Before Startup - Kärcher KM 75/40 W Bp Manual

Open the device hood.
Note:The hood is unlocked with the same
key as the main switch.
 Insert the key for the main switch into
the hood lock and rotate in a clockwise
direction by 90°.
 Pull the hood lock out by the key.
 Open the device hood.
Close device hood
 Close the appliance cover, the cover
lock will lock automatically.

Before Startup

Unloading tips
DANGER
Risk of injury, risk of damage!
Observe the weight of the appliance when
you load it!
Transport weight (without
batteries)
Weight (with batteries)
Unloading
 Remove the cardboard.
 Remove the wooden blocks that secure
the wheels and raise the device from
the palette by hand.
 Release parking brake.
Installing the pushing handle
 Loosen the screws.
 Align the pushing handle.
 Tighten the screws.
Install side brush
Note: Remove the waste container and
move the pushing handle to the front prior
to tilting the appliance. Do not rest the ap-
pliance on the pushing handle.
 Clip side brush on to driver and screw
on.
Batteries
Safety notes regarding the batteries
Please observe the following warning notes
when handling batteries:
Observe the directions on the
battery, in the instructions for
use and in the vehicle operating
instructions!
Wear an eye shield!
Keep away children from acid
and batteries!
Danger
Risk of explosion! Do not put tools or similar
on the battery, i.e. on the terminal poles
and cell connectors.
Danger
79 kg Risk of injury! Ensure that wounds never
come into contact with lead. Always clean
your hands after having worked with batter-
125 kg
ies.
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.
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.
Installing and connecting the batteries
Note: The Bp Pack model contains a built-
in battery and charger.
 Open the device hood.
 Set the batteries on to the motor carrier.
 Secure the batteries with the holding
strap.
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!
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 Connect pole terminal (red cable) to
positive pole (+).
 Fit the connection wires to 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.
Charge the batteries
DANGER
Risk of electric shock. Observe supply net-
work and fuse protection. Only use the
charger in dry rooms with sufficient ventila-
tion.
Note: The charging time for an empty bat-
tery is approx. 12 hours.
Danger
Risk of injury! Comply with safety regula-
tions on the handling of batteries. Observe
the directions provided by the manufacturer
of the charger.
(1) Charging process for Bp Pack model
Danger
Risk of injury! The charger should be used
only if the mains cable is in an undamaged
state. Get the manufacturer, the customer
service agent or a qualified person to im-
mediately replace a damaged mains cable.
Note: Normally, the machine is equipped
with maintenance-free batteries.
 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 display shows the progress of
the charging process when the plug is in-
serted:
Batteries are being
charged
Batteries are charged
Fault display:
Charger or motor control glows red
malfunction
glows yellow
glows green
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