Karcher B 250 R I + R 120: Contents

     

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Please read and comply with 

these instructions prior to the 

initial operation of your appliance. Retain 

these operating instructions for future refer-

ence or for subsequent possessors.

Before using the appliance for the first time, 

read and observe these operating instruc-

tions and the accompanying brochure: 

Safety information for brush cleaning units 

and spray-extraction units, 5.956-251.

The machine has been approved for use on 

surfaces with gradients of up to 15%.

Safety devices serve to protect the user 

and must not be rendered in operational or 

their functions bypassed.

To put all functions out of operation imme-

diately: Press emergency-stop button. 

– The machine comes to a sudden halt 

when you press the emergency-stop 

button. 

– The emergency-stop has a direct effect 

on all machine functions. 

– The display continues. 

After emergency-stop, the key switch must 

remain in position "1" to ensure the follow-

ing functions:

– Close the dosing valve to prevent the 

tank from overflowing. 

– Operating the safety lamps. 

Switches off the drive motor after a short 

delay of 1.5 seconds, if the operator leaves 

the operator seat during operation or while 

moving.

– Only use accessories and spare parts 

which have been approved by the man-

ufacturer. The exclusive use of original 

accessories and original spare parts 

ensures that the appliance can be oper-

ated safely and trouble free.

– At the end of the operating instructions 

you will find a selected list of spare 

parts that are often required. 

– For additional information about spare 

parts, please go to the Service section 

at www.kaercher.com. 

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CAUTION

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ATTENTION

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– The appliance is used for the wet clean-

ing or polishing of level floors. You can 

adjust the machine to suit the cleaning 

task by modifying the settings for water 

quantity, contract pressure and the 

speed of the brushes, the quantity of 

cleaning agent as well as the driving 

speed.

– In B 250 RI models, loose dirt is picked 

up through a sweeping mechanism be-

fore actual cleaning.

– A working width of 1,000 mm or 1,200 

mm and a capacity of 250 l each of the 

fresh and dirt water reservoirs enable 

an effective cleaning even when the 

machine is used for long duration.

– The device is self-moving; the drive mo-

tor is feed by a trough battery. 

– The batteries can be charged using a 

charger connected to a 230 V socket.

– Depending on the package type, bat-

tery and charger are included. 

Use this appliance only as directed in these 

operating instructions.

– The appliance may only be used for the 

cleaning of hard surfaces that are not 

sensitive to moisture and polishing op-

erations.

– The application temperature ranges 

from +5°C to +40°C.

– The appliance is not suited for the 

cleaning of frozen grounds (e.g. in cold 

stores).

– The appliance may only be equipped 

with original accessories and spare 

parts.

– The appliance must not be operated 

without the flat folded filter in the lid of 

the waste water tank.

– The appliance has been developed for 

cleaning floors inside rooms and roofed 

areas. With respect to other applica-

tions the usage of alternative brushes 

(and also the use of the sweeping 

mechanism in the B 250 RI models) 

must be checked.

– B 250 RI (with sweeping mechanism): 

Only drive over steps with maximum 2 

cm height.

– The appliance is not intended for the 

cleaning of public traffic routes.

– The machine should not be used on 

surfaces that are sensitive to pressure.  

Please consider the allowed load per 

surface unit of the floor. Details of load 

per surface unit can be found in the 

technical data. 

– The appliance is not suited for the use 

in potentially explosive environments.

– The machine should not be used to 

suck in inflammable gases, undiluted 

acids or solvents.

This includes petrol, thinning agents or 

hot oil that can form an explosive mix-

ture when it comes in contact with 

sucked air. Do not use acetone, undilut-

ed acids and solvents as they are ag-

gressive towards the materials from 

which the appliance is made.

The packaging material can be recy-

cled. Please do not place the packag-

ing into the ordinary refuse for dispos-

al, but arrange for the proper recy-

cling.

Old appliances contain valuable ma-

terials that can be recycled; these 

should be sent for recycling. Batter-

ies, oil, and similar substances must 

not enter the environment. Please 

dispose of your old appliances using 

appropriate collection systems.

Notes about the ingredients (REACH)

You will find current information about the 

ingredients at: 

www.kaercher.com/REACH

The warranty terms published by our com-

petent sales company are applicable in 

each country. We will repair potential fail-

ures of your accessory within the warranty 

period free of charge, provided that such 

failure is caused by faulty material or de-

fects in fabrication. In the event of a warran-

ty claim please contact your dealer or the 

nearest authorized Customer Service cent-

er. Please submit the proof of purchase.

Contents

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . EN

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Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN

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Proper use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN

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Environmental protection. . . . . EN

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Warranty  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN

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Operating and Functional Ele-

ments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN

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Before Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN

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Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN

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Maintenance and care . . . . . . . EN

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Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . EN

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Technical specifications. . . . . . EN

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EC Declaration of Conformity  . EN

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Safety instructions

Safety Devices

Emergency-stop button

Safety button

Accessories and Spare Parts

Hazard levels

Function Proper use Environmental protection Warranty

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