Safety Information Concern- Ing The Driving Operation; Safety Information Concern- Ing The Combustion Engine En; Safety Devices; Symbols In The Operating In- Structions - Kärcher MIC 84 User Manual

– The machine cannot be driven until you
are familiar with its operation and have
read and understood the operating in-
structions and safety notes.
– 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 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 machine may not be used or stored
in hazardous areas. It is not allowed to
use the appliance in hazardous loca-
tions.
– The following applies in general: Keep
highly-flammable substances away
from the appliance (danger of explo-
sion/fire).
– All covers and safety equipment must
be properly installed.
– Only perform adjustment on the ma-
chine or the equipment while the motor
is shut off.
– Proceed with care in the area of the ar-
ticulating steering - risk of crushing!
– Lock the emergency brake and lower
the equipment to the ground (float posi-
tion) when you park the machine.
– Prior to beginning work, please check
all screwed connections for tight seat-
ing and all bolts for secure attachment.
– The appliance must not be operated by
children, young persons or persons
who have not been instructed accord-
ingly.
– It is strictly prohibited to take co-pas-
sengers.
– 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 by apply-
ing the immobilization brake and the ig-
nition key has been removed.
Safety information concerning the
driving operation
Danger
Risk of injury!
Prior to each use, the safety check de-
scribed in the Chapter "Startup" must be
conducted.
The travel speed must be adapted to the
existing conditions.
Danger of tipping if gradient is too high.
– The gradient in the direction of travel
should not exceed 35%.
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 surfac-
es.
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Danger of tipping with excessive side-
ways tilt.
– The gradient perpendicular to the direc-
tion of travel should not exceed 10%.
– All operating levers and switches must
be in neutral prior to starting the motor.
The driver must be seated when the
motor is started. The drive pedal must
not be pressed during the starting pro-
cess.
– You must use your seat belt when work-
ing with attachments, as their use may
cause a sudden standstill of the ma-
chine (such as a snow plough, front
loader, etc.)
– The vehicle may only be started while
sitting in the seat.
– Be especially careful when working on
slopes and ditches.
Tyres and tyre pressure
– Check the pressure reducer on the
compressor for the correct setting be-
fore correcting the tire pressure.
– Do not exceed maximum tyre pressure.
The permissible tyre pressure must be
read on the tyre or on the rim. If there
are different values, use the lower one.
– Tyres and recommended tyre pres-
sures are listed in the chapter "Techni-
cal Data | Tyres".
Safety information concerning the
combustion engine
The appliance should not be used in closed
rooms.
Danger
Risk of injury!
– Do not close the exhaust.
– Do not bend over the exhaust or touch
it (risk of burns).
– Do not touch the drive motor (risk of
burns).
– Exhaust gases are poisonous and haz-
ardous to health, do not inhale them.
– The engine requires approx. 3-4 sec-
onds to come to a standstill once it has
been switched off. During this time, stay
well clear of the working area.

Safety Devices

Safety devices serve to protect the user
and must not be rendered in operational or
their functions bypassed.
Main switch
The main switch interrupts the electrical
supply to the starter motor. This switch
should always be switched off and re-
moved when the machine is shut off.
In order to start the engine:
– the main switch must be switched on
(top position).
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Symbols in the operating
instructions
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.
Symbols on the machine
Risk of burns on account of
hot surfaces! Allow the ex-
haust to cool down sufficient-
ly before starting work on the
machine.
CAUTION
Risk of burns on account of
hot hydraulic quick couplers!
Wear gloves while separating
the couplings.
DANGER
Danger of crushing. Make
sure that no persons are pre-
sent near the arm hinges.
WARNING
Danger of crushing. Keep
hands off the marked loca-
tion.
DANGER
Danger of tipping. Only drive
on terrain with a max. of 10%
incline.
Chain pick-up / crane point
Lashing point
Fill in coolant here.
The first 100 operating hours (run-in
time)
Please observe the following during the in-
itial 100 operating hours:
– Let the motor warm up sufficiently prior
to driving or loading the vehicle.
– Drive carefully and avoid overloading.
– Change the motor oil, motor oil filter and
hydraulic oil filter after 50 operating
hours.