Karcher B 40 C Ep: Shutting Down the Appliance

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Press the pedal for lowering the clean-

ing head downwards slightly and then 

move it to the left. This unlocks the ped-

al. Release the pedal slowly upwards.

The cleaning head is lowered.

Note

The brush motor comes to a halt when the 

machine stops and when there is overload.

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Pull the lever out and press it down; the 

vacuum bar is lowered.

Note

For cleaning tiled floors, set the straight 

vacuum bar in such a way that cleaning is 

done at right angles to the joints. 

The inclined position and the inclination of 

the vacuum bar can be adjusted to achieve 

better suction results (see "Setting the Vac-

uum Bar"). 

If the wastewater reservoir is full,

 the 

floater will close the suction opening and 

the suction turbine will run at a higher 

speed. If this is the case, shut the vacuum 

off and drive to empty the wastewater res-

ervoir.

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Close the regulatory button for setting 

the water quantity. 

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Release the safety switch.

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Set the program selection switch to suc-

tion or vacuuming.

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Lift the cleaning head. 

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Briefly drive forward and suck of the re-

maining water. 

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Raise the vacuum bar.

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Disconnect the main plug from the 

socket.

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Warning

Please observe the local provisions regard-

ing the wastewater treatment.

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Take the water discharge hose from the 

support and lower above a suited col-

lection device.

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Crush or bend the dosing equipment. 

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Open the lid of the dosing equipment. 

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Drain off the dirt water - regulate the 

water quantity by pressing or bending. 

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Rinse the wastewater reservoir with 

clea water or with the rinsing system for 

the wastewater reservoir (option).

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Loosen the lid for emptying the fresh 

water - do not remove it fully.  Drain wa-

ter. 

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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.

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Raise the cleaning head to avoid dam-

age to the brushes. 

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Remove the brush to avoid damage to 

the brushes.

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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. Pull the plug from the mains 

before carrying out any tasks on the appli-

ance.

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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.

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Drain off dirt water.

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Rinse the wastewater reservoir with 

clea water or with the rinsing system for 

the wastewater reservoir (option).

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Remove the coarse dirt sieve from the 

wastewater reservoir and clean it.

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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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Check the fluff filter, clean if required

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Only BR model: Remove bulk waste 

container and empty it.

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Only BR model: Clean water distributor 

channel (see section „Maintenance 

work“).

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Clean the vacuum lips and the wiping 

lips, check for wear and replace if re-

quired.

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Check the brushes for wear, replace if 

required.

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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.

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Clean the seals between dirt water res-

ervoir and cover and check for tight-

ness, replace if required.

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Clean the brush tunnel (only BR mod-

el). 

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Have the prescribed inspection carried 

out by the customer service.

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Take the dirt water discharge hose from 

the support and lower above a suited 

collection device.

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Open the lid of the dosing equipment. 

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Open the cover of the wastewater res-

ervoir.

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Pull the flexible lock off of the rinsing 

system.

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Connect the water hose to the rinsing 

system.

Lower the cleaning head

Lower the vacuum bar

Shutting Down the Appliance

Drain off dirt water

Drain off clean water

Transport Storage Maintenance and care

Maintenance schedule

After each operation

Monthly

Yearly

Maintenance Works

Wastewater reservoir rinsing system 

(option)

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