General Notes; Safety Instructions - Kärcher KM 75/40 W Bp Manual

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-brush-
es, containers, pushing han-
dle.
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.

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.
Safety information concerning the
driving operation
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 on unstable ground.
– Only use the machine on sound surfac-
es.
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
properly. 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 han-
dling the appliance or have proven
qualification and expertise in operating
the appliance or have been explicitly
assigned the task of handling the appli-
ance.
– The appliance must not be operated by
children, young persons or persons
who have not been instructed accord-
ingly.
 Never leave the machine unattended
so long as the engine is running. The
operator may leave the appliance only
when the engine has come to a stand-
still, the appliance has been protected
against accidental movement, the im-
mobilisation brake has been applied
and and the main switch key has been
removed.
Battery-operated machines
Note: Warranty claims will be entertained
only if you use batteries and chargers rec-
ommended by Kärcher.
– Always follow the instructions of the
battery manufacturer and the charger
manufacturer. Please follow the statu-
tory requirements for handling and dis-
posing batteries.
– Never leave the batteries in a dis-
charged state; recharge them as soon
as possible.
– Always keep the batteries clean and dry
to avoid creep currents. Protect the bat-
teries and avoid contact with impurities
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.
Follow the respective safety instruc-
tions!
– Used batteries are to be disposed ac-
cording to the EC guideline 91/ 157
EWG in an environment-friendly man-
ner.
Safety information concerning the
transport of the appliance
The engine is to be brought to a standstill
and the appliance is to be fastened proper-
ly during transportation.
Refer to Chapter "Transport".
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