Karcher B 40 W Bp R 45: Contents

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Please read and comply with 

these original instructions prior 

to the initial operation of your appliance and 

store them for later use or subsequent own-

ers.

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, No. 5.956-251.

The appliance may only be operated 

when the hood and all lids are closed. 

Remove the Intelligent Key (emergency 

stop) to take all functions out of opera-

tion immediately.

The appliance must only be operated on 

surfaces that do not exceed the max. per-

mitted incline (see "Technical Specifica-

tions").

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Warning

Do not use the appliance on inclines.

Safety devices serve to protect the user 

and must not be rendered in operational or 

their functions bypassed.

If the safety switch is released, the brush 

drive shuts off.

If the drive lever is released, the travel drive 

and the brush drive shuts off.

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Danger

Immediate danger that can cause severe 

injury or even death.

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Warning

Possible hazardous situation that could 

lead to severe injury or even death.

Caution

Possible hazardous situation that could 

lead to mild injury to persons or damage to 

property.

The scrubber vacuum is used for wet 

cleaning or polishing of level floors.

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You can adjust the machine to suit the 

cleaning task by modifying the settings 

for water quantity, contact pressure of 

the brushes, detergent quantity and 

driving speed. 

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The appliance is equipped with a fresh 

water and a wastewater reservoir (40 li-

tres each). These allow an effective 

cleaning with a long usage life.

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Depending on the selected cleaning 

head, the working width of the B 40 is 

between 430 mm and 550 mm.

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B 40 C Bp

This appliance model is not equipped 

with a travel drive. The advance drive is 

operated by and is supported by the ro-

tation of the brushes. The brush drive is 

powered by two batteries.

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B 40 W Bp

This appliance model is equipped with a 

travel drive. The travel speed can be 

adjusted with a rotary knob.

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A charger is already integrated in all 

models. Batteries can be selected ac-

cording to the configuration (see Chap-

ter "Recommended batteries“)

Note

The appliance can be equipped with vari-

ous accessories depending on the cleaning 

task.

Please request our catalogue or visit us on 

the Internet at:

www.kaercher.com

Use this appliance only as directed in these 

operating instructions.

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The appliance may only be used for the 

cleaning of hard surfaces that are not 

sensitive to moisture and polishing op-

erations.

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The appliance is not suited for the 

cleaning of frozen grounds (e.g. in cold 

stores).

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The appliance may only be equipped 

with original accessories and spare 

parts.

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The appliance is not suited for the use 

in potentially explosive environments.

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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.

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The machine has been approved for 

use on surfaces with max. gradients as 

listed under "Technical Specifications".

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  . .  1

Function  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

EN  . .  1

Proper use  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

EN  . .  1

Environmental protection  . . 

EN  . .  1

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

EN  . .  1

Operating and Functional Ele-

ments  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

EN  . .  2

Before Startup. . . . . . . . . . . 

EN  . .  3

Operation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

EN  . .  4

Shutting Down the Appliance

EN  . .  5

Grey Intelligent Key  . . . . . . 

EN  . .  5

Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

EN  . .  6

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

EN  . .  6

Maintenance and care  . . . . 

EN  . .  6

Frost protection. . . . . . . . . . 

EN  . .  8

Faults  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

EN  . .  9

Accessory B 40. . . . . . . . . . 

EN  .  10

Technical specifications  . . . 

EN  .  11

EC Declaration of Conformity

EN  .  11

Spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

EN  .  11

Safety instructions

Safety Devices

Safety switch (B 40 C Bp)

Drive lever (B 40 W Bp)

Symbols in the operating 

instructions

Function Proper use Environmental protection

The packaging materials are re-

cyclable. Please do not throw 

packaging in the domestic waste 

but pass it on for recycling.

Old units contain valuable recy-

clable materials. Batteries, oil 

and similar substances may not 

be released into the environ-

ment. Therefore please dispose 

of old units through suitable col-

lection systems.

Warranty

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