Foreseeable Misuse; Residual Risks; Environmental Protection; Disposal - Kärcher MIC 50 Manual

KÄRCHER accepts no liability for accidents or malfunctions from
non-approved attachments. Observe the operating instructions
from the manufacturer of the attachment.
Prior to using the vehicle, read through the operating instructions
carefully and familiarise yourself with the operating devices and
the other equipment.
Only use the vehicle as intended, as illustrated and described in
these operating instructions.
Intended use also included adherence to the prescribed mainte-
nance activities and intervals.
The vehicle and attachments may only be used, maintained and
repaired by persons familiar with the vehicle and attachments
and the associated hazards.
Observe the general safety regulations and accident prevent
guidelines from the legislator. Comply with other generally recog-
nised rules relevant to safety, occupational health and traffic
laws.
The operating personnel must:
 Be physically and mentally suitable.
 Have been instructed in the handling of the vehicle and attach-
ments.
 Have read and understood these operating instructions and
the operating instructions for any attachments or towed ma-
chinery prior to starting work.
 Have provided the operating company with verification of ca-
pability to operate the vehicle.
 Be explicitly nominated to operate the vehicle by the operating
company.
2.1

Foreseeable misuse

Any use which is not as intended is prohibited. The user shall be
liable for hazards that arise as a result of improper usage.
Using the vehicle for other purposes than those described in
these instructions is prohibited.
Transporting persons on the vehicle, the loading area or attach-
ments is not allowed.
No modifications must be made to the vehicle.
2.2

Residual risks

Residual risk cannot be excluded, despite proper use and the ob-
servance of all given instructions.
WARNING
Danger due to human error
Indicate these hazards and point out the safety instructions in
these operating instructions to persons in the area of the vehicle
and attachments.
WARNING
Danger due to malfunction
Point out to persons in the area of the vehicle and attachments
that they should pay particular attention to being able to react im-
mediately in the case of a possible malfunction or an accident, or
in the event of system failure.
Dangers could be:
1 Unexpected movements of the attachments and vehicle.
2 Escaping operating fluids due to leaks, bursting of pipes and
containers, and similar.
3 Braking as a result of unfavourable ground conditions such as
slopes, slipperiness, bumpiness or poor visibility etc.
4 Falling, tripping and similar, when moving around on the vehi-
cle, particularly in wet weather.
5 Fire and explosion hazard caused by the battery and voltage.
6 Risk of fire due to diesel fuel and oils.
7 Human error due to failure to observe the safety instructions.
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Environmental protection

The packing materials can be recycled. Please dispose of
packaging in accordance with the environmental regula-
tions.
Electrical and electronic appliances contain valuable, recy-
clable materials and often components such as batteries, re-
chargeable batteries or oil, which - if handled or disposed of
incorrectly - can pose a potential threat to human health and the
environment. However, these components are required for the
correct operation of the appliance. Appliances marked by this
symbol are not allowed to be disposed of together with the house-
hold rubbish.
Notes on the content materials (REACH)
Current information on content materials can be found at:
www.kaercher.com/REACH
3.1

Disposal

 Observe the national regulations at the location.
 Observe company-specific specifications.
 Dispose of any operating and auxiliary materials according to
the valid safety data sheets.
3.2

Disposal of the worn out vehicle

Vehicles that are no longer fit for service contain valuable recy-
clable materials. We recommend you cooperate with a waste
management company with regard to the disposal of your vehi-
cle.
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Safety information

4.1

Hazard levels

DANGER
Indication of an imminent threat of danger that will lead to severe
injuries or even death.
WARNING
Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may lead to se-
vere injuries or even death.
CAUTION
Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may lead to mi-
nor injuries.
ATTENTION
Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may lead to
damage to property.
4.2

General safety information

DANGER Risk of asphyxiation. Keep packaging film out of
the reach of children.
WARNING Only use the device for its proper use. Take into
account the local conditions and beware of third parties, in par-
ticular children, when working with the device. Persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or those with a
lack of experience and knowledge, are only allowed to use the
appliance if they are supervised or have been instructed with re-
spect to using the appliance safely, and understand the resultant
dangers involved. Only people who have been instructed on
how to use the device, or have proven their ability to operate it,
and have been explicitly instructed to use it, must use the device.
l Children must not operate the device. Children must be su-
pervised to prevent them from playing with the appliance.
CAUTION Safety devices are provided for your own protec-
tion. Never modify or bypass safety devices.
4.3 Safety information concerning the driving
operation
DANGER Danger of tilting if hill or slope is too steep! Ob-
serve the maximum permissible values in the technical data
when driving up hills and slopes. Danger of tilting in case of ex-
cessive tilting at side! Observe the maximum permissible values
in the technical data when driving lateral to the travel direction. 
Danger of tilting on unstable subsurfaces! Only use the device on
firm subsurfaces.
WARNING Risk of accident due to not adapting speed. Ap-
proach corners slowly.
CAUTION Driver cabins are equipped with air exit slats. Al-
ways keep these free from obstructions to ensure sufficient ven-
tilation.
Note This list of tilting hazards makes no claim to be complete.
4.4

Diesel engine safety instructions

DANGER Diesel engine: Never operate vehicles with die-
sel engines in confined spaces. Danger of poisoning: Do not
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