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Insert the holder bar into the intake on
the suction fan.
To close the appliance hood, pull the
holder bar out of the intake and lock the
holder into the appliance hood.
Please observe the following warning notes
when handling batteries:
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.
–Batteries must not be stored outside.
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.
Note: KM 100/100 R Bp pack contains in-
built battery and charger.
Open the hood, insert retaining rod.
Insert battery in battery mount.
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.
CAUTION
Charge the battery before commissioning
the machine.
DANGER
Risk of explosion! Always keep the appli-
ance hood open during the charging pro-
cess.
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.
Note: When the battery is charged, first re-
move the charger from the mains and then
disconnect it from the battery.
Danger
Risk of injury! The charger should be used
only if the mains connection line is in an un-
damaged state. Get the manufacturer, the
customer service agent or a qualified per-
son to immediately replace a damaged
mains connection line.
Note: Normally, the machine is equipped
with a maintenance-free battery.
Open the hood, insert retaining rod.
Insert the plug of the charger into the
socket.
The battery control display shows the pro-
gress of the charging process when the
plug is inserted:
DANGER
Charge the battery only with the charger
recommended by KÄRCHER (order no.
6.654-107).
Add distilled water one hour before the
charging process comes to an end; fol-
low the correct acid level. There are
corresponding indicators on the battery.
DANGER
Risk of acid burns. Refilling water when the
battery is in the discharged state can lead
to acid leakage! When handling battery ac-
id, use safety goggles and observe regula-
tions to prevent injury and destruction of
clothing. Immediately rinse off any
splashed acid from the skin or clothing us-
ing copious amounts 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.
Switch off the charger and remove the
plug from the socket.
If the machine does not have a built-in
charger: Pull the battery cable from the
charger cable and connect it to the ap-
pliance.
Open the hood, insert retaining rod.
Disconnect pole terminal to negative
pole (-).
Disconnect pole terminal to positive
pole (+).
Remove the battery from the battery
holder.
Dispose of the used battery according
to the local provisions.
Before Startup
Battery
Safety notes regarding the battery
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!
Installing and connecting the battery
Charging battery
(1) Charging procedure KM 100/100 R Bp
Pack
Battery is being
charged
glows yellow
Battery is charged glows green
Fault glows red
(2) Charging procedure KM 100/100 R Bp
Low maintenance batteries
After charging
Remove the battery
