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Draining and cleaning the recovery and fresh water tank
(Flextank)
Proceed as follows:
Removing and cleaning the brush
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Cleaning the machine
Storing / parking the machine (not in operation)
Notice:
Drain water or cleaning solution must be
disposed of in compliance with the
national regulations.
Notice:
When draining the recovery tank, the reg-
ulations of the detergent supplier regard-
ing personal protective equipment must be
observed.
• The machine must be switched off.
• Open the tank lid.
• Remove the drain water hose from
the holder.
• Put the drain hose into the drainage.
• Squeeze the neck (1) of the drain
hose.
• Pull the lid off the drain hose and
drain the recovery tank.
• Lift the fresh water tank (Flextank), put it into the recovery
tank at the lowest point and discharge it.
• Remove the empty fresh water tank (Flextank) from the re-
covery tank and thoroughly rinse it with clean water.
• Thoroughly rinse the recovery tank with clean water.
• Remove the solids filter (yellow) and
thoroughly drain and rinse it under
running water.
• Take out the suction filter (yellow)
and remove the dirt with a cloth or a
soft brush.
• Take out the intake filter and remove
the dirt with a cloth or a soft brush.
Attention:
Clogged suction filters may impair the suc-
tion performance.
Clogged intake filters may reduce the
amount of cleaning solution.
• Mount the dirt sieve (yellow), the fresh water tank
(Flextank), suction filter and intake filter.
• Put the drain hose into the holder.
Notice:
Clean the brush whenever cleaning work
is completed.
• The machine must be switched off.
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• Press the brush release with your
foot.
• Pull the locking lever.
• Remove the brushes and clean them under running water.
• The machine must be switched off.
Attention:
Never clean the machine with a high-pres-
sure cleaner or water jet.
Water ingress in the machine may cause
considerable damage to the mechanical or
electrical parts.
• Wipe the machine with a moist cloth.
Notice:
The machine must be switched off and the
key must be removed.
Notice:
Store the machine with a lifted squeegee,
lifted brush and open tank lid. Thus, the
tank can dry, and the generation of mold
and unpleasant odors is prevented.
Attention:
Never store the machine with discharged
batteries. Otherwise, the batteries will be
damaged beyond repair.
