Precommissioning - Kärcher KM 85/50 W Bp Instruction Manual

key-operated switch.CAUTION ● Do not use the device in areas
in which there is a possibility of being struck by falling objects.
Safety instructions for driving
Note ● The list on the risk of overturning is not necessarily com-
prehensive.DANGER ● Danger of tilting if hill or slope is too
steep! Observe the maximum permissible values in the technical
data when driving up hills and slopes. ● Danger of tilting in case
of excessive tilting at side! Observe the maximum permissible
values in the technical data when driving lateral to the travel di-
rection. ● 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.
Battery-operated devices
DANGER ● Risk of explosion! Only charge batteries with a
suitable charger ● Highly explosive gas is produced when charg-
ing batteries in confined spaces. Only charge batteries in well
ventilated spaces. ● Keep naked flames away from the battery
or the battery charging room, and do not generate sparks or
smoke in the vicinity of a battery of a battery charging room.
● Risk of explosion and short circuits. Do not place tools or similar
items on the battery.
CAUTION ● Risk of injury from battery acid. Adhere to the re-
spective safety regulations.
ATTENTION ● Adhere to the operating instruction of the manu-
facturer of the battery and charger. Adhere to the recommenda-
tions of the legislature regarding the handling of batteries.
● Never leave batteries in a discharged state. Charge batteries
again as soon as possible. ● Keep batteries clean and dry in or-
der to avoid leakage currents. Protect batteries from contamina-
tion, e.g. from metal dust. ● Dispose of used batteries in an
environmentally friendly manner in accordance with the EC Di-
rective 91/157/EEC or the respective national regulations.
Safety instructions for transportation
CAUTION
● In order to prevent accidents or injuries, you must take into ac-
count the weight of the device, see chapter Technical data in
the operating instructions.
● Shut the motor down prior to transportation. Secure the device,
taking into account its weight. See chapter Technical data in the
operating instructions.
Care and maintenance
WARNING ● Disconnect the battery before working on the
electrical system. ● Switch off the device and pull the key out of
the key-operated switch before cleaning, performing mainte-
nance, replacing parts or changing to a different function.
CAUTION ● Repairs may only be carried out by approved
customer service sites or staff qualified in this area who are famil-
iar with all relevant safety instructions.
ATTENTION ● Adhere to the safety inspection requirements for
mobile devices for industrial use in accordance with the locally
applicable regulations (e.g. in Germany: VDE 0701). ● Short-cir-
cuits or other damage. Do not clean the device with a hose or
high-pressure water jet. ● Always wear suitable gloves when
working on the device.
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Unloading instructions
DANGER
Risk of accidents when unloading the device
Use a suitable ramp when unloading the device.
Do not use a forklift to unload / load the device.
Be aware of the weight of the device when unloading / loading.
See also the chapter "Technical data".
Figure: Build a ramp
1. Connect the battery and charge if necessary.
2. Fit the push handle and lever.
3. Use the enclosed boards to build a ramp according to the
sketch.
4. Cut the plastic packing strips and remove the film.
5. Remove the strap fastening at the attachment points.
6. Unscrew the three marked floor boards and the squared tim-
ber on the pallet.
7. Position the boards on the edge of the pallet; align the boards
so that they lie in front on the wheels on the device. Screw the
boards tight.
8. Place the squared timber under the boards as a support.
9. Remove the wooden blocks locking the wheels.
10.Release the parking brake.
11.Carefully drive the device off the pallet via the ramp or push it
off the pallet (see chapter "Moving the device without its own
drive").
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