Kärcher KM 90/60 R P Operating Instructions Manual page 17

Please read and comply with
these original instructions prior
to the initial operation of your appliance and
store them for later use or subsequent own-
ers.
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
Troubleshooting
Technical specifications
Accessories
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 18%.
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.
Danger of tipping with excessive sideways
tilt.
- The gradient perpendicular to the direc-
tion of travel should not exceed 18%.
- 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.
- It is strictly prohibited to take co-pas-
sengers.
EN - 1
- Ride-on appliances may only be started
EN - 2
after the operator has occupied the driv-
EN - 2
er's seat.
EN - 2
 Please remove the ignition key, when
EN - 3
not in use, to avoid unauthorised use of
the appliance.
EN - 5
 Never leave the machine unattended
so long as the engine is running. The
EN - 5
operator may leave the machine only
EN - 5
when the engine has come to a stand-
EN - 7
still, the machine has been protected
EN - 7
against accidental movement, if neces-
EN - 12
sary, by applying the immobilization
EN - 13 brake and the ignition key has been re-
moved.
EN - 14
EN - 14 Appliances with combustion engine
EN - 14 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.
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
Risk of burns! Beware
of hot exhaust.
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, containers, ma-
chine cover.
The air inlets next to the
driver's seat must not be
covered. Do not store any
objects next to or behind
the seat.
Symbols in the operating instruc-
tions
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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