General Notes; Environmental Protection; Proper Use - Kärcher KM 100/100 RG 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!
Appliance motorisation
G: Petrol engine
LPG: Gas engine
Contents
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Proper use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . EN
Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Operating and Functional Ele-
ments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Before Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Start up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Shutdown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Care and maintenance . . . . . . EN
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Technical specifications. . . . . . EN
EU Declaration of Conformity . EN
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN

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 house-
hold waste; please send it for re-
cycling.
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.
Engine oil, diesel and petrol must not be
released into the environment. Protect the
ground and dispose of used oil in an envi-
ronmentally responsible way.
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.
Accessories and Spare Parts
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DANGER
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To avoid risks, all repairs and replacement
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of spare parts may only be carried out by
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authorized customer service personnel.
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- Only use accessories and spare parts
which have been approved by the man-
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ufacturer. The exclusive use of original
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accessories and original spare parts
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ensures that the appliance can be oper-
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ated safely and trouble free.
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- At the end of the operating instructions
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you will find a selected list of spare
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parts that are often required.
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- For additional information about spare
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parts, please go to the Service section
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at www.kaercher.com.
Symbols in the operating
instructions
DANGER
Warns about immediate danger which can
lead to severe injuries or death.
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
Please do not sweep away
any burning substances
such as cigarettes, match
sticks or similar objects.
Risk of being squeezed or
hurt at the belts, side-
brushes, containers, ma-
chine cover.

Proper use

The sweeper is intended for cleaning floor
surfaces for commercial use and e.g. for
the following fields of application:
 Car parks
 Production facilities
 Logistics areas
 Hotel
 Retail industry
 Storage areas
 Walkways
- Use this sweeper only as directed in
these operating instructions.
- Any use extending beyond this is not
considered as proper use. The manu-
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facturer is not liable for any losses re-
sulting from this; the user alone bears
the risk for this.
- Petrol / diesel engin
e: The operation indoors is prohibited.
- Gas engine
: Operating the appliance indoors is
permitted if sufficient ventilation is en-
sured.
Gas bottles and appliance may only be
stored on ground level.
- 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).
- 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 appliance is not suitable for sweep-
ing off hazardous substances.
- The machine may not be used or stored
in hazardous areas. It is not allowed to
use the appliance in hazardous loca-
tions.
- It is strictly prohibited to take co-pas-
sengers.
- Pushing/pulling or transporting objects
by means of this appliance is prohibit-
ed.
 Asphalt
 Industrial floor
 Screed
 Concrete
 Paving stones
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Foreseeable misuse
Suitable surfaces
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