Function; Safety Instructions; Safety Devices; General Notes - Kärcher KM 120/150 R Bp Bedienungsanleitung

Contents
Safety instructions
Function
Proper use
Environmental Protection, Disposal
Operating and Functional Elements
Before Commissioning
Start up
Operation
Shutdown
Maintenance and care
Faults
Specifications
EC Declaration of Conformity

Safety instructions

Before using the machine for the first time,
read and observe these operating instruc-
tions and the accompanying brochure:
Safety information for sweepers and vacu-
um sweepers, 5.956-250.
The machine has been approved for use on
surfaces with gradients of up to 12%.

Safety Devices

Safety devices serve for the protection of
the user and must not be put out of operati-
on or bypassed with respect to their

function.

Emergency-stop button
To put all functions out of operation imme-
diately: Press emergency-stop button.
- The machine comes to a sudden halt
when you press the emergency-stop
button.
- The emergency-stop has a direct effect
on all machine functions.
- The display continues.
After emergency-stop, the key switch must
remain in position "1" to ensure the follo-
wing functions:
- Functioning of the overall lamp (optio-
nal).
Seat contact mat
The machine is equipped with a seat con-
tact mat. When you quit the driver seat, the
machine comes to a halt after a delay of ap-
prox. 1.5 seconds and the activated sweep
function is switched off.

General notes

Your sales outlet should be informed about
any transit damage noted when unpacking
the product.
è Please read the operating instructions
for your machine before using it, and
pay particular attention to the following
safety instructions.
- 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-
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lations must be observed.
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Danger
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Risk of injury.
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Danger of tipping if gradient is too high.
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è The gradient in the direction of travel
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should not exceed 12%.
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Danger of tipping when driving round bends
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at high speed.
è Drive slowly when cornering.
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Danger of tipping on unstable ground.
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è Only use the machine on sound sur-
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faces.
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Danger of tipping with excessive sideways
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tilt.
è The gradient perpendicular to the direc-
tion of travel should not exceed 10%.
Battery-operated machines
Note
Warranty claims will be entertained only if
you use batteries and chargers recommen-
ded by Kärcher.
- Always follow the instructions of the bat-
tery manufacturer. Please follow the
statutory requirements for handling and
disposing batteries.
- Never leave the batteries in a dischar-
ged state; recharge them as soon as
possible.
- Always keep the batteries clean and dry
to avoid creep currents. Protect the bat-
teries and avoid contact with impurities
such as metal dust.
- Do not place tools or similar items on
the battery. Risk of short-circuit and ex-
plosion.
- Do not work with open flames, generate
sparks or smoke in the vicinity of a bat-
tery or a battery charging room. Danger
of explosion.
- Do not touch hot parts of the machine
such as the drive motor (risk of burns).
- Be careful while handling battery acid.
Follow the respective safety instruc-
tions!
- Used batteries are to be disposed ac-
cording to the EC guideline 91/ 157
EWG in an environment-friendly man-
ner.
Symbols
The following symbols are used in this ope-
rating manual:
Danger
Indicates an immediate threat of danger.
Failure to observe the instruction may result
in death or serious injuries.
Warning
Indicates a possibly dangerous situation.
Failure to observe the instruction may result
in light injuries or damage to property.
Note
Indicates useful tips and important informa-
tion about the product.
Function
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Figure 1
The sweeper operates using the overthrow
principle.
- The side brushes (3) clean the corners
and edges of the surface, moving dirt
and debris into the path of the roller
brush.
- The rotating roller brush (4) moves the
dirt and debris directly into the waste
container (5).
- The dust raised in the container is sepa-
rated by the dust filter (2) and the filte-
red clean air is drawn off by the suction
fan (1).
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