Install The Push Rod; Device Elements; Start Up - Kärcher DS 43/180 C Classic 120 V/60 Hz Original Instructions Manual

Safety Devices
Safety devices serve to protect the user
and must not be rendered in operational or
their functions bypassed.
Lock
Prevents the appliance from being
switched on accidentally. To start the appli-
ance, first press the unlock button and then
the ON/OFF switch.

Install the push rod

Prior to operation, the push rod must be in-
stalled as shown and the appliance has to
be connected to power.
Illustration on the inside of the front
cover

Device elements

1 2
1 Actuator, disc brush / pad driver plate
2 Brush / pad driver plate
3 Dosing lever for detergent solution (op-
tion)
4
**3 5 6
4 7
4 Switch ON / OFF
5 Cable hook
6 Unlocking button
7 Handle
8 Lever for level adjustment
9 Fuse for brush drive
10 Socket for accessories
11 Detergent tank (option)
12 Motor casing
** not included in the scope of delivery
 The power cord must be checked regu-
larly for damages, such as cracks or ag-
ing. If damage is found, the cable must
be replaced before further use.
 Check appliance for damage, have
damages repaired by customer service.
– For connection values, see technical
4
data and type plate.
– The electrical connections must be
done by an electrician according to IEC
60364-1.
DANGER
Risk of electric shock.
– Do not drive over the mains cable.
8 DANGER
Risk of injury!
9
– Never wrap the mains cable around
10
your body or your neck.
– Do not let the mains cable come in con-
tact with the rotating brushes or rotating
**11
pads.
5
Note:
Please select the correct accessory for
your cleaning task.
– Brush is used for hard floor.
12
– Pad is used for crystallization.
 Disconnect the mains plug from the
socket.
 Pull the lever for level adjustment.
 Swivel the handle to the front into a ver-
tical position.
 Release the lever for level adjustment.
– 2
EN

Start up

Power connection
Attach the brush/pad