Initial Startup; Operation - Kärcher KM 85/50 R Bp Mode D'emploi

5. Charge the batteries for 10-12 hours.
The recommended chargers (for the respective batteries) are
electronically controlled and stop the charging process auto-
matically.

Initial startup

Before startup
1. Check the charging state of the battery.
a As necessary: Charge the battery.
2. Check the roller brush and side brush for any tangled pieces
of tape.
a The inspection can be made with the waste containers re-
moved.
b For safety reasons, tangled pieces of tape must only be re-
moved when removed.
3. Clean the dust filter with the manual filter cleaner.
4. Empty both waste containers.
5. Check the steering wheel to make sure the lock nut is firmly
tightened.
6. As necessary: Set the driver's seat and the steering wheel.

Operation

Safety devices
The device has a seat contact switch as a safety device.
It brings the device to an abrupt halt if the driver gets up out of the
driver's seat whilst the vehicle is in motion.
The safety devices must not be removed or modified.
Setting the driver's seat
DANGER
Danger of accident
Only adjust the driver's seat when the device is standing.
Lever for horizontal seat adjustment
1
Driver's seat
2
1. Pull the seat adjustment lever to the left (in the direction of
travel).
2. Shift the driver's seat, release the lever and allow the seat to
click into place.
Move back and forth to check whether the driver's seat has
clicked into place.
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Setting the steering wheel position
DANGER
Danger of accident
Only adjust the position of the steering wheel when the device is
standing.
Lock nut for steering wheel height adjustment
1
Steering wheel
2
3. Unfasten the lock nut.
4. Set the steering wheel to the desired height.
5. Tighten the lock nut.
1. Sit in the driver's seat (seat contact switch).
2. Ignition key in position 1, device is ready for operation.
3. Select the direction of travel with the selector switch for the di-
rection of travel.
4. Carefully press the accelerator.
1. Drive over fixed obstacles of up to 40 mm in height slowly with
the coarse dirt flap open.
2. Drive over fixed obstacles of more than 40 mm in height with
a suitable ramp.
Information on sweeping operation
DANGER
Risk of injury from abrupt stopping
Do not get out of the driver's seat while driving or carrying out
cleaning work (the seat contact switch brings the device to an
abrupt halt).
DANGER
Risk of injury from stones or chippings
When the coarse dirt flap is open, beware of people, animals and
objects in the vicinity (projectile stones or chippings are danger-
ous).
Do not carry out any cleaning work with the waste container re-
moved.
CAUTION
Risk of damage due to parcel tape or similar material
Do not sweep parcel tape, pieces of string or similar items (dam-
age to the sweeping mechanics).
ATTENTION
Lack of traction due to wrong choice of tyres
If there is a lack of traction, switch to pneumatic tyres (standard
tyres).
Note
Adjust the sweeping speed to the conditions in order to achieve
optimum cleaning results.
Note
When driving in reverse, a warning sound is emitted.
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Driving the device
Driving over obstacles