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reported immediately to the user’s des-
ignated authority, and the unit shall not 
be operated until it has been restored 
to safe operating condition.
Do not make repairs or adjustments 
unless specifically authorized to do so.

Operation of the unit may be hazard-
ous if maintenance is neglected or re-
pairs, rebuilds, or adjustments are not 
performed in accordance with the man-
ufacturer’s design criteria. Therefore, 
maintenance facilities (on or off prem-
ises), trained personnel, and detailed 
procedures shall be provided.
Maintenance and inspection of the unit 
shall be performed in conformance 
with the following practices:
A a schedules planned maintenance, 

lubrication, and inspection system 
shall be followed; consult the man-
ufacturer’s recommendations.

B only tranined and authorized per-

sonnel shall be permitted to main-
tain, repair, adjust, and inspect the 
unit, and in accordance with manu-
facturer’s specifications.

Avoid fire hazards and have fire pro-
tection equipment present in the work 
area. Do not use open pans of fuel or 
flammable cleaning fluids for cleaning 
parts.

Any unit not in safe operating condition 
shall be removed from service.
Repairs shall not be made in Class I, 
Class II, and Class III locations.
Fire Prevention: The unit shall be kept 
in a clean condition and reasonably 
free of lint, excess oil, and grease. 
Noncombustible agents are preferred 
for cleaning the unit. Flammable liquids 
[those having flash points at  or above 
100°F (37,8°C)] are not allowed. Pre-
cautions regarding toxicity, ventilation, 
and fire hazard shall be appropriate for 
the agent or solvent used.
Nameplate Visibility: The unit type des-
ignations as shown on the nameplate 
and the type markers shall not be cov-
ered over with paint so that their identi-
fication information is obscured.
The unit shall not be used in classified 
areas.

Please read and comply 
with these instructions pri-

or to the initial operation of your appli-
ance. Retain these operating 
instructions for future reference or for 
subsequent possessors.

Before using the appliance for the first 
time, read and observe these operat-
ing instructions and the accompanying 
brochure: Safety information for brush 
cleaning units and spray-extraction 
units, 5.956-251.

The following symbols are used in this 
operating manual:

Danger

Indicates an immediate threat of dan-
ger. Failure to observe the instruction 
may result in death or serious injuries.

Warning

Indicates a possibly dangerous situa-
tion. Failure to observe the instruction 
may result in light injuries or damage to 
property.

Note

Indicates useful tips and important in-
formation about the product.

The appliance is used for the wet 
cleaning or polishing of level floors.
Two brush rollers located opposite of 
each other clean the floor by means of 
the added detergent liquid. A working 
width of 400 mm and a capacity of 10 l 
each of the fresh and dirt water reser-
voirs allow for effective cleaning.
The power supply operation allows a 
high capacity without a restriction of 
the working time.

Note

The appliance can be equipped with 
various accessories depending on the 
cleaning task. Please request our cat-
alogue 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 operations.
The application temperature ranges 
from +5°C to +40°C.

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 has been designed 
for the cleaning of floors inside or or 
covered surfaces. With respect to 
other applications the usage of al-
ternative brushes must be checked.

The appliance is not intended for 
the cleaning of public traffic routes.

Notes about the ingredients 
(REACH)

You will find current information about 
the ingredients at: 

www.kaercher.com/REACH

MAINTENANCE AND REBUILD 

PRACTICES

FIRE SAFETY STANDARD

Contents

Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

EN . . . 2

Proper use . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

EN . . . 2

Environmental protection . . .

EN . . . 2

Operating elements . . . . . . .

EN . . . 3

Before Commissioning. . . . .

EN . . . 3

Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

EN . . . 4

Maintenance and care . . . . .

EN . . . 5

Faults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

EN . . . 5

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . .

EN . . . 6

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . .

EN . . . 7

Warranty  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

EN . . . 7

Spare parts  . . . . . . . . . . . . .

EN . . . 7

Safety instructions

Symbols

Function

Proper use

Environmental protection

The packaging materials 
are recyclable. Please do 
not throw packaging in the 
domestic waste but pass it 
on for recycling.

Old units contain valuable 
recyclable materials. Batter-
ies, oil and similar substanc-
es may not be released into 
the environment. Therefore 
please dispose of old units 
through suitable collection 
systems.

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EN

Summary of Contents for BR 40

Page 1: ...BR 40 10 C 59630320 07 12 English 3 Fran ais 10 Espa ol 19...

Page 2: ...2...

Page 3: ...1 Grounded outlet 2 Grounded outlet Box 3 Grounded Pin Save operation is in the responsibility of the operator The operator shall be familiar with the operation and function of all controls and instr...

Page 4: ...ollowing symbols are used in this operating manual Danger Indicates an immediate threat of dan ger Failure to observe the instruction may result in death or serious injuries Warning Indicates a possib...

Page 5: ...pressure 22 Pedal to lower vacuum bar 23 Mains plug 24 Carrying handle for wastewater res ervoir 25 Fresh water tank cover Slide the upper slider half onto the lower slider half Warning Risk of damag...

Page 6: ...ith microfibre rollers the contact pressure must not be ad justed higher than the position men tioned below With a higher contact pressure there is a danger of destroy ing the microfibre rollers Dange...

Page 7: ...ean if re quired Let the reservoirs dry prior to clos ing them to prevent odor creation Clean the outside of the appliance with a damp cloth which has been soaked in mild detergent Clean the vacuum li...

Page 8: ...act pressure Check the brushes for wear replace if required Use brush rollers suited for the type of dirt and floor covering Brushes do not turn Check if foreign matters block the brushes remove forei...

Page 9: ...re parts please go to the Ser vice section at www kaercher com Accessories Order No Piece Machine requires piece Brush roller red medium stan dard For cleaning slightly dirtied or sensitive floors 4 7...

Page 10: ...in que la prise est cor rectement mise la terre Ne pas mod ifier la fiche fournie avec l appareil si elle ne peut tre ins r e dans la prise fair installer une prise ad quate par un lectricien qualifi...

Page 11: ...dans les emplacements de Classe I Classe II et Classe III Pr vention incendie L unit doit tre conserv e dans une condition propre et raisonnablement exempte de pe luche d huile en exc s et de graisse...

Page 12: ...toyage de sols dans le domaine in t rieur ou bien de surfaces couvertes d un toit Pour d autres domaines d application il faut contr ler l ventuelle n cessit d utiliser d autres brosses L appareil n...

Page 13: ...t barre d aspira tion 23 Fiche secteur 24 Poign e de transport du r servoir d eau sale 25 Couvercle r servoir d eau fra che Pousser la moiti sup rieure de l trier de pouss e sur la moiti in f rieure d...

Page 14: ...sir Un bon r glage de la pression d appui diminue l usure des brosses En cas de surcharge l entra nement de brosse est mis hors service Lors du nettoyage avec des brosses microfibres la pression d ap...

Page 15: ...eil par eau que fuit Vider l eau sale et l eau propre r siduaire avant comen cer les travaux l appareil Avertissement Risque d endommagement Ne pas la ver l appareil au jet d eau et ne jamais utiliser...

Page 16: ...tionner le commutateur solution de nettoyage jusqu ce qu il ne sorte plus d eau D poser l appareil dans une pi ce l abri du gel Danger Risque de blessure Avant d effectuer tout type de travaux sur l a...

Page 17: ...rosses Contr ler le degr d usure des brosses et le cas ch ant les remplacer Utiliser des brosses rotatives adapt es au type d encrassement et au rev tement de sol Les brosses ne se tournent pas V rifi...

Page 18: ...nu Service Accessoires N de r f Pi ce L appareil besoin la pi ce Brosse d a ration rouge moyenne standard Pour le nettoyage des sols pas trop sales ou sensibles 4 762 249 0 1 2 Brosse d a ration verte...

Page 19: ...el lugar de utilizaci n Si el conductor de puesta a tierra de la m quina est mal conectado puede haber peligro de descarga el ctrica Consulte a un electricista experto o a un t cnico de mantenimiento...

Page 20: ...autorizado para ello Si se descuida el mantenimiento o se practican en la unidad reparaciones tareas de acondicionamiento o ajustes en los que no se respeten los criterios de dise o del fabricante su...

Page 21: ...cite nuestro cat logo o vis tenos en la p gina de internet www kaercher com Utilice el aparato nicamente de con formidad con las indicaciones del pre sente manual de instrucciones El aparato ha sido c...

Page 22: ...mpia Desplazar la mitad superior del es tribo de empuje sobre la mitad infe rior del estribo de empuje Advertencia Peligro de da os en la instalaci n No enganchar el cable durante el montaje Alinear l...

Page 23: ...i gro de que se destruyan los rodillos de mi crofibra Peligro Comprobar si la conexi n a red del aparato est en perfecto estado antes de cada puesta en funcionamiento No poner en funcionamiento el apa...

Page 24: ...una soluci n jabonosa suave Limpie los labios de aspiraci n compruebe si presentan desgaste y en caso necesario cambiar la barra de aspiraci n Compruebe si los cepillos presen tan desgaste y en caso n...

Page 25: ...ompruebe si los cepillos presentan desgaste y en caso necesario c mbielos Utilizar los cepillos rotativos adecuados al tipo de suciedad y el tipo de suelo Los cepillos no giran Compruebe si hay cuerpo...

Page 26: ...N referen cia Unidad Aparato necesita pieza Cepillo rotativo rojo medio es t ndar Para limpiar pavimentos de poca suciedad o delicados 4 762 249 0 1 2 Cepillo rotativo verde Grit Para limpiar pavimen...

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Page 28: ...her hu I K rcher S p A Via A Vespucci 19 21013 Gallarate VA 39 848 998877 www karcher it IE K rcher Limited Ireland C1 Centrepoint Business Park Oak Road Dublin 12 01 409 7777 www kaercher ie JP K rch...

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