Safety Instructions - Kärcher KM 100/120 R Bp Originalbetriebsanleitung

Contents
General instructions .........................................................
Safety instructions ...........................................................
Intended use ....................................................................
Environmental protection .................................................
Accessories and spare parts............................................
Checking the delivery.......................................................
Function ...........................................................................
Device description............................................................
Before start-up .................................................................
Batteries / chargers..........................................................
Initial startup ....................................................................
Operation .........................................................................
Transport..........................................................................
Storage ............................................................................
Care and maintenance ....................................................
Troubleshooting guide .....................................................
Accessories/wear parts....................................................
Warranty ..........................................................................
Technical data ..................................................................
Declaration of Conformity ................................................
General instructions
Read and observe these original instructions and the
operating instructions accompanying the battery and
charger before using the machine for the first time. Keep the op-
erating instructions for future reference or for future owners.

Safety instructions

Hazard levels
DANGER
● Indication of an imminent threat of danger that will lead to se-
vere 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.
Safety instructions for operation
DANGER ● Never leave the device unattended unless the
device is secured against unintentional movement. Always apply
the parking brake before leaving the device.
WARNING ● Only use the device for its proper use. Take into
account the local conditions and beware of third parties, in par-
ticular children, when working with the device. ● Check that the
machine, the working devices and the safety devices are in good
working order, check the functionality and operational safety be-
fore using the machine. If the condition is not perfect or safe to
operate, do not use the machine. ● Adhere to the respective safe-
ty regulations in hazard zones (e.g. service stations). Never op-
erate the device in explosive spaces. ● The device is not
intended for use by persons with restricted physical, sensory or
mental abilities or those lacking in experience and / or lacking in
knowledge. ● Only people who have been instructed on how to
use the device, or have proven their ability to operate it, and have
been explicitly instructed to use it, must use the device. ● Wear
tight-fitting clothing and solid footwear when operating or main-
taining the machine. ● Do not use the machine in areas in which
there is a possibility of being struck by falling objects. ● Children
must be supervised to prevent them from playing with the appli-
ance. ● Children and minors must not use the device. ● Do not
look directly into the light source on devices equipped with Blue
Spot lighting. ● The person operating the machine is responsible
for accidents with other people and their property. ● Check the
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immediate area before you start up, e.g. for children and animals.
Make sure you always have a good view. ● Remove the key from
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the key switch or remove the Kärcher Intelligent Key (KIK) from
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the holder on the machine to prevent unauthorised use of the ma-
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chine.
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Safety instructions for driving
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Note ● The list on the risk of overturning is not necessarily com-
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prehensive.DANGER ● Danger of tipping over on excessively
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steep slopes and gradients! When driving on uphill and downhill
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slopes, observe the maximum permissible values in the Techni-
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cal data chapter. ● Danger of tipping over if sideways inclination
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is too great! On uphill and downhill slopes, when driving across
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the fall line, observe the maximum permissible values in the
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Technical data chapter. ● Danger of tipping on unstable surfaces!
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Only drive the machine on stable ground. ● Danger of accidents
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due to inappropriate speed. Drive slowly in curves.
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Battery-operated devices
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DANGER ● Risk of explosion! Only charge batteries with a
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suitable charger ● Highly explosive gas is produced when charg-
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ing batteries in confined spaces. Only charge batteries in well
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ventilated spaces. ● Keep naked flames away from the battery
or the battery charging room, and do not generate sparks or
smoke in the vicinity of a battery of a battery charging room.
● Risk of explosion and short circuits. Do not place tools or similar
items on the battery.
CAUTION ● Risk of injury from battery acid. Adhere to the re-
spective safety regulations.
ATTENTION ● Adhere to the operating instruction of the manu-
facturer of the battery and charger. Adhere to the recommenda-
tions of the legislature regarding the handling of batteries.
● Never leave batteries in a discharged state. Charge batteries
again as soon as possible. ● Keep batteries clean and dry in or-
der to avoid leakage currents. Protect batteries from contamina-
tion, e.g. from metal dust. ● Dispose of used batteries in an
environmentally friendly manner in accordance with the EC Di-
rective 91/157/EEC or the respective national regulations.
Safety instructions for transportation
CAUTION
● In order to prevent accidents or injuries, you must take into ac-
count the weight of the device, see chapter Technical data in
the operating instructions.
● Shut the motor down prior to transportation. Secure the device,
taking into account its weight. See chapter Technical data in the
operating instructions.
WARNING ● Disconnect the battery before working on the
electrical system. ● Before cleaning, maintenance, replacing
parts and resetting to another function, you must switch off the
device and remove the ignition key.
CAUTION ● 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.
ATTENTION ● Adhere to the safety inspection requirements for
mobile devices for industrial use in accordance with the locally
applicable regulations (e.g. in Germany: VDE 0701). ● Short-cir-
cuits or other damage. Do not clean the device with a hose or
high-pressure water jet. ● Always wear suitable gloves when
working on the device.
Safety devices protect the user and may not taken out of opera-
tion or functionally circumvented.
Adhere to the safety instructions in the chapters!
The left and right panels contain safety switch-off circuits that
switch off the machine if the left or right panel is not closed cor-
rectly.
English
Care and service
Safety devices
Left and right panels