Please read and comply with
these original instructions prior
to the initial operation of your appliance and
store them for later use or subsequent own-
ers.
Before first start-up it is definitely neces-
sary to read the safety indications no.
5.956-250!
Contents
Safety instructions . . . . . . .
General notes . . . . . . . .
ments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Start up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
work. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Startup. . . . . . . . . . .
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Safety instructions
Your sales outlet should be informed about
any transit damage noted when unpacking
the product.
Warning and information plates on the
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machine provide important directions
for safe operation.
In addition to the information contained
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in the operating instructions, all statuto-
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ry safety and accident prevention regu-
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lations must be observed.
Unloading tips
Danger
Risk of injury, risk of damage!
Observe the weight of the appliance when
you load it!
Weight (without batteries)
Weight (with batteries)
* If upgrade kits are installed, the weight is
respectively higher.
Do not use a forklift.
Use a suitable ramp or a crane to load
the appliance!
Observe when using a ramp:
Ground clearance 70 mm (2.75 in).
If the machine is delivered on a pallet,
you must create an unloading ramp us-
ing the boards provided.
You will find the instructions for this pro-
cedure on page 2 (inside of cover).
Important instruction: every board
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must be attached with at least 2 screws.
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Drive mode
Danger
Risk of injury, risk of damage!
Danger
Risk of injury!
Danger of tipping if gradient is too high.
The gradient in the direction of travel
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should not exceed 12%.
Danger of tipping when driving round
bends at high speed.
Drive slowly when cornering.
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Danger of tipping on unstable ground.
Only use the machine on sound surfac-
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es.
Danger of tipping with excessive sideways
tilt.
The gradient perpendicular to the direc-
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tion of travel should not exceed 10%.
It is important to follow all safety instruc-
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tions, rules and regulations applicable
for driving motor vehicles.
The operator must use the appliance
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properly. He must consider the local
conditions and must pay attention to
third parties, in particular children, when
working with the appliance.
The appliance may only be used by per-
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sons who have been instructed in han-
dling the appliance or have proven
General notes
1398 kg*
(3082 lbs)
2690 kg*
(5930 lbs)
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qualification and expertise in operating
the appliance or have been explicitly
assigned the task of handling the appli-
ance.
The appliance must not be operated by
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children, young persons or persons
who have not been instructed accord-
ingly.
It is strictly prohibited to take co-pas-
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sengers.
Ride-on appliances may only be started
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after the operator has occupied the driv-
er's seat.
Please remove the ignition key, when
not in use, to avoid unauthorised use of
the appliance.
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, if neces-
sary, by applying the immobilization
brake and the ignition key has been re-
moved.
Battery-operated machines
Note: Warranty claims will be entertained
only if you use batteries and chargers rec-
ommended by Kärcher.
Always follow the instructions of the
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battery manufacturer and the charger
manufacturer. Please follow the statu-
tory requirements for handling and dis-
posing batteries.
Never leave the batteries in a dis-
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charged state; recharge them as soon
as possible.
Always keep the batteries clean and dry
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to avoid creep currents. Protect the bat-
teries and avoid contact with impurities
such as metal dust.
Do not place tools or similar items on
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the battery. Risk of short-circuit and ex-
plosion.
Do not work with open flames, generate
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sparks or smoke in the vicinity of a bat-
tery or a battery charging room. Danger
of explosion.
Do not touch hot parts of the machine
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such as the drive motor (risk of burns).
Be careful while handling battery acid.
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Follow the respective safety instruc-
tions!
Used batteries are to be disposed ac-
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cording to the EC guideline 91/ 157
EWG in an environment-friendly man-
ner.
Accessories and Spare Parts
Only use accessories and spare parts
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which have been approved by the man-
ufacturer. The exclusive use of original
accessories and original spare parts
ensures that the appliance can be oper-
ated safely and trouble free.
At the end of the operating instructions
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you will find a selected list of spare
parts that are often required.