Kärcher B 140 R User manual

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Warning
These are only brief instructions! Please read and comply with these instructions prior to using or servicing your
appliance.
The non-compliance of the operating and safety instructions may lead to damages of the appliance and to dangers
for the operator and other persons.
Start up
1AA Check if the battery plug is connected to the
appliance.
2A B A Sit on the driver's seat.
Set main switch to “1”.
B Check battery status.
Note
The device is equipped with a safety mechanism
to prevent total discharge, i.e. when the permissi-
ble minimum capacity is reached, then the ma-
chine can only be driven and existing lamps can
be switched on. In such a case, the battery mon-
itoring symbol on the control console glows red.
Drive the machine directly to the charging
station; avoid any steep gradients in the
process.
3A B A Loosen the star handle screws.
B Push the seat back into the desired position.
Tighten star handle screws.
4A
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B C A Place the detergent bottle into the device.
Close the bottle lid.
Insert the suction hose of the dosaging
equipment into the bottle.
B Open the cover of the fresh water reservoir.
C Fill up fresh water (maximum 60 °C) until the
lower edge of filling nozzle.
Close the cover of the fresh water reservoir.
Model without dosing equipment "Dose"
D Pour in detergent.
Close the cover of the fresh water reservoir.
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Operation
1AStarting the machine
A Sit on the seat and set main switch to "1".
2A
D
B
E
CDriving
A Set programme switch to step 1 (driving).
B Drive forward
Set the drive direction using the drive
direction button at the operator console.
C Reverse drive
Set the drive direction using the drive
direction button at the operator console.
D Determine the driving speed by pressing
the drive pedal.
E Stop the machine: Release the drive pedal.
3Cleaning Programs
AScrubbing suction
Wet clean the floor and vacuum up dirt water.
BWet scrubbing
Wet clean the floor and allow the detergent
to react.
CVacuuming
Vacuum the wastewater.
DPolishing
Polishing the floor without the application
of liquid.
EScrub the floor without applying water
(vacuum polishing)
Polish the floor without applying any fluid and
suck in the polishing dust.
FManual cleaning
Apply liquid detergent using the wall-ceiling-
floor nozzle (optional) and vacuum it again.
4AInfo button
Use the Info button to select the menu items
and do the settings.
A Turning the button to the right/left scrolls
through the menus forward/ backward.
The selected setting gets accepted by
pressing the button.

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5ASwitch on the dosing equipment for
detergent (optional)
A Activate the switch for detergent dosing.
Detergent gets added automatically.
Finish operation
1AEmptying waste container
A Only BR model: Remove bulk waste
container and empty it.
2A
CD
BEmpty tanks.
몇Warning
Please observe the local provisions regarding
the wastewater treatment.
A Take the water discharge hose from the
support and lower above a suited collection
device.
B Rinse the dirty water tank with clear water.
Take the water discharge hose from the
support and lower above a suited collection
device.
Leave the cover open to let it dry.
C Remove the suction hose coupling for
draining off the fresh water and hold it over
a suitable container.
D Select the cleaning program "manual dry"
via the program switch.
3ACharging battery
A Tilt the dirt water tank backwards.
Remove battery plug and join it to the
charging cable.
Connect the charger to the mains and turn
it on.
Operation

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Maintenance and care
daily monthly Kärcher Customer Service
1AA Check the fluff filter, clean if
required
2A B A Clean the vacuum lips and the
wiping lips, check for wear and
replace if required.
B Clean the suction channel.
3AA Check brush for wear and tear and
clean it.
Check the brushes for wear (bristle
length at least 10 mm), replace if
required.
4Only with R cleaning head Remove
bulk waste container and empty it.
5Clean the outside of the appliance with
adampclothwhichhasbeensoakedin
mild detergent.
6AA Clean the seals between dirt water
reservoir and cover and check for
tightness, replace if required.
7Have the prescribed inspection carried
out by the customer service.

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Troubleshooting
1AB C Appliance cannot be started
A Insert battery plug.
B Safety switch not activated, sit down on the
seat. Set main switch to “1”
C Check battery; charge it if required.
2A
D
B C Insufficient vacuum performance
A Clean the seals between dirt water reservoir
and cover and check for tightness, replace if
required.
B Check the fluff filter, clean if required
C Clean the vacuum lips on the vacuum bar,
turn or replace if required.
D Check suction hose for blockages;
clean if required.
Check connection between suction hose and
suctionbarand suction hose andwastewater
tank.
3AInsufficient cleaning result
A Check brush for wear and tear and clean it.
Check the brushes for wear (bristle length at
least 10 mm), replace if required.
4ABCInsufficient water quantity
A Check fresh water level, refill tank if
necessary.
B Check that the hose coupling for
draining the fresh water is connected.
C Clean the fresh water filter.
Open the ball tap.
5ABrushes do not turn
A Reduce contact pressure.
–Check the brushes for blockage due to
foreign particles, remove them if found.
–Motor overload, allow to cool down. Set the
key switch to "0". Wait approx. 10 minutes
before turning the key switch to "1" again.