KM 90/45 R - Kärcher

is mandatory to read and
It
this prior to using the
observe
appliance!
Notify your sales outlet if during
—
you detect damage
unpacking
has occurred in transit.
that
Read the operating instructions
your appliance prior to putting
of
into operation, especially the
it
information.
safety
The warning signs and
—
labels attached to the
information
provide important advice on
unit
In addition to the instructions in
—
operating instructions,
the
safety- and accident
general
from
prevention-regulations
must be followed.
lawgivers
Use
The unit shall be exclusively used
accordance with the
in
given in these
specifications
instructions.
operating
Prior to utilization the appliance
its working facilities must be
and
regarding their proper
checked
and that they operate
condition
It must not be used if its
safely.
No modifications permitted on the
—
The unit is intended for sweeping
—
Never absorb explosive liquids,
—
gases or undiluted
inflammable
and solvents! This includes
acids
paint thinner or fuel oil,
petrol,
can form explosive fumes
which
to the swirling suction air, in
due
acetone, undiluted acids
addition
solvents, since they corrode
and
materials used for the
the
Do not sweep up/absorb burning
—
if expressely marked is this
Only
suitable for sucking up
appliance
dusts.
health-hazardous
the safety-related notes
Observe
Suitable only for the surfaces
—
in the operating
listed
instructions.
The appliance may be used on
—
the areas cleared for its use
only
the factory owner or a person
by
Keep clear of the danger area. Its
—
in explosion hazardous
operation
is prohibited.
locations
The following applies generally:
—
combustible materials away
Keep
the machine (danger of
from
Operation
The rules, regulations and
—
applying to motor
stipulations
must always be
vehicles
The operator must use the unit in
—
with its intended
accordance
She must adapt her
purpose.
of operation to the local
mode
and when working with
conditions
appliance keep a look out for
the
parties, especially children.
third
The appliance may only be used
—
persons instructed in its
by
or who have proved
handling
capability of operating it and
their
are expressely authorized to
who
The unit must not be operated by
—
and youths.
children
To prevent unauthorized
of appliances provided
utilization
an ignition key the ignition
with
must be removed.
key
Never leave the unit unattended
long as it is possible to start
as
engine. It is forbidden for the
the
to leave the unit unless
operator
is immobilised against
it
movement, if
unintentional
the parking brake
necessary,
be actuated and the ignition
must
removed.
key
On slopes the angle of inclination
—
the side and in the direction of
to
must not exceed the
motion
given in the operating
value
instructions.
Transport
The motor must be turned off
the appliance is
when
transported.
Secure the machine with guy
ropes or chains.
belts,
Immobilise the machine at the
with chocks.
wheels
Maintenance
The unit must be switched off
if necessary, the ignition key
and,
prior to cleaning it,
removed
maintenance work on
performing
replacing parts or resetting it to
it,
different operation.
a
For battery-run appliances the
plug must be pulled out of
battery
socket prior to work on the
the
equipment, i.e. the
electrical
is to be disconnected.
battery
Do not clean the appliance with
—
Repairs may only be carried out
—
approved customer service
by
or by technical personnel
centres
in this field which are
trained
with all relevant safety
familiar
Industrially used appliances in
—
locations are subject to
changing
safety inspection according to
the
Use only the main
—
provided with
brushes/sweepers
unit or specified in the
the
instructions. The use of
operating
main brushes/sweepers
other
The unit may not be cleaned with
—
hose- or a high pressure water
a
(danger of short circuits or
jet
and spare parts
Accessories
Only accessories and spare parts
—
by the manufacturer may
cleared
used. Original-accessories
be
original-spare parts ensure
and
the unit can be operated
that
appliances
Riding
Riding appliances are not
—
for public highways.
approved
ask your retailer for the
Please
kit for streetworthiness.
conversion
Giving companions lifts is not
—
Riding appriances may be set in
—
driven appliances
Battery
Warranty is valid only when you
—
the batteries and charging
use
recommended by Kärcher.
units
It is mandatory to comply with the
—
manufacturer's operating
battery
Heed the legislative
instructions.
on handling of
recommendations
batteries.
Never leave a battery in a run
—
condition but recharge it as
down
as possible.
soon
Keep the batteries always clean
—
dry to prevent leaking
and
Protect from
currents.
e.g. by metallic
contamination,
powder.
No tools and similar objects. to
—
placed on the battery. Hazard
be
short circuits and explosion.
of
Do not under any circumstances
—
with an open flame, create
work
or smoke near a battery
sparks
in a battery recharging room.
or
hazard.
Explosion
Do not touch hot parts, e.g. drive
—
Take care when handling
—
acid. Heed the
accumulator
safety regulations!
relevant
Used batteries are to be
—
of in an environmentally
disposed
way, according to
friendly
Operating instructions KM 90/45 R English
For your own safety!
General notes
use it.
permissible.
appliance.
motion only from the seat.
or smouldering objects.
jet streamers.
given in the operating instructions.
its safe operation.
regulations.
VDE 0701.
authorized by him.
can be detrimental to safety.
explosions-/fire).
other damages).
condition is not faultless.
machine.
motor (danger of burns).
observed.
inside- and outside surfaces.
safely and trouble-free.
EC-guideline 91/157 EWG.
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