Kärcher BR 400 Manual de usuario

BR 400

5.956-013 10/00

www.karcher.com

DEUTSCH

1 Deckel für Bürstenwalze

2 Schrauben

3 Arretierung für Transport-/

Arbeitsstellung

4 Fußpedal für Saugbalken

5 Schubbügel

6 Saugbalken

7 Bürstenwalze

8 Schmutzwasserbehälter

9 Frischwasserbehälter

10 Linker und rechter

Schalthebel

11 Sprühknopf

12 Einfüllöffnung

Frischwasserbehälter

13 Steckbarer Schlauch

14 Motorschutzschalter

ENGLISH

1 Cover for brush roller

2 Screws

3 Catch for transport and

working position

4 Foot pedal for vacuum bar

5 Push handle

6 Vacuum bar

7 Brush roller

8 Dirty water tank

9 Fresh water tank

10 Left and right operating

levers

11 Spray button

12 Fresh water tank filler

opening

13 Plug-in hose

14 Current circuit breaker

FRANÇAIS

1 Couvercle de rouleau-brosse

2 Vis

3 Dispositif de blocage en

position de transport/de

travail

4 Pédale pour barre aspirante

5 Guidon de poussée

6 Barre d’aspiration

7 Rouleau-brosse

8 Réservoir d’eau sale

9 Réservoir d’eau propre

10 Manettes gauche et droite

11 Bouton de pulvérisation

12 Orifice de remplissage du

réservoir d’eau propre

13 Flexible enfichable

14 Disjoncteur de surintensité

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Table of contents

1. Operation .....................................................................................................11

Attaching the push handle ...........................................................................11

Transport position/working position .............................................................11

Filling the detergent solution........................................................................11

Normal operation .........................................................................................12

Emptying the dirty water tank ......................................................................12

Working only with brush operation...............................................................12

Polishing ......................................................................................................13

Application ...................................................................................................13

Stopping operation.......................................................................................13

Transporting the unit ....................................................................................13

2. Care and maintenance.................................................................................14

Replacing the brush rollers...........................................................................14

Replacing the vacuum lips ...........................................................................14

Protection against freezing...........................................................................15

Accessories..................................................................................................15

Recommendeddetergents ...........................................................................15

3. Technical data ..............................................................................................16

4. Troubleshooting............................................................................................17

Protecting the environment

Do not simply discard the packaging with the household refuse after unpacking.

Take the packaging to the appropriate collection areas for recycling.

Guarantee

Theguaranteetermsissuedbyourresponsiblemarketing company are valid in each country. Weshall

repairanyfaultinyourunitfreeofchargewithintheperiodofguaranteeprovidedthisisduetodefective

materials or workmanship. When making a claim under the guarantee, please contact your dealer or

nearest authorized customer service office with proof of purchase.

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1. Operation

Attaching the push handle

Filling the detergent solution

Note: Pleasecomply withthemanufacturer´s meteringinstructions

and ensure that the detergent solution is well mixed.

• Whenfilling using a hose or a bucket, open the cover of the fresh

water container and fill with water and detergent (max. 60 °C).

Replace the cover after filling.

• Remove fresh water container when filling under a faucet. Be

sure to pull off the attached hose first. After filling, replace the

container, hose and cover.

Transport

position Working position

Transportposition/working

position A switch is located on the side of the unit which can be locked in

9 positions.

Caution:

The transport or working position can only be selected when the

push handle is in a vertical position.

• Transport position

Pullswitchandrotateinananti-clockwisedirectionasfarasthestop.

Note: Theunitremainsonthetransportwheelsevenwhenthepush

handle is folded.

• Working position

Pull switch and rotate in a clockwise direction as far as the stop.

Note: Intermediate positions can be selected for sensitive floor

surfaces or for light scrubbing.

Caution:

When the push handle is folded, the complete weight of the unit

restsonthebrushes.Whilethe unitisnotbeingused, positionthe

push handle vertically to avoid damaging the brushes.

• On unpacking the unit you will find the upper push handle folded

down.

• Position the lower push handle half vertically, attach the upper

half and screw together using the supplied screws and nuts.

Caution:

Do not clamp the cable during assembly.

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Operating in normal mode • Connect the unit plug to the extension cable and hook into the

cable grip on the push handle. Û

• Insert the extension cable plug into the mains socket.

• Turn knob to set brush contact pressure

to desired amount. Ü

Start at a low setting and increase pres-

sure as required.

• Press left or right operating lever. Û Brushes start to rotate.

• Press knob on top of push handle to supply detergent solution

to brush rollers. Operate button according to amount of dirt

on floor. Û

• Pull handle towards yourself. Brushes are lowered and cleaning

can begin.

• Make sure that brushes are kept wet.

Important:Inordertoavoiddamagetothefloorsurface,please

observe the following:

1. Do not allow brushes to continue rotating on one spot during

the course of cleaning.

2. Make sure that only suitable brush rollers are used

(see Accessories).

• Iftheflooristobedryafterthecleaningprocess,thevacuummust

also be switched on.

– AfootpedalissituatedonthechassisÜ.Whenthe

pedal is pressed the suction beams are lowered

and the unit vacuums on both sides. The dirty

water collects in the dirty water tank.

Spray button

Left switch

lever Right switch lever

Mains cable

brush contact pressure

high

low

Emptying the dirty water tank • The dirty water collects in the lower tank.

– First remove the upper tank and place to one side, having

previously removed the hose.

– Then remove and empty the dirty water tank. When replacing

the tanks ensure that they are correctly mounted.

• Whenever the upper tank is filled, the dirty water tank must be

emptied.

• The anti-splash plates must always be inserted in the dirty water

tank.

Working with only brush

operation • Pressing the foot pedal again ends the vacuuming and the

suction beams are raised:

– Stubborn dirt can be scrubbed vigorously.

– Special polishing brushes can polish floors dry.

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Caution:

Thetransportpositioncanonlybeselectedwhenthepushhandle

is in a vertical position.

Position the push handle vertically when turning off the unit in

order to avoid damaging the brushes.

• The floor cleaning unit is equipped with four, small-diameter

transport wheels. Movement is no problem indoors or on even

surfaces.

•Use care when on outdoor surfaces such as rough asphalt,

cobblestones, etc.

• Polishing is carried out without water and without vacuuming. If

required the tanks can be removed, facilitating polishing under

furniture, etc.

Caution:

To avoid damaging the floor due to overheating, do not allow the

unit to run in one place.

If necessary, reduce the brush pressure.

Polishing

Application

Note: Theunitisconstructedsymmetrically,havingvacuumbarsat

the front and rear. It therefore works equally well in either direction.

• Loosecoarse dirt particles must be removed by sweepingbefore

using the floor cleaning unit.

• The amount of water should always correspond to the floor

covering and degree of dirt.

• Select the correct brushes (see Accessories).

• The brushes are offset, enabling the unit to operate up to edges

on the left and right.

• The vacuum lips are fitted at the front and back enabling the unit

to operate in a forward or reverse direction.

Transporting the unit

Stopping operation • Release switch lever and spray button.

• Latch the push handle into the vertical position.

• Lift the vacuum bars using the foot key.

• Engage in the transport position using the side switch.

• Disconnect the mains cable.

• Remove, empty and clean both tanks.

• On completion of work, pressure must always be removed from

the brush rollers: either the handle must be in the vertical centre

position, or the running gear (transport rollers) must be locked in

the extended position when the handle is folded down.

• Iftheunitisnotusedforaprolongedperiod,rinsethoroughlywith

fresh water to prevent the pump from malfunctioning.

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2. Care and maintenance Caution:

Switchofftheunitanddisconnectthemainsplugbeforecleaning,

servicing or repairing.

Repair work must only be carried out by authorized customer

service centres familiar with the safety regulations.

Do not use a hose or high pressure water spray to clean the unit

(danger of short-circuits or other damage).

• The unit must be thoroughly rinsed with warm clear water at

regular intervals to avoid chemical residues and deposits. It is

also recommended to clean the suction channel and the contai-

ners.

• If the unit is not to be used for prolonged periods all water should

be drained out of the unit, otherwise odours may occur.

• Always check the mains cable, extension cable and hoses for

damage before starting.

Note:Thebrushrollersshouldbeexchangedfornewoneswhenthe

overallheightofthebristleshasworndowntothesamelengthasthe

different-coloured tuft of bristles.

• Remove the side cover by removing the two screws.

• Remove brush roller and insert new one. Reattach the cover.

• Change the second brush roller (symmetrically arranged) as

described.

Caution:

Alwaysinstalltwoidenticalbrushrollers(typeanddegreeofwear),

thereby ensuring a uniform cleaning result.

Replacing the brush rollers

Replacing the vacuum lips • The vacuum lips on the vacuum bars eventually wear out and

must then be replaced:

– Rotate the side sealing cap by 90°.

– Pull out vacuum lips and push in new vacuum lips (profiled

structure must point upwards).

– Screw the sealing cap back on in the original position.

Note: Theservicelifeofthevacuumlips,aswellasthewipingeffect

onthe floor, canbe significantlyimproved by occasionallyswitching

the lips from the front to the back or vice versa.

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Protection against freezing • If there is a risk of freezing, run the pump until no more water

comesout. Thebestprotectionistostoretheunitinaroomwhich

is above freezing point.

• When restarting the unit after freezing, fill the tank with warm

waterandwaituntilanyiceinthepumphasmelted; onlythencan

you switch on the pump.

Accessories In the following table you will find the order numbers for various

special accessories such as polishing brushes, extension cables or

rubber lips. When ordering, please provide your responsible sales

officeorsalespersonwiththeordernumberandthenumberofitems.

Order no. Item Unit required

item

Standard brush roller

(white) For basic cleaning of

slightly dirty or sensitive

floors

5.762-112 1 2

Grit brush roller, hard

(grey) For basic cleaning of

very dirty floors 5.762-126 1 2

Brush roller high/low

(red) For structured floors 5.762-125 1 2

Soft brush roller (black) For polishing 5.762-127 1 2

Standard rubber lips

(blue) 5.181-040 Pair 2 pair

Oil-resistant rubber lips

(grey) 5.181-041 Pair 2 pair

Extension cable

(1.926-121.0) 20 m 6.647-022 1 1

Starting current limiter

(1.926-121.0) 20 m 2.639-028 1 1

Recommended detergents • Do not use detergents which contain solvents, hydrochloric and

hydrofluoric acids.

Recommended for: Order no.

Maintenance cleaning (also for alkali-sensitive

floors) RM 746 6.291-462

Removing greasy dirt RM 69 ASF 6.291-523

Thorough cleaning (stripping) of PVC RM 752 6.291-466

Thorough cleaning (stripping) of linoleum RM 754 6.291-425

Sanitary cleaner RM 68 ASF 6.291-680

Disinfectant RM 732 6.291-382

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3. Technical data 1.926-721

1.926-281

1.926-691

1.926-521 1.926-591

1.926-121 1.926-291

Rated voltage 220V/230V(1~50Hz) 230V(1~50Hz)

Mainsfuse(slow) 16 A* (GB: 13 A) 10A

Ratedpower 2.54kW 2.1 kW

–Brush motor 1.7 kW 1.5 kW

–Vacuummotor 0.8 kW 0.55kW

– Spray pump 0.04kW 0.04 kW

Working speed 1 km/h 1 km/h

Area capacity, theoretical 400 m2/h 400 m2/h

Vacuumwidth 420mm 420mm

Rate of drawn-in air, max. 40 l/s 40 l/s

Vacuum 190mbar 170mbar

Brushes:

Working width 400mm 400mm

Quantity 2 pieces 2 pieces

Diameter 9.5 cm 9.5 cm

Tankvolume:

Freshwatertank 8 l 8 l

Dirty water tank 10 l 10 l

Dimensionsandweights:

Length 530mm 530mm

Width 420mm 420mm

Height without push handle 350mm 350mm

Degreeof protection I I

Totalweight 31 kg 31 kg

Medium sound pressure level according

to DIN 45 635 79 dB(A) 77 dB(A)

We reserve the right to make technical changes.

* Ifproblems arise with the mains fuses, we recommend that you use the

20mconnectingcablewhichisfittedwithadeviceforlimitingthecurrent

at switch-on (for order no. – see Accessories).

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4. Troubleshooting

You may be able to rectify some malfunctions by yourself.

Malfunction Possible cause Remedy

No or insufficient

detergent solution on floor Fresh water tank is empty Fill up

Connection between fresh water

tank and pump leaks Check connection

Pump defective Call customer service

Insufficient suction or

insufficient suction result

on floor

Fresh water tank does not correctly

installed on the dirty water tank Check and install correctly

Seal on tank is dirty or damaged Clean or replace

Rubber lips on suction foot are dirty

or worn out Clean or replace

Suction channel blocked Clean

Suction turbine defective Call customer service

Insufficient cleaning Brush pressure is too low Increase contact pressure

Brush worn out Replace

Brush roller is not correct for surface For very dirty surfaces use

Nylon-Grit Brush Roller (special

accessories)

Brush rollers are blocked Foreign object swept in Remove foreign object, press

reset switch below the tank

Too much friction Reduce contact pressure

Brush rollers do not turn Belt defective Call customer service

Brush motor defective Call customer service

Excess current circuit-breaker was

tripped Check, press reset switch

below the tank

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