Operation; Shutting Down - Kärcher BD 17/5 C Original Operating Instructions

3. Unscrew the screw for brush attach-
ment.
Use the Allen key provided for this.
Illustration B
Driver
1
Disc brush/pad
2
Washer
3
Screw
4
4. Place the brush or pad drive board on
the driver.
5. Screw in and tighten the screw and
washer.
6. Centre and press the pad onto the pad
drive plate.
Adjusting the handle
1. Loosen the adjustable handle by turning
it anticlockwise.
Illustration C
Handle
1
2. Swivel the handle into the desired posi-
tion.
3. Tighten the handle by turning it clock-
wise.

Operation

Power connection
The voltage specified on the type plate
must match the voltage of the power
source.
Use only extension cables with splash
guards.
The mains plug/extension cable connection
must not be immersed in water.
1. Unwind the extension cable completely
from the device.
2. Set the power switch to "0".
3. Plug the mains plug into the socket.
Adjust the speed
Recommended speed:
Application
Basic cleaning
Removing coatings
Using cleaners
Crystallisation
Shampooing carpet
10
1. Turn the brush speed rotary knob to the
desired value.
DANGER
Danger of electric shock
The user can receive an electric shock from
a damaged cable.
Never wrap the power cord around your
body or neck.
Make sure that the power cord never
comes into contact with the rotating brush
or pad.
ATTENTION
Risk of damage
Working on the same area for too long can
damage the floor covering.
Do not operate the device continuously on
the same point.
Do not let the device run dry on sensitive
floors.
1. Apply the detergent solution to the sur-
face to be cleaned.
2. Hold the device by the handle.
3. Set the trigger to "I".
4. Hold the device with both hands and
move the brush/pad over the surface to
be cleaned.
Note: Do not press the device onto the
surface to be cleaned. The weight of the
device is sufficient as contact pressure.
5. Repeat the cleaning process if heavily
soiled.
6. Soak up the waste water with a wet vac-
uum cleaner or wipe it up with a cloth.
1. Set the power switch to "0".
2. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.
3. Clean the device with a moist cloth.
4. Wind the mains cable around the device
casing.
Illustration D
Speed in
5. Secure the end of the cable with the ca-
rpm
ble clip.
350...450
6. Park the device in the parking position.
350...450
This prevents the brush from becoming
450
deformed.
Illustration E
450
350
English
Cleaning

Shutting down