Care And Maintenance; General Notes En; Cowlings; Battery - Kärcher B 300 RI D Handbuch

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Care and maintenance

9.1 General notes
First switch off the appliance and remove the ignition
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key before performing any cleaning or maintenance
tasks on the appliance, replacing parts or switching
over to another function.
The battery must be disconnected prior to working on
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the electrical system.
9.2

Cowlings

WARNING
Risk of burns!
Allow the vehicle to cool down sufficiently before re-
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moving the panels.
9.3

Battery

ATTENTION
Using non-rechargeable batteries is prohibited.
Only use batteries and chargers approved by the manufac-
turer.
Replace batteries with the same battery type only.
Prior to disposal of the vehicle, the batteries must be re-
moved and disposed of in accordance with local regula-
tions.
9.3.1 Safety notes regarding the batteries
ATTENTION
Follow accident prevention regulations as well as DIN VDE
0510, VDE 0105 T.1.
Please observe the following warning notes when handling
batteries:
Observe information
in the user manual
of the battery and on
the battery as well
as in these operat-
ing instructions!
Wear an eye shield!
Keep away children
from acid and batter-
ies!
Risk of explosion!
Fire, sparks, open
light, and smoking
not allowed!
DANGER
Risk of fire and explosion!
Do not place tools or similar items on the battery. Risk

of short-circuit and explosion.
Smoking and open flames must be strictly avoided.
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Rooms where batteries are charged must have good
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ventilation because highly explosive gas is emitted dur-
ing charging.
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Danger of causticization!
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Risk of injury!
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9.3.2
When used normally, and when observing the instructions,
lead-acid batteries do not pose any risk.
However, keep in mind that lead-acid batteries contain sul-
phuric acid which can cause chemical burns and corro-
sion.
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Danger of causti-
cization!
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First aid!
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Warning note!
Disposal!
Do not throw the
battery in the
dustbin!
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Maintenance work may only be carried out by approved
customer service outlets or experts in this field who are
familiar with the respective safety regulations.
For the performance of various maintenance tasks the
panels must be removed or opened, respectively.
A 13 mm wrench is required to open the screws (bayo-
net).
Use caution with leaking batteries (sulphuric acid may
leak).
Ensure that wounds never come into contact with lead.
Always clean your hands after working on batteries.
Procedures in the event of unintentional
release of battery acid
If there is spillage or, if the battery is leaking, acid is es-
caping, lay down a binding agent such as sand. Do not
let it reach the sewer system, soil or a body of water.
Neutralise the acid with lime/baking soda and dispose
of it according to local regulations.
Contact a waste management company to dispose of
faulty batteries.
Rinse thoroughly with lots of clear water if acid gets into
the eye or comes in contact with the skin.
Then consult a doctor immediately.
Wash off the acid If it comes in contact with the clothes.
Change clothing.