Kärcher KM 90/60 R P Operating Instructions Manual page 22

 Open the fuel supply.
Turn the rotating knob parallel to the
hose of the fuel tap.
 Close cover.
Turning on the Appliance
 Sit on the driver's seat.
 Do NOT press the accelerator pedal.
 Set programme switch to step 1 (driv-
ing).
 Only when is very cold or raining: Pull
choke lever upwards. Once the engine
is running, pressl choke lever down
again.
 Turn ignition key past position 1.
 If the machine starts, release the igni-
tion key.
Note: Never operate the starter motor for
longer than 10 seconds. Wait at least 10
seconds before operating the starter motor
again.
Drive the machine
Drive forward
 Press slowly the accelerator pedal "for-
ward".
Reverse drive
Danger
Risk of injury! While reversing, ensure that
there is nobody in the way, ask them to
move if somebody is around.
 Press slowly the accelerator pedal "re-
verse".
Driving method
– The accelerator pedal can be used to
vary the driving speed infinitely.
– Avoid pressing the pedal suddenly as
this may damage the hydraulic system.
– In the event of power loss on inclined
surfaces, slightly reduce the pressure
on the accelerator pedal.
Brakes
 Release the accelerator pedal, the ma-
chine brakes automatically and stops.
Driving over obstacles
Driving over fixed obstacles which are 50
mm high or less:
 Drive forwards slowly and carefully.
Driving over fixed obstacles which are
more than 50 mm high:
 Only drive over these obstacles using a
suitable ramp.
Sweeping mode
Danger
Risk of injury! If the bulk waste flap is open,
stones or gravel may be flung forwards by
22
the roller brush. Make sure that this does
not endanger persons, animals or objects.
Caution
Do not sweep up packing strips, wire or
similar objects as this may damage the
sweeping mechanism.
Caution
To avoid damaging the floor, do not contin-
ue to operate the sweeping machine in the
same position.
Note: To achieve an optimum cleaning re-
sult, the driving speed should be adjusted
to take specific situations into account.
Note: During operation, the waste contain-
er should be emptied at regular intervals.
Note: When cleaning surfaces, only lower
the roller brush.
Note: Also lower side brush when cleaning
along edges.
Sweeping with sweep roller
 Set programme switch to step 2. Roller
brush is lowered.
Note: Roller brush starts operating auto-
matically.
Sweeping with bulk waste flap raised
Note: To sweep up larger items up to a
height of 50 mm, e.g. cigarette packs, the
bulk waste flap must be raised briefly.
Raising bulk waste flap:
 Press the pedal for the bulk waste flap
forwards and keep pressed down.
 To lower it, take foot off pedal.
Note: An optimum cleaning result can only
be achieved if the bulk waste flap has been
lowered completely.
Sweeping with side brushes
 Set programme switch to step 3. Side
brushes and roller brush are lowered.
Note: Roller brush and side brush start op-
erating automatically.
Sweeping dry floors
Note: During operation, the waste contain-
er should be emptied at regular intervals.
Note: During operation, the dust filter
should be shaken off and cleaned at regu-
lar intervals.
 Close wet/dry flap
Sweep in fibrous and dry waste (such as
dry grass, hay)
 Open wet/dry flap.
Note: You can thus preven the filter system
from getting blocked.
Sweeping damp or wet floors
 Open wet/dry flap.
Note: This protects the filter from moisture.
Filter dedusting
– Switch on manual filter shake off.
6
-
EN
 Press Filter shake off button. Filter
shake off starts after a delay of one sec-
ond.
Note:The machine is set at the factory to
automatic filter shake off.
Emptying waste container
Note: Wait until the automatic filter shaking
process is finished and the dust has settled
before you open or empty the waste con-
tainer.
 Raise the waste container slightly and
pull it out.
 Empty waste container.
 Push in the waste container and lock it.
 Empty opposite waste container.
Turn off the appliance.
 Set programme switch to step 1 (driv-
ing). The side brush and roller brush are
raised.
 Turn ignition key to "0" and remove it.
Note:Once the machine has been switched
off, the dust filter is shaken automatically
for approx. 15 seconds. Do not open the
machine hood during this period.
Close fuel cock
 Open the device hood.
 Close the fuel supply.
Turn the rotating knob perpendicular to
the fuel tap.
 Close cover.
Transport
Danger
Risk of injury and damage! Observe the
weight of the appliance when you transport
it.
Danger
In general, when shipping the machine, the
freewheel lever must be at the ON position.
Only once this has been done, will the trav-
el drive and parking brake be ready for op-
eration. The machine must always be
moved up or down slopes by engaging self-
propulsion.
 Turn ignition key to "0" and remove it.
 Empty fuel tank.
 Secure the wheels of the machine with
wheel chocks.
 Secure the machine with tensioning
straps or cables.
 When transporting in vehicles, secure
the appliance according to the guide-
lines from slipping and tipping over.
Note:Observe markings for fixing points on
base frame (chain symbols). When loading