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BR VS 400 *USA

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please comply with the following
points before starting:

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Should you discover anything
please notiffy your Kärcher sales at
888-253-2648.

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The voltage listed on the rating
plate must correspond to the supply
voltage.

Note:
To comply with the National Electrical
Code (NFPA 70), and to provide
additional protection from the risk of
electric shock, this BR 400 should
only be connected to the receptacle
that is protected by a ground fault
circuit interrupter (GFCI).

IMPORTANT SAFTY

INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury:
1.  Do not leave appliance when

plugged in. Unplug from outlet
when not in use and before
servicing.

WARNING

2.  TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK-USE
INDOORS ONLY

3.  Do not allow to be used as a toy.

Close attention is necessary when
used by or near children.

4.  Use only as discribed in this

manual. Use only manufacturer`s
recommended attachments.

5.  Do not use with damaged cord or

plug. If appliance is not working
as it should, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or
dropprd into water, return it to a
service center.

6.  Do not pull or carry by cord, use

cord as a handle, close a door on
cord, or pull cord around sharp
edges or corners. Do not run
appliance over cord. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces.

7.  Do not unplug by pulling on cord.

To unplug, grasp the plug, not the
cord.

8.  Do not handle plug or appliance

with wet hands.

9.  Do not put any object into

openings. Do not use with any
opening blocked; keep free of
dust, lint, hair, and anything that
may reduce air flow.

10.  Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers,

and all parts of body away from
openings and moving parts.

11. Turn off all controls before

unplugging.

12. Use extra care when cleaning on

stairs.

13. Do not use to pick up flammable

or combustible liquids, such as
gasoline, or use in areas where
they may be present.

14. Connect to a properly grounded

outlet only. See Grounding
Instruction.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. If it
should malfunction or breakdown,
grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to
reduce the risk of electric shock. This
appliance is equipped with a cord
having an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. The
plug must be inserted into an
appropriate outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING

Improper connection of the
equipment grounding conductor can
result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or
service person if you are in doubt as
to whether the outlet is properly
grounded. Do not modify the plug
provided with the appliance-if it will
not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.

This appliance is for use on a nominal
120-volt circuit and has a grounding
attachment plug that looks like the
plug illustrated in sketchpicture A.
Make sure that the appliance is
connected to an outlet having the
same configuration as the plug. No
adaptor should be used with this
appliance.

CONNECT TO A PROPERLY

GROUNDED OUTLET ONLY

1. Grounded outlet
2. Grounded outlet Box
3. Grounded Pin

We expressly point out that, in
accordance with the product
liability law, we are not liable for
any damage caused by our units if,
in the case of use or repair or
exchange, original KÄRCHER
spare parts are not used and repair
is not carried out by a KÄRCHER
service centre or an authorised
specialist.
The same also applies to spare
parts and accessories.

INTENDED USE

This floor cleaner is designed for
cleaning and caring for hard and
elastic floor coverings in inside areas.

Note:
This unit is suitable for commercial
use.

Summary of Contents for 1.139-108

Page 1: ...BR VS 400 USA 5 959 333 A2001537 06 01 1 139 108 1 139 308 www karcher com...

Page 2: ...BR VS 400 USA Operating Instructions 3 Spare Parts List 21 Notice d instructions 12 Liste des pi ces de rechange 21...

Page 3: ...e 6 Releasing locking the pushing handle 7 Starting stopping the rotary brushes 7 Measuring out the cleaning agent 7 Steering the cleaner 7 Changing the rotary brushes 7 Each time before operation 8 O...

Page 4: ...cleaning on stairs 13 Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present 14 Connect to a properly grounded outlet only See Grounding Ins...

Page 5: ...justable 6 Tank fill opening 7 Sliding U shaped protection 1 Clip for water pump 2 Clip for brush motor 3 Power cable 4 Strain relief 5 Tank 6 Releasing brushes 7 Support stirrup 8 Brushes 9 Hinge 10...

Page 6: ...The maximum water temperature must be 50 C Place the tank onto the cleaner Check that the tank is positioned correctly Fill the tank with the required amount of cleaning agent Close the catch Use a cl...

Page 7: ...teering the cleaner Turn the pushing handle to the LEFT Machine moves to the LEFT Turn the pushing handle to the RIGHT Cleaner moves to the RIGHT Changing the rotary brushes Remove the tank Carefully...

Page 8: ...r brush rollers Working in a lateral direction Pull the catch upwards and hold Tip the pushing handle backwards Pull the lower lever Rotary brush drive ON Move the cleaner to the LEFT and RIGHT by tur...

Page 9: ...ed out without using liquid The brush well must be as dry as possible before the pad is fitted EACH TIME AFTER USAGE Pull out the plug Pull the power cable out of the socket Disconnect the plug from t...

Page 10: ...M 746 6 291 462 Cleaning grease RM 69 ASF 6 291 523 Thorough cleaning stripping of PVC RM 752 6 291 466 Thorough cleaning stripping of linoleum RM 754 6 291 425 Sanitary cleaner RM 68 ASF 6 291 680 Di...

Page 11: ...imiter Switch off other consumers or use other power circuit Cleaner runs unevenly or vibrates heavily Check the proper fit of the rotary brooms Exchange the right for the left hand rotary broom and v...

Page 12: ...BR VS 400 USA 21...

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