Before Startup; Start Up; Operation - Kärcher KM 85/50 W P Comfort Manual

 Secure the appliance hood to the hood
support to prevent it from closing.

Before Startup

Unloading
Warning
Do not use a forklift truck to unload the ma-
chine as this may damage it.
To unload the machine, proceed as follows:
 Cut plastic packing belt and remove foil.
 Remove the wooden blocks that secure
the wheels and raise the device from
the pallette by hand.
Install side brush
Note
If the appliance is tilted backwards onto the
push handle, the fuel tank must not be filled
more than halfway.
 Comfort model: Rotate push handle
clock in an anti-clockwise direction.
Lock has been unlocked.
 Close fuel cock.
 Remove the waste container.
 Push appliance to the back onto the
push handle.
 Clip side brush on to driver and screw
on.
 Tilt the appliance forward.

Start up

General notes
Danger
Risk of injury! Switch off the appliance prior
to removing the waste container.
Note
Only operate while the appliance hood is
closed. The appliance is equipped with a
hood contact switch to protect the operator.
The motor starts up only when the appli-
ance hood is closed.
 Park the sweeper on an even surface.
 Switch off engine.
 Lock parking brake.
 Comfort model: Turn the push handle
lock clockwise; lock is locked.
Refuelling
Danger
Risk of explosion!
– Only use the fuels specified in the Oper-
ations Manual.
– Do not refuel the machine in enclosed
spaces.
– Smoking and naked flames are strictly
prohibited.
– Ensure that no fuel reaches the hot
open surfaces.
 Switch off engine.
 Open the device hood.
 Open fuel filler cap.
 Use "regular unleaded petrol".
 Fill tank to max. 1 cm below the lower
edge of the filler nozzle.
 Wipe off any spilt fuel and close fuel fill-
er cap.
 Close cover.
Note
The machine can be operated for a maxi-
mum of 1.5 hours on a full tank.
Inspection and maintenance work
 Check engine oil level.
 Check and ensure proper fitting of the
spark plug.
 Check the fuel level in the tank.
 Check side brush.
 Check roller brush.
 Shake off dust filter.
 Empty waste container.
Note
For description, see section on Care and
maintenance.

Operation

Danger
Ensure that there is adequate ventilation or
provision for diverting the exhaust gas while
operating the appliance in closed rooms
(risk of poisoning).
Starting the machine
Open fuel cock
 Open the device hood.
 Open the fuel supply.
Turn the rotating knob parallel to the
hose of the fuel tap.
 Close cover.
Turning on the Appliance
 Release parking brake.
Comfort model: Lock push handle (idle)
 Turn the push handle lock clockwise;
lock is locked.
Appliance can be moved without drive.
 Slide the multifunctional lever into the
center position "Operation speed"; if the
weather is cold or wet, move it to the
"Choke" position.
Note
The appliance works best while in the oper-
ating position.
Start the motor.
 Pull the starter rope slowly until a resist-
ance can be felt.
 Pull starter rope swiftly.
 Once the motor runs, release the starter
rope. Move the multifunctional lever
from the "Choke" into the "Operating
speed" position.
Note
The sweep roller and the side-brushes start
rotating.
Drive the machine
 Comfort model
Danger
The appliance can drive forward and in re-
verse at the same speed. Therefore gently
pull back the push handle when travelling in
reverse.
 Turn the push handle lock counter-
clockwise; lock is unlocked.
Drive forward
 Push the pushing handle to the front.
Reverse drive
 Pull the push handle backwards.
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