Kärcher BD 40/12 C, Manual

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English
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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, 5.956-251.
The machine has been approved for use on
surfaces with gradients of up to 2%.
The appliance may only be operated
when the container and all lids are
closed.
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Danger
Immediate danger that can cause severe
injury or even death.
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Warning
Possible hazardous situation that could
lead to severe injury or even death.
Caution
Possible hazardous situation that could
lead to mild injury to persons or damage to
property.
The scrubbing vacuum cleaner is used for
the wet cleaning of level floors.
It can be easily adjusted to the cleaning
task by setting the water quantity.
A working width of 385 mm and a capacity
of 12 l each of the fresh and dirt water res-
ervoirs enable an effective cleaning even
when the machine is used for long duration.
The batteries can be charged using the built-
in charger connected to a 230 V socket.
Use this appliance only as directed in these
operating instructions.
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The appliance should only be used for
cleaning level floors that are not affect-
ed by moisture.
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This appliance is intended for inside
use.
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The appliance is not suited for the
cleaning of frozen grounds (e.g. in cold
stores).
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The appliance may only be equipped with
original accessories and spare parts.
The packaging material can be recy-
cled. Please do not place the packag-
ing into the ordinary refuse for disposal, but
arrange for the proper recycling.
Old appliances contain valuable ma-
terials that can be recycled. Please
arrange for the proper recycling of old
appliances. Please dispose your old appli-
ances using appropriate collection sys-
tems.
Notes about the ingredients (REACH)
You will find current information about the
ingredients at:
www.kaercher.com/REACH
Contents
Safety instructions . . . . . . . EN . . .1
Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .1
Proper use . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .1
Environmental protection . . EN . . .1
Control elements . . . . . . . . EN . . .2
Before Startup . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .3
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .3
Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .5
Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .5
Maintenance and care . . . . EN . . .5
Faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .9
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . .11
Technical specifications . . . EN . .12
EC Declaration of Conformity EN . .13
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . .13
Spare parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . .13
Safety instructions
Symbols in the operating
instructions
Function
Proper use
Environmental protection
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