Kärcher BRS 40/1000 C Mode D'emploi page 7

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.
Storing the appliance
Push the push handle lock up and
swivel the push handle down over
the appliance toward the fresh wa-
ter reservoir and lock it.
Align the appliance as shown
above.
Fault
Appliance cannot be started
Insufficient water quantity
Insufficient cleaning result
Brushes do not turn
Appliance vibrates.
Note
To start again, slide the lock of the
push handle up and swivel the handle
upwards.
Maintenance and care
Danger
Risk of injury!
Pull the plug from the mains before car-
rying out any tasks on the appliance.
Warning
Risk of damage to the appliance on ac-
count of water leakage. Remove the
fresh water reservoir before doing any
work on the appliance.
Maintenance schedule
After the work
Warning
Risk of damage. Do not wash down the
appliance with water and do not use
aggressive detergents.
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.
Let the reservoir dry prior to closing
them to prevent odour creation.
Clean the outside of the appliance
with a damp cloth which has been
soaked in mild detergent.
Check the brushes for wear, re-
place if required.
Clean the water distribution bars
above the brushes.
Faults
Remedy
Check if the mains plug is connected.
Socket fuse rating too low, look for proper socket.
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.
Check hoses for blockages; clean if required.
Check the brushes for wear, replace if required.
Use brush rollers suited for the type of dirt and floor covering.
Check if foreign matters block the brushes; remove foreign matter if required.
Overcurrent protective switch was triggered. The overcurrent protective switch will al-
low the operation after max. one minute.
Brush rollers are out of balance, replace the brush rollers.
Monthly
Clean the brush tunnel.
Yearly
Have the prescribed inspection car-
ried out by the customer service.
Maintenance Works
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 water reservoir.
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 car-
rying out any tasks on the appliance.
Warning
Risk of damage to the appliance on ac-
count of water leakage. Remove the
fresh water reservoir before doing any
work on the appliance.
In case of faults that cannot be reme-
died using the table below please con-
tact the customer service.
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