Kärcher BD 43/40 C Ep, Manual

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 Insert new or reversed vacuum lips.
 Insert the plastic parts.
 Screw in and tighten the star grips.
 Push down the device holding the push
handle so that the cleaning head is
raised.
 Press the pedal for changing the brush-
es downward beyond its resistance.
 Pull the device towards the back so that
the disc brush becomes accessible.
 Place a new disc brush on the floor in
front of the device.
 Drive the device with the raised clean-
ing head over the new disc brush and
lower the cleaning head.
The brush locks into the drive.
 Drain off dirt water.
 Lift up the waste water tank and put it
aside.
To ensure a reliable operation of the appli-
ance maintenance contracts can be con-
cluded with the competent Kärcher sales
office.
In case of danger of frost:
 Empty the fresh and waste water tank.
 Store the appliance in a frost-protected
room.
 DANGER
Risk of injury! Set the programme selector
switch to "OFF" and disconnect the mains
plug prior to performing any work on the de-
vice.
 Drain and dispose of the dirt water and
the residual fresh water.
Replacing the disk brushes
Removing the waste water tank
Maintenance contract
Frost protection
Faults
Failure Correction
Appliance cannot be
started Turn the program selection switch to the desired programme.
Operate the safety switch.
Insert the mains plug into the socket.
Is the indicator light voltage supply on?
Insufficient water quan-
tity Check fresh water level, refill tank if necessary.
Increase the water volume on the regulating knob for water volume.
Insufficient vacuum per-
formance Clean the seals between waste water tank and cover and check for tightness, replace if required.
Check the seals between waste water tank and fresh water tank for damage, replace if necessary.
Wastewater reservoir is full; shut off the appliance and empty the wastewater reservoir
Clean the fluff filter.
Clean the vacuum lips on the vacuum bar, replace if required
Check if the cover on the dirt water discharge hose is closed
Check the setting of the vacuum bar.
Check suction hose for blockages; clean if required.
Check the suction hose for tightness; replace if required.
Insufficient cleaning re-
sult Check the brushes for wear, replace if required.
Suction turbine is run-
ning rough Clean the swimmer.
Brush does not turn Check if foreign objects block the brush; remove foreign object if required.
Release the safety switch.
Wait for a while.
Operate the safety switch.
Vibrations during clean-
ing You might need to use a softer brush.
In case of faults that cannot be remedied using the table below please contact the customer service.
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