Symbols In The Operating In- Structions; Function; Proper Use; Suitable Surfaces - Kärcher KM 150/500 R Bp Manual

For additional information about spare
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parts, please go to the Service section
at www.kaercher.com.
Symbols on the machine
Risk of burns on account
of hot surfaces! Allow the
exhaust to cool down suf-
ficiently before starting
work on the machine.
Always use appropriate
gloves while working on
the device.
Risk of getting squeezed
on account of getting
jammed between vehicle
parts.
Risk of injury on account
of moving parts. Do not
reach in.
Risk of fire. Do not vacu-
um up any burning or
glowing objects.
Chain pick-up / crane
point
Intake points for the jack
Brush roller adjustment
Maximum decline of
ground when driving with
the waste container
raised.
The gradient in the direc-
tion of travel should not
exceed 12%.
Caution! Rotating brush
(watch for rotation direc-
tion).
Beware of dangerous
electrical current!
Risk of damage!
Do not rinse out the dust
filter.
Symbols in the operating instruc-
tions
DANGER
Warns about immediate danger which can
lead to severe injuries or death.
WARNING
Warns about possible danger which could
lead to severe injuries or death.
CAUTION
Points out a possibly dangerous situation
which can lead to light injuries or property
damage.

Function

The sweeper operates using the sweep-
shovel principle.
The rotating roller brush moves the dirt
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directly into the waste container.
The side brush cleans the corners and
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edges of the surface and moves dirt
and debris into the path of the roller
brush.
The fine dust is sucked in via the dust
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filter through the suction blower.

Proper use

This sweeper has been designed to sweep
dirt and debris from indoor as well as out-
door surfaces.
The machine with working equipment
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must be checked to ensure that it is in
proper working order and is operating
safely prior to use. Otherwise, the appli-
ance must not be used.
Use this sweeper only as directed in
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these operating instructions.
This sweeper has been designed to
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sweep dirt and debris from indoor as
well as outdoor surfaces.
The machine is not suitable for vacuum-
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ing dust which endangers health.
The machine may not be modified.
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Never vacuum up explosive liquids,
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combustible gases or undiluted acids
and solvents. This includes petrol, paint
thinner or heating oil which can gener-
ate explosive fumes or mixtures upon
contact with the suction air. Acetone,
undiluted acids and solvents must also
be avoided as they can harm the mate-
rials on the machine.
Do not sweep/vacuum up any burning
–
or glowing objects.
The machine is only suitable for use on
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the types of surfaces specified in the
operating instructions.
The machine may only be operated on
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the surfaces approved by the company
or its authorised representatives.
The machine may not be used or stored
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in hazardous areas. It is not allowed to
use the appliance in hazardous loca-
tions.
The following applies in general: Keep
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highly-flammable substances away
2
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EN
from the appliance (danger of explo-
sion/fire).

Suitable surfaces

DANGER
Risk of injury! Verify the stability of the
ground prior to driving on it.
Asphalt
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Industrial floor
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Screed
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Concrete
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Paving stones
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CAUTION
Risk of damage! Do not sweep up straps,
strings or wires as these may wrap around
the brush roller.

Environmental protection

The packaging material can be
recycled. Please do not throw
the packaging material into
household waste; please send
it for recycling.
Old appliances contain valua-
ble materials that can be recy-
cled; these should be sent for
recycling. Batteries, oil, and
similar substances must not
enter the environment. Please
dispose of your old appliances
using appropriate collection
systems.
Notes about the ingredients (REACH)
You will find current information about the
ingredients at:
www.kaercher.com/REACH
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