Kärcher BD 17/5 C Mode D'emploi page 10

Initial startup
Attaching the brush/pad drive plate
ATTENTION
Risk of damage
The fastening screw protruding over the
brush body can cause scratches on the
cleaning object if the brush is too heavily
worn.
Replace the cleaning brush in good time
before the bristles are too short.
1. Select the brush suitable for the cleaning
task or the pad drive plate.
2. Make sure that the mains plug is un-
plugged.
3. Unscrew the screw for brush attach-
ment.
Use the Allen key provided for this.
Illustration B
Driver
1
Disc brush/pad
2
Washer
3
Screw
4
4. Place the brush or pad drive board on
the driver.
5. Screw in and tighten the screw and
washer.
6. Centre and press the pad onto the pad
drive plate.
Adjusting the handle
1. Loosen the adjustable handle by turning
it anticlockwise.
Illustration C
Handle
1
2. Swivel the handle into the desired posi-
tion.
3. Tighten the handle by turning it clock-
wise.
Operation
Power connection
The voltage specified on the type plate
must match the voltage of the power
source.
Use only extension cables with splash
guards.
The mains plug/extension cable connection
must not be immersed in water.
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1. Unwind the extension cable completely
from the device.
2. Set the power switch to "0".
3. Plug the mains plug into the socket.
Adjust the speed
Recommended speed:
Application
Basic cleaning
Removing coatings
Using cleaners
Crystallisation
Shampooing carpet
1. Turn the brush speed rotary knob to the
desired value.
DANGER
Danger of electric shock
The user can receive an electric shock from
a damaged cable.
Never wrap the power cord around your
body or neck.
Make sure that the power cord never
comes into contact with the rotating brush
or pad.
ATTENTION
Risk of damage
Working on the same area for too long can
damage the floor covering.
Do not operate the device continuously on
the same point.
Do not let the device run dry on sensitive
floors.
1. Apply the detergent solution to the sur-
face to be cleaned.
2. Hold the device by the handle.
3. Set the trigger to "I".
4. Hold the device with both hands and
move the brush/pad over the surface to
be cleaned.
Note: Do not press the device onto the
surface to be cleaned. The weight of the
device is sufficient as contact pressure.
5. Repeat the cleaning process if heavily
soiled.
English
Speed in
rpm
350...450
350...450
450
450
350
Cleaning