Kärcher BR 40/25 EP Bp 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
1A
A b
Ep model
A Establish mains contact.
Bp model
A Unplug the charger from the mains.
B Place the mains cable into the storage com-
partment.
2A
C
b
GB
A Open the cover.
B Fill in the water up to the MAX marking of the
filling level display. Maximum temperature of
the liquid 60°C.
C Pour in detergent.
D Close the lid.
BR/BD 40/25 EP, Bp

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Operation
1A b Starting the machine
A Turn the programme selector switch to a
cleaning programme
B Press control switch.
2Cleaning Programs
ANormal mode
Wet clean the floor and vacuum up dirt water.
BIntense mode
Wet clean the floor and allow the detergent to
react.
CVacuum mode
Vacuum the wastewater.
DPolishing mode
Polishing the floor without the application of
liquid.
3ASetting the water quantity
A Adjust the water quantity using the regulating
button according to the dirt on the floor cover-
ing.
4ASwivel in the transport roller.
A Swivel the transport roller in via the foot ped-
al.
5ALower the vacuum bar
A Lower the lever for lowering the vacuum bar
downwards; the vacuum bar is lowered.
6ASetting the Advance Speed (BD clean-
ing head only)
A Set the advance speed.
Increase the advance drive:
Turn the button in "+" direction.
Decrease the advance drive:
Turn the button in "–" direction.

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Finish operation
1A
GB
b
E
C
F
Turn off the appliance
A Close the regulatory button for setting the wa-
ter quantity.
B Release the control handle.
C Pull suction bar lowering lever upwards.
D Turn the program selection switch to "OFF".
E Swivel the transport roller out via the foot
pedal.
Ep model
F Disconnect the mains connection cable.
2A b CEmptying the Dirt Water Reservoir
몇Warning
Please observe the local provisions regarding the
wastewater treatment.
A Take the water discharge hose from the sup-
port and lower above a suited collection de-
vice.
B Rinse the dirt water tank with clear water.
Take the water discharge hose from the sup-
port and lower above a suited collection de-
vice.
C Leave the cover open to let it dry.
3AEmptying the Fresh Water Tank
몇Warning
Please observe the local provisions regarding the
wastewater treatment.
A Remove the suction hose coupling for drain-
ing off the fresh water and hold it over a suit-
able container.
4ACharging battery
Bp model
A Charge battery, if required.
Insert the plug of the connecting cable into
the socket.

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Maintenance and care
daily monthly Kärcher Customer Service
1A
C
b몇Warning
Please observe the local provisions re-
garding the wastewater treatment.
A Take the water discharge hose
from the support and lower above a
suited collection device.
B Rinse the dirt 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.
Rinse the fresh water tank with
clear water.
2AA Check the fluff filter, clean if re-
quired
5A b A Clean the vacuum lips on the vacu-
um bar, turn or replace if required
B Clean the suction channel.
6AA Clean the seals between dirt water
reservoir and cover and check for
tightness, replace if required.
7AEvery 200 operating hours
Every 600 operating hours
Every 800 operating hours

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Troubleshooting
1A
A
Appliance cannot be started
Ep model
A Establish mains contact.
Bp model
A Please watch battery indicator.
Charge the battery if required.
2A
GB
b C
E
Insufficient vacuum performance
A Clean the seals between dirt water reservoir
and cover and check for tightness, replace if
required.
B Clean the vacuum lips on the vacuum bar,
turn or replace if required
C Check suction hose for blockages; clean if re-
quired.
Check connection between suction hose and
suction bar and suction hose and wastewater
tank.
D Check the fluff filter, clean if required
E Check the setting of the vacuum bar.
F Check if the cover on the dirt water discharge
hose is closed
3A b Insufficient 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.
4A b Insufficient water quantity
A Check fresh water level, refill tank if neces-
sary.
B Adjust the water quantity using the regulating
button according to the dirt on the floor cover-
ing.
5Brushes do not turn
Check the brushes for blockage due to foreign
particles, remove them if found.