Before startup – Karcher KM 90-60 R Bp User Manual
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Please observe the following warning notes 
when handling batteries:
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Danger
Risk of explosion! Do not put tools or similar 
on the battery, i.e. on the terminal poles 
and cell connectors.
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Danger
Risk of injury! Ensure that wounds never come 
into contact with lead. Always clean your hands 
after having worked with batteries.
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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.
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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: With the KM 90/60 R Bp pack, the 
battery and charger are already built in.
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Open the device hood.
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Insert batteries into the battery mount.
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Adjust the rubber buffers to hold the 
batteries properly.
Note: The connection lines are not includ-
ed in the delivery scope.
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Connect pole terminal (red cable) to 
positive pole (+).
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Screw the connection lines onto the 
batteries.
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Connect pole terminal to negative pole 
(-).
Note: Check that the battery pole and pole 
terminals are adequately protected with 
pole grease.
Caution
Charge the batteries before commissioning 
the machine. 
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Danger
Risk of injury! Comply with safety regula-
tions on the handling of batteries. Observe 
the directions provided by the manufacturer 
of the charger.
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Danger
Charge the battery only with an appropriate 
charger.
Note: When the batteries are charged, first 
remove the charger from the mains and 
then disconnect it from the batteries.
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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 maintenance-free batteries.
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Open the device hood.
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Insert the plug of the charger into the 
socket.
Note:The charger has electronic controls 
and automatically switches off the charging 
process. All functions of the machine are 
automatically interrupted during the charg-
ing process.
The battery control display shows the 
progress of the charging process when the 
plug is inserted: 
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Open the device hood.
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Separate the battery plug and connect 
the charger cable.
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Plug in mains connector and switch on 
charger.
Note:The recommended chargers (match-
ing the batteries used) are regulated elec-
tronically and will automatically switch off 
the charging process. All functions of the 
machine are automatically interrupted dur-
ing the charging process.
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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.
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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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Switch off the charger and remove the 
plug from the socket.
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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.
Batteries and chargers are available in spe-
cialised stores.
Before Startup
Batteries
Safety notes regarding the 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!
Installing and connecting the batteries
Charge the batteries
(1) Charging procedure KM 90/60 R Bp 
Pack
Battery fault
A=blinks yellow, 
B=off, C+D+E=red
Battery is being 
charged
glows yellow
Battery is charged
glows green
Charger error
A=blinks yellow, 
B+E=red, C+D=off
(2) Charging procedure KM 90/60 R Bp
Low maintenance batteries
After charging
Recommended batteries, chargers
Order number
Battery pack, 180 
Ah, maintenance-
free (4 batteries)
6.654-124.0
Charger for mainte-
nance-free batteries
6.654-125.0
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