Initial Startup; Operation - Kärcher BD 75/120 R Classic Bp Manual

5. Connect the device-side battery connector to the
battery-side battery connector.
6. Reset the seat and connect the seat switch.
7. Pivot the waste water tank forwards and close it.
Removing the battery
CAUTION
Removing and installing the batteries
Unstable machine position
Ensure that the machine is positioned stably when re-
moving and installing the batteries.
1. Set the safety switch to "0".
2. Drain the waste water.
3. Unlock the waste water tank and pivot it up.
4. Pull out the battery plug.
5. Disconnect the cable from the minus terminal at the
battery.
6. Disconnect the remaining cables from the battery.
7. Remove the battery.
8. Dispose of the used batteries in accordance with
statutory provisions.

Initial startup

Charging the battery
DANGER
Inappropriate use of the charger
Electric shock
Adhere to the mains voltage and fuse values specified
on the device type plate.
Only use the charger in dry rooms with sufficient venti-
lation.
Flammable gases are generated when the battery is
charged
Risk of explosion
Only charge the battery in a suitable room. The room
must have a minimum volume depending on the battery
type and an adequate air exchange rate with a minimum
air flow (see "Recommended batteries").
ATTENTION
Accumulation of dangerous gases under the tank
during the charging process
Risk of explosion
Pivot the waste water tank upwards before charging
low-maintenance batteries.
The average charging time is approx. 10-15 hours.
The device cannot be used during the charging pro-
cess.
Note
The device has deep discharge protection, i.e. the
brush motor and turbine are switched off automatically
when the permitted minimum capacity level is reached.
1. Drive the device directly to the charger and do not
drive on slopes.
External charger
ATTENTION
Using an unsuitable charger
Risk of damage
Do not connect the charger to the device-side battery
connector.
Use only a charger suitable for the type of battery in-
stalled.
Read the operating instructions of the charger manufac-
turer and observe the safety instructions in particular.
1. Filp the seat forward and place the seat support into
the support into the support position.
2. Pull out the device-side battery connector.
Battery plug, device side
1
Battery plug, battery side
2
3. Connect the battery-side battery connector to the
charger.
4. Plug the mains plug of the charger into the socket.
5. Carry out the charging process in accordance with
the operating instructions for the charger.
6. Connect the device-side battery connector to the
battery-side battery connector.
7. Reset the seat.
6
Low-maintenance batteries (wet batteries)
DANGER
Refilling discharged batteries with water
Danger of acid burns from escaping acid, destruction of
clothing
Wear safety goggles, protective clothing and protective
gloves when handling the battery acid.
Observe the applicable regulations.
Immediately rinse off any splashed acid from the skin or
clothing using copious amounts of water.
ATTENTION
Using water with additives
Defective batteries, loss of warranty eligibility
Top up the batteries using only distilled or desalinated
water (EN 50272-T3).
Do not use any foreign additives, so-called enhancing
agents, because this will invalidate the warranty.
1. Add distilled water one hour before the charging
process comes to an end. Observe the correct acid
level according to the battery label.
All cells must produce gas at the end of the charging
process.
2. Clean up any spilled water. To do this, proceed as
described in the Care and maintenance chapter in
the "Cleaning the batteries" section.

Operation

DANGER
Falling objects
Risk of injury
Do not drive the device into areas where there is a pos-
sibility of the operating personnel being hit by falling ob-
jects.
ATTENTION
Risks during operation
Risk of injury
In the event of danger, set the safety switch to "0".
Pushing the device
To push the device, the brake must be unlocked.
DANGER
Danger of accident
When the brake is unlocked, the function of the brake is
permanently out of operation.
Be sure to remove the coins for unlocking immediately
after the sliding process has ended.
1. Swing the unlocking lever away from the wheel and
hold it there.
Unlocking lever
1
2. Insert a coin between the casing and the lever at
both ends of the lever.
3. Release the unlocking lever.
4. Push the device.
5. Remove both coins immediately after pushing.
Adjusting the seat
Adjusting the position
1. Operate the seat adjustment lever and move the
seat to the desired position.
2. Release the seat adjustment lever and latch the
seat into position.
Switching the device on
1. Sit in the driver's seat.
2. Insert the Intelligent Key.
3. Set the safety switch to "1".
4. Turn the program switch to the desired function.
5. If one of the displays below appears on the display,
take your foot off the accelerator pedal, set the safe-
ty switch to "0" and carry out the necessary mainte-
nance work.
Display Activity
maintenance Clean the suction bar.
squeegee
maintenance Check the brushes for wear and
brush head clean them.
English
Display Activity
maintenance Check the suction lips for wear and
squeegee blade correct adjustment.
maintenance Clean the fluff filter.
turbine filter
maintenance Clean the fresh water filter.
fresh water filter
6. Press the Info button.
7. Reset the counter for the corresponding mainte-
nance (see "Grey Intelligent Key / Reset mainte-
nance counter").
Note
If the counter is not reset, the maintenance display ap-
pears again each time the device is switched on.
Switching on the light
Daytime running light
The daytime running light is in operation when the de-
vice is switched on.
Checking the parking brake
DANGER
Defective parking brake
Danger of accident
Before each operation, check the function of the parking
brake on level ground.
1. Switch the device on.
2. Set the travel direction switch to "Forward".
3. Set the program selector switch to "TRANSPORT
MODE".
4. Press the accelerator pedal lightly.
The brake must audibly unlock. The appliance must
roll easily on a plane surface.
5. Release the accelerator pedal.
The brake must be audibly engage.
If this is not the case, take the device out of operation
and call Customer Service.
Driving
DANGER
Lack of braking
Danger of accident
Before using the device, it is essential to check the func-
tion of the parking brake. Never use the device if the
parking brake does not work.
DANGER
Careless driving
Danger of tipping over
Only drive up and up gradients in the direction of travel
and across the direction of travel 10%.
Do not turn up or down gradients.
Drive slowly in corners and on wet ground.
Only drive the device on stable ground.
Note
The travel direction can be changed while driving. This
means that very dull spots can be polished by moving
back and forth several times.
1. Assume a seated position.
2. Insert the Intelligent Key.
3. Turn the safety switch to "1".
4. Set the program selector switch to "TRANSPORT
MODE".
5. Set the direction of travel using the drive direction
button on the control panel.
6. Specify the travel speed by pressing the accelerator
pedal.
7. Release the accelerator pedal.
The device stops.
The driving motor is switched off in the event of an over-
load. A fault message appears on the display. If the con-
troller overheats, the affected power unit is switched off.
8. Allow the device to cool down for at least 15 min-
utes.
9. Set the program switch to "OFF", wait briefly and set
to the desired program.
Filling with fresh water
Filling with fresh water
1. Open the fresh water tank cap.
2. Fill fresh water (max. 50 °C) to the lower edge of the
filling nozzle.
Note: The fresh water hose can be clamped with the
hose holder during filling.
3. Close the fresh water tank lock.
Filling with detergent
Notes on detergents
WARNING
Unsuitable detergents
Health risk, damage to the device
Use only recommended detergents. The operator car-
ries all increased risks relating to operational safety and
increased risk of accidents if using other detergents.