General Notes; Proper Use - Kärcher KM 80 W G Handbuch

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care and maintenance . . . . . .
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical specifications. . . . . .
EU Declaration of Conformity .
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General notes
Your sales outlet should be informed about
any transit damage noted when unpacking
the product.
– Warning and information plates on the
machine provide important directions
for safe operation.
– In addition to the information contained
in the operating instructions, all statuto-
ry safety and accident prevention regu-
lations must be observed.
Environmental protection
The packaging material can be
recycled. Please do not throw
the packaging material into
household waste; please send it
for recycling.
Old appliances contain valuable
materials that can be recycled.
Please arrange for the proper re-
cycling of old appliances. Please
dispose your old appliances us-
ing appropriate collection sys-
tems.
Please do not release engine oil, fuel oil,
diesel and petrol into the environment Pro-
tect the ground and dispose of used oil in
an environmentally-clean manner.
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
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-
EN 1
ated safely and trouble free.
EN 2
– At the end of the operating instructions
you will find a selected list of spare
EN 2
parts that are often required.
EN 3
– For additional information about spare
EN 3
parts, please go to the Service section
EN 3
at www.kaercher.com.
EN 4
Symbols in the operating
EN 4
instructions
EN 6
DANGER
EN 6
Warns about immediate danger which can
EN 7
lead to severe injuries or death.
EN 7
WARNING
Warns about possible danger which could
lead to severe injuries or death.
CAUTION
Points out a possibly dangerous situation
which can lead to light injuries or property
damage.
Symbols on the machine
Risk of burns! Beware of hot
exhaust.
Never open or remove protec-
tive devices while the motor is
running.
Do not open or remove protec-
tive devices while the motor is
running.
Switch off the motor and unplug
the spark plug connector prior
to performing repair, mainte-
nance or cleaning tasks.
Hazard caused by
ejected parts with
moving roller brush.
Keep a safety dis-
tance of 3 m towards
the front and the side
foldable push handle
Height adjustment roll-
er brush
1
-
EN
Keep sufficient safety distance
to the turning worm.
Switch on roller brush.
Driving operations
Parking brake
Angle adjustment roller brush
Gas lever
Lashing point
Tyre pressure
Proper use
Use this sweeper only as directed in these
operating instructions.
– This appliance is suitable to sweep
loose dirt or to absorb it by means of the
waste container upgrade kit (special ac-
cessory).
After installing a snow removal shield
(special accessory) this appliance can
also be employed for removing snow.
– Any use extending beyond this is not
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.
– It is not allowed to use this appliance in-
doors.
– The machine may not be modified.
– The machine is only suitable for use on
the types of surfaces specified in the
operating instructions.
– The machine may only be operated on
the surfaces approved by the company
or its authorised representatives.
– The following applies in general: Keep
highly-flammable substances away
from the appliance (danger of explo-
sion/fire).