Operating Safety Rules And Practices; Maintenance And Re- Build Practices; Fire Safety Standard . Us; General Notes - Kärcher B 40 C Bp Manual

OPERATING SAFETY RULES
AND PRACTICES
Owner/User Responsibility
The owner and/or user must have an un-
derstanding of the manufacturer's operat-
ing instructions and warnings before using
this pressure washer.
Warning information should be empha-
sized and understood.
If the operator is not fluent in English, the
manufacturer's instructions and warnings
shall be read to and discussed with the op-
erator in the operator's native language by
the purchaser/owner, making sure that the
operator comprehends its contents.
Owner and/or user must study and main-
tain for future reference the manufacturers'
instructions.
General
Before starting to operate the unit be in op-
erating position.
Do not start or operate the unit, any of its
functions or attachments, from any place
other than from the designated operators
position.
Before leaving the operator's position:
A bring the unit to a complete stop;
B if the unit must be on an incline, block
the wheels.
Maintain a safe distance from the edge of
ramps, platforms, and other similar working
surfaces.
Do not add to, or modify the unit.
Do not block access to fire aisles, stairways
or fire equipment.
Traveling
Yield the right of way to pedestrians and
emergency vehicles such as ambulances
and fire trucks.
Cross railroad tracks at an angle wherever
possible. Do not park closer than 6 ft (1800
mm) to the nearest rail of a railroad track.
Keep a clear view of the path of travel and
observe for other traffic, personnel, and
safe clearances.
Under all travel conditions, operate the unit
at a speed that will permit it to be brought to
a stop in a safe manner.
Do not indulge in stunt driving or horseplay.
Slow down for wet and slippery floors.
Before driving over a dock board or bridge
plate, be sure that it is properly secured.
Drive carefully and slowly across the dock
board or bridge plate, and never exceed its
rated capacity.
When negotiating turns, reduce speed to a
safe level consistent with the operating en-
vironment. Make the turns smoothly.
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Operator care of the unit
If the unit is found to be in need of repair or
in any way unsafe, or contributes to an un-
safe condition, the matter shall be reported
immediately to the user's designated au-
thority, and the unit shall not be operated
until it has been restored to safe operating
condition.
If during operation the unit becomes unsafe
in any way, the matter shall be reported im-
mediately to the user's designated authori-
ty, and the unit shall not be operated until it
has been restored to safe operating condi-
tion.
Do not make repairs or adjustments unless
specifically authorized to do so.
MAINTENANCE AND RE-
BUILD PRACTICES
Operation of the unit may be hazardous if
maintenance is neglected or repairs, re-
builds, or adjustments are not performed in
accordance with the manufacturer's design
criteria. Therefore, maintenance facilities
(on or off premises), trained personnel, and
detailed procedures shall be provided.
Maintenance and inspection of the unit
shall be performed in conformance with the
following practices:
A a schedules planned maintenance, lu-
brication, and inspection system shall
be followed; consult the manufacturer's
recommendations.
B Only trained and authorized persons
shall be permitted to operate a powered
floor scrubber. Operators of powered
floor scrubbers shall be qualified as to
visual, auditory, physical, and mental
ability to operate the equipment safely.
Avoid fire hazards and have fire protection
equipment present in the work area. Do not
use open pans of fuel or flammable clean-
ing fluids for cleaning parts.
FIRE SAFETY STANDARD
Any unit not in safe operating condition
shall be removed from service.
Repairs shall not be made in Class I, Class
II, and Class III locations.
Fire Prevention.The unit shall be kept in a
clean condition and reasonably free of lint,
excess oil, and grease. Noncombustible
agents are preferred for cleaning the unit.
Flammable liquids [those having flash
points at or above 100°F (37,8°C)] are not
allowed. Precautions regarding toxicity,
ventilation, and fire hazard shall be appro-
priate for the agent or solvent used.
Nameplate Visibility. The unit type desig-
nations as shown on the nameplate and the
type markers shall not be covered over with
paint so that their identification information
is obscured.
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General notes

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 using the appliance for the first time,
read and observe these operating instruc-
tions and the accompanying brochure:
Safety information for brush cleaning units
and spray-extraction units, No. 5.956-251.
The appliance must only be operated on
surfaces that do not exceed the max. per-
mitted incline (see "Technical Specifica-
tions").
The appliance may only be operated
when the hood and all lids are closed.
Remove the Intelligent Key (emergency
stop) to take all functions out of opera-
tion immediately.
The appliance must only be operated on
surfaces that do not exceed the max. per-
mitted incline (see "Technical Specifica-
tions").
WARNING
Do not use the appliance on inclines.
Safety Devices
Safety devices serve to protect the user
and must not be rendered inoperational or
their functions bypassed.
Safety switch (B 40 C Bp)
If the safety switch is released, the brush
drive shuts off.
Drive lever (B 40 W Bp)
If the drive lever is released, the travel drive
and the brush drive shuts off.
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.
Environmental protection
The packaging materials are
recyclable. Please do not throw
packaging in the domestic
waste but pass it on for recy-
cling.
Old units contain valuable recy-
clable materials. Batteries, oil
and similar substances may
not be released into the envi-
ronment. Therefore please dis-
pose of old units through
suitable collection systems.