Karcher BR VS 400 User Manual

BR VS 400 *USA

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BR VS 400 *USA

Operating Instructions 3

Spare Parts List 21

Notice d'instructions 12

Liste des pièces de rechange 21

English BR VS 400 *USA 3

CONTENTS

Important Information 4
Important Safety Instructions 4
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 4
Connect to a properly grounded

outlet only 4
Intended use 4
Operating description of the floor

cleaner 5
Device elements 5
Assembly for the first time 5

Installing the pushing handle 5
Installing the rotary brushes 5
Install the tank 6

Operation 6

Filling the tank 6
Fitting the plug 6
Set the splash guard 6
Turning the pushing handle 6
Releasing/locking the pushing
handle 7
Starting/stopping the rotary brushes

Measuring out the cleaning agent 7
Steering the cleaner 7
Changing the rotary brushes 7

Each time after usage 9

Pull out the plug 9
Emptying the tank 9
Switching off the cleaner 9
Dismantle the roller brushes 9

Transport 10
Cleaning and care 10
Protection from freezing 10
Reccommended

cleaning agents 11
Accessories 10
Fault tracing instructions 11
Technical data 11

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Each time before operation 8
Operation 8

Working in a lateral direction 8
Working in lanes 8
Switching off the cleaner 8

Application instructions 9

Application instructions 9
Scrubbing 9
Polishing 9

English BR VS 400 *USA 4

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please comply with the following
points before starting:

*

Should you discover anything
please notiffy your Kärcher sales at
888-253-2648.

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The voltage listed on the rating
plate must correspond to the supply
voltage.

Note:

To comply with the National Electrical
Code (NFPA 70), and to provide
additional protection from the risk of
electric shock, this BR 400 should
only be connected to the receptacle
that is protected by a ground fault
circuit interrupter (GFCI).

IMPORTANT SAFTY

INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury:

1. Do not leave appliance when
plugged in. Unplug from outlet
when not in use and before
servicing.

5. Do not use with damaged cord or
plug. If appliance is not working
as it should, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or
dropprd into water, return it to a
service center.

6. Do not pull or carry by cord, use
cord as a handle, close a door on
cord, or pull cord around sharp
edges or corners. Do not run
appliance over cord. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces.

7. Do not unplug by pulling on cord.
To unplug, grasp the plug, not the
cord.

8. Do not handle plug or appliance
with wet hands.

9. Do not put any object into
openings. Do not use with any
opening blocked; keep free of
dust, lint, hair, and anything that
may reduce air flow.

10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers,
and all parts of body away from
openings and moving parts.

11. Turn off all controls before
unplugging.

12. Use extra care when cleaning on
stairs.

13. Do not use to pick up flammable
or combustible liquids, such as
gasoline, or use in areas where
they may be present.

14. Connect to a properly grounded
outlet only. See Grounding
Instruction.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. If it
should malfunction or breakdown,
grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to
reduce the risk of electric shock. This
appliance is equipped with a cord
having an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. The
plug must be inserted into an
appropriate outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING

Improper connection of the
equipment grounding conductor can
result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or
service person if you are in doubt as
to whether the outlet is properly
grounded. Do not modify the plug
provided with the appliance-if it will
not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.

This appliance is for use on a nominal
120-volt circuit and has a grounding
attachment plug that looks like the
plug illustrated in sketchpicture A.
Make sure that the appliance is
connected to an outlet having the
same configuration as the plug. No
adaptor should be used with this
appliance.

CONNECT TO A PROPERLY

GROUNDED OUTLET ONLY

1. Grounded outlet

2. Grounded outlet Box

3. Grounded Pin

We expressly point out that, in
accordance with the product
liability law, we are not liable for
any damage caused by our units if,
in the case of use or repair or
exchange, original KÄRCHER
spare parts are not used and repair
is not carried out by a KÄRCHER
service centre or an authorised
specialist.
The same also applies to spare
parts and accessories.

INTENDED USE

This floor cleaner is designed for
cleaning and caring for hard and
elastic floor coverings in inside areas.

Note:

This unit is suitable for commercial
use.

WARNING

2. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK-USE
INDOORS ONLY

3. Do not allow to be used as a toy.
Close attention is necessary when
used by or near children.

4. Use only as discribed in this
manual. Use only manufacturer`s
recommended attachments.