Transport; Storage; Maintenance And Care; Faults - Kärcher BR 40/10 C Adv User Manual

Note
To polish underneath furniture, the fresh
water and wastewater reservoirs can be re-
moved.
Shutting Down the Appliance
 Release the switch for detergent solu-
tion.
 Push the appliance forward for another
1-2 m to draw off residual water.
 Release the brush drive button.
 Press the pedal to lower the vacuum
bar.
 Place the slider vertically - the brushes
are elevated.
 Disconnect the mains plug.
Caution
Danger of deforming the brushes. When
switching off the appliance, take the load
off the appliance by placing the slider verti-
cally.
Emptying the Fresh Water Reser-
voir
 Open the locks for the fresh water res-
ervoir.
 Tilt the carrying hanlde for the wastewa-
ter reservoir towards the side.
 Lift up the fresh water reservoir and car-
ry it to the disposal site.
Warning
Please observe the local provisions regard-
ing the wastewater treatment.
 Remove the cover of the fresh water
reservoir and pour out the liquid via the
notch.
Emptying the Dirt Water Reservoir
Note
If the dirt water reservoir is full the float
closes the suction channel. The suction op-
eration is interrupted. Empty the dirt water
reservoir.
 Remove the fresh water reservoir, as
described above.
 Lift up the wastewater reservoir and
carry it to the disposal site.
Warning
Please observe the local provisions regard-
ing the wastewater treatment.
 Pour out dirty water.
 Rinse the dirty water tank with clear wa-
ter.

Transport

Caution
Risk of injury and damage! Observe the
weight of the appliance when you transport
it.
 When transporting in vehicles, secure
the appliance according to the guide-
lines from slipping and tipping over.
To reduce the required space, the pushing
handle can be folded or disassembled:
 Release the star grips of the pushing
handle fastening.
 Unscrew the star grips, remove the
screws and take off the upper push
handle half.

Storage

Caution
Risk of injury and damage! Note the weight
of the appliance in case of storage.
This appliance must only be stored in inte-
rior rooms.

Maintenance and care

Danger
Risk of electric shock, risk of injury!
Pull the plug from the mains before carrying
out any tasks on the appliance.
Caution
Risk of damage to the appliance on ac-
count of water leakage. Drain out dirt water
and the remaining free water before wok-
ring at the machine.
Maintenance schedule
After the work
Caution
Risk of damage. Do not wash down the ap-
pliance with water and do not use aggres-
sive detergents.
 Pour out dirty water.
 Rinse the dirty water tank with clear wa-
ter.
 Empty the fresh water reservoir.
 Fill the fresh water tank with clear water
and rinse the appliance to avoid residue
buildup.
 Remove the remaining water from the
fresh water tank.
 Check the seal in the ball valve in the
fresh water reservoir.
 Check the fluff filter, clean if required.
 Let the reservoirs dry prior to closing
them to prevent odor creation.
 Clean the outside of the appliance with
a damp cloth which has been soaked in
mild detergent.
 Clean the vacuum lips, check for wear
and replace the vacuum bar if required.
 Check the brushes for wear, replace if
required.
 Clean the water distribution bars above
the brushes, remove if necessary and
flush with water.
Monthly
 Check the condition of the seals be-
tween the appliance and the wastewa-
ter reservoir; replace if required.
 Clean the brush tunnel.
Yearly
 Have the prescribed inspection carried
out by the customer service.
Maintenance Works
Replacing the vacuum bar
 Lift the vacuum bar by activating the
pedal for the vacuum bar lowering.
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 Press the push-button for the vacuum
bar change toward the inside - the vac-
uum bar will release.
 Pull off the vacuum bar downwards.
 Remove the screw springs and install
the new vacuum bar.
 Align the new vacuum bar so that the
locking nose points toward the centre of
the appliance.
 Insert the screw springs into the pick-
ups on the appliance.
 Insert the vacuum bar into the appli-
ance and lock it in.
 Repeat process on the second bar.
Note
Regular exchanges of the two vacuum bars
will improve the scraping effect and will pro-
long their life.
Replacing the brush rollers
 Lay the device on its side.
 Press the brush change button and si-
multaneously tilt the brush roller down-
wards.
 Pull out the brush roller.
 Place the new brush roller on the driver
and lock into place.
Maintenance contract
To ensure a reliable operation of the appli-
ance maintenance contracts can be con-
cluded with the competent Kärcher sales
office.
Frost protection
In case of danger of frost:
 Empty the fresh and dirt water reser-
voirs.
 Push the button for detergent solution
until no more water is expelled.
 Store the appliance in a frost-protected
room.

Faults

Danger
Risk of electric shock, risk of injury!
Pull the plug from the mains before carrying
out any tasks on the appliance.
Caution
Risk of damage to the appliance on ac-
count of water leakage. Drain out dirt water
and the remaining free water before wok-
ring at the machine.
In case of faults that cannot be remedied
using the table below please contact the
customer service.
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