Kärcher BRS 40/1000 C Mode D'emploi page 4

MAINTENANCE AND REBUILD
PRACTICES
Operation of the unit may be hazard-
ous if maintenance is neglected or re-
pairs, rebuilds, or adjustments are not
performed in accordance with the man-
ufacturer's design criteria. Therefore,
maintenance facilities (on or off pre-
mises), trained personnel, and detailed
procedures shall be provided.
Maintenance and inspection of the unit
shall be performed in conformance with
the following practices:
A a schedules planned maintenance,
lubrication, and inspection system
shall be followed; consult the manu-
facturer's recommendations.
B only tranined and authorized per-
sonnel shall be permitted to main-
tain, repair, adjust, and inspect the
unit, and in accordance with manu-
facturer's specifications.
Avoid fire hazards and have fire protec-
tion equipment present in the work ar-
ea. Do not use open pans of fuel or
flammable cleaning fluids for cleaning
parts.
FIRE SAFETY STANDARD
Any unit not in safe operating condition
shall be removed from service.
Repairs shall not be made in Class I,
Class II, and Class III locations.
Fire Prevention: The unit shall be kept
in a clean condition and reasonably
free of lint, excess oil, and grease.
Noncombustible agents are preferred
for cleaning the unit. Flammable liquids
[those having flash points at or above
100°F (37,8°C)] are not allowed. Pre-
cautions regarding toxicity, ventilation,
and fire hazard shall be appropriate for
the agent or solvent used.
Nameplate Visibility: The unit type des-
ignations as shown on the nameplate
and the type markers shall not be cov-
ered over with paint so that their identi-
fication information is obscured.
The unit shall not be used in classified
areas.
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English
Please read and comply
with these instructions prior
to the initial operation of your appli-
ance. Retain these operating instruc-
tions for future reference or for
subsequent possessors.
Contents
Safety instructions
Function
Proper use
Environmental protection
Operating elements
Before Commissioning
Operation
Maintenance and care
Faults
Specifications
Accessories
Warranty
Spare parts
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.
Symbols
The following symbols are used in this
operating manual:
Danger
Indicates an immediate threat of dan-
ger. Failure to observe the instruction
may result in death or serious injuries.
Warning
Indicates a possibly dangerous situa-
tion. Failure to observe the instruction
may result in light injuries or damage to
property.
Note
Indicates useful tips and important in-
formation about the product.
Function
The appliance is used for the wet
cleaning or polishing of level floors.
Two opposite running brush rollers
clean the floor by means of the added
detergent solution. A working width of
400 mm and a capacity of 10 l of the
fresh water tank allow an 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 cata-
logue or visit us on the Internet at
www.kaercher.com.
Proper use
Use this appliance only as directed in
these operating instructions.
The appliance may only be used for
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the cleaning of hard surfaces that
are not sensitive to moisture and
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polishing operations.
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The application temperature ranges
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from +5°C to +40°C.
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The appliance is not suited for the
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cleaning of frozen grounds (e.g. in
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cold stores).
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The appliance may only be
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equipped with original accessories
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and spare parts.
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The appliance has been designed
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for the cleaning of floors inside or or
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covered surfaces. With respect to
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other applications the usage of al-
ternative brushes must be checked.
The appliance is not intended for
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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. Batter-
ies, oil and similar substanc-
es may not be released into
the environment. Therefore
please dispose of old units
through suitable collection
systems.