Karcher KM 100 / 100 R Operating instructions, KM 100/100 R / KM 100/100 R P, English, Operation

Operating instructions KM 100/100 R / KM 100/100 R P English

For your own safety!

General notes

It is mandatory to read and observe this prior to using the appliance!

—Notify your sales outlet if during

unpacking you detect damage that has occurred in transit.

!Read the operating instructions

of your appliance prior to putting it into operation, especially the safety information.

—The warning signs and information labels attached to the unit provide important advice on its safe operation.

—In addition to the instructions in the operating instructions, general safety- and accident prevention-regulations from lawgivers must be followed.

Use

!The unit shall be exclusively used in accordance with the specifications given in these operating instructions.

!Prior to utilization the appliance and its working facilities must be checked regarding their proper condition and that they operate safely. It must not be used if its

condition is not faultless.

—The unit is intended for sweeping inside- and outside surfaces.

—No modifications permitted on the machine.

—Never absorb explosive liquids, inflammable gases or undiluted acids and solvents! This includes petrol, paint thinner or fuel oil, which can form explosive fumes due to the swirling suction air, in addition acetone, undiluted acids and solvents, since they corrode the materials used for the appliance.

—Do not sweep up/absorb burning or smouldering objects.

Only if expressly marked as such is this appliance suitable for sucking up health-hazardous dust types.

Observe the safety-related notes given in the operating instructions.

—Suitable only for the surfaces listed in the operating instructions.

—The appliance may be used on only the areas cleared for its use by the factory owner or a person authorized by him.

—Keep clear of the danger area. Its operation in explosion hazardous locations is prohibited.

—The following applies generally: Keep combustible materials away from the machine (danger of explosions-/fire).

Operation

—The rules, regulations and stipulations applying to motor vehicles must always be observed.

—The operator must use the unit in accordance with its intended purpose. She must adapt her mode of operation to the local conditions and when working with the appliance keep a look out for third parties, especially children.

—The appliance may only be used by persons instructed in its handling or who have proved their capability of operating it and who are expressely authorized to use it.

—The unit must not be operated by

children and youths.

!To prevent unauthorized utilization of appliances provided with an ignition key the ignition key must be removed.

!The appliance must never be left unattended as long as the motor is running. The operator may not leave the appliance until the motor is turned off, the appliance is safeguarded against unintentional motion, if necessary the parking brake actuated and

the ignition key removed.

—On slopes the angle of inclination to the side and in the direction of motion must not exceed the value given in the operating instructions.

Transport

!The motor must be turned off when the appliance is transported.

!Secure the machine with guy belts, ropes or chains.

!Immobilise the machine at the wheels with chocks.

Maintenance

!The unit must be switched off and, if necessary, the ignition key removed prior to cleaning it, performing maintenance work on it, replacing parts or resetting it to a different operation.

!For battery-run appliances the battery plug must be pulled out of the socket prior to work on the electrical equipment, i.e. the battery is to be disconnected.

—Repairs may only be carried out by approved customer service centres or by technical personnel trained in this field which are familiar with all relevant safety regulations.

—Industrially used appliances in changing locations are subject to the safety inspection according to VDE 0701.

—Use only the main brushes/side brushes fitted in the unit or specified in the operating instructions. Using other main brushes/side brushes can be detrimental to safety.

—The unit may not be cleaned with a hose- or a high pressure water jet (danger of short circuits or other damages).

Accessories and spare parts

—Only accessories and spare parts cleared by the manufacturer may be used. Genuine accessories and spare parts guarantee that the unit can be operated safely and trouble-free.

Riding appliances

—Riding appliances are not approved for public highways. Please ask your retailer for the conversion kit for street- worthiness.

—Giving companions lifts is not permissible.

—Riding appriances may be set in motion only from the seat.

Battery driven appliances

—Warranty is valid only when you

use the batteries and charging units recommended by Kärcher.

!It is mandatory to comply with the battery manufacturer's operating instructions. Heed the statutory recommendations on handling batteries.

!Never leave a battery in a run down condition but recharge it as soon as possible.

!Keep the batteries always clean and dry to prevent leaking currents. Protect it from contamination, for example, by metallic dust.

!When mounting the batteries in the KM 100/100 R make absolutely sure you also install the battery terminal fuse. (see maintenance work, chapter on replacing fuses)

!Do not place tools or similar objects on the battery. Hazard of short circuits and explosion.

!Do not under any circumstances work with an open flame, create sparks or smoke near a battery or in a battery recharging room. Explosion hazard.

!Do not touch hot parts, for example, the driving engine (hazard of burns).

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