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Please read and comply with 
these original instructions prior 

to the initial operation of your appliance and 
store them for later use or subsequent own-
ers.

Before using the appliance for the first time, 
read and observe these operating instruc-
tions and the accompanying brochure: 
Safety information for brush cleaning units 
and spray-extraction units, No. 
5.956-251.0.

The device may only be operated when 
the cover and all lids are closed.
Remove the Intelligent Key (emergency 
stop) to take all functions out of opera-
tion immediately.

The appliance must only be operated on 
surfaces that do not exceed the max. per-
mitted incline (see "Technical Specifica-
tions").

WARNING

Do not use the appliance on inclines.

Safety devices serve to protect the user 
and must not be rendered in operational or 
their functions bypassed.

If the safety switch is released, the brush 
drive shuts off.

If the drive lever is released, the travel drive 
and the brush drive shuts off.

DANGER

Pointer to immediate danger, which leads 
to severe injuries or death.

WARNING

Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, 
which can lead to severe injuries or death.

CAUTION

Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, 
which can lead to minor injuries.

ATTENTION

Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, 
which can lead to property damage.

The scrubber vacuum is used for wet 
cleaning or polishing of level floors.
– The device can be easily adjusted to 

the respective cleaning task by adjust-
ing the water volume and the detergent 
volume.

– The appliance is equipped with a fresh 

water and a wastewater reservoir (40 li-
tres each). These allow an effective 
cleaning with a long usage life.

– Depending on the selected cleaning 

head, the working width of the B 40 is 
between 430 mm and 550 mm.

B 40 C Bp

This appliance model is not equipped 
with a travel drive. The advance drive is 
operated by and is supported by the ro-
tation of the brushes. The brush drive is 
powered by two batteries.

B 40 W Bp

This appliance model is equipped with a 
travel drive. The travel speed can be 
adjusted with a rotary knob.

– A charger is already integrated in all 

models. Batteries can be selected ac-
cording to the configuration (see Chap-
ter "Recommended batteries“)

Note:

The appliance can be equipped with vari-
ous accessories depending on the cleaning 
task. 
Please request our catalogue or visit us on 
the Internet at www.kaercher.com.

Use this appliance only as directed in these 
operating instructions.
– The appliance may only be used for the 

cleaning of hard surfaces that are not 
sensitive to moisture and polishing op-
erations.

– The appliance is not suited for the 

cleaning of frozen grounds (e.g. in cold 
stores).

– The appliance may only be equipped 

with original accessories and spare 
parts.

– The appliance is not suited for the use 

in potentially explosive environments.

– The machine should not be used to 

suck in inflammable gases, undiluted 
acids or solvents.
This includes petrol, thinning agents or 
hot oil that can form an explosive mix-
ture when it comes in contact with 
sucked air. Do not use acetone, undilut-
ed acids and solvents as they are ag-
gressive towards the materials from 
which the appliance is made.

– The machine has been approved for 

use on surfaces with max. gradients as 
listed under "Technical Specifications".

Notes about the ingredients (REACH)

You will find current information about the 
ingredients at: 

www.kaercher.com/REACH

The warranty terms published by our com-
petent sales company are applicable in 
each country. We will repair potential fail-
ures of your accessory within the warranty 
period free of charge, provided that such 
failure is caused by faulty material or de-
fects in fabrication. In the event of a warran-
ty claim please contact your dealer or the 
nearest authorized Customer Service cent-
er. Please submit the proof of purchase.

Contents

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . EN

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Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN

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Proper use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN

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Environmental protection. . . . . EN

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Warranty  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN

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Operating and Functional Ele-

ments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN

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Before Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN

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Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN

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Shutting Down the Appliance  . EN

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Grey Intelligent Key . . . . . . . . . EN

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Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN

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Storage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN

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Maintenance and care . . . . . . . EN

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Frost protection . . . . . . . . . . . . EN

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Faults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN

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Accessory B 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . EN

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Technical specifications. . . . . . EN

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EC Declaration of Conformity  . EN

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Spare parts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN

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Safety instructions

Safety Devices

Safety switch (B 40 C Bp)

Drive lever (B 40 W Bp)

Hazard levels

Function

Proper use

Environmental protection

The packaging materials are re-
cyclable. Please do not throw 
packaging in the domestic waste 
but pass it on for recycling.
Old units contain valuable recy-
clable materials. Batteries, oil 
and similar substances may not 
be released into the environment. 
Therefore please dispose of old 
units through suitable collection 
systems.

Warranty

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EN

Summary of Contents for B 40 C Bp

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Page 3: ...epending on the cleaning task Please request our catalogue or visit us on the Internet at www kaercher com Use this appliance only as directed in these operating instructions The appliance may only be...

Page 4: ...s symbolic 20 Brush rollers BR model Disk brushes BD model 21 Waste container only BR 22 Battery pole fuse 23 Battery 24 Fresh water level display 25 Pedal for raising lowering the cleaning head 26 Ro...

Page 5: ...elected see Setting the charging marker line The appliance must not be used during the charging process Initial charge tips With the initial charge the control will not yet be able to detect which bat...

Page 6: ...recommended detergents With other detergents the opera tor bears the increased risk regarding the op erational safety and danger of accident Only use detergents that are free from sol vents hydrochlor...

Page 7: ...Raise the vacuum bar The suction turbine will continue to run for 10 more seconds to suck off residual water from the vacuum bar and the vac uum hose Remove the Intelligent Key Charge battery if requi...

Page 8: ...m for the wastewater reservoir option Remove the coarse dirt sieve from the wastewater reservoir and clean it Clean the outside of the appliance with a damp cloth which has been soaked in mild deterge...

Page 9: ...e cleaning head to the appliance Attach the terminal strip cover Connect the hose couplers on the cleaning head to the hose on the appli ance 1 Spring element 2 Push handle Insert the push bow into th...

Page 10: ...e appliance See also Charging the batteries CAUTION Risk of damage due to tipping appliance remove batteries only if the appliance is equipped with a cleaning head Remove the Intelligent Key Push the...

Page 11: ...emove and clean the fresh water filter Insert the filter and screw in the lock Remove the water distribution strip from the cleaning head and clean water canal only R cleaning head Check hoses for blo...

Page 12: ...0 For cleaning slightly dirtied floors 20 60 80 Roller pad green hard 6 367 106 0 6 369 733 0 For cleaning normal to heavily dirtied floors 20 60 80 BD appliances B 40 disc roller accessories Descript...

Page 13: ...4 Battery capacity Ah 5h 70 80 105 Medium power pickup B 40 W B 40 C W 1400 1300 Nominal power of drive motor B 40 W B 40 C W 130 Suction engine output W 500 Brush engine output W 600 Vacuuming Vacuum...

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