General Notes - Kärcher KMR 90/45 R Operating Instructions Manual

Operating instructions
For your own safety!

General notes

It is mandatory to read and
observe this prior to using the
appliance!
— Notify your sales outlet if during
unpacking you detect damage
that has occurred in transit.
! Read the operating instructions
of your appliance prior to putting
it into operation, especially the
safety information.
— The warning signs and
information labels attached to the
unit provide important advice on
its safe operation.
— In addition to the instructions in
the operating instructions,
general safety- and accident
prevention-regulations from
lawgivers must be followed.
Use
! The unit shall be exclusively used
in accordance with the
specifications given in these
operating instructions.
! Prior to utilization the appliance
and its working facilities must be
checked regarding their proper
condition and that they operate
safely. It must not be used if its
condition is not faultless.
— No modifications permitted on the
machine.
— The unit is intended for sweeping
inside- and outside surfaces.
— Never absorb explosive liquids,
inflammable gases or undiluted
acids and solvents! This includes
petrol, paint thinner or fuel oil,
which can form explosive fumes
due to the swirling suction air, in
addition acetone, undiluted acids
and solvents, since they corrode
the materials used for the
appliance.
— Do not sweep up/absorb burning
or smouldering objects.
Only if expressely marked is this
appliance suitable for sucking up
health-hazardous dusts.
Observe the safety-related notes
given in the operating instructions.
— Suitable only for the surfaces
listed in the operating
instructions.
— The appliance may be used on
only the areas cleared for its use
by the factory owner or a person
authorized by him.
— Keep clear of the danger area. Its
operation in explosion hazardous
locations is prohibited.
— The following applies generally:
Keep combustible materials away
from the machine (danger of
explosions-/fire).
Operation
— The rules, regulations and
stipulations applying to motor
vehicles must always be
observed.
KM 90/45 R
— The operator must use the unit in
accordance with its intended
purpose. She must adapt her
mode of operation to the local
conditions and when working with
the appliance keep a look out for
third parties, especially children.
— The appliance may only be used
by persons instructed in its
handling or who have proved
their capability of operating it and
who are expressely authorized to
use it.
— The unit must not be operated by
children and youths.
! To prevent unauthorized
utilization of appliances provided
with an ignition key the ignition
key must be removed.
! Never leave the unit unattended
as long as it is possible to start
the engine. It is forbidden for the
operator to leave the unit unless
it is immobilised against
unintentional movement, if
necessary, the parking brake
must be actuated and the ignition
key removed.
— On slopes the angle of inclination
to the side and in the direction of
motion must not exceed the
value given in the operating
instructions.
Transport
! The motor must be turned off
when the appliance is
transported.
! Secure the machine with guy
belts, ropes or chains.
! Immobilise the machine at the
wheels with chocks.
Maintenance
! The unit must be switched off
and, if necessary, the ignition key
removed prior to cleaning it,
performing maintenance work on
it, replacing parts or resetting it to
a different operation.
! For battery-run appliances the
battery plug must be pulled out of
the socket prior to work on the
electrical equipment, i.e. the
battery is to be disconnected.
— Do not clean the appliance with
jet streamers.
— Repairs may only be carried out
by approved customer service
centres or by technical personnel
trained in this field which are
familiar with all relevant safety
regulations.
— Industrially used appliances in
changing locations are subject to
the safety inspection according to
VDE 0701.
— Use only the main
brushes/sweepers provided with
the unit or specified in the
operating instructions. The use of
other main brushes/sweepers
can be detrimental to safety.
— The unit may not be cleaned with
a hose- or a high pressure water
jet (danger of short circuits or
other damages).
Accessories and spare parts
— Only accessories and spare parts
cleared by the manufacturer may
be used. Original-accessories
and original-spare parts ensure
that the unit can be operated
safely and trouble-free.
English
Riding appliances
— Riding appliances are not
approved for public highways.
Please ask your retailer for the
conversion kit for street-
worthiness.
— Giving companions lifts is not
permissible.
— Riding appriances may be set in
motion only from the seat.
Battery driven appliances
— Warranty is valid only when you
use the batteries and charging
units recommended by Kärcher.
— It is mandatory to comply with the
battery manufacturer's operating
instructions. Heed the legislative
recommendations on handling of
batteries.
— Never leave a battery in a run
down condition but recharge it as
soon as possible.
— Keep the batteries always clean
and dry to prevent leaking
currents. Protect from
contamination, e.g. by metallic
powder.
— No tools and similar objects. to
be placed on the battery. Hazard
of short circuits and explosion.
— Do not under any circumstances
work with an open flame, create
sparks or smoke near a battery
or in a battery recharging room.
Explosion hazard.
— Do not touch hot parts, e.g. drive
motor (danger of burns).
— Take care when handling
accumulator acid. Heed the
relevant safety regulations!
— Used batteries are to be
disposed of in an environmentally
friendly way, according to
EC-guideline 91/157 EWG.
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