Kärcher BR 400 Manual

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BR 40014English2. Care and maintenance Caution:Switch off the unit and disconnect the mains plug before cleaning,servicing or repairing.Repair work must only be carried out by authorized customerservice centres familiar with the safety regulations.Do not use a hose or high pressure water spray to clean the unit(danger of short-circuits or other damage).• The unit must be thoroughly rinsed with warm clear water atregular intervals to avoid chemical residues and deposits. It isalso recommended to clean the suction channel and the contai-ners.• If the unit is not to be used for prolonged periods all water shouldbe drained out of the unit, otherwise odours may occur.• Always check the mains cable, extension cable and hoses fordamage before starting.Note: The brush rollers should be exchanged for new ones when theoverall height of the bristles has worn down to the same length as thedifferent-coloured tuft of bristles.• Remove the side cover by removing the two screws.• Remove brush roller and insert new one. Reattach the cover.• Change the second brush roller (symmetrically arranged) asdescribed.Caution:Always install two identical brush rollers (type and degree of wear),thereby ensuring a uniform cleaning result.Replacing the brush rollersReplacing the vacuum lips • The vacuum lips on the vacuum bars eventually wear out andmust then be replaced:– Rotate the side sealing cap by 90°.– Pull out vacuum lips and push in new vacuum lips (profiledstructure must point upwards).– Screw the sealing cap back on in the original position.Note: The service life of the vacuum lips, as well as the wiping effecton the floor, can be significantly improved by occasionally switchingthe lips from the front to the back or vice versa.