Safety Instructions; Device Description - Kärcher KM 100/120 R G Originalbetriebsanleitung

Safety instructions

Safety devices
Safety devices protect the user and may not taken out of opera-
tion or functionally circumvented.
Adhere to the safety instructions in the chapters!
Bonnet/panel on the right
The bonnet and the right panel have a safety device. When the
cover or panel are opened, the running combustion motor is
switched off.
The motor can only be started when both are closed.
Emptying the waste container
The roller brush is automatically blocked while the waste contain-
er is being emptied.
Waste container two-handed operation
To prevent persons from reaching into the emptying mechanism
and the swivel range of the waste container, lifting, lowering and
emptying the waste container is only possible with two-handed
operation.
Waste container safety brace
It is not permitted to stand under the waste container unless it is
fully raised and secured against lowering with the supplied, cor-
rectly fitted safety brace.
Seat contact switch
A seat contact switch ensures that the machine can only be start-
ed when the driver is sitting in the driver's seat.
Safety instructions for operation
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 the de-
vice with the operating devices to make sure it is in proper
condition and operational safe and reliable. If it is not in perfect
condition, you must not use it. ● Adhere to the respective safety
regulations in hazard zones (e.g. service stations). Never operate
the device in explosive spaces. ● The device is not intended for
use by persons with restricted physical, sensory or mental abili-
ties or those lacking in experience and / or lacking in knowledge.
● Only people who have been instructed on how to use the de-
vice, or have proven their ability to operate it, and have been ex-
plicitly instructed to use it, must use the device.ATTENTION
● Before starting work, the operator must check whether the safe-
ty devices have been attached properly and are fully functional.
● The device operator is responsible for accidents with other peo-
ple and their property.WARNING ● The operator must wear
close-fitting clothing and sturdy footwear. Avoid loose-fitting
clothing. ● Children must be supervised to prevent them from
playing with the appliance. ● Children and minors must not use
the device.ATTENTION ● Check the immediate vicinity before
setting off (e.g. children). Make sure you have a sufficient
view.DANGER ● Never leave the device unattended unless the
device is secured against unintentional movement. Always apply
the parking brake before leaving the device.ATTENTION ● Re-
move the ignition key or KIK (Kärcher Intelligent Key) to prevent
unauthorised use of the device.CAUTION ● Do not use the de-
vice in areas in which there is a possibility of being struck by fall-
ing objects.WARNING ● Do not look directly into the light source
on devices equipped with Blue Spot lighting.
Safety instructions for driving
Note ● The list on the risk of overturning is not necessarily com-
prehensive.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 lateral to the travel di-
rection. ● Danger of tilting on unstable subsurfaces! Only use the
device on firm subsurfaces.
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WARNING ● Risk of accident due to not adapting speed. Ap-
proach corners slowly.
Safety instructions for combustion engines
DANGER ● Observe the special safety instructions in the op-
erating instructions of the motor manufacturer. ● Operation in en-
closed spaces is prohibited. ● Danger of poisoning: Do not inhale
the exhaust gases. ● Never close off the exhaust gas openings.
● Never bend down over the exhaust gas opening and take hold
of it. ● Be aware of the engine after-running time after switching
off (3-4 seconds). Keep away from the drive area during this time.
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.
Front wheel (hydrostatic drive)
1
Right side brush
2
Accelerator pedal forward/backward
3
Seat adjustment lever
4
Control elements*
5
Steering wheel
6
Right panel (pivoting)
7
Waste container safety brace
8
Driver's seat (with seat contact switch)
9
Bonnet, pivoting
10
Raising/emptying waste container button
11
Retaining rail for "Homebase System"
12
Rear wheel
13
Roller brush with sealing strips
14
Parking brake
15
Release the brake
16
Raising/lowering coarse dirt flap
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* described in more detail in a later chapter
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Care and service

Device description

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