Karcher Autolaveuse BR 40-10 C: Transport Storage Maintenance and care

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Note

To polish underneath furniture, the fresh 

water and wastewater reservoirs can be re-

moved.

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Release the switch for detergent solu-

tion.

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Push the appliance forward for another 

1-2 m to draw off residual water.

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Release the brush drive button.

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Press the pedal to lower the vacuum 

bar.

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Place the slider vertically - the brushes 

are elevated.

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Disconnect the mains plug.

Caution

Danger of deforming the brushes. When 

switching off the appliance, take the load 

off the appliance by placing the slider verti-

cally.

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Open the locks for the fresh water res-

ervoir.

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Tilt the carrying hanlde for the wastewa-

ter reservoir towards the side.

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Lift up the fresh water reservoir and car-

ry it to the disposal site.

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Warning

Please observe the local provisions regard-

ing the wastewater treatment.

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Remove the cover of the fresh water 

reservoir and pour out the liquid via the 

notch.

Note

If the dirt water reservoir is full the float 

closes the suction channel. The suction op-

eration is interrupted. Empty the dirt water 

reservoir.

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Remove the fresh water reservoir, as 

described above.

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Lift up the wastewater reservoir and 

carry it to the disposal site.

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Warning

Please observe the local provisions regard-

ing the wastewater treatment.

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Pour out dirty water.

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Rinse the dirty water tank with clear wa-

ter.

Caution

Risk of injury and damage! Observe the 

weight of the appliance when you transport 

it.

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When transporting in vehicles, secure 

the appliance according to the guide-

lines from slipping and tipping over.

To reduce the required space, the pushing 

handle can be folded or disassembled:

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Release the star grips of the pushing 

handle fastening.

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Unscrew the star grips, remove the 

screws and take off the upper push 

handle half.

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 electric shock, risk of injury!

Pull the plug from the mains before carrying 

out any tasks on the appliance.

Caution

Risk of damage to the appliance on ac-

count of water leakage. Drain out dirt water 

and the remaining free water before wok-

ring at the machine.

Caution

Risk of damage. Do not wash down the ap-

pliance with water and do not use aggres-

sive detergents.

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Pour out dirty water.

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Rinse the dirty water tank with clear wa-

ter.

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Empty the fresh water reservoir.

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Fill the fresh water tank with clear water 

and rinse the appliance to avoid residue 

buildup.

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Remove the remaining water from the 

fresh water tank.

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Check the seal in the ball valve in the 

fresh water reservoir.

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Check the fluff filter, clean if required.

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Let the reservoirs dry prior to closing 

them to prevent odor creation.

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Clean the outside of the appliance with 

a damp cloth which has been soaked in 

mild detergent.

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Clean the vacuum lips, check for wear 

and replace the vacuum bar if required.

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Check the brushes for wear, replace if 

required.

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Clean the water distribution bars above 

the brushes, remove if necessary and 

flush with water.

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Check the condition of the seals be-

tween the appliance and the wastewa-

ter reservoir; replace if required.

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Clean the brush tunnel.

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Have the prescribed inspection carried 

out by the customer service.

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Lift the vacuum bar by activating the 

pedal for the vacuum bar lowering.

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Press the push-button for the vacuum 

bar change toward the inside - the vac-

uum bar will release.

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Pull off the vacuum bar downwards.

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Remove the screw springs and install 

the new vacuum bar.

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Align the new vacuum bar so that the 

locking nose points toward the centre of 

the appliance.

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Insert the screw springs into the pick-

ups on the appliance.

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Insert the vacuum bar into the appli-

ance and lock it in.

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Repeat process on the second bar.

Note

Regular exchanges of the two vacuum bars 

will improve the scraping effect and will pro-

long their life.

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Lay the device on its side.

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Press the brush change button and si-

multaneously tilt the brush roller down-

wards.

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Pull out the brush roller.

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Place the new brush roller on the driver 

and lock into place.

To ensure a reliable operation of the appli-

ance maintenance contracts can be con-

cluded with the competent Kärcher sales 

office.

In case of danger of frost:

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Empty the fresh and dirt water reser-

voirs.

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Push the button for detergent solution 

until no more water is expelled.

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Store the appliance in a frost-protected 

room.

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Danger

Risk of electric shock, risk of injury!

Pull the plug from the mains before carrying 

out any tasks on the appliance.

Caution

Risk of damage to the appliance on ac-

count of water leakage. Drain out dirt water 

and the remaining free water before wok-

ring at the machine.

In case of faults that cannot be remedied 

using the table below please contact the 

customer service. 

Shutting Down the Appliance

Emptying the Fresh Water Reser-

voir

Emptying the Dirt Water Reservoir

Transport Storage Maintenance and care

Maintenance schedule

After the work

Monthly

Yearly

Maintenance Works

Replacing the vacuum bar

Replacing the brush rollers

Maintenance contract

Frost protection

Faults

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Fault

Remedy

Appliance cannot be started

Check if the mains plug is connected.

Socket fuse rating too low, look for proper socket.

Insufficient water quantity

Check fresh water level, refill tank if necessary.

Clean the ball valve in the fresh water reservoir.

Check and ensure that the fresh water reservoir is seated properly on the appliance.

Filter in the fresh water reservoir is plugged, clean filter.

Pull out the water distribution bars above the brushes and flush with water.

Check hoses for blockages; clean if required.

Insufficient vacuum performance

Empty the wastewater reservoir.

Check and ensure that the fresh water reservoir is seated properly on the wastewater reservoir.

Check seals on the fresh water reservoir, clean if necessary.

Clean the seals between the appliance and the dirt water reservoir and check for tightness, re-

place if required.

Clean the fluff filter.

Clean the vacuum lips on the vacuum bar, replace if required

Suction channel plugged, clean.

Check if the vacuum bar is plugged, remove plug if required

Insufficient cleaning result

Increase brush contact pressure.

Check the brushes for wear, replace if required.

Use brush rollers suited for the type of dirt and floor covering.

Brushes do not turn

Check if foreign matters block the brushes; remove foreign matter if required.

Reduce contact pressure.

Overcurrent protective switch was triggered. The overcurrent protective switch will allow the op-

eration after max. one minute.

Appliance vibrates. 

Brush rollers are deformed because they were not unloaded by tilting the slider vertically when 

parking the appliance; replace brush rollers.

14 EN