Kärcher KM 100/100 R D Bedienungsanleitung Seite 17

Danger
Risk of injury!
Do not use the appliance without an over-
head guard in areas where the operator
might get hit by falling objects.
The machine with working equipment
must be checked to ensure that it is in
proper working order and is operating
safely prior to use. Otherwise, the appli-
ance must not be used.
If the appliance is used in hazardous ar-
eas (e.g. filling stations) the corre-
sponding safety provisions must be ob-
served. It is not allowed to use the ap-
pliance in hazardous locations.
The operator must use the appliance
properly. The person must consider the
local conditions and must pay attention
to third parties, in particular children,
when working with the appliance.
Prior to starting work, the operator must
ensure that all protective devices are
properly installed and function correct-
ly.
The operator of the appliance is liable
for accidents with other individuals or
their property.
Ensure that the operator wears tight-fit-
ting clothes. Wear sturdy shoes and
avoid wearing loose-fitting clothes.
Check the immediate vicinity prior to
starting (e.g. children). Ensure suffi-
cient visibility!
Never leave the machine unattended
so long as the engine is running. The
operator may not leave the machine be-
fore the engine has come to a standstill,
the machine has been protected
against accidental movement and the
parking brake has been applied.
Please remove the key, when not in
use, to avoid unauthorised use of 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.
This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with lim-
ited physical, sensoric or mental capac-
ities or lack of experience and/or skills,
unless such persons are accompanied
and supervised by a person in charge of
their safety or if they received precise
instructions on the use of this appli-
ance.
Children should be supervised to pre-
vent them from playing with the appli-
ance.
Danger
Risk of injury!
Danger of tipping if gradient is too high.
The falling and rising gradients in the di-
rection of travel may not exceed 18%.
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 15%.
The travel speed must be adapted to the
existing conditions.
Danger
Risk of injury!
Please observe the special safety infor-
mation in the operating instructions of
the engine manufacturer.
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).
Petrol / diesel engine: It is prohibited to
operate the appliance indoors (risk of
poisoning).
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.
The engine is to be brought to a stand-
still and the appliance is to be fastened
properly during transportation.
Close fuel cock.
First switch off the appliance and re-
move the ignition key before performing
any cleaning or maintenance tasks on
the appliance, replacing parts or switch-
ing over to another function.
Always disconnect the battery when
working on the electrics.
Do not clean the appliance with a water
hose or high-pressure water jet (danger
of short circuits or other damage).
Maintenance work may only be carried
out by approved customer service out-
lets or experts in this field who are famil-
iar with the respective safety regula-
tions.
Please observe the local safety regula-
tions regarding portable commercially
used appliances.
Always use appropriate gloves while
working on the device.