Safety Devices; Symbols In The Operating In- Structions; Symbols On The Machine En; The First 100 Operating Hours (Run-In Time) - Kärcher MIC 45 classic Originalbetriebsanleitung

The appliance must not be operated by
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children, young persons or persons
who have not been instructed accord-
ingly.
It is strictly prohibited to take co-pas-
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sengers.
Never leave the machine unattended
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so long as the engine is running. The
operator may leave the appliance only
when the engine has come to a stand-
still, the appliance has been protected
against accidental movement by apply-
ing the immobilization brake and the ig-
nition key has been removed.
Drive mode
Danger
Risk of injury!
Prior to each use, the safety check de-
scribed in the Chapter "Startup" must be
conducted.
The travel speed must be adapted to the
existing conditions.
Danger of tipping if gradient is too high.
The gradient in the direction of travel
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should not exceed 25%.
Danger of tipping when driving round
bends at high speed.
Drive slowly when cornering.
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Danger of tipping on unstable ground.
Only use the machine on sound surfac-
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es.
Danger of tipping with excessive side-
ways tilt.
The gradient perpendicular to the direc-
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tion of travel should not exceed 10%.
All operating levers and switches must
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be in neutral prior to starting the motor.
The driver must be seated when the
motor is started. The drive pedal must
not be pressed during the starting pro-
cess.
You must use your seat belt when work-
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ing with attachments, as their use may
cause a sudden standstill of the ma-
chine (such as a snow plough, front
loader, etc.)
The appliance may only be started after
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the operator has occupied the driver's
seat.
During transports, the front attachment
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frame can be lifted all the way up and
locked; for this, pull the lever all the way
up.
Be especially careful when working on
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slopes and ditches.
Appliances with combustion engine
The appliance should not be used in closed
rooms.
Danger
Risk of injury!
Do not close the exhaust.
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Do not bend over the exhaust or touch
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it (risk of burns).
Do not touch the drive motor (risk of
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burns).
Exhaust gases are poisonous and haz-
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ardous to health, do not inhale them.
The engine requires approx. 3-4 sec-
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onds to come to a standstill once it has
been switched off. During this time, stay
well clear of the working area.

Safety Devices

This machine is equipped with several
safety systems. The emergency brake,
driver's seat and hydraulic levers are
equipped with safety switches.
Main switch
The main switch interrupts the electrical
supply to the starter motor. This switch
should always be switched off when the
machine is shut off (side position).
Startup block
In order to start the motor:
the main switch must be switched on
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(top position).
the emergency brake must be activat-
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ed.
the driver must be seated on the seat.
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Seat contact switch
The motor shuts off:
if you rise from the seat without activat-
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ing the emergency brake.
if you rise from the seat with the hydrau-
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lics switched on.
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.
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Symbols on the machine
Risk of burns on account of
hot surfaces! Allow the ex-
haust to cool down suffi-
ciently before starting work
on the machine.
Caution
Risk of burns on account of
hot hydraulic quick cou-
plers! Wear gloves while
separating the couplings.
Danger
Danger of crushing. Make
sure that no persons are
present near the arm hing-
es.
Warning
Danger of crushing. Keep
hands off the marked loca-
tion.
Danger
Danger of tipping. Only
drive on terrain with a max.
of 10% incline.
Chain pick-up / crane point
Lashing point
Fill in cooling water here.
The first 100 operating hours (run-in
time)
Please observe the following during the in-
itial 100 operating hours:
Let the motor warm up sufficiently prior
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to driving or loading the machine.
Drive carefully and avoid overloading.
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Change the motor oil, motor oil filter and
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hydraulic oil filter after 50 operating
hours.
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