Before Startup - Kärcher KM 100/100 R Bp User Manual

Open/ close device hood
Danger
Danger of crushing while closing the ma-
chine cover. Hence, lower the machine
cover slowly.
Open the device hood at the handle slot
(pull it upward).
Pull the holding bar from the holder.
Insert the holder bar into the intake on
the suction fan.
To close the appliance hood, pull the
holder bar out of the intake and lock the
holder into the appliance hood.

Before Startup

Battery
Safety notes regarding the battery
Please observe the following warning notes
when handling 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!
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First aid!
Warning note!
Disposal!
Do not throw the battery in the
dustbin!
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.
Installing and connecting the battery
Note: KM 100/100 R Bp pack contains in-
built battery and charger.
Open the hood, insert retaining rod.
Insert battery in battery mount.
Connect pole terminal (red cable) to posi-
tive pole (+).
Connect pole terminal to negative pole (-).
Note: Check that the battery pole and pole
terminals are adequately protected with
pole grease.
Caution
Charge the battery before commissioning
the machine.
Charging battery
Danger
Risk of explosion! Always keep the appliance
hood open during the charging process.
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.
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Note: When the battery is charged, first re-
move the charger from the mains and then
disconnect it from the battery.
(1) Charging procedure KM 100/100 R Bp
Pack
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 a maintenance-free battery.
Open the hood, insert retaining rod.
Insert the plug of the charger into the
socket.
The battery control display shows the
progress of the charging process when the
plug is inserted:
Battery is being glows yellow
charged
Battery is charged glows green
Fault glows red
(2) Charging procedure KM 100/100 R Bp
Danger
Charge the battery only with the charger
recommended by KÄRCHER (order no.
6.654-107).
Low maintenance batteries
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.
After charging
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.