KARCHER BD 38/12 C 1.783-433.0 12Ltr Scrubber Dryer 25.2V Floor Sweepers Owner’s Manual

BD 38/12 C Bp

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Please mad 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 brush cleaning units, 5.956-251.0.

WARNING
Do not use the appliance on inclines.
The appliance may only be operated when the container and all lids are closed.

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.

Information on battery (accumulator) and charger

Lithium-ion batteries are installed in the ap­pliance. These are subject to special crite­ria. The removal and the installation, as well as the examination of defective batteries, may only be performed by the Karcher af­tersales service or a specialist.
Information on storage and transport can be obtained from your Karcher aftersales service.

DANGER

• Alterations and modifications on the ap­pliance are prohibited.

• Do not open the battery, as there is a risk of an electrical shock; also, irritating or caustic vapors can escape.
  Do not expose the battery to direct sunlight, heat, or fire, there is a risk of explosion.

• Do not operate the charger in explosive

• Do not use the charger if dirty or wet

• Ensure sufficient ventilation during the charging process.

• Do not work with open flames, generate sparks or smoke in the vicinity of a bat­tery or a battery charging room. The danger of explosion.

WARNING

• Check the appliance and the power ca­ble for damage prior to every use. Do not use damaged appliances and have damaged parts repaired by specialists Keep children away from batteries and chargers.
  Do not charge damaged batteries. Have damaged batteries been replaced by the Karcher aftersales service?

• Do not discard defective batteries in the domestic waste, inform Karcher of after-sales service.

• Avoid contact with liquids oozing out of defective battery packs. Rinse thor­oughly if you accidentally come in con­tact with the fluid. Also, consult a doctor if the fluid comes in contact with your eyes.

CAUTION

• These operating instructions must be observed unconditionally. Observe rec­ommendations of the lawmaker for han­dling batteries.
• The mains voltage must correspond with the voltage indicated on the type plate of the appliance.
• Use the charger only to charge ap­proved battery packs.
• The accumulator may only be operated with this appliance. It is dangerous and prohibited to use it for other purposes.

Safety installations
If the safety switch is released, the brush drive shuts off.

Function

The scrubbing vacuum cleaner is used for the wet cleaning of level floors.
It can be easily adjusted to the cleaning task by setting the water quantity.
Working width of 380 mm and a capacity of 12 I in the fresh and wastewater tank each enable effective cleaning with long action times.
The battery can be charged on a 230V power outlet by means of an integrated charger.

Proper use

This appliance is suited for commercial use, e.g. in hotels, schools, hospitals, fac­tories, shops, offices, and rental compa­nies.
Use this appliance only as directed in these operating instructions.

• The appliance should only be used for cleaning level floors that are not affect­ed by moisture.
• This appliance is intended for inside
• 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

Environmental protection

The packaging material can be recy­Ci(9 called. Please do not place the packag­ing into the ordinary refuse for disposal, but arrange for the proper recycling.
Old appliances contain valuable ma­terials that can be recycled. Please arrange for the proper recycling of old appliances. Please dispose of your old appli­ances using appropriate collection sys­tems.

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

Warranty

The warranty terms published by our com­petent sales company are applicable in each country. We will repair potential fail­ures of your accessory within the warranty period free of charge, provided that such failure is caused by faulty material or de­fects in fabrication. In the event of a warran­ty claim please contact your dealer or the nearest authorized Customer Service cent­er. Please submit the proof of purchase.

Spare parts

• Only use accessories and spare parts which have been approved by the man­ The exclusive use of original accessories and original spare parts ensures that the appliance can be oper­ated safely and trouble-free.
• For information about accessories and spare parts, please visit kaerch­ er.com.

Control elements

1. Freshwater tank cover
2. Fluff filter
3. Push handle
4. Star knob, height adjustment of the pushrod
5. Star knob, transport position of the pushrod
6. Unlocking device, cover waste water tank
7. The covered dirt water reservoir
8. wastewater tank
9. Carrying handle for wastewater tank
10. Vacuum bar lift pedal
11. Splash guard
12. Cleaning head
13. Vacuum bar
14. Freshwater level display
15. Coupling for draining the freshwater
16. Step depression
17. Battery charging display
18. Cable hook, rotating
19. Safety button

Colour coding

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

1. Dosage cleaning solution

2. Switch to the detergent solution

3. Control lamp to apply detergent solution

4. Indicator lamp vacuuming
   Green: Suction turbine in operation
   Orange, flashing: Suction turbine overloaded

5. Indicator lampbrush drive
   Green: Brush is rotating Orange, flashing: Brush overloaded

6. Battery status display Green Battery charged
   Orange: Battery almost empty
   Red Appliance switches off: Load battery

7. Indicator lamp Eco mode

8. Switch Eco mode

9. Power switch

Before Startup

Charging battery
Note: The device is equipped with a safety mechanism to prevent total discharge, i.e. when the permissible minimum capacity is reached, the machine will be shut off.
The charging process takes approx. 3 hours.
The charger automatically switches off the charging process.
If necessary, the appliance can be used again before the battery has been fully charged.

• Insert the mains plug into the socket.

Battery charging display

1. The battery is charged (green)
2. The battery is being charged (yellow, flashing)
3. Malfunction (red)

Operation

Release the star knob for the transport position.
Adjust the pushrod to the desired height.
Tighten the star handle.
Install the disc brush (see “Maintenance and Servicing”)

Filling in detergents

ATTENTION
Risk of damage. Only use the recommended detergents. With other detergents, the operator bears the increased risk regarding the operational safety, risk of accident, and reduced service life of the appliance. Only use detergents that are free of solvents, hydrochloric acid, and hydrofluoric acid. Follow the safety instructions for using detergents.

Note:
Do not use highly foaming detergents. Observe the dosing notes.
Swivel up the carrying handle of the wastewater tank.
Lift out the wastewater tank and put it aside.
Remove the lid from the freshwater reservoir.
Fill in freshwater (maximum 50 °C).
Add detergent. Follow dosing instructions for detergent.

Recommended detergents:

Detergents are available in specialized stores.
Close the cover of the freshwater reservoir.
Place the wastewater tank on the appliance.

Settings

Release the star knob for the height adjustment of the push rod.
Adjust the push handle to the desired height.
Tighten the star handle.
Adjust the dosing of the cleaning solution in accordance with the soiling and the type of flooring material.
Bring the Eco mode switch into the desired position.
Normal operation: The appliance works at the maximum brush speed and the highest suction performance.
Eco: The appliance works at reduced brush speed and suction performance. This also reduces energy consumption. The possible action time with one charging cycle increases.

Cleaning

ATTENTION
Risk of damage to the floor covering. Do not operate the appliance on the spot. Risk of damage. Lift the vacuum bar before pulling the appliance backward over a longer distance.

Set the appliance switch to “I”.
Switch on the “Detergent” button.
Push the pedal of the suction bar lifting device simultaneously down and to the left and allow it to go up in order to lower the suction bar.
Pull the safety switch towards the push handle, and the brush drive and the application of the cleaning solution are switched on (if present).
Move the appliance over the surface to be cleaned.

Shutting Down the Appliance

Release the safety switch.
Drive the appliance forward for another 1-2 m to draw off residual water.
Push down the pedal of the vacuum bar lifting device to raise the vacuum bar.
Set the appliance switch to “0”.

Emptying the waste Water tank
WARNING
Please observe the local provisions regarding wastewater treatment.
Swivel the handle of the wastewater tank up and let it snap into place.
Remove the wastewater tank.

Remove the cover of the wastewater tank.
Empty the wastewater tank. Swivel the wastewater tank sideways during emptying so that the tank is completely drained.
Rinse the wastewater tank with clear water.
Reattach the wastewater tank to the appliance.

Emptying the Fresh Water Tank
WARNING
Please observe the local provisions regarding wastewater treatment.

1 Coupling for draining the freshwater
2 Freshwater level display
Slide the coupling down.
Remove the hose of the level indicator and swivel it downwards.

Frost protection

In case of danger of frost:
Empty the fresh and wastewater tank.
Briefly take the device with the empty freshwater tank into operation so that the water system in the device is also emptied.
Store the appliance in a frost-protected room.

Folding down the pushrod
To reduce the space requirements for transport and storage, the push rod can be folded down.
Release the star knob for the transport position.
Swivel the push rod all the way to the front.
Tighten the star handle.

Transport

CAUTION
Risk of personal injury or damage! Mind the weight of the appliance during transport.
When transporting in vehicles, secure the appliance according to the guidelines from slipping and tipping over.

Shutting down

Completely charge the battery prior to longer operational breaks extending over several weeks.
Set the appliance switch to “0”.
ATTENTION
Risk of damage to the battery due to total discharge.
Always switch the power switch to “0” during operational breaks.

Storage

  CAUTION
Risk of personal injury or damage! Consider the weight of the appliance when storing it. This appliance must only be stored in interior rooms.

Care and maintenance

DANGER
Risk of injury. Turn the appliance switch to “0” and pull the main plug of the charger prior to performing any work on the appliance.
ATTENTION
Risk of damage to the appliance due to leaking water. Drain the wastewater and remaining freshwater prior to performing tasks on the appliance.
Park the machine on an even surface.

Maintenance schedule

After the work
ATTENTION
Risk of damage. Do not sluice the appliance with water and do not use aggressive detergents.
Drain off dirt water.
Remove the lid of the wastewater tank and wash the inside of the lid and the float with water.
Rinse the wastewater tank with clear water.
Clean the vacuum bar.
Clean the outside of the appliance with a damp cloth that has been soaked in mild detergent.
Clean the vacuum lips, check for wear and replace them if required.
Clean brush.
Check the brush for wear and replace it if required (see “Maintenance tasks”).
Charge battery if required.

Weekly

1 Freshwater filter
2 Fluff filter
Clean the freshwater filter.
Clean the fluff filter.
Monthly
Check the condition of the seals between the wastewater tank and cover, and replace them if required.
Yearly
Has the prescribed inspection been carried out by the customer service?

Maintenance Works
Replacing the suction lips

Compress the fastening devices and pull the vacuum lips out of the vacuum bar towards the bottom.

Remove the vacuum lips from the holder.
Note:
Thanks to the perforation pattern the vacuum lips cannot be mixed up. They cannot be turned and reinstalled.
Replace vacuum lips.
Insert the holder with the vacuum lips into the vacuum bar and snap it into place.
Exchanging the brush
Empty the freshwater reservoir.
Remove the wastewater tank.
Tilt the appliance backward and store it on the pushing handle.

Turn the brush counter-clockwise and remove it.
Fit other brush and turn in a clockwise direction.
Replace splash guard

1 Splash guard
2 Holding ring
Pull the retaining ring with the splash guard of the cleaning head towards the top.

Remove the worn splash guard from the retaining ring and dispose of it.
Push the new splash guard onto the knobs of the retaining ring.
Attach the retaining ring with the splash guard to the cleaning head.
Maintenance contract
To ensure a reliable operation of the appliance maintenance contracts can be concluded with the competent Kärcher sales office.

Disposal

Removing the battery
DANGER
The removal of the battery may only be performed by the Kärcher aftersales service or a specialist.
The evaluation, whether the battery is damaged or not, is done by an authorized aftersales technician
The Chapter “Safety instructions” for handling accumulators must be observed unconditionally.

1 Screw
2 Cover
Unscrew 2 screws.
Swivel the lid downwards.
Loosen and remove the battery plug.
Remove the battery.
Dispose of the used battery in accordance with the applicable provisions.

Faults

DANGER
Risk of injury. Turn the appliance switch to “0” and pull the main plug of the charger prior to performing any work on the appliance.
ATTENTION
Risk of damage to the appliance due to leaking water. Drain the wastewater and remaining freshwater prior to performing tasks on the appliance.
In case of faults that cannot be remedied using the table below please contact customer service.

seconds, and check the charge condi­tion of the battery.
Insufficient water quantity| Check freshwater level, refill tank if necessary.
Switch on the “Detergent” button.
Open the dosing device for the cleaning solution.
Clean the freshwater filter.
Insufficient vacuum performance| Lower the vacuum bar.
Empty the wastewater tank.
Clean the seals between the wastewater tank and cover and check for tightness, replace if required.
Clean the vacuum lips on the vacuum bar, turn or replace them if required
Check if the suction hose and vacuum bar are chocked, clean if required
Check the suction hose for tightness; replace it if required.
Fault| Remedy
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Insufficient cleaning result| Check the brush type and the detergent for their suitability.
Check the brushes for wear, and replace them if required.
The brush does not turn| Pull the safety switch towards the steering wheel.
Check the brush for blockage by foreign objects; remove the foreign objects.
Switch off the switch for the brush drive, wait for a short period of time, and switch the switch back on.

Accessories

The appliance can be equipped with various accessories depending on the cleaning task. Please request our catalog or visit us on the Internet at www.kaercher.com.

or sensitive floors.
Disk brush, black (hard)| 6.907-152.0| For cleaning heavily dirtied floors.
Disk brush, natural (white)| 6.907-153.0| For polishing floors.
Pad driving disk| 6.907-150.0| For intake of pads.
Pad, microfibre| 6.905-060.0| Especially suited for the cleaning of linoleum and fine stone tiles.
Pad, black| 6.369-001.0| Deep cleaning of PVC, vinyl, and synthetic resin coatings, dark marble, granite, terrazzo, and ground smooth.
Pad, green| 6.369-002.0| Maintenance cleaning of all water-resistant floors.
Pad, red| 6.369-003.0| Deep cleaning of linoleum, tiles, clinker, glazed, and stoneware.
Diamond pad, white| 6.371-250.0| For polishing floors.
Diamond pad, yellow| 6.371-251.0| For removing fine scrapes.
Diamond pad, green| 6.371-235.0| For cleaning heavily dirtied floors.
Fill hose| 6.680-124.0| For filling the freshwater tank
Suction lip kit| 4.037-059.0| As replacement
Vacuum bar| 4.037-067.0| As replacement

Technical specifications

Power

Nominal voltage| V| 25,9
Battery capacity| Ah (5h)| 22
Battery type| | Li-ion
Average power consumption| W| 500
Suction engine output| W| 280
Brush engine output| W| 260
Operating temperature range| °C| 0…40
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Vacuuming
Cleaning power, air quantity| l/s| 20
Cleaning power, negative pressure| kPa| 8
Cleaning brushes
Working width| mm| 380
Brush diameter| mm| 380
Brush speed| 1/min| 180
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Charger
Voltage| V/Hz| 220…240 /50…60
Power Input| W| 300
Dimensions and weights
Theoretical surface cleaning performance| m2/h| 1520
Fresh/wastewater tank volume| l| 12
Permissible overall weight| kg| 48
Transport weight| kg| 36
Length x width x height| mm| 940x500x 1100
Values determined as per EN 60335-2- 72
Total oscillation value| m/s2| <2,5
Uncertainty K| m/s2| 0,2
Sound pressure level LpA| dB(A)| 65
Uncertainty KpA| dB(A)| 2
Sound power level LWA + Uncertainty KWA| dB(A)| 85

EU Declaration of Conformity

We hereby declare that the machine described below complies with the relevant basic safety and health requirements of the EU Directives, both in its basic design and construction as well as in the version put into circulation by us. This declaration shall cease to be valid if the machine is modified without our prior approval.
Product: Scrubbing vacuum cleaner
Type: 1.783-xxx

Relevant EU Directives
2006/42/EC (+2009/127/EC)
2014/30/EU
2011/65/EU
2014/53/EU (TCU)

Applied harmonized standards
EN 60335–1
EN 60335–2–72
EN 60335-2-29
EN 55012: 2007 + A1: 2009
EN 55014-1:2006 + A1: 2009 + A2:2011
EN 55014–2: 1997 + A1: 2001 + A2: 2008
EN 61000–3–2: 2014
EN 61000–3–3: 2013
EN 61000–6–2: 2005
EN 62233: 2008
EN IEC 63000: 2018

Applied national standards TCU
EN 301 511 V12.5.1
EN 300 440 V2.1.1
EN 300 328 V2.2.2
EN 300 330 V2.1.1

The undersigned act on behalf and under the power of attorney of the company management.

Documentation supervisor:
S. Reiser

Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG
Alfred-Kärcher-Straße 28-40
71364 Winnenden (Germany)
Tel.: +49 7195 14-0
Fax: +49 7195 14-2212
Winnenden, 2021/02/01

Declaration of Conformity

We hereby declare that the product described below complies with the relevant provisions of the following UK Regulations, both in its basic design and construction as well as in the version put into circulation by us. This declaration shall cease to be valid if the product is modified without our prior approval.

Product: Scrubbing vacuum cleaner
Type: 1.783-xxx

Currently applicable UK Regulations
S.I. 2008/1597 (as amended)
S.I. 2016/1091 (as amended)
S.I. 2012/3032 (as amended)
2014/53/EU (TCU)
Applied designated standards

EN 60335–1
EN 60335–2–72
EN 60335-2-29
EN 55012: 2007 + A1: 2009
EN 55014-1:2006 + A1: 2009 + A2:2011
EN 55014–2: 1997 + A1: 2001 + A2: 2008
EN 61000–3–2: 2014
EN 61000–3–3: 2013
EN 61000–6–2: 2005
EN 62233: 2008
EN IEC 63000: 2018
Applied national standards
TCU
EN 301 511 V12.5.1
EN 300 440 V2.1.1
EN 300 328 V2.2.2
EN 300 330 V2.1.1

The undersigned act on behalf and under the power of attorney of the company management.

Documentation supervisor:
S. Reiser
Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG
Alfred-Kärcher-Straße 28-40
71364 Winnenden (Germany)
Tel.: +49 7195 14-0
Fax: +49 7195 14-2212
Winnenden, 2021/02/01

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