Kärcher BDS 43/165 C Classic Quick Start Manual Download Page 4

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Switching on the device

WARNING

Risk of injury

Without ground friction, the pad can reach very high speeds. It 
can be flung away and cause injury.
Do not switch on the device when the cleaning head is swung up.

The maximum permissible mains grid impedance at the elec-
trical connection point (see Technical data) must not be ex-
ceeded. 

Contact your electricity supplier in the case of any uncertainties 
regarding the mains grid impedance at your electrical connection 
point.

ATTENTION
Risk of damage

The floor covering can be damaged if the device is operated on 
the same spot for a long time.
Always move the device when it is switched on.

1. Unwind the mains cable completely from the cable holders.

Note

To unlock the ON/OFF switch, the handle must be lowered at 
least 3 steps down from upright position.

2. Plug the mains plug into a mains socket.
3. Hold the handle firmly with both hands.
4. Press and hold the unlocking button.
5. Actuate the ON/OFF switch.
6. Release the unlocking button.
7. Release the ON / OFF switch to interrupt operation.

Control the direction

Left:

 Press the handle downwards.

Right: 

Raise the handle.

Cleaning by applying the detergent manually on the 

floor

1. Apply the detergent solution to the floor.
2. Switch the device on.
3. Guide the device over the surface to be cleaned.
4. If the area is very dirty, run over it several times.
5. Switch the device off.
6. Soak up the waste water with a wet vacuum cleaner or wipe it 

up with a cloth.

Cleaning by using the dosing lever

1. Switch the device on.
2. Use the dosing lever of the detergent tank.

3. Pull the cleaning solution lever when the pad is to be supplied 

with cleaning solution.

4. Guide the device over the surface to be cleaned.
5. If the area is very dirty, run over it several times.
6. Switch the device off.
7. Soak up the waste water with a wet vacuum cleaner or wipe it 

up with a cloth.

Shutting down

1. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.
2. Pull the tilt adjustment lever up and hold it in position.
3. Bring the handle into a vertical position.
4. Release the tilt adjustment lever.
5. Remove the remaining cleaning solution from the detergent tank.
6. Rinse the detergent tank with clear water.
7. Wind the mains cable onto the cable holders.
8. Place the appliance into the parking position.
9. Remove the driver plate / disc brush.
10.Clean the device with a moist cloth.

Transport

CAUTION

Failure to observe the weight

Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during transportation.

1. Pull the tilt adjustment lever and position the handle vertically.
2. Release the tilt adjustment lever.
3. Tilt the device back and transport to the destination.
4. When transporting in vehicles, secure the device against roll-

ing away, slipping and tipping according to the respectively ap-
plicable guidelines.

Storage

CAUTION

Failure to observe the weight

Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during transport and stor-
age.

1. Place the appliance into the parking position.
2. Store the appliance in a dry room, frostprotected room.

Care and service

WARNING

Risk of injury

The device may start up unexpectedly.
Be sure to pull the mains plug out of the socket before you start 
working on the device.

1. Rinse the contaminated disc brushes with water.
2. Wash the dirty pads at a maximum of 60 °C.
3. Clean the casing of the device with a damp cloth and then rub 

dry.

4. Check the mains cable for damage.

Troubleshooting guide

WARNING

Risk of injury

The device may start up unexpectedly.
Be sure to pull the mains plug out of the socket before you start 
working on the device.

In the event of malfunctions that cannot be remedied using the 
following information, please contact customer service.

Error

Remedy

Unsatisfactory cleaning re-
sults

Replace dirty pad.

Replace worn pad.

Check the suitability of the detergent used for the application.

Check the suitability of the pad used for the application.

The device vibrates strongly

Check for central positioning of the pad on the pad drive board.

Check attachment of the pad.

The pad does not rotate

Check if foreign objects are blocking the pad drive board. Remove any foreign objects if necessary.

Plug the mains plug into the socket.

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