Kärcher KM 90/60 R LPG Adv Mode D'emploi page 28

1 Tail panel
2 Battery
 Remove the rear panel together with
the suction blower hose towards the
back.
 When installing the rear panel, ensure
that the retaining strap is always locat-
ed above the sheet metal bracket.
Safety notes regarding the batteries
Please observe the following warning notes
when handling batteries:
Observe the directions on the
battery, in the instructions for
use and in the vehicle operating
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!
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 batter-
ies.
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.
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.
– Change clothing.
Installing and connecting the battery
 Remove the tail panel.
Refer to Chapter "Maintenance tasks/
removing the rear panel".
 Insert battery in battery mount.
Note: Observe the mounting direction
concerning the polarity of the connec-
tion!
 Connect pole terminal (red cable) to
positive pole (+).
 Connect pole terminal to negative pole
(-).
Note: Check that the battery pole and pole
terminals are adequately protected with
pole grease.
Charging battery
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.
 Disconnect battery.
 Connect positive terminal cable from
the charger to the positive pole connec-
tion on the battery.
 Connect negative terminal cable from
the charger to the negative pole con-
nection on the battery.
 Plug in mains connector and switch on
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.
Remove the battery
 Remove the tail panel.
 Disconnect pole terminal to negative
pole (-).
 Disconnect pole terminal to positive
pole (+).
 Remove the battery from the battery
holder.
 Used batteries are to be disposed ac-
cording to the EC guideline 91/ 157
EWG or the corresponding national
regulations in an environment-friendly
manner.
Check the tyre pressure
 Park the sweeper on an even surface.
 Connect air pressure testing device to
tyre valve.
 Check air pressure and adjust if re-
quired.
For permissible tyre inflation pressure
see Chapter "Technical specifications".
Replacing wheel
 Park the sweeper on an even surface.
 Remove ignition key.
 Check stability of ground. Lock the ap-
pliance to ensure that it does not roll off.
 Position vehicle jack at the appropriate
mounting point for the front or rear
wheel.
NOTICE
Use a suitable commercially available vehi-
cle jack.
 Loosen the wheel nuts/wheel bolts by
about 1 revolution using a suitable tool.
Replace the rear wheel
1 Axle
2 Rear wheel
3 Locking plate
4 Safety disc
 Raise slightly the waste container on
the appropriate side and pull it out.
 Raise machine using vehicle jack.
 Remove the lock washer and locking
plate.
 Remove wheel.
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