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Before Startup
Lock/ release parking brake
 Loosen parking brake; press brake
pedal at the same time.
 Activate the parking brake; press brake
pedal at the same time.
Start up
General notes
 Park the sweeper on an even surface.
 Remove ignition key.
 Lock parking brake.
Inspection and maintenance work
Daily before starting operations
 Check battery charging status; charge
batteries it if required (see Chapter
"Charging the batteries").
 Check the sweeping roller and the side
brush for wear and wrapped belts.
 Check the wheels for tied up belts.
 Check function of all operator control el-
ements.
 Check appliance for damages.
 Clean the dust filter with the filter clean-
ing button.
Note: For description, see section on Care
and maintenance.
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 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!
Beware of dangerous electrical
current!
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.
Charge the batteries
CAUTION
Charge the batteries before commissioning
the machine.
DANGER
Risk of injury! Comply with safety regula-
tions on the handling of batteries. Observe
the directions provided by the manufacturer
of the charger.
Please read and follow the included operat-
ing instructions by the battery manufacturer
and follow them.
Charge the battery only with an appropriate
charger.
Danger
Danger of chemical burns. Adding water to
the battery in its discharged state can
cause the acid to leak! Use safety glasses
while handling battery acid and follow the
safety instructions to avoid personal injury
or damage to clothes. Should the acid
spray on to the skin or clothes, rinse imme-
diately with lots of water.
CAUTION
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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Recommended batteries, chargers
Order number
Battery pack 36 V, 6.654-282.0
360 Ah, (in the trough,
low maintenance) *
Charger 36 V, 50 A 6.654-283.0
* Appliance requires 1 battery pack
The use of other batteries and chargers is
not recommended and should be dis-
cussed with Kärcher customer service.
 Pull the battery plug from the machine
and connect it to the plug of the charg-
er.
 Connect the plug of the charger to a
proper socket of 16 A, the charger will
charge automatically.
 Always keep both motor covers open
during the charging process.
 Note: When the batteries are charged,
first remove the charger from the mains
and then disconnect it from the batter-
ies.
Check fluid level in the battery and
adjust if required
CAUTION
Be sure to observe the battery manufactur-
er's instructions and then act accordingly.
Check charging status of battery
– Display of the battery capacity in the
green range:
Battery is charged.
– Display of the battery capacity in the
yellow range:
Battery is halfway discharged.
– Display of the battery capacity in the red
range:
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).
 Drive the machine directly to the charg-
ing station; avoid any steep gradients in
the process.
 Charge battery.
Operation
Adjusting driver's seat
1 Lever for seat adjustment
2 Driver seat
 Pull seat adjustment lever outwards.
 Slide seat, release lever and lock in
place.
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