Environmental Protection; Disposal; Disposal Of The Worn Out Vehicle; Safety Information - Kärcher MC 250 Handbuch

No modifications must be made to the vehicle.
 Do not remain in the hazard zone.
 Never operate the vehicle in potentially explosive envi-
ronments.
 Never transport persons with the vehicle (except in the
seats provided), on the loading area or on the attach-
ments.
 Do not use the vehicle in the forestry industry.
 Do not use the vehicle for dispersing insecticide, pesti-
cide or fertiliser.
 The engine cover is not suitable as a cargo bed. Stand-
ing on the cover is also prohibited.
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Environmental protection

Components such as batteries, rechargeable batter-
ies or oil that pose a potential hazard to human health
and the environment if handled incorrectly or disposed
of incorrectly must not be disposed of with household rub-
bish.
Notes on the content materials (REACH)
Current information on content materials can be found at:
www.kaercher.de/REACH
3.1

Disposal

 Observe the national regulations at the location.
 Observe company-specific specifications.
 Dispose of any operating and auxiliary materials ac-
cording to the valid safety data sheets.
3.2

Disposal of the worn out vehicle

Vehicles that are no longer fit for service contain valuable
recyclable materials. We recommend you cooperate with a
waste management company with regard to the disposal
of your vehicle.
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Safety information

4.1

Hazard levels

DANGER
●
Indication of an imminent threat of danger that will lead
to severe injuries or even death.
WARNING
●
Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may
lead to severe injuries or even death.
CAUTION
●
Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may
lead to minor injuries.
ATTENTION
●
Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may
lead to damage to property.
4.2

General safety instructions

●
DANGER Risk of asphyxiation. Keep packaging film
out of the reach of children.
●
WARNING Only use the vehicle for its proper use.
Take into account the local conditions and beware of third
parties, in particular children, when working.
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
those with a lack of experience and knowledge, are only al-
lowed to use the vehicle if they are supervised or have
been instructed with respect to using the appliance safely,
and understand the resultant dangers involved.
people who have been instructed on how to use the vehi-
cle, or have proven their ability to operate it, and have
been explicitly instructed to use it, must use the vehicle.
●
Children must not operate the vehicle.
be supervised to prevent them from playing with the vehi-
cle.
CAUTION
protection. Never modify or bypass safety devices.
4.3
DANGER
Observe the maximum permissible values in the technical
data when driving up hills and slopes.
case of excessive tilting at side! Observe the maximum
permissible values in the technical data when driving later-
al to the travel direction.
surfaces! Only use the vehicle on stable surfaces.
WARNING
speed. Approach corners slowly.
overturning is not necessarily comprehensive.
CAUTION
slats. Always keep these free from obstructions to ensure
sufficient ventilation.
ATTENTION
Ensure free visibility on public roads before use (e.g. fog-
proof windscreens, mirrors, etc.).
4.4
DANGER
with diesel engines in confined spaces.
soning: Do not inhale the exhaust gases.
the exhaust gas openings.
exhaust gas opening. Never reach inside the exhaust gas
opening.
aware of the engine after-running time after switching off
(3-4 seconds).
4.5
WARNING
●
Pay attention to the weight of the vehicle to avoid acci-
dents and injuries, see Chapter .
●
Pay attention to the vehicle height during transport on a
trailer or lorry and secure the vehicle, see Chapter .
4.6
 Switch off the engine and remove the ignition key before
performing cleaning or maintenance work on the vehi-
cle, replacing parts or changing the functionality of the
vehicle.
 Repairs may only be carried out by approved customer
service sites or staff qualified in this area who are famil-
iar with all relevant safety instructions.
 Adhere to the safety checks according to the applicable
local regulations for mobile commercial vehicles.
 Do not clean the tyres, radiator fins, hydraulic hoses and
valves, seals, electrical and electronic components us-
ing a high-pressure cleaner.
 Pay attention to the correct tyre inflation pressure, an
●
excessively high tire inflation pressure can cause the
Persons
tyre to burst.
 Only original Kärcher seats may be used. Otherwise the
vibration values cannot be guaranteed.
4.7
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Only
General
The vehicle has a hydrostatic drive, 2-wheel steering and
a selectable 4-wheel steering. It therefore exhibits driving
characteristics that are different to those of a car.
●
Children must
English
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Safety devices are provided for your own

Safety instructions for driving

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Danger of tilting if hill or slope is too steep!
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Danger of tipping on unstable
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Risk of accident due to not adapting
●
Driver cabins are equipped with air exit

Diesel engine safety instructions

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Diesel engine: Never operate vehicles
●
Never bend down over the
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Always keep away from the drive area. Be

Safety instructions for transportation

Safety instructions for care and
maintenance

Additional operating safety instructions

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Danger of tilting in
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The list on the risk of
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Danger of poi-
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Never close off
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