Operation - Kärcher BC 18V Mode D'emploi

Operation

Display
The battery pack is equipped with a display. The follow-
ing information can be read on the display:
 Charging state
 Charging progress
 Remaining charging time
Note
The runtime adjustment is generated via capacity
switching!
 Error messages
The display rotates when the battery pack is inserted,
according to the device used.
Display Meaning
Battery pack in storage
Charging state of the battery pack
while not in use.
Battery pack in use
Remaining battery life of the battery
pack while in use.
Charging the battery pack
Remaining charging time of the bat-
tery pack during charging.
The battery pack is fully charged.
Fault display
The battery pack temperature lies
outside the permissible temperature
range or the battery pack is disabled
due to a short circuit.
Battery pack is defective and disa-
bled for safety. Do not continue us-
ing the battery pack and dispose of it
properly.
Charging process for a standard charger
Note
New battery packs are only pre-charged and must be
fully charged before first use.
The display is activated during the first charging pro-
cess.
On first use, discharge the battery pack until the device
switches off so that the charge indicator functions cor-
rectly.
New battery packs reach their full capacity after approx.
5 charging and discharging cycles.
Charge battery packs that have not been used for a long
time before use.
At temperatures below 0 °C, the capacity of the battery
pack decreases.
At temperatures above 50 °C, long-term storage can re-
duce the capacity of the battery pack.
The battery pack cannot be charged outside the permis-
sible temperature range (0 to 50 °C). The battery pack
display shows the temperature symbol when connect-
ed.
If the display does not show anything during charging,
the battery capacity is fully depleted or very low. Display
shows remaining charging time once the battery pack is
sufficiently charged. If the display does not show any-
thing even after a longer period of time, the battery pack
is defective. Replace the battery pack.
1. Plug the plug-in power supply of the charger into the
socket.
Illustration B
2. Push the battery adapter into the mounting on the
battery pack.
The charging process begins automatically.
The battery pack display shows the remaining
charging time. The display shows 100% when the
battery pack is fully charged.
3. Unplug the battery pack from the battery adapter af-
ter charging.
4. Unplug the plug-in power supply from the socket.
Note
The charged battery pack can remain in the charger un-
til it is used. There is no danger of overcharging.
Avoid unnecessary energy consumption and unplug the
charger when the battery pack is fully charged.
CAUTION
Loose battery pack
Risk of injury and damage
Ensure that the battery pack engages correctly.
Note
The display shows the remaining run time in minutes
while the device is in use.
Charge partly discharged battery packs after use.
Before using the battery pack in a KÄRCHER Battery
Power (+) system, please observe the operating instruc-
tions and safety instructions for the device being used.
Check that the battery pack and the device (18 V - 36 V)
match before use.
1. Push the battery pack into the mounting on the de-
vice.
2. Remove the battery pack from the device after com-
pleting the work.
3. Charge the battery pack after completing the work.
ATTENTION
Moisture and heat
Risk of damage
Store the battery packs indoors only, at low humidity and
at temperatures below 27°C. If the battery pack is stored
at over 70% power and has not been used for more than
21 days, storage mode is automatically activated, which
partially discharges the battery pack to 70% power.
The battery pack display shows the current charging
state. The display also shows the current charging state
when the battery pack is not connected to a charger.
Illustration C
If the battery pack display goes out during storage, the
battery capacity is fully depleted and the display has
been switched off.
1. Charge the battery pack.
English
Operation
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