Proper Use; Safety Instructions - Kärcher KM 130/300 R D Classic Manual

Proper use

The sweeper is intended for cleaning floor
surfaces for commercial use and e.g. for
the following fields of application:
 Car parks
 Production facilities
 Logistics areas
 Hotel
 Retail industry
 Storage areas
 Walkways
 Use this sweeper only as directed in
these operating instructions.
Any use extending beyond this is not
considered as proper use. The manu-
facturer is not liable for any losses re-
sulting from this; the user alone bears
the risk for this.
 The machine may not be modified.
 The sweeper is only suitable for use on
the types of floor areas specified in the
operating instructions.
 The machine may only be operated on
the surfaces approved by the company
or its authorised representatives.
 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.
 Do not sweep/vacuum up any burning
or glowing objects.
 The appliance is not suitable for sweep-
ing off hazardous substances.
 The appliance should not be used in
closed rooms.
 The machine may not be used or stored
in hazardous areas. It is not allowed to
use the appliance in hazardous loca-
tions.
 It is strictly prohibited to take co-pas-
sengers.
 Pushing/pulling or transporting objects
by means of this appliance is prohibit-
ed.
Suitable surfaces
 Asphalt
 Industrial floor
 Screed
 Concrete
 Paving stones

Safety instructions

Safety instructions concerning the
operation
 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 ob-
served. It is not allowed to use the ap-
pliance in hazardous locations.
DANGER
Risk of injury!
 Do not use the appliance without an
overhead guard in areas where the op-
erator might get hit by falling objects.
 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.
 It is important to follow all safety instruc-
tions, rules and regulations applicable
for driving motor vehicles.
 Prior to starting work, the operator must
ensure that all protective devices are
properly installed and function correct-
ly.
 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!
 Never leave the machine unattended
so long as the engine is running. The
operator may leave the appliance only
when the engine has come to a stand-
still, the appliance has been protected
against accidental movement, and the
key has been removed.
 Please remove the key, when not in
use, to avoid unauthorised use of the
appliance.
 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.
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Safety information concerning the
driving operation
DANGER
Risk of accident, risk of injury!
 The travel speed must be adapted to
the existing conditions.
Danger of tipping if gradient is too high.
 The gradient in the direction of travel
should 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 10%.
Appliances with combustion engine
Danger
Risk of injury!
 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).
 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.
Appliances with high emptying
system
DANGER
Risk of injury!
 When working on the high emptying
system, completely lift and secure the
waste container.
 Perform the safeguarding only from
outside the hazard zone.
Devices with overhead guard
NOTICE
The overhead guard (optional) protects the
driver against larger falling objects. Howev-
er, it does not provide rollover protection!
Safety information concerning the
transport of the appliance
 Observe the net weight (transport
weight) of the device during transport
on trailers or vehicles.
 Disconnect the battery and securely
fasten the device for transport.
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