KARCHER BDS 33/180 C Adv Floor Polisher Electric Instruction Manual

: June 13, 2024
: Karcher

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BDS 33/180 C Adv

BDS 43/180 C Adv
BDP 43/450 C Adv
BDS 43 Duo C Adv
BDS 51/180 C Adv

KARCHER BDS 33180 C Adv Floor Polisher Electric

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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 owners.

Safety instructions

Before using the appliance for the first time, read and observe these operating instructions and the accompanying brochure:
Safety information for Disc single-pulley machine machines No. 5.956-659.0.

Safety Devices

Safety devices serve to protect the user and must not be rendered in operational or their functions bypassed.

Lock

Prevents the inadvertent folding down of the cleaning head in the parking position.

Hazard levels

DANGER
Pointer to immediate danger, which leads to severe injuries or death.

WARNING
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to severe injuries or death.

CAUTION
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to minor injuries

ATTENTION
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to property damage.

Function

Hard surfaces can be scrubbed, deep-cleaned, cleaned, crystalised or shampoed by means of the rotating disc brush on the bottom of the scrubber.

Proper use

Use this appliance only as directed in these operating instructions.
– The appliance is used for cleaning of hard surfaces and carpets in the interior of buildings.
– The appliance may only be equipped with original accessories and spare parts.
– The appliance is not suited for the use in potentially explosive environments.
– This appliance is suited for the commercial use, e.g. in hotels, schools, hospitals, factories, shops, offices, and rental companies.
– The application temperature ranges from +5°C to +40°C.

Environmental protection

| The packaging materials are recyclable. Please do not throw packaging in the domestic waste but pass it on for recycling.
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| Old units contain valuable recyclable materials. Batteries, oil and similar substances may not be released into the environment. Therefore please dispose of old units through suitable collection systems.

Notes about the ingredients (REACH)
You will find current information about the ingredients at:
www.kaercher.com/REACH

Operating and Functional Elements

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Handle
ON/OFF switch, brush drive
Lever for level adjustment
Receptacle (only use the vacuum device listed in the “Options” chapter)
Mains cable with mains plug
Detergent tank (accessory)
Detergent tank cover (accessory)
Detergent tank transport handle (accessory)
Cleaning head
Cable hook
Switch brush speed (only BDS 43 Duo)
Cable hook, rotating
Hook for brush
Dosing lever for detergent solution (accessory)
Unlocking button
Towing arm

A Transport position
B Park position

Colour coding

– The operating elements for the cleaning process are yellow.
– The controls for the maintenance and service are light gray.

Before Startup

Check the mains cable regularly for damage such as aging or formation of cracks. If you find a damage, then the cable must be replaced before using it any further.
Check appliance for damage, have damages repaired by customer service.

Attach the brush/pad

Disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
Pull the lever for level adjustment and bring the handle toward the front into a vertical position.
Place the appliance into the parking position.
Place the disc brush/driver plate onto the actuator and turn in anti-clockwise direction.

Filling the detergent tank

(accessory)

WARNING
Risk of damage. Only use the recommended detergents. With other detergents, the operator bears the increased risk regarding the operational safety and danger of accident.
Only use detergents that are free from solvents, hydrochloric acid and hydrofluoric acid. Follow the safety instructions for using detergents.
Remove the lid.
Fill detergent solution into the detergent tank.
Replace the lid.

Operation

WARNING
Risk of injury! The operation of the appliance requires practice.
– Ensure that there are no obstacles in the area to be cleaned.
– Check the floor consistency for its suitability.
– The handling becomes more difficult with uneven or rough surfaces.

DANGER
Risk of electric shock.
– Do not drive over the mains cable.

DANGER
Risk of injury!
– Never wrap the mains cable around your body or your neck.
– Do not let the mains cable come in contact with the rotating brushes or rotating pads.

Adjust handle

WARNING
Risk of accident due to loss of control over the appliance. Do not adjust the handle unless the motor is at a standstill.
Note:
– In the park position, a pin secures the cleaning head from being folded down inadvertently.
– To release the lock, position the appliance in the park position, so that the handle is parallel to the ground, pull the tilting adjustment lever and lift up the handle.
Pull the lever for level adjustment.
Tilt the handle into a comfortable position.
Release the lever for level adjustment.

Select brush speed (only BDS 43 Duo)

WARNING
Risk of accident due to loss of control over the appliance. Only operate the switch for the brush speed when the motor is at a standstill.
Set the switch of the brush speed to the desired speed.
LO: 150 revolutions per minute
HI: 300 revolutions per minute

Turning on the Appliance

ATTENTION
Risk of damage to the floor covering. Do not operate the appliance on the spot.
Swivel cable hook downward and remove the cable completely from the appliance.
Insert the mains plug into a socket.

WARNING
The highest allowed net impedance at the electrical connection point (refer to technical data) is not to be exceeded.
In case of any uncertainty regarding the present net impedance at your connection point, please contact your local power supply company.
Set handle to working height.
Hold the handle with both hands.
Press and hold the unlocking button.
Activate the switch.
Release the unlocking button.
Release the switch to interrupt operation.

Control the direction

– Left: Press the handle downward.
– Right: Raise the handle.

Cleaning

Apply the detergent solution to the floor or use the dosing lever (accessory).
Move the appliance over the surface to be cleaned.
Afterwards, pick up the wastewater with a wet vacuum or a cloth.

Shutting down

Release the switch.
Disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
Pull the lever for level adjustment and bring the handle in a vertical position.
Swivel the top cable hook upward and wind the cable between the two cable hooks.
Remove the detergent tank (accessory) and dispose of unused detergent solution.
Rinse the detergent tank (accessory) with clear water.
Pull the lever for level adjustment and bring the handle toward the front into a vertical position.
Place the appliance into the parking position.
Clean the casing with a damp cloth.

Transport

CAUTION
Risk of personal injury or damage! Mind the weight of the appliance during transport.
Swivel the handle vertically and lock it.
Tilt the appliance backwards into the transport position and drive it to its destination location.

ATTENTION
Risk of damage! Only transport the appliance on the wheels; the small rollers on the bottom of the cleaning head are not suitable to be used for transport.
When transporting in vehicles, secure the appliance according to the guidelines from slipping and tipping over.

Storage

CAUTION
Risk of personal injury or damage! Consider the weight of the appliance when storing it.
Pull the lever for level adjustment and bring the handle toward the front into a vertical position.
Place the appliance into the parking position.
Store the appliance in a dry room, frost-protected room.

Troubleshooting

DANGER
Risk of injury. Pull the plug from the mains before carrying out any tasks on the appliance. In case of faults that cannot be remedied using the table below please contact the customer service.

Fault	Remedy
Insufficient cleaning result	Replace contaminated pads and wash them at a

max. temperature of 60 °C.
Replace worn disc brush / pad.
Check the suitability of brush/pad and detergent for the respective use.
Appliance vibrates strongly| Check for correct seating of disc brush/pad.
Check pad attachment.
Pad does not turn| Check if foreign bodies are blocking the brush/ pad; remove the foreign bodies if required.

Accessories

Description

| BDS 33/180| BDS 43/180| BDP 43/450| BDS 43 Duo| BDS 51/180
---|---|---|---|---|---
Detergent tank upgrade kit| 2.642-495.0| 2.642-476.0|

2.642-476.0

Suction unit with suction ring

| | 2.642-674.0|
Suction ring individual| |

4.071-223.0

|

Additional weight

| | 2.642-802.0
Polishing brush, natural bristles| 6.369-892.0|

6.369-897.0

|

Disk brush, red (medium, standard)

| 6.369-890.0| 6.369-895.0| 6.371-206.0
Disk brush, black (hard)| 6.369-893.0| 6.369-898.0|

6.371-265.0

Brush shampoo

| 6.369-891.0| 6.369-896.0| | 6.369-896.0| 6.371-266.0
Driver plate pad| 6.369-894.0| 6.369-899.0| 6.369-900.0| 6.369-899.0
6.369-900.0
6.369-901.0|

6.371-208.0

Polishing pad, white

| 6.369-903.0| | 6.369-469.0| 6.369-469.0|
Polishing pad, beige| 6.369-904.0| | 6.371-081.0| 6.371-081.0|

6.369-468.0

Polishing pad, nature

| | | 6.371-149.0| 6.371-149.0| 6.371-146.0
Polishing pad, blue| | | 6.369-471.0|

6.369-471.0

|

Disc pad, red (medium)

| 6.369-905.0| 6.369-470.0| 6.369-079.0
Disc pad, green (hard)| 6.369-906.0| 6.369-472.0|

6.369-078.0

Disc pad, black (very hard)

| 6.369-907.0| 6.369-473.0| 6.369-077.0
Diamond pad, white| | 6.371-256.0|

6.371-260.0

Diamond pad, yellow

| | 6.371-257.0| 6.371-261.0
Diamond pad, green| | 6.371-238.0|

6.371-240.0

Pad, microfibre

| 6.369-908.0| 6.905-526.0| 6.371-271.0
Driver plate for sand paper| |

6.369-902.0

|

Sand paper, grit 36

| | 6.990-008.0|
Sand paper, grit 60| |

6.990-009.0

|

Sand paper, grit 100

| |

6.990-007.0

|

Detergent

Application	Detergent
Routine cleaning of tiles in sanitary areas	RM 751
Routine cleaning and basic cleaning of industrial floors	RM 69 ASF
Removal of coating from all alkali-resistant floors (e.g. PVC)	RM 752
Removal of coating from linoleum floors	RM 754
Intermediate carpet cleaning	RM 768 iCapsol
Crystalisation agent for calcium-containing floors	RM 749