Kärcher KM 100/100 R P Instruction Manual page 8

Programme selection
1 Driving
Driving to the Place of Use.
2 Sweeping with sweep roller
Roller brush is lowered. The roller brush
and the side brush will rotate.
3 Sweeping with side brushes
Roller brush and side brushes are low-
ered.
Starting the machine
Note
The machine is equipped with a seat con-
tact mat. If the driver's seat is vacated, the
appliance is switched off and the immobilis-
ing brake is activated automatically.
Open the fuel tap (KM 100/100 R P only)
 Opening and securing cover
 Push lever in "ON" direction.
 Close cover.
Open gas supply (only KM 100/100 R
LPG)
 Open the gas drawing valve by turning
it in anti-clockwise direction.
Starting the machine
 Sit on the driver's seat.
 Do NOT press the accelerator pedal.
 Set programme switch to step 1 (driv-
ing).
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KM 100/100 R P only
 Press choke lever downwards. Once
the engine is running, pull choke lever
back up.
KM 100/100 R LPG only
 Press the remote button, once the mo-
tor runs, release the remote button
 Turn ignition key past position 1.
 If the machine starts, release the igni-
tion key.
Note
Never operate the starter motor for longer
than 10 seconds. Wait at least 10 seconds
before operating the starter motor again.
Drive the machine
Danger
Danger of falling! Do not stand up while
driving.
Drive forward
 Press slowly the accelerator pedal "for-
ward".
Reverse drive
Danger
Risk of injury! While reversing, ensure that
there is nobody in the way, ask them to
move if somebody is around.
 Press slowly the accelerator pedal "re-
verse".
Note
Driving method
The accelerator pedal can be used to
–
vary the driving speed infinitely.
Avoid pressing the pedal suddenly as
–
this may damage the hydraulic system.
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EN
In the event of power loss on inclined
–
surfaces, slightly reduce the pressure
on the accelerator pedal.
Brakes
 Release the accelerator pedal, the ma-
chine brakes automatically and stops.
Driving over obstacles
Driving over fixed obstacles which are 50
mm high or less:
 Drive forwards slowly and carefully.
Driving over fixed obstacles which are
more than 50 mm high:
 Only drive over these obstacles using a
suitable ramp.
Sweeping mode
Danger
Risk of injury! If the bulk waste flap is open,
stones or gravel may be flung forwards by
the roller brush. Make sure that this does
not endanger persons, animals or objects.
Caution
Do not sweep up packing strips, wire or
similar objects as this may damage the
sweeping mechanism.
Caution
To avoid damaging the floor, do not contin-
ue to operate the sweeping machine in the
same position.
Note: To achieve an optimum cleaning re-
sult, the driving speed should be adjusted
to take specific situations into account.
Note: During operation, the waste contain-
er should be emptied at regular intervals.
Note: When cleaning surfaces, only lower
the roller brush.
Note: Also lower side brush when cleaning
along edges.
Sweeping with sweep roller
 Set programme switch to step 2. Roller
brush is lowered. The roller brush and
the side brush will rotate.
Sweeping with bulk waste flap raised
Note: The bulk waste flap must be raised
briefly to sweep up larger items (up to 60
mm high), e.g. soft drink cans.
Raising bulk waste flap:
 Press the pedal for the bulk waste flap
forwards and keep pressed down.
 To lower it, take foot off pedal.
Note: An optimum cleaning result can only
be achieved if the bulk waste flap has been
lowered completely.
Sweeping with side brushes
 Set programme switch to step 3. Side
brushes and roller brush are lowered.
Note: Roller brush and side brush start op-
erating automatically.