Kärcher BD 70/75 W Classic Bp Manuel D'utilisation page 19

Adjusting the suction bar
Adjusting the inclination
The inclination must be adjusted so that the suction lips of the
suction bar make even contact with the floor over the entire
length of the suction bar.
1. Loosen the screw.
Illustration N
Screw
1
2. Adjust the inclination of the suction bar.
3. Tighten the screw.
Adjusting the height
The height adjustment affects the bending of the suction lips on
contact with the floor.
1. Push the device a small distance forwards.
2. Compare the bending of the suction lips with the figure below.
Illustration O
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Spacer roller with holder
1
Washer
2
Screw
3
3. Unscrew the screw.
4. Insert a sufficient number of washers between the suction bar
and spacer roller to create the correct bending of the suction
lip.
5. Fit the remaining unused washers above the spacer roller.
6. Screw in and tighten the screw.
7. Repeat the entire procedure at the second spacer roller.
8. Push the device a small distance forwards.
9. Check the bending of the suction lips over the entire length.
10.Repeat the adjustment procedure if necessary.
Switching on the device
1. Turn the key-operated switch to "1".
The display shows the following one after the other:
● Period of time until the next after-sales Customer Service
● Software version, control panel
● Charging state of the battery and number of operating hours
Note
The inclination and height of the suction bar can be adjusted to
improve the vacuuming results (see chapter Adjusting the suc-
tion bar).
Note
When the waste water tank is full, the float switch closes the suc-
tion opening and the suction turbine runs at a higher speed. In
this case, raise the suction bar and drive to the location for emp-
tying the waste water tank.
1. Turn the working speed rotary knob to the desired value.
The speed is shown on the display during the adjustment. The
display is shown in percentage of the maximum speed.
2. Set the water volume at the regulating valve.
3. Press the suction bar lever downwards.
The suction bar lowers.
Vacuuming begins.
4. Press the cleaning head lever downwards, unlatch it and allow
it to move upwards.
5. Pull the safety switch towards the push handle.
The cleaning head starts up and the device moves at the set
speed.
Increasing brush contact pressure (BD variant only)
1. Let go of the safety switch.
2. Lift the cleaning head lever up with your hand and latch it to-
wards the right.
Cleaning
Cleaning
1. Let go of the safety switch.
2. Press the cleaning head lever down and latch it in place.
3. Continue moving a short distance.
The residual water is vacuumed up.
4. Lift the suction bar.
The suction continues to run for 10 seconds.
5. Turn the key-operated switch to "0".
6. Charge the battery if necessary.
WARNING
Environmental pollution!
Environmental pollution due to improper disposal in waste water.
Observe the local waste water treatment regulations.
1. Remove the drain hose from the support and lower it over a
suitable collecting device.
Illustration P
2. Press the dosing unit together or kink the hose.
3. Open the dosing unit cover.
4. Drain the waste water. Regulate the water volume by pressing
or kinking.
5. Rinse the waste water tank with clear water.
1. Pull off the filling level indicator hose and swivel it down.
Quickly draining fresh water
1. Unscrew the fresh water tank cap.
2. Allow the fresh water to drain away.
3. Fit the fresh water tank cap and screw into place.
Note: Take care to ensure that the hose connection in the
fresh water tank cap is positioned at the lowest point in the
tank after screwing the cap in place.
DANGER
Driving on slopes
Risk of injury
Observe the maximum permissible inclination when driving the
device on slopes for loading and unloading purposes (see chap-
ter "Technical data").
Drive slowly.
CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during transport.
Only load the device with the assistance of another person or by
using the drive.
1. Press the cleaning head lever down and latch it in place.
2. Raise the suction bar.
3. Turn the key-operated switch to "1".
4. Select the travel direction at the travel direction switch.
5. Pull the safety switch towards the push handle.
6. When transporting in vehicles, secure the device against slip-
ping and tipping over according to the applicable guidelines.
Illustration Q
7. First fit the strap under the waste water tank.
CAUTION
Risk of injury and damage!
The device may tip over on sloping surfaces.
Be aware of the weight of the device during storage.
ATTENTION
Frost
Destruction of the device through freezing water
Drain all water from the device.
Store the device in a frost-free location.
● This device may only be stored indoors.
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Finishing operation
Finishing cleaning
Draining the waste water
Draining fresh water
Transport
Storage
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