Foreseeable Misuse; Environmental Protection; Disposal; Disposal Of The Worn Out Vehicle - Kärcher MC 250 Originalbetriebsanleitung

Only attachments approved by KÄRCHER may be used.
KÄRCHER accepts no liability for accidents or malfunc-
tions from non-approved attachments.
Observe the operating instructions for the attachments.
Driving licence: When driving on public roads, ensure
that you have a valid driving license for this vehicle. If you
have any questions, please contact the Kärcher Service.
2.2

Foreseeable misuse

Comply with the applicable national regulations.
Any type of improper use is prohibited.
The operating personnel are liable for hazards resulting
from incorrect use. Usage for other purposes than those
described in this documentation is prohibited.
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.
3

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.
4

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.
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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. ● Persons
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. ● Only
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. ● Children must
be supervised to prevent them from playing with the vehi-
cle.
CAUTION ● Safety devices are provided for your own
protection. Never modify or bypass safety devices.
4.3

Safety instructions for driving

DANGER ● Danger of tilting if hill or slope is too steep!
Observe the maximum permissible values in the technical
data when driving up hills and slopes. ● Danger of tilting in
case of excessive tilting at side! Observe the maximum
permissible values in the technical data when driving later-
al to the travel direction. ● Danger of tipping on unstable
surfaces! Only use the vehicle on stable surfaces.
WARNING ● Risk of accident due to not adapting
speed. Approach corners slowly. ● The list on the risk of
overturning is not necessarily comprehensive.
CAUTION ● Driver cabins are equipped with air exit
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

Diesel engine safety instructions

DANGER ● Diesel engine: Never operate vehicles
with diesel engines in confined spaces. ● Danger of
poisoning: Do not inhale the exhaust gases. ● Never close
off the exhaust gas openings. ● Never bend down over the
exhaust gas opening. Never reach inside the exhaust gas
opening. ● Always keep away from the drive area. Be
aware of the engine after-running time after switching off
(3-4 seconds).
4.5

Safety instructions for transportation

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 Safety instructions for care and
maintenance
● 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.
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