Foreseeable Misuse; Suitable Surfaces; Safety Instructions; General Notes On Safety - Kärcher KM 90/60 R G Originalbetriebsanleitung

– The following applies in general: Keep
highly-flammable substances away
from the appliance (danger of explo-
sion/fire).

Foreseeable misuse

– 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.
– The appliance is not suitable for sweep-
ing off hazardous substances.
– Do not sweep/vacuum up any burning
or glowing objects.
– The machine may not be used or stored
in hazardous areas. It is not allowed to
use the appliance in hazardous locations.
– It is strictly prohibited to take co-pas-
sengers.
– Pushing/pulling or transporting objects by
means of this appliance is prohibited.

Suitable surfaces

– Asphalt
– Industrial floor
– Screed
– Concrete
– Paving stones

Safety instructions

General notes on safety

– The machine with working equipment
must be checked to ensure that it is in
proper working order and is operating
safely prior to use. Otherwise, the appli-
ance must not be used.
– If the appliance is used in hazardous ar-
eas (e.g. filling stations) the corre-
sponding safety provisions must be
observed. It is not allowed to use the
appliance in hazardous locations.
Safety instructions concerning the
operation
– The operator must use the appliance
properly. The person must consider the
local conditions and must pay attention
to third parties, in particular children,
when working with the appliance.
– Prior to starting work, the operator must
ensure that all protective devices are
properly installed and function correctly.
– The operator of the appliance is liable
for accidents with other individuals or
their property.
– Ensure that the operator wears tight-fit-
ting clothes. Wear sturdy shoes and
avoid wearing loose-fitting clothes.
– Check the immediate vicinity prior to
starting (e.g. children). Ensure suffi-
cient visibility!
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– Never leave the machine unattended
so long as the engine is running. The
operator may leave the machine only
when the engine has come to a stand-
still, the machine has been protected
against accidental movement, if neces-
sary, by applying the immobilization
brake and the ignition key has been re-
moved.
– The appliance may only be used by per-
sons who have been instructed in han-
dling the appliance or have proven
qualification and expertise in operating
the appliance or have been explicitly
assigned the task of handling the appli-
ance.
– This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with lim-
ited physical, sensoric or mental capac-
ities or lack of experience and/or skills,
unless such persons are accompanied
and supervised by a person in charge of
their safety or if they received precise
instructions on the use of this appli-
ance.
– Children should be supervised to pre-
vent them from playing with the appli-
ance.
Safety information concerning the
driving operation
Danger
Risk of injury!
Danger of tipping if gradient is too high.
– The falling and rising gradients in the di-
rection of travel may not exceed 18%.
Danger of tipping on unstable ground.
– Only use the machine on sound surfac-
es.
Danger of tipping with excessive sideways
tilt.
– The gradient perpendicular to the direc-
tion of travel should not exceed 18%.
Safety information concerning the
combustion engine
Danger
Risk of injury!
– Please follow the special safety instruc-
tions in the Operating Instructions Man-
ual for petrol engine devices.
– Do not close the exhaust.
– Do not bend over the exhaust or touch
it (risk of burns).
– Do not touch the drive motor (risk of
burns).
– Ensure that there is adequate ventila-
tion or provision for diverting the ex-
haust gas while operating the appliance
in closed rooms (risk of poisoning).
– Exhaust gases are poisonous and haz-
ardous to health, do not inhale them.
– The engine requires approx. 3-4 sec-
onds to come to a standstill once it has
been switched off. During this time, stay
well clear of the working area.
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Safety information concerning the
transport of the appliance
– The engine is to be brought to a stand-
still and the appliance is to be fastened
properly during transportation.
Safety information concerning
maintenance and care
– Switch off the appliance and remove
the ignition key prior to performing any
cleaning or maintenance tasks on the
appliance, replacing parts or switching
over to another function.
– Always disconnect the battery when
working on the electrics.
– Do not clean the appliance with a water
hose or high-pressure water jet (danger
of short circuits or other damage).
– Maintenance work may only be carried
out by approved customer service out-
lets or experts in this field who are famil-
iar with the respective safety
regulations.
– Please observe the local safety regula-
tions regarding portable commercially
used appliances.
– Always use appropriate gloves while
working on the device.

Function

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 sep-
arated by the dust filter (2) and the fil-
tered clean air is drawn off by the
suction fan (1).