Function; Transport - Kärcher BRC 40/22 C Manuel D'utilisation Original

ATTENTION
Risk of damage. Ensure that no liquid enters
the intake port of the suction turbine under the
waste water tank. Wipe up spilled liquid.
 Fill in fresh water (maximum 50 °C).
Observe the maximum filling level indi-
cator. Leave room for detergent.
 Add detergent. Follow dosing instruc-
tions for detergent.
Recommended detergents:
Application Detergent
Intermediate cleaning RM 768 iCapsol
Basic cleaning RM 764 liquid
Detergents are available in specialised
stores.
 Close the cover of the fresh water res-
ervoir.
Settings
 Release the star knob for the height ad-
justment of the steering wheel.
 Adjust the steering wheel to the desired
height.
 Tighten the star handle.
Adjusting the brush contact pressure
 Push the appliance to the work station.
 Unfold the parking support.
 Adjust the twist grip to a brush contact
pressure suitable for the type of carpet
as follows:
Needle felt
Textured cut, Level loop pile
Cut pile, Cut and loop pile
Plush pile, Velour
Frieze, Twist Cut Pile
( ) at low propulsion
* depending on the fibre height
 Fold the parking support in.
 Switch on the appliance on the carpet to
be cleaned.
If support is present while the brush
drive is being pushed forward, the ad-
justment is correct.
 If no support is noticeable when you
push, increase the setting and repeat
the procedure.
 If the indicator lamp for the brush drive
shows a malfunction after a few sec-
onds of operation, reduce the setting.
Maximum operating duration
A pause in operation of 10 minutes must be
adhered to after the maximum operating
duration so the device can cool down.
Carpet
Needle felt
Textured cut, Level
loop pile
Cut pile, Cut and
loop pile
Plush pile, Velour
Frieze, Twist Cut Pile 25–30
During the pause in operation, the waste
water tank and the coarse dirt container
can be emptied, the brushes checked and
the fresh water tank topped up.
Cleaning
ATTENTION
Risk of damage to the floor covering. Do
not operate the appliance on the spot.
 Attach the extension cable to the cable
clips for strain relief.
 First connect the extension cable to the
mains and then connect it to the mains
socket.
 Turn the programme selector switch to
the desired function.
 Switch on the detergent solution switch
if necessary.
 Pull the safety switch towards the steer-
2 (3)
ing wheel, the brush drive and the appli-
cation of the cleaning solution are
switched on (if preset).
 Push the appliance forward until the
3 (4)
parking stand folds up and the cleaning
head touches the ground.
 Move the appliance over the surface to
be cleaned.
1...2*
 While working, keep an eye on the sight
glass for airflow. If water or foam is vis-
ible, switch off the appliance immedi-
ately. Empty the waste water tank or
1...2*
add defoamers to the waste water tank.
Note:
If the brush rotation direction switch on the
steering wheel is actuated, the appliance
1...2*
also moves backwards.
Use the right side for cleaning close to the
edge.
If the brush drive indicator light is flashing
red after a short operating period, reduce
the brush contact pressure.
Additional tool (option)
Figure 4, see cover page
1 Suction hose
2 Vacuum bar
3 Detergent solution coupling
 Turn the steering wheel to reverse
movement.
 Pull out the suction hose from the vacu-
um bar.
 Connect the suction hose of the appli-
ance to the suction hose of the addition-
al tool.
 Connect the hose for the detergent so-
lution of the additional tool to the cou-
pling on the cleaning head.
EN
 Turn the programme selection switch to
Operating duration,
minutes
 Switch on "Detergent" button.
Intermedi- Basic
 Perform cleaning with the additional
ate clean- cleaning
ing
50–60 8–10
 Release the safety switch.
40–50 8–10
 Drive the appliance forward for another
40–50 6–8
 Set the programme selector switch to
25–30 2–3
ATTENTION
2–3
The brush can be permanently deformed.
Always set the appliance down with the
parking support folded out.
 Unfold the parking support.
Please observe the local provisions regard-
ing the wastewater treatment.
 Set the programme selector switch to
 Fold the parking support in.
 Remove the cover of the waste water
 Take the waste water drain hose out of
 Crush or bend the dosing equipment.
 Open the lid of the dosing equipment.
 Let off dirt water by opening the dosage
 Rinse the dirt water reservoir with clear
Note:
The waste water tank can also be removed
and carried separately to the disposal facil-
ity.
Please observe the local provisions regard-
ing the wastewater treatment.
 Push down the coupling to drain the
 Pull off the hose and swivel it down.
In case of danger of frost:
 Empty the fresh and dirt water reser-
 Store the appliance in a frost-protected
Folding down the steering column
To reduce the space requirements for
transport and storage, the steering column
can be folded down.
 Release the star knob for the transport
 Swivel the steering wheel forwards.
 Tighten the star handle.
Risk of personal injury or damage! Mind the
weight of the appliance during transport.
 Remove the brush to avoid damage to
2
-
the additional tool position.
tool.
Shutting Down the Appliance
1-2 m to draw off residual water.
"OFF".
Emptying the waste Water tank
WARNING
"OFF".
tank.
the support and lower it over a suitable
collecting device.
device at the discharge hose.
The wastewater flow can be controlled
by squeezing the dosing unit.
water.
Emptying the Fresh Water Tank
WARNING
fresh water.
Frost protection
voirs.
room.
position.

Transport

CAUTION
the brushes.
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