Karcher BD 17-5 C - Manual (Page 12)

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– Always use spray-protected extension
cables.
– The connection between the power
cord and extension cable must not lie in
water.
For connection values refer to technical
specifications.
1 Power switch
 Set the appliance switch to "0".
 Insert the mains plug into the socket.
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Danger
Risk of electric shock.
– Never wrap the mains cable around
your body or your neck.
– Do not let the mains cable come in con-
tact with the rotating brushes or rotating
pads.
1 Power switch
2 Rotary knob
 Set the appliance switch to "1".
 Adjust the brush speed via the rotary
knob.
Caution
Risk of damage to the floor covering. Do
not operate the appliance on the spot.
Do not start the appliance while dry on sen-
sitive floors.

Apply detergent solution to the surface
to be cleaned or open the faucet on the
detergent tank (accessory).
 Move the appliance over the surface to
be cleaned.
 Do not press the appliance down onto
the surface to be cleaned. Its intrinsic
weight provides sufficient brush contact
pressure.
 Repeat process for severe contamina-
tion.
 Afterwards, pick up the wastewater with
a wet vacuum or a cloth.
Recommendations regarding speed set-
ting, acessories and detergents for several
types o application.
– Speed 350...470
– Brush, red
– RM 69 ASF
– Speed 350...470
– Brush, green
– RM 752
– Speed 470
– Pad drive plate, pad, red
– RM 748
– Speed 470
– Pad drive plate, pad, crystalising
– RM 749
– Speed 350
– Brush, blue
– RM 768
Operation
Application
Basic cleaning
Basic cleaning, decoating
Cleaning
Crystalising
Shampoo the carpet
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