Karcher KMR 1250 B - Manual (Page 10)

KMR 1250 B User Instructions English
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Starting the sweeper Initial driving trials
Carry out initial driving trials in an area where there is plenty
of free space until you are familiar with individual operating
controls and their functions.
All indications of direction (right/left, front/rear) are given in
relation to the direction of travel as seen from the driver’s
seat.
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Sit down on the driver’s seat.
The engine cannot be started until the driver has sat
down (seat contact switch). As soon as driver gets up
from the seat, the engine switches off (safety cut-out).
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Make sure that
– the LH side brush (if fitted) is in the raised position,
– the RH side brush is in the raised position,
– the main brush is in the raised position.
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Set the throttle lever to the middle position
[ ] (operating speed).
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Pull out the choke [ ] .
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Turn the ignition key to the start position [ ].
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When the engine has started running, set the control for
the choke back to its home position.
Moving off and sweeping
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Lower the main brush [ ] and, if required, the side
brush as well [ ].
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Release the parking brake [ ]
– push the lever towards the front.
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Slowly depress drive pedal
– depress right pedal, machine travels forwards
– depress left pedal, machine travels backwards.
Whichever drive pedal is being used at the time, the driving
speed can be uniformly and smoothly regulated backwards
or forwards. Avoid jerky operation of the pedals, as the
hydraulic system could suffer damage in this way.