Karcher Balayeuse KM 90-60 R Bp Pack Adv: Start up

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Warning

Regularly check the fluid level in acid-filled 

batteries.

–

The acid in a fully charged battery has a 

specific weight of 1.28 kg/l at a temper-

ature of 20 °C. 

–

The acid in a partially discharged bat-

tery has a specific weight between 1.00 

and 1.28 kg/l. 

–

The specific weight of the acid must be 

uniform in all cells.

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Unscrew all cell caps.

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Take a sample from each cell using the 

acid tester.

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Put the acid sample back into the same 

cell. 



Where fluid level is too low, top up cells to 

the mark provided with distilled water.



Charge battery.

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Screw in cell caps.

The appliance will brake electrically while 

standing still, if one of the following condi-

tions is met.

–

Foot was removed from the pedal.

–

Operator's seat was left for more than 1 

second.

–

Key switch was set to “0”.

The automatic emergency brake will only 

work while the appliance is at a standstill.

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Park the sweeper on an even surface.



Remove the key.



Check charging status of battery.



Check side brush.



Check the roller brush for wear and 

wrapped belts.

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Empty waste container.

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Check tyre pressure.



Check function of seat contact switch.

Note:

 For description, see section on Care 

and maintenance.

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Pull seat adjustment lever inwards.



Slide seat, release lever and lock in 

place.

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Check that the seat is properly locked in 

position by attempting to move it back-

wards and forwards.

–

Indicator lamp glows green

Battery is charged (100...40%).

–

Indicator lamp glows yellow

Battery is discharged to 40 ... 20%.

–

Indicator lamp blinks red

Battery is almost discharged. The 

sweeping mode will be shortly switched 

off automatically.

–

Indicator lamp glows red

Battery is discharged. The sweeping 

mode will be terminated automatically 

(the sweeping aggregates cannot be 

taken into operation until the battery is 

charged).

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Drive the machine directly to the charg-

ing station; avoid any steep gradients in 

the process.

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Charge battery.

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Danger

Danger of accident. The immobilizing brake 

must always be checked first on an even 

surface before starting the machine.

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Take the seating position. 

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Release emergency-stop button by 

turning.

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Set main switch to "1".

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Activate the travel direction switch (for-

ward/reverse).

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Gently depress drive pedal.

The break must unlock audibly and 

smoothly start rolling on a level ground.

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Release the drive pedal.

When the drive pedal is released, the 

brake must brake in an audible manner.

Note

: If this is not the case, put the appli-

ance out of operation and call the customer 

service.

Note:

 The max. load of the storage area is 

20 kg.

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Ensure safe fastening of the cargo.

–

The appliance has an emergency OFF 

switch. If this switch is pressed, the ap-

pliance will stop abruptly and the auto-

matic emergency brake will be 

activated.

–

In order to restart the appliance, first un-

lock the emergency OFF switch, then 

turn the key switch on and off.

1 Driving

Driving to the Place of Use.

Side brush and roller brush are raised.

2 Sweeping with sweep roller

Roller brush is lowered.

3 Sweeping using roller brush and 

side brushes

Roller brush and side brushes are low-

ered.

Note

The machine is equipped with a seat con-

tact switch When you quit the driver seat, 

the machine comes to a halt after a delay of 

approx. 1.5 seconds and the activated 

sweep function is switched off. 

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Sit on the driver's seat.

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Do NOT press the accelerator pedal.



Set programme switch to step 1 (driv-

ing).

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Set main switch to "1".

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Danger

Danger of accident! If the machine does not 

brake, then proceed as follows:

–

If the device does not come to a halt on 

a ramp with a gradient of 2% when you 

release the drive pedal, then the emer-

gency-stop button may be pressed for 

safety reasons only if the mechanical 

functioning of the immobilizing brake 

has been checked properly before com-

missioning the device. 

–

Switch off the machine only after it 

comes to a complete halt (on an even 

surface) and call up the aftersales ser-

vice!

–

Further, follow all warning instructions 

for braking.



Release emergency-stop button by 

turning.



Sit on the seat and set main switch to 

"1".



Set the travel direction switch to "for-

ward".



Press accelerator pedal down slowly.

Check and correct the fluid level of the 

battery (only for low-maintenance bat-

teries)

Start up

General notes

Prior to start/safety test

Operation

Adjusting driver's seat

Check charging status of battery

Check immobilizing brake

Storage area

Emergency-stop button

Programme selection

Turning on the Appliance

Drive the machine

Drive forward

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Danger

–

Risk of injury! While reversing, ensure 

that there is nobody in the way, ask 

them to move if somebody is around.

–

During reverse drive, a pulsing warning 

sound will be heard.

–

The reverse drive speed is lower than 

the forward speed for safety reasons.

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Set the travel direction switch to "back-

wards".



Press accelerator pedal down slowly.

Note

The accelerator pedal can be used to 

vary the driving speed infinitely.



Release the accelerator pedal, the ma-

chine brakes automatically and stops.

Caution

Objects or loose obstacles may not be run 

over or pushed.



Stationary obstacles of up to 5 cm can 

be run over slowly and carefully.



Stationary obstacles of more than 5 cm 

may only be run over using a suitable 

ramp.

In case of overloading, the drive motor au-

tomatically switches off after a certain peri-

od. The indicator lamp "Overlaod of the 

drive motor" will illuminate red as soon as 

the drive motor current is limited. If the con-

trol is overheated, all drives (except for the 

horn and the filter cleaning) will be switched 

off.

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Allow machine to cool down at least for 

15 minutes. 

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Turn the main switch to "0" and turn it 

back to "1". 

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Danger

Risk of injury! If the bulk waste flap is open, 

stones or gravel may be flung forwards by 

the roller brush. Make sure that this does 

not endanger persons, animals or objects.

Caution

Do not sweep up packing strips, wire or 

similar objects as this may damage the 

sweeping mechanism.

Caution

To avoid damaging the floor, do not contin-

ue to operate the sweeping machine in the 

same position.

Note:

 To achieve an optimum cleaning re-

sult, the driving speed should be adjusted 

to take specific situations into account.

Note:

 During operation, the waste contain-

er should be emptied at regular intervals.

Note:

 When cleaning surfaces, only lower 

the roller brush.

Note:

 Also lower side brush when cleaning 

along edges.

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Set programme switch to step 2. Roller 

brush is lowered.

Note:

 Roller brush starts operating au-

tomatically.

Note:

 To sweep up larger items up to a 

height of 50 mm, e.g. cigarette packs, the 

bulk waste flap must be raised briefly.

Raising bulk waste flap:

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Press the pedal for the bulk waste flap 

forwards and keep pressed down.



To lower it, take foot off pedal.

Note:

 An optimum cleaning result can 

only be achieved if the bulk waste flap 

has been lowered completely.



Set programme switch to step 3. Side 

brushes and roller brush are lowered.

Note:

 Roller brush and side brush start 

operating automatically.

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Close wet/dry flap

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Open wet/dry flap.

Note:

 You can thus prevent the filter 

system from getting blocked.

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Open wet/dry flap.

Note:

 This protects the filter from mois-

ture.

The appliance is equipped with an auto-

matic filter cleaning system.

The cleaning takes place automatically ap-

prox. every 15 seconds. In the process a 

short blow-off sound can be heard.

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Check the installed dust filter for con-

tamination every once in a while. Re-

place a heavily contaminated or 

defective filter.

Note:

 Wait until the automatic filter shaking 

process is finished and the dust has settled 

before you open or empty the waste con-

tainer.



Raise the waste container slightly and 

pull it out.

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Empty waste container.

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Push in the waste container and lock it.



Empty opposite waste container.

Note:

 After switching off the appliance, the 

dust filter is automatically cleaned. Wait for 

approx. 2 minutes before opening the appli-

ance cover.

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Set programme switch to step 1 (driv-

ing). The side brush and roller brush are 

raised.



Turn main key to "0" and remove it.

Note

The appliance has an automatic switch-off 

function to protect the batteries from dis-

charging. If the appliance is not in use (with 

the key switch turned on) for longer than 30 

minutes, it will switch off automatically.

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Danger

Risk of injury and damage! Observe the 

weight of the appliance when you transport 

it.



Turn main key to "0" and remove it.



Secure the wheels of the machine with 

wheel chocks.



Secure the machine with tensioning 

straps or cables.



When transporting in vehicles, secure 

the appliance according to the guide-

lines from slipping and tipping over.

Note

Observe markings for fixing points on base 

frame (chain symbols). When loading or 

unloading the machine, it may only be op-

erated on gradients of max. 12%.

Reverse drive

Brakes

Driving over obstacles

Overlaod of the drive motor

Sweeping mode

Sweeping with sweep roller

Sweeping with bulk waste flap raised

Sweeping with side brushes

Sweeping dry floors

Sweep in fibrous and dry waste (such as 

dry grass, hay)

Sweeping damp or wet floors

Filter dedusting

Emptying waste container

Turn off the appliance

Transport

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