General Notes; Proper Use; Safety Instructions - Kärcher KM 70/30 C Bp Originalbetriebsanleitung

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.
Please read the safety instructions before
start-up!
Contents

General notes . . . . . . . . . . .

Proper use . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Safety instructions . . . . . . .

Operating and Functional Ele-
ments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Startup. . . . . . . . . . .
Start up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance and care . . . .
Special accessories . . . . . .
Faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical specifications . . .
EC Declaration of Conformity
General notes
Your sales outlet should be informed about
any transit damage noted when unpacking
the product.
Warning and information plates on the
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machine provide important directions
for safe operation.
In addition to the information contained
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in the operating instructions, all statuto-
ry safety and accident prevention regu-
lations must be observed.
Environmental protection
The packaging material can be recy-
cled. Please do not place the packag-
ing into the ordinary refuse for disposal, but
arrange for the proper recycling.
Old appliances contain valuable ma-
terials that can be recycled. Please
arrange for the proper recycling of old
appliances. Batteries and accumulators
contain substances that must not enter the
environment. Please dispose of your old
appliances, batteries and accumulators us-
ing appropriate collection systems.
Notes about the ingredients (REACH)
You will find current information about the
ingredients at:
www.kaercher.com/REACH
Warranty
The warranty terms published by the rele-
vant sales company are applicable in each
country. We will repair potential failures of
your appliance within the warranty period
free of charge, provided that such failure is
caused by faulty material or defects in man-
ufacturing. In the event of a warranty claim
please contact your dealer or the nearest
authorized Customer Service centre.
Please submit the proof of purchase.
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Accessories and Spare Parts
Danger
To avoid risks, all repairs and replacement
of spare parts may only be carried out by
authorized customer service personnel.
Only use accessories and spare parts
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which have been approved by the man-
ufacturer. The exclusive use of original
accessories and original spare parts
EN . . 1 ensures that the appliance can be oper-
ated safely and troublefree.
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At the end of the operating instructions
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you will find a selected list of spare
EN . . 2 parts that are often required.
EN . . 2 For additional information about spare
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parts, please go to the Service section
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at www.kaercher.com.
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Symbols in the operating instruc-
EN . . 3
EN . . 3
Danger
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Warns about immediate danger which can
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lead to severe injuries or death.
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Warning
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Warns about possible danger which could
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lead to severe injuries or death.
Caution
Points out a possibly dangerous situation
which can lead to light injuries or property
damage.
Use this sweeper only as directed in these
operating instructions.
This sweeper has been designed to
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sweep dirt and debris from indoor as
well as outdoor surfaces.
Any use extending beyond this is not
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considered as proper use. The manu-
facturer is not liable for any losses re-
sulting from this; the user alone bears
the risk for this.
The machine is only suitable for use on
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the types of surfaces specified in the
operating instructions.
Foreseeable misuse
Never vacuum up explosive liquids,
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combustible gases or undiluted acids
and solvents. This includes petrol, paint
thinner or heating oil which can gener-
ate explosive fumes or mixtures upon
contact with the suction air. Acetone,
undiluted acids and solvents must also
be avoided as they can harm the mate-
rials on the machine.
Never sweep/vacuum up reactive metal
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dusts (e.g. aluminium, magnesium,
zinc), as they form explosive gases
when they come in contact with highly
alkaline or acidic detergents.
Do not sweep/vacuum up any burning
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or glowing objects.
The appliance is not suitable for sweep-
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ing off liquids.
The machine may not be used or stored
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in hazardous areas. It is not allowed to
tions
Proper use
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use the appliance in hazardous loca-
tions.
Pushing or transporting objects by
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means of this appliance is prohibited.
Suitable surfaces
Asphalt
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Industrial floor
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Screed
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Concrete
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Paving stones
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Safety instructions
This device is not intended for use by
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persons (including children) with re-
duced physical, sensory or mental abil-
ities or lacking experience and/or
knowledge, unless they are supervised
by a person responsible for their safety
or are instructed by these persons on
the use of the device. Children should
be supervised, to ensure that they do
not play with the device.
The operator must use the appliance
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properly. The person must consider the
local conditions and must pay attention
to third parties, in particular children,
when working with the appliance.
The machine with working equipment
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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.
The machine may not be modified.
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The following applies in general: Keep
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highly-flammable substances away
from the appliance (danger of explo-
sion/fire).
Danger
Risk of injury. Before performing any tasks
at the machine, first turn the programme
selection switch to "OFF"and clamp the ca-
ble at the minus pole of the battery.
Warning
Risk of being squeezed or hurt at the belts,
side-brushes, containers, pushing handle.
Caution
Wear proper safety gloves while removing
glass, metal or other sharp-edged materi-
als from the dirt container.
Battery-operated machines
Note
Warranty claims will be entertained only if
you use batteries and chargers recom-
mended by Kärcher.
Always follow the instructions of the
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battery manufacturer and the charger
manufacturer. Please follow the statu-
tory requirements for handling and dis-
posing batteries.
Never leave the batteries in a dis-
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charged state; recharge them as soon
as possible.
Always keep the batteries clean and dry
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to avoid creep currents. Protect the bat-