Karcher Balayeuse KM 90-60 R Bp Pack Adv: Before Startup

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Danger

Danger of crushing while closing the ma-

chine cover. Hence, lower the machine 

cover slowly.

Prior to commissioning, maintenance or 

adjustment tasks, the appliance cover must 

be opened.

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Grab the front of the appliance cover 

and fold it back together with the seat.

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A retaining band keeps the appliance 

cover in the rear position.

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Danger

Risk of injury, risk of damage!

Observe the weight of the appliance when 

you load it!

Do not use a forklift truck to unload the ma-

chine as this may damage it.

Note

Press the emergency-stop button to imme-

diately deactivate all functions and turn the 

key switch to the "0" position. 

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Use a suitable ramp or a crane to load 

the appliance!

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If the machine is delivered on a pallet, 

you must create an unloading ramp us-

ing the boards provided.  

To unload the machine, proceed as follows:

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Cut plastic packing belt and remove foil.

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Remove the elastic tape fasteners at 

the stop points.

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Four indicated floor boards of the pallet 

are fastened with screws. Unscrew 

these boards.

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Place the boards on the edge of the pal-

let. Place the boards in such a way that 

they lie in front of the four wheels of the 

machine. Fasten the boards with 

screws.

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Slide the four support beams included 

in the packaging under the ramp.

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Remove the wooden blocks used for ar-

resting the wheels and slide them under 

the ramp.

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Danger

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Risk of injury! Before releasing the im-

mobilizing brake, the machine must be 

secured to prevent it rolling away. After 

releasing the emergency brake, the ap-

pliance will roll until a speed of 4.5 km/

h is reached. After that, the electronics 

will brake the appliance.

–

It is prohibited to release the emergen-

cy brake on an incline without using the 

stopper.

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Release parking brake.

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Remove the brake level from the wheel 

and put it in its position. 

The immobilizing brake is thus deacti-

vated; the machine can now be moved. 

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Slide the machine over the prepared 

ramp from the pallet. 

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Connect the battery, refer to Chapter 

"Connecting and installing the battery".

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Release emergency-stop button by 

turning.

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Set main switch to "1".

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Press the drive direction switch and 

slowly move the machine down from 

the ramp. 

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Set main switch back to "0".

Please observe the following warning notes 

when handling batteries:

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Danger

Risk of explosion! Do not put tools or similar 

on the battery, i.e. on the terminal poles 

and cell connectors.

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Danger

Risk of injury! Ensure that wounds never 

come into contact with lead. Always clean 

your hands after having worked with batter-

ies.

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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.

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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.

We recommend the use of our batteries 

and chargers as listed below.

Note

With the KM 90/60 R Bp pack, the battery 

and charger are already built in.

** Appliance requires 4 batteries

3) 

Complete set (24 V/180 Ah) incl. connect-

ing cable, order no. 4.035-387.0

Before Startup

Open/ close device hood

Unloading tips

Weight (without batteries)

205 kg *

Weight (with batteries)

335 kg * 

* If upgrade kits are installed, the weight is 

respectively higher.

Push the sweeper off the pallet (appli-

ance without built-in battery)

Drive the sweeper off the pallet (appli-

ance with built-in battery)

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!

Recommended batteries, chargers

Order No.

Description

6.654-124.0

3)

180 Ah - mainte-

nance-free

6 V**

Order No.

Description

6.654-125.0 Charger for maintenance-

free batteries

18 EN

     

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Note

Warranty claims will be entertained only if 

you use batteries and chargers recom-

mended by Kärcher. 

Note

When using batteries of other manufactur-

ers, the maximum battery dimensions must 

be observed.

The appliance requires 4 single batteries 

with 6 volt each. 

Pay attention to the following if you are us-

ing maintenance-free batteries in KM 90/60 

R Bp:

–

It is necessary to conform to the maxi-

mum battery dimensions. 

–

While charging maintenance-free bat-

teries, it is necessary to tilt the appli-

ance hood upward.

–

While charging maintenance-free bat-

teries, follow the specifications of the 

battery manufacturer. 

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Open the device hood.

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Insert batteries into the battery mount.

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Adjust the rubber buffers to hold the 

batteries properly.

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Warning

Pay attention to correct poles.

Note

The connection lines are not included in the 

delivery scope.

The illustration shows KM 90/60 R Bp

with retrofitted and connected batteries, as 

well as with charge plug for external charg-

er.

Note on KM 90/60 R Bp Pack

: The charg-

er and the battery pack are already in-

stalled and connected by the factory, a 

charge plug is not present.

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Connect pole terminal (red cable) to 

positive pole (+).

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Screw the connection lines onto the 

batteries.

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Connect pole terminal to negative pole 

(-).

Note

Before removing the battery, make sure 

that the negative pole lead is disconnected. 

Check that the battery pole and pole termi-

nals are adequately protected with pole 

grease.

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Warning

Charge the batteries before commissioning 

the machine. 

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Danger

Risk of injury! Comply with safety regula-

tions on the handling of batteries. Observe 

the directions provided by the manufacturer 

of the charger.

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Danger

Charge the battery only with an appropriate 

charger.

Note

When the batteries are charged, first re-

move the charger from the mains and then 

disconnect it from the batteries.

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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.

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Insert the plug of the charger into the 

socket.

Note

The charger has electronic controls and au-

tomatically switches off the charging pro-

cess. All functions of the machine are 

automatically interrupted during the charg-

ing process.

The battery control display shows the pro-

gress of the charging process when the 

plug is inserted: 

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Open the device hood.

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Separate the battery plug and connect 

the charger cable.

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Plug in mains connector and switch on 

charger.

Note

The recommended chargers (matching the 

batteries used) are regulated electronically 

and will automatically switch off the charg-

ing process. All functions of the machine 

are automatically interrupted during the 

charging process.

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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.

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Danger

Danger of causticization! Adding water to 

the battery in its discharged state can 

cause the acid to leak.

Wear protective glasses and protective 

clothing when handling battery acid. Ob-

serve the regulations concerning the han-

dling of batteries!

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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.

–

Change clothing.

–

Wash off the acid If it comes in contact 

with the clothes.

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Warning

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. 

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Switch off the charger and remove the 

plug from the socket.

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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.

Using batteries made by other manufac-

turers

Maximum battery dimensions (single 

battery)

Length

Width

Height

264 mm

190 mm

284 mm

Installing and connecting the batteries

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

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

19 EN