Safety Instructions; Notes On Unloading/Unpacking; General Notes On Safety; Work Clothing - Kärcher B 300 RI D Handbuch

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Safety instructions

3.1

Notes on unloading/unpacking

DANGER
Risk of injury, risk of damage!
The vehicle is not approved for crane loading.
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Do not use a forklift to unload/load the appliance.
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The packaging material (plastic bag, thermocol, etc.) is
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a potential source of danger and should not reach the
hands of children.
Carefully unpack the device while refraining from using
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any tool that could damage the device. After unpacking,
check whether the device is complete and fully func-
tional. If not, call customer service.
3.2

General notes on safety

The vehicle and its working equipment must be
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checked to ensure that it is in proper working order and
operating safely prior to use. Otherwise, the appliance
must not be used.
If the vehicle is used in hazardous areas (e.g. filling sta-
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tions), the corresponding safety instructions must be
observed. It is not allowed to use the appliance in haz-
ardous locations.
To secure the device against an accidental start, turn
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the key switch to position "0" and remove the key.
The ignition key of the vehicle may be made available
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only to trained operating, cleaning or maintenance
staff.
3.3

Work clothing

Always use appropriate gloves while working on the ve-
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hicle.
Ensure that the operator wears tight-fitting clothes,
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wear safety shoes.
Wear suitable headgear so that braids or long hair can-
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not get caught in rotating parts.
Do not wear jewellery, rings or the like during work.
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3.4 Safety instructions concerning the
operation
The operator must use the vehicle as intended. The lo-
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cal conditions must be considered and the operator
must watch out for third parties, especially children,
during work.
Never leave the vehicle unattended as long as the mo-
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tor is running. The operator may only leave the vehicle
when the motor has been switched off and the vehicle
is secured against accidental movements. If necessary,
operate the parking brake and remove the ignition key.
Close the gas valves each time after operation.
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The vehicle may only be used by persons who have
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been instructed in handling the vehicle or have proven
qualification and expertise in operating the vehicle and
have been explicitly assigned the task of handling it.
The vehicle may not be operated by children or unin-
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structed persons.
This machine is not intended for use by persons (in-
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cluding children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowl-
edge.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they are
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not playing with the vehicle.
Do not open the bonnet or the side panels while the mo-
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tor is running.
3.5 Safety information concerning the
driving operation
DANGER
Danger of tipping!
The falling and rising gradients in the direction of travel
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may not exceed 12%.
Drive slowly when cornering.
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Danger of tipping on unstable ground.
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Danger of tipping with excessive sideways tilt.
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Danger of slipping on wet floors.
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It is important to follow all safety instructions, rules and
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regulations applicable for driving motor vehicles.
The vehicle must not be operated by children or teen-
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agers.
In order to prevent unauthorised use of the vehicle, the
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ignition key must be removed.
Prior to each use, the safety check described in the
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Chapter "Startup" must be conducted.
All operating levers and switches must be in neutral pri-
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or to starting the motor. The driver must be seated
when the motor is started. The drive pedal must not be
pressed during the starting process.
The vehicle may only be started while sitting in the seat.
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Do not clean without installed brushes, sealing lips or
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suction lips.
In the event of malfunctions in the brake system, turn
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off the vehicle and contact Customer Service.
3.6 Safety guidelines for LPG vehicles
(only gas engine)
Hauptverband der gewerblichen Berufsgenossenschaften
e.V. (HVBG / Germany). Liquefied gases (propellants) are
butane and propane or a mixture of butane/propane. They
are available in special cylinders. The operating pressure
of these gases depends on the outside temperature.
DANGER
Risk of explosion!
Do not handle liquified gas like petrol. Petrol evapo-
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rates slowly, liquified gas immediately turns into gas.
The risk of gas spreading in the room and getting ignit-
ed is thus higher with liquid gas than with petrol.
WARNING
Risk of injury!
Use only liquid gas cylinders filled with power gas in ac-
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cordance with DIN 51622 of A or B quality, depending
on the ambient temperature.
For the gas engine, use only liquid gas mixtures of pro-
pane/ butane or their mixtures where the mixing ratio
lies between 90/10 to 30/70. Because of the better cold
start behaviour, liquid gas with a high propane propor-
tion should be preferred with ambient temperatures be-
low 0 °C (32 °F) as the vaporization already takes place
with low temperatures.
ATTENTION
The use of household gas and camping gas is strictly pro-
hibited.
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