Kärcher KM 90/60 R Bp Original Instructions Manual page 17

Please read and comply with these
original instructions prior to the ini-
tial operation of your appliance and store them
for later use or subsequent owners.
Before first start-up it is definitely neces-
sary to read the safety indications Nr.
5.956-250!
Contents
Safety instructions
Function
Proper use
Environmental protection
Operating and Functional Ele-
ments
Before Startup
Start up
Operation
Shutdown
Maintenance and care
Accessories
Troubleshooting
Technical specifications
CE declaration
Warranty
Safety instructions
General notes
Your sales outlet should be informed about
any transit damage noted when unpacking
the product.
- Warning and information plates on the
machine provide important directions
for safe operation.
- In addition to the information contained
in the operating instructions, all statuto-
ry safety and accident prevention regu-
lations must be observed.
Drive mode
Danger
Risk of injury!
Danger of tipping if gradient is too high.
- The gradient in the direction of travel
should not exceed 12%.
Danger of tipping when driving round
bends at high speed.
- Drive slowly when cornering.
Danger of tipping on unstable ground.
- Only use the machine on sound surfaces.
Danger of tipping with excessive sideways tilt.
- The gradient perpendicular to the direc-
tion of travel should not exceed 12%.
- It is important to follow all safety instruc-
tions, rules and regulations applicable for
driving motor vehicles.
- The operator must use the appliance prop-
erly. He must consider the local conditions
and must pay attention to third parties, in
particular children, when working with the
appliance.
- The appliance may only be used by per-
sons who have been instructed in handling
the appliance or have proven qualification
and expertise in operating the appliance or
have been explicitly assigned the task of
handling the appliance.
- The appliance must not be operated by chil-
dren, young persons or persons who have
not been instructed accordingly.
- It is strictly prohibited to take co-pas-
sengers.
- Ride-on appliances may only be started af-
ter the operator has occupied the driver's
seat.
Please remove the key, when not in use, to
avoid unauthorised use of the appliance.
EN - 1 Never leave the machine unattended so
long as the engine is running. The operator
EN - 2
may leave the appliance only when the en-
EN - 2
gine has come to a standstill, the appliance
EN - 2
has been protected against accidental
movement, and the key has been removed.
EN - 3
Battery-operated machines
Note: Warranty claims will be entertained
EN - 5
only if you use batteries and chargers rec-
EN - 6
ommended by Kärcher.
EN - 6
- Always follow the instructions of the
EN - 8
battery manufacturer and the charger
EN - 8
manufacturer. Please follow the statu-
EN - 11
tory requirements for handling and dis-
posing batteries.
EN - 12
- Never leave the batteries in a dis-
EN - 13
charged state; recharge them as soon
EN - 14
as possible.
EN - 14
- Always keep the batteries clean and dry
to avoid creep currents. Protect the
batteries and avoid contact with impuri-
ties such as metal dust.
- Do not place tools or similar items on
the battery. Risk of short-circuit and ex-
plosion.
- Do not work with open flames, generate
sparks or smoke in the vicinity of a bat-
tery or a battery charging room. Danger
of explosion.
- Do not touch hot parts of the machine
such as the drive motor (risk of burns).
- Be careful while handling battery acid. Fol-
low the respective safety instructions!
- Used batteries are to be disposed accord-
ing to the EC guideline 91/ 157 EWG in an
environment-friendly manner.
Accessories and Spare Parts
Danger
To avoid risks, all repairs and replacement
of spare parts may only be carried out by
authorized customer service personnel.
- Only use accessories and spare parts
which have been approved by the man-
ufacturer. The exclusive use of original
accessories and original spare parts
ensures that the appliance can be oper-
ated safely and troublefree.
- At the end of the operating instructions
you will find a selected list of spare
parts that are often required.
- For additional information about spare
parts, please go to the Service section
at www.kaercher.com.
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EN
Symbols on the machine
Please do not sweep away
any burning substances
such as cigarettes, match
sticks or similar objects.
Risk of being squeezed or hurt
at the belts, side-brushes, con-
tainers, machine cover.
Symbols in the operating instructions
Danger
Immediate danger that can cause severe
injury or even death.
Warning
Possible hazardous situation that could
lead to severe injury or even death.
Caution
Possible hazardous situation that could
lead to mild injury to persons or damage to
property.
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