Table Of Contents; Safety Instructions; Function; Proper Use - Kärcher BD 30/4 C Manual

If during operation the unit becomes
unsafe in any way, the matter shall be
reported immediately to the user's des-
ignated authority, and the unit shall not
be operated until it has been restored
to safe operating condition.
Do not make repairs or adjustments
unless specifically authorized to do so.
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 prem-
ises), 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 man-
ufacturer'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 pro-
tection equipment present in the work
area. Do not use an open flame to
check the level of any fluid, especially
battery electrolyte. Do not use open
pans of fuel or flammable cleaning flu-
ids 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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Please read and comply with
these original instructions
prior to the initial operation of your ap-
pliance and store them for later use or
subsequent owners.
Contents
Safety instructions. . . . . . . . EN
Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Proper use . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Environmental protection . . EN
Control elements. . . . . . . . . EN
Initial Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Charging the battery . . . . . . EN
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Care and maintenance . . . . EN
Faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Accessories and Spare PartsEN
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Technical specifications . . . EN

Safety instructions

Before using the appliance for the first
time, read and observe these operat-
ing instructions and the accompanying
brochure: Safety information for brush
cleaning units, 5.956-251.0.
Hazard levels
DANGER
Pointer to immediate danger, which
leads to severe injuries or death.
WARNING
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situa-
tion, which can lead to severe injuries
or death.
CAUTION
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situa-
tion, which can lead to minor injuries.
ATTENTION
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situa-
tion, which can lead to property dam-
age.
Battery/charger
DANGER
- You may recharge the battery using
only the original charger provided
with the appliance or a charger ap-
proved by KÄRCHER.
- Check charger, mains cable and
battery pack for damages before
every use. Do not use damaged de-
vices and get the damaged parts
repaired only by experts.
- Do not use the charger if dirty or
wet.
- The mains voltage must match the
voltage mentioned on the type plate
of the charger.
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EN
- Do not operate the charger in ex-
plosive environment.
- No metal parts may touch the con-
tacts on the charger, risk of short
circuit.
- Use the charger only to charge ap-
proved battery packs.
- Insert only clean and dry battery
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packs on the adapter of the charg-
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er.
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- Do not charge batteries (primary
3
cells); risk of explosion.
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- Do not charge damaged battery
3
packs. Replace damaged battery
3
packs.
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- Do not store battery packs along
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with metal objects; risk of short cir-
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cuit.
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- Do not open the accumulator.
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- Do not dispose off battery packs by
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throwing them into fire or into
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household garbage.
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- Avoid contact with liquids oozing
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out of defective battery packs.
Rinse thoroughly if you accidentally
come in contact with the fluid. Also
consult a doctor if the fluid comes in
contact with your eyes.
- Information on storage and trans-
port can be obtained from your
Kärcher aftersales service.
Symbols on the machine
Risk of burns on account of
hot surfaces!

Function

The scrubbing vacuum cleaner is used
for the wet cleaning of level floors.
A working width of 280 mm and a ca-
pacity of 3 l for the fresh water tank en-
able effective cleaning of small areas.
The device is powered by an inter-
changeable battery.
Note:
The appliance can be equipped with
various accessories depending on the
cleaning task.
Please request our catalogue or visit
us on the Internet at www.kaerch-
er.com.

Proper use

Use this appliance only as directed in
these operating instructions.
- This appliance is suited for the
commercial use, e.g. in hotels,
schools, hospitals, factories, shops,
offices, and rental companies.
- Do not use the appliance on in-
clines.
- The appliance may only be used for
the cleaning of hard surfaces that