Initial Startup; Operation - Kärcher KM 85/50 W Bp Instruction Manual

Charging batteries
DANGER
Risk of fatal injury from electric shock
Only operate the charger from an appropriate power supply with
sufficient fuse protection.
Only use the charger in dry rooms with sufficient ventilation.
ATTENTION
Risk of damage due to deep discharge
The device has deep discharge protection, i.e. when the permit-
ted minimum capacity level is reached, you have to drive the de-
vice directly to the charging station and avoid slopes.
ATTENTION
Risk of damage caused by charger
Do not connect the charger to the device controller plug connec-
tor.
Note
Adhere to the safety instructions for charging batteries.
For further information on charging, please read the operating in-
structions for the charger and act accordingly.
Mains cable with IEC connector
1
Charger
2
LED displays
3
– Yellow = battery charging
– Green = battery > 80% charged
– Green = battery fully charged
– Red = battery empty
Charger plug connector
4
Battery plug connector
5
1. Shut down the device safely.
2. Unplug the battery connector at the device.
3. Connect the charger plug connector to the battery plug con-
nector.
4. Connect the IEC connector to the charger. Connect the mains
cable to the domestic mains socket. The charging process be-
gins.
Carry out the charging process in accordance with the infor-
mation in the operating instructions for the charger.
5. Charge the batteries for 10-12 hours.
The recommended chargers (for the respective batteries) are
electronically controlled and finish the charging process auto-
matically.

Initial startup

Before startup
1. Check the charging state of the battery by setting the key-op-
erated switch to position I (operation).
a The charging state of the battery is displayed after approx.
5 seconds with different coloured LEDs (green, yellow, red)
on the charge monitoring display.
b If the display is yellow or red, charge the battery.
2. Check the roller brush and side brush for any tangled pieces
of tape.
a This check can be made with the waste container removed.
b For safety reasons, tangled pieces of tape must only be re-
moved when removed.
3. Operate the manual dust filter cleaning and clean the dust fil-
ter.
4. Empty the waste container.
ATTENTION
Risk of accident when reversing
The device can move forward and backward at the same speed.
You should therefore carefully pull the push handle to the rear
when reversing.
1. Insert the key in the key-operated switch and turn to the "I/ON"
position, the device is ready for operation.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Driving forward: Push the push handle forward.
4. Driving in reverse: Pull the push handle back.
5. To drive over fixed obstacles (up to 30 mm), raise the coarse
dirt flap.
6. Drive over fixed obstacles of more than 30 mm in height only
via a suitable ramp.
Information on sweeping operation
DANGER
Risk of injury from stones or chippings
When the coarse dirt flap is open, beware of people, animals and
objects in the vicinity (projectile stones or chippings are danger-
ous).
Do not carry out any cleaning work with the waste container re-
moved.
CAUTION
Risk of damage due to parcel tape or similar material
Do not sweep parcel tape, pieces of string or similar items (dam-
age to the sweeping mechanics).
Note
Adjust the sweeping speed to the conditions in order to achieve
optimum cleaning results.
Sweeping with roller brush and side brush
Push handle
1
Roller brush lever
2
Side brush lever
3
Coarse dirt flap lever
4
1. Carry out cleaning work in the forward travel direction by push-
ing the push handle forward.
2. Lower the roller brush by pushing the roller brush lever on the
control panel forwards. The roller brush lowers.
a Switch on the suction fan at the rotary switch on dry surfac-
es.
b Work without a suction fan on wet or damp surfaces.
3. For cleaning close to the edge, lower the side brush by push-
ing the side brush lever on the control panel forwards.
English

Operation

Driving the device
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