Karcher KMR 1250 B manual Checking the level of electrolyte in the battery Charging the battery

KMR 1250 B User Instructions English

Safety information

which must be observed when handling batteries.

Comply with the user instructions and ensure that these are displayed at the charging station. Before the operator carries out any work on batteries, he/she must have received proper instruction from a suitably qualified person.

Wear safety goggles and protective clothing when working on batteries. Ob- serve accident prevention regulations, as well as DIN VDE 0510, VDE 0105 Part 1.

Smoking is forbidden!

Make sure that there are no naked flames, other source of heat or sparks in the proximity of the battery, otherwise there is a danger of explosion or fire.

If electrolyte comes into contact with skin or eyes, rinse the affected area with plenty of clean water. The metal parts of battery cells are permanently live. Therefore do not place any tools or other objects on top of the battery.

Explosion and fire hazard! Avoid short-circuits.

Warning! The metal parts of battery cells are permanently live. Therefore do not place any tools or other objects on top of the battery.

Electrolyte is highly corrosive. Under normal operating conditions it is not possible for anything to come into contact with the electrolyte. If the battery housing is destroyed, the bound electrolyte that leaks out is just as corrosive as liquid electrolyte.

Return to manufacturer!

Exhausted batteries bearing this symbol are a re-usable resource which should be recycled accordingly. Exhausted batteries that are not intended to be recycled must be disposed of as hazardous waste in compliance with all relevant regulations.

Checking the level of electrolyte in the battery

Charging the battery

Note: concerns only batteries which are not totally maintenance-free.

Check the level of electrolyte in batteries filled with acid. Make sure the battery is fully charged before you carry out the check. If required:

nTop up each cell with distilled water until the lead plates are covered by approx. 1 cm of liquid.

Note:

We recommend using the automatic battery charger (part no. 6.654-116) for starter batteries. Use only battery chargers with test certification mark.

Only undertake the charging procedure in dry, weather- protected areas.

nBring machine to a halt, pull out ignition key

nTip seat forwards and open unit cover

nConnect positive post (+) to battery charger (red pole clamp)

nConnect negative post (–) to battery charger (black pole clamp)

nConnect battery charger to mains power supply and switch on if applicable. Charging period as specified by the battery charger manufacturer.

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