Kärcher BR 40/10 C Mode D'emploi page 7

Push the appliance forward for an-

other 1-2 m to draw off residual wa-
ter.
Release the brush drive button.

Press the pedal to lower the vacu-

um bar.
Place the slider vertically - the

brushes are elevated.
Disconnect the mains plug.

Warning
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 Res-
ervoir
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.
Warning
Please observe the local provisions re-
garding the wastewater treatment.
Remove the cover of the fresh wa-

ter reservoir and pour out the liquid
via the notch.
Emptying the Dirt Water Reser-
voir
Note
If the dirt water reservoir is full the float
closes the suction channel. The suc-
tion 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.
Warning
Please observe the local provisions re-
garding the wastewater treatment.
Pour out dirt water.

Rinse the dirt water tank with clear

water.
Transport
If you want to transport the appli-

ance on a vehicle secure it from
slipping.
To reduce the required space, the
pushing handle can be folded or disas-
sembled:
Release the star grips of the push-

ing handle fastening.
Unscrew the star grips, remove the

screws and take off the upper push
handle half.
Maintenance and care
Danger
Risk of injury!
Pull the plug from the mains before
carrying out any tasks on the appli-
ance.
Warning
Risk of damage to the appliance on ac-
count of water leakage. Drain out dirt
water and the remaining free water be-
fore wokring at the machine.
Maintenance schedule
After the work
Warning
Risk of damage. Do not wash down the
appliance with water and do not use
aggressive detergents.
Pour out dirt water.

Rinse the dirt 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 re-

quired
Let the reservoirs dry prior to clos-

ing 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, re-

place if required.
Clean the water distribution bars

above the brushes.
Monthly
Check the condition of the seals be-

tween the appliance and the waste-
water reservoir; replace if required.
Clean the brush tunnel.

Yearly
Have the prescribed inspection car-

ried out by the customer service.
Maintenance Works
Replacing the vacuum bar
Lift the vacuum bar by activating

the pedal for the vacuum bar lower-
ing.
Press the push-button for the vacu-

um bar change toward the inside -
the vacuum bar will release.
Pull off the vacuum bar downwards.

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Remove the screw springs and in-

stall 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

pickups on the appliance.
Insert the vacuum bar into the appli-

ance 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 key and si-

multaneously 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 res-

ervoirs.
Push the button for detergent solu-

tion until no more water is expelled.
Store the appliance in a frost-pro-

tected room.
Faults
Danger
Risk of injury!
Pull the plug from the mains before
carrying out any tasks on the appli-
ance.
Warning
Risk of damage to the appliance on ac-
count of water leakage. Drain out dirt
water and the remaining free water be-
fore wokring at the machine.
In case of faults that cannot be reme-
died using the table below please con-
tact the customer service.
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