1 1 Frequency Hz 50 50 Maximum permissi- ble mains grid im- pedance Ω 0.401 0.401 Power rating W 1100 1100 Degree of protection IPX4 IPX4 Fresh water tank ca- pacity l1212 Max. working area slope %2 2 Pad Working width mm 430 430 Pad diameter mm 430 430 Pad speed approx. 1/ min

67,1 71,5 EU Declaration of Conformity BDS 43/Or- bital C BDS 43/Or- bital C SprayEnglish 17 placed in circulation by us. This declaration is invalidated by any changes made to the machine that are not approved by us. Product: Floor cleaner Type: 1.291-xxx Currently applicable EU Directives 2006/42/EC (+2009/127/EC) 2014/30/EU 2011/65/EU Commission Regulation(s) (EU) 2019/1781 Harmonised standards used EN 60335-1 EN 60335-2-67 EN 55014-1: 2006+A1: 2009+A2: 2011 EN 55014-2: 1997+A1: 2001+A2: 2008 EN 61000-3-2: 2014 EN 61000-3-3: 2013 EN 62233: 2008 EN IEC 63000: 2018 Conformity evaluation procedure used 2000/14/EC National standards used

The signatories act on behalf of and with the authority of the company management. Documentation supervisor: S. Reiser Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG Alfred-Kärcher-Str. 28 - 40 71364 Winnenden (Germany) Ph.: [phone] Fax: [phone] Winnenden, 2021/09/01 We hereby declare that the product de- scribed below complies with the relevant provisions of the following UK Regulations, 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 product is modified without our prior approval. Product: Floor cleaner Type: 1.291-xxx Currently applicable UK Regulations S.I. 2008/1597 (as amended) S.I. 2016/1091 (as amended) S.I. 2012/3032 (as amended) Commission Regulation(s) (EU) 2019/1781 Designated standards used EN 60335-1 EN 60335-2-67 EN 55014-1: 2006+A1: 2009+A2: 2011 EN 55014-2: 1997+A1: 2001+A2: 2008 EN 61000-3-2: 2014 EN 61000-3-3: 2013 EN 62233: 2008 EN IEC 63000: 2018 Applied conformity assessment proce- dure S.I. 2001/1701 (as amended) National standards used

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