Karcher B 40 C Ep R 55 - Manual (Page 17)

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 For a quicker emptying process, re-
move the entire lid.
 To rinse the fresh water reservoir, re-
move the cover completely and remove
the fresh water filter.
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Danger
Risk of injury! When loading or unloading
the machine, it may only be operated on
gradients of max. incline (see "Technical
Specifications"). Drive slowly.
Caution
Risk of injury and damage! Observe the
weight of the appliance when you transport it.

Raise the cleaning head to avoid dam-
age to the brushes.
 Remove the brush to avoid damage to
the brushes.
 When transporting in vehicles, secure
the appliance according to the guide-
lines from slipping and tipping over.
Caution
Risk of injury and damage! Note the weight
of the appliance in case of storage.
This appliance must only be stored in inte-
rior rooms.
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Danger
Risk of injury! Set the programme selector
switch to "OFF" and pull the mains plug of
the charger prior to performing any work on
the appliance.

Drain and dispose of the dirt water and
the residual fresh water.
Caution
Risk of damage. Do not wash down the ap-
pliance with water and do not use aggres-
sive detergents.

Drain off dirt water.
 Rinse the wastewater reservoir with
clean water or with the rinsing system
for the wastewater reservoir (option).
 Remove the coarse dirt sieve from the
wastewater reservoir and clean it.
 Clean the outside of the appliance with
a damp cloth which has been soaked in
mild detergent.
 Check the fluff filter, clean if required.
 Only BR model: Remove bulk waste
container and empty it.
 Only BR model: Clean water distributor
channel (see section „Maintenance
work“).
 Clean the vacuum lips and the wiping lips,
check for wear and replace if required.
 Check the brushes for wear, replace if
required.
 Press the lock of the wastewater reser-
voir in and close the cover of the waste-
water reservoir so that a gap remains
open to facilitate drying.
 Check battery poles for oxidation, brush
off if necessary. Ensure that the con-
nection cable sits firmly.
 Clean the seals between dirt water res-
ervoir and cover and check for tight-
ness, replace if required.
 Check the acid density of the cells if the
batteries are not maintenance-free batter-
ies.
 Clean the brush tunnel (only BR model).
 Have the prescribed inspection carried
out by the customer service.
 Drain the wastewater, see section
"Drain wastewater“.
 Open the cover of the wastewater res-
ervoir.
 Pull the flexible lock off of the rinsing
system.
 Connect the water hose to the rinsing
system.
 Close the cover of the wastewater res-
ervoir until it rests on the flexible lock.
 Open the water supply and rinse the
wastewater reservoir for about 30 sec-
onds.
Repeat the rinsing process 2 to 3 times.
 Shut off the water supply and discon-
nect the hose from the appliance.
 Reattach the flexible lock to the connec-
tion. Leave the wastewater reservoir
cover open a crack to let it dry.
1 Wear indicator
2 Vacuum lip
The vacuum lips must be replaced or re-
versed if they are worn down to the wear in-
dicator.

Remove the vacuum bar.
 Unscrew the star grips.
 Remove the plastic parts.
 Remove the vacuum lips.
 Insert new or reversed vacuum lips.
 Insert the plastic parts.
 Screw in and tighten the star grips.
 Remove the rubber strip and clean the
channel with a cloth. After cleaning, re-
place the rubber strip evenly.
Drain off clean water
Transport
Storage
Maintenance and care
Maintenance schedule
After each operation
Monthly
Yearly
Maintenance Works
Wastewater reservoir rinsing system
(option)
Replace or turn vacuum lips
Clean water distribution channel
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