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BR VS 400 *USA
1.139 - 108
1.139 - 308
5.959 - 333 A2001537 (06/01)
www.karcher.com
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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
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English BR VS 400 *USA 3 CONTENTS Important Information 4 Each time after usage 9 Pull out the plug 9 Important Safety Instructions 4 Emptying the tank 9 Switching off the cleaner 9 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 4 Dismantle the roller brushes 9 Connect to a properly grounded Transport 10 outlet only 4 Cleaning and care 10 Intended use 4 Protection from freezing 10 Operating description of the floor cleaner 5 Reccommended cleaning agents 11 Device elements 5 Accessories 10 Assembly for the first time 5
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English BR VS 400 *USA 4 5. Do not use with damaged cord or IMPORTANT INFORMATION GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS CONNECT TO A PROPERLY INTENDED USE plug. If appliance is not working GROUNDED OUTLET ONLY as it should, has been dropped, This appliance must be grounded. If it damaged, left outdoors, or should malfunction or breakdown, This floor cleaner is designed for Please comply with the following dropprd into water, return it to a grounding provides a path of least cleaning and caring for hard and po
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English BR VS 400 *USA 5 OPERATING DESCRIPTION OF DEVICE ELEMENTS FIRST INSTALLATION Install rotary brushes THE FLOOR CLEANER – Carefully lay the cleaner down – Always use two rotary brushes of Installing the pushing handle the same type * The BR VS 400 has two rotary Position the lower half of the pushing Place the rotary brush with gearing brooms rotating contrary to each handle vertically onto the drive other (1) * The cleaner can be moved forwards and backwards when in use * Work is carried
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English BR VS 400 *USA 6 Install the tank Place the tank on the cleaner Open the cap Fill the tank with the required amount – Hang the power cable in the strain- – Set the splash guard according to of cleaning agent reliever each application. – Plug the cable into the power – Tighten fastening screw. socket Note: Adjust the splash guard parallel to the OPERATION floor Fill the tank Note: Observe the dosing recommendations of the cleaning agent's manufacturer and mix the cleaning agent solution t
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English BR VS 400 *USA 7 Releasing/locking the pushing Starting/stopping the rotary Measuring out the cleaning agent Changing the rotary brushes handle brushes – Remove the tank – Carefully lay the cleaner down – Always refit two rotary brushes of the same type Pull the catch upwards and hold Pull the lower lever; Press the upper lever; – Lay down the rotary brush on the * Rotary brush drive ON * Cleaning agent feed ON drive side (gearing) Release the upper lever; – Dismantle the second rotary
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English BR VS 400 *USA 8 EACH TIME BEFORE OPERATION Working in a lateral direction Switching off the cleaner – Check the cleaner and especially the power cable for damage – Checked the rotary brushes for the presence of foreign objects – Fit the rotary brush that is suitable for the job – If necessary top up the cleaning agent solution in the tank – Connect the plug to the power cable – Hang the strain-reliever – Plug the cable into the power Pull the catch upwards and hold – Move the cleaner to
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English BR VS 400 *USA 9 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Polishing Emptying the tank Dismantle the rotary brushes * Polishing is carried out without Note: using liquid * The brush well must be as dry as If the machine is not positioned possible before the pad is fitted vertically the rotary brushes must be WARNING! dismantled The cleaner must always be in motion – Remove the tank during operation! – Carefully lay the cleaner down Do not work on one spot as this may damage the floor covering! EACH TIME AFTE
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English BR VS 400 *USA 10 RECOMMENDED CLEANING ACCESSORIES AGENTS Rotary brush (white) Pads (bright red) * Only use cleaning agents that do For thorough cleaning with little Medium not contain solvent, hydrochloric soiling or for sensitive floors The appliance requires 2x25 acid or hydrofluoric acid 1 only 4.762-249 20 pieces 6.369-453 Rotary brush(grey) Pads (yellow) Maintenance cleaning (also on floors sensitive to alkalis) Nylon Grit, hard Soft RM 746 6.291-462 For thoroughly cleaning heavily
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² English BR VS 400 *USA 11 FAULT INDICATIONS TECHNICAL DATA No or too little cleaning agent Mains fuse solution on the floor (slow) 15 A – Fill the tank with the cleaning agent solution Power drive – Check that the tank is firmly fitted Rated voltage 120 V (1~60Hz) Nominal power consumption Unsatisfactory cleaning results Total 1,6 kW – Replace worn rotary brooms Brush motor 1,55 kW – Check that the rotary broom or the Spray pump 0,05 kW pads match the application on Area performance hand. (the
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