Safety Instructions; Operating And Functional Elements - Kärcher KM 80 W G Handbuch

Foreseeable misuse
– Never vacuum up explosive liquids,
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
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
or glowing objects.
– The machine may not be used or stored
in hazardous areas. It is not allowed to
use the appliance in hazardous loca-
tions.
Suitable surfaces
– Asphalt
– Industrial floor
– Screed
– Concrete
– Paving stones

Safety instructions

Application
– 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.
Operation
– 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.
– 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 with limited physical, senso-
ry or mental capacities or lacking expe-
rience and/or skills, unless such per-
sons are accompanied and supervised
by a person in charge of their safety or
they have received precise instructions
on the use of this appliance and have
understood the resulting risks.
– Children should be supervised to pre-
vent them from playing with the appli-
ance.
– There is a risk of injury (crushing) when
installing the waste container and the
snow removal shield.
Drive mode
DANGER
Danger of tipping!
– Without the upgrade kit, only drive on
hills with up to 12% inclination.
With the upgrade kit, only drive on hills
with up to 2% inclination.
– The gradient perpendicular to the direc-
tion of travel should not exceed 12%.
– When working hillside - Caution when
lifting out the attachment.
– Only use the machine on sound surfac-
es.
Appliances with combustion engine
Danger
Risk of injury!
– Please follow the special safety instruc-
tions in the Operating Instructions Man-
ual for petrol engine devices.
– 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).
– Ensure that there is adequate ventila-
tion or provision for diverting the ex-
haust gas while operating the appliance
in closed rooms (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 appliance may only be tilted back-
wards if the fuel tank is empty.
Transport
– The engine is to be brought to a stand-
still and the appliance is to be fastened
properly during transportation.
Maintenance
– First switch off the appliance and re-
move the spark plug connector, if nec-
essary, before performing any cleaning
or maintenance tasks on the appliance,
replacing parts or switching over to an-
other function.
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– 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.
Operating and Functional
Elements
1 Push handle
2 Parking brake
3 Drive wheels
4 Roller brush
5 Application points for upgrade kids
6 Protective cover roller brush
7 Height adjustment roller brush
8 Petrol engine
9 Swivel bracket for angle adjustment of
the roller brush
10 Clutch lever travel drive
11 Gas lever
12 Clutch lever roller brush drive
Gas lever
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1 Position "CHOKE"
Position of the gas lever for starting the
motor
2 Operating position "full load"
The appliance works best while in the
operating position.
3 "OFF" position
Motor off
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