Storage; Maintenance And Care; Maintenance Schedule; Maintenance Works - Kärcher BR 40/25 C Bp Handbuch

Caution
Risk of injury and damage! Note the weight
of the appliance in case of storage.
 This appliance must only be stored in
interior rooms.
 Select the storage site for the appliance
taking into consideration the permissi-
ble total weight of the appliance in order
not to impact its stability.

Maintenance and care

Danger
Risk of injury. Turn the program selection
switch to "OFF" and disconnect the mains
plug before performing any work on the ap-
pliance.
Place the appliance on a stable, even sur-
face and disconnect the battery.
 Drain and dispose of the dirt water and
the residual fresh water.

Maintenance schedule

After the work
Caution
Risk of damage. Do not wash down the ap-
pliance with water and do not use aggres-
sive detergents.
 Drain off dirt water.
 Check the fluff filter, clean if required
 Clean the outside of the appliance with
a damp cloth which has been soaked in
mild detergent.
 Clean the vacuum lips and the splash-
guard, check for wear and replace if re-
quired.
 Check the brushes for wear, replace if
required.
 Charge battery if required.
Monthly
 If appliance is temporarily out of use:
perform an adjustment charge of the
battery.
 Check the battery pole for oxidation. If
required, brush off and apply pole
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Storage

grease. Ensure stability of the connect-
ing cables.
 Check the condition of the seals be-
tween dirt water reservoir and cover, re-
place if required.
 Check for acid leaks on the cells of non-
maintenance-free batteries.
 Clean the brush tunnel. (BR model only)
Yearly
 Have the prescribed inspection carried
out by the customer service.

Maintenance Works

Replacing the vacuum lips
 Remove the vacuum bar.
 Unscrew the star grips.
 Remove the plastic parts.
 Remove the vacuum lips.
 Insert new vacuum lips.
 Insert the plastic parts.
 Screw in and tighten the star grips.
Replacing the brush rollers
 Empty the dirt water reservoir.
 Press the appliance to the bottom using
the pushing handle.
 Swing the running gear to the front with
your foot.
 Press in the brush and remove down-
wards.
 Insert the new brush roller and lock into
place.
 Swing the running gear backwards with
your foot.
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