Before startup – Karcher KM 90-60 R Bp User Manual

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Please observe the following warning notes
when handling batteries:

Danger

Risk of explosion! Do not put tools or similar
on the battery, i.e. on the terminal poles
and cell connectors.

Danger

Risk of injury! Ensure that wounds never come
into contact with lead. Always clean your hands
after having worked with batteries.

Danger

Risk of fire and explosion!
– Smoking and naked flames are strictly

prohibited.

– Rooms where batteries are charged

must have good ventilation because
highly explosive gas is emitted during
charging.

– Batteries must not be stored outside.

Danger

Danger of causticization!
– Rinse thoroughly with lots of clear water

if acid gets into the eye or comes in con-
tact with the skin.

– Then consult a doctor immediately.
– Wash off the acid If it comes in contact

with the clothes.

Note: With the KM 90/60 R Bp pack, the
battery and charger are already built in.
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Open the device hood.

Insert batteries into the battery mount.

Adjust the rubber buffers to hold the
batteries properly.

Note: The connection lines are not includ-
ed in the delivery scope.

Connect pole terminal (red cable) to
positive pole (+).

Screw the connection lines onto the
batteries.

Connect pole terminal to negative pole
(-).

Note: Check that the battery pole and pole
terminals are adequately protected with
pole grease.
Caution
Charge the batteries before commissioning
the machine.

Danger

Risk of injury! Comply with safety regula-
tions on the handling of batteries. Observe
the directions provided by the manufacturer
of the charger.

Danger

Charge the battery only with an appropriate
charger.
Note: When the batteries are charged, first
remove the charger from the mains and
then disconnect it from the batteries.

Danger

Risk of injury! The charger should be used
only if the mains connection line is in an un-
damaged state. Get the manufacturer, the
customer service agent or a qualified per-
son to immediately replace a damaged
mains connection line.
Note: Normally, the machine is equipped
with maintenance-free batteries.
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Open the device hood.

Insert the plug of the charger into the
socket.

Note:The charger has electronic controls
and automatically switches off the charging
process. All functions of the machine are
automatically interrupted during the charg-
ing process.
The battery control display shows the
progress of the charging process when the
plug is inserted:

Open the device hood.

Separate the battery plug and connect
the charger cable.

Plug in mains connector and switch on
charger.

Note:The recommended chargers (match-
ing the batteries used) are regulated elec-
tronically and will automatically switch off
the charging process. All functions of the
machine are automatically interrupted dur-
ing the charging process.

Add distilled water one hour before the
charging process comes to an end; fol-
low the correct acid level. There are
corresponding indicators on the battery.

Danger

Danger of chemical burns. Adding water to
the battery in its discharged state can
cause the acid to leak! Use safety glasses
while handling battery acid and follow the
safety instructions to avoid personal injury
or damage to clothes. Should the acid
spray on to the skin or clothes, rinse imme-
diately with lots of water.
Caution
Risk of damage. Use only distilled or desal-
inated water (VDE 0510) for filling the bat-
tery. Do not add any substances (so-called
performance improving agents), else war-
ranty claims will not be entertained.

Switch off the charger and remove the
plug from the socket.

If the machine does not have a built-in
charger: Pull the battery cable from the
charger cable and connect it to the ap-
pliance.

Batteries and chargers are available in spe-
cialised stores.

Before Startup

Batteries

Safety notes regarding the batteries

Observe the directions on the
battery, in the instructions for
use and in the vehicle operat-
ing instructions!
Wear an eye shield!

Keep away children from acid
and batteries!

Risk of explosion!

Fire, sparks, open light, and
smoking not allowed!

Danger of causticization!

First aid!

Warning note!

Disposal!

Do not throw the battery in the
dustbin!

Installing and connecting the batteries

Charge the batteries

(1) Charging procedure KM 90/60 R Bp
Pack

Battery fault

A=blinks yellow,
B=off, C+D+E=red

Battery is being
charged

glows yellow

Battery is charged

glows green

Charger error

A=blinks yellow,
B+E=red, C+D=off

(2) Charging procedure KM 90/60 R Bp

Low maintenance batteries

After charging

Recommended batteries, chargers

Order number

Battery pack, 180
Ah, maintenance-
free (4 batteries)

6.654-124.0

Charger for mainte-
nance-free batteries

6.654-125.0