Before Commissioning - Kärcher BR 55/40 RS Mode D'emploi

Operator console
1 Program selection switch
2 Key switch
3 Emergency-stop button (turn to re-
lease)
4 Driving direction switch, selected driv-
ing direction will illuminate
5 Horn
6 Battery display
7 Operating hour counter
8 Fuse for controls
9 Fuse for suction turbine
10 Fuse for brush drive
Battery display
glows Battery is charged.
blinking The battery must be charged,
the brush drive and detergent
application are deactivated.
Program selection switch
1 Driving, limited speed range
2 Driving, maximum speed range
3 Light cleaning intensity (eco)
4 High cleaning intensity
5 Vacuuming
6 Apply detergent solution

Before Commissioning

Install the batteries (only Bp model)
Please observe the following warning notes
when handling batteries:
Observe the directions on the bat-
tery, in the instructions for use and
in the vehicle operating instruc-
tions
Wear eye protection
Keep children away from acid and
batteries
Danger of explosion
Fire, sparks, naked flames and
smoking must be strictly avoided
Danger of chemical burns
First aid
Warning note
Disposal
Do not throw the battery into the
regular waste
DANGER
Risk of explosion. Do not place tools or the
like on the battery, i.e. on the terminal poles
and cell connectors.
Risk of injury. Ensure that wounds never come
into contact with lead. Always clean your
hands after having worked with batteries.
Maximum battery dimensions
Length Width
330 mm 172 mm
If you use wet batteries in the Bp model,
then follow the following instructions:
It is necessary to conform to the maxi-
–
mum battery dimensions.
The battery cover needs to be opened
–
while charging wet (maintenance-free)
batteries.
While charging wet batteries, follow the
–
specifications of the battery manufacturer.
Battery set
3 x 12V/70 A, maintenance-
free (Gel)
Insert batteries and connect
The Bp package model contains a built-in
battery.
The deep discharge protection of the appli-
ance is set to the respective planned bat-
tery type. Therefore, only the battery type
mentioned in the following muste be in-
stalled into the appliance as new equip-
ment or replacement.
3
-
EN
Device
1.533-170.0
1.533-171.0
1.533-172.0
1.533-173.0
 Open the lock.
 Swivel the top of the appliance forward.
 Tilt the waste water tank backwards.
 Insert the batteries into the appliance.
 Connect poles with the enclosed con-
necting cables.
ATTENTION
Risk of damage. Mind correct polarity.
 Connect the connection cable to the
free battery poles (+) and (-).
ATTENTION
The battery can be damaged by deep dis-
charge. Charge the battery before commis-
sioning the machine.
Note:
The appliance is equipped with a total dis-
charge protection, i.e. if the still admissible
minimum of the capacity is reached, only
vacuuming and driving is possible.
 Drive the machine directly to the charg-
ing station; avoid any steep gradients in
the process.
Height
 Remove the power plug of the appli-
236 mm
ance from the holder and connect it to
the mains supply (model Bp Pack only).
Average charging time is approx. 10
hours.
After charging
 Remove the power plug from the charg-
er and hook the holder into the appli-
ance (model Bp Pack only).
Removing the batteries
Order No.
 Open the lock.
6.654-093.0  Swivel the top of the appliance forward.
 Tilt the waste water tank backwards.
 Clamp off the minus pole of the battery.
 Clamp off the remaining cables from the
battery.
 Remove the batteries.
 Dispose of the used batteries according
to the local provisions.
Battery type
maintenance-free
battery (gel)
Charging battery
15