Karcher BD 40-12 C Bp Pack - Manual (Page 19)

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Note
Do not use highly foaming detergents. Ob-
serve the dosing notes.

Open the cover of the fresh water reser-
voir.
 Insert the filling hose into the fill opening
and guide the other end to a water
faucet.
 Fill in fresh water (maximum 50 °C).
 Add detergent. Follow dosing instruc-
tions for detergent.
Recommended detergents:
Detergents are available in specialised
stores.

Remove the filling hose.
 Close the cover of the fresh water res-
ervoir.
 Pull the lever for level adjustment.
 Adjust the handle to the desired height.
 Release the lever for level adjustment.
 Set the water quantity at the regulating
valve according to the dirt level and the
type of flooring.
 Switch on the button for brush opera-
tions.
 Switch on "Detergent" button.
 Press the switch of the suction turbine;
the vacuum process will start.
 Press downward the lever for lowering
the vacuum bar.
Note
Depending on the cleaning task, individual
functions can remained switched off.
Activated switches light up.
Caution
Risk of damage to the floor covering. Do
not operate the appliance on the spot.
Risk of damage. Raise the suction bar be-
fore backing up for extended periods of
time.

Operate the handle switch - the brush
drive and the detergent applicator are
switched on (if set up).
 Move the appliance forward over the
surface to be cleaned.
Lights up when the brush drive switch is
switched on,
1 Battery is charged
2 Battery is discharged
 Release the handle switch.
 Drive the appliance forward for another
1-2 m to draw off residual water.
 Pull suction bar lowering lever upwards.
Caution
The vacuum lips can become permanently
deformed. Always park the appliance with
the suction bar raised.

Switch off suction turbine switch.
 Switch off the button for brush operations.
 Switch off "Detergent application" but-
ton.
Application Detergent
Regular cleaning
(even for floors sensitive
to alkalies) RM 745
RM 746
Cleaning dirt from
grease RM 69 ES ASF
RM 69 ASF
Basic cleaning (strip-
ping) of alkali-resistant
hard coatings RM 752
Basic cleaning (strip-
ping) linoleum RM 754
Base cleaner, acidic RM 751
Disinfection cleaning RM 732
Settings
Cleaning
Battery status indicator
Shutting Down the Appliance
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