Karcher KMR 1550 B - Manual (Page 4)

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English Operating instructions for users KMR 1550 B
For your safety Before you use this machine for the first time, please read the following:
– these operating instructions
– the enclosed leaflet Safety Information No. 5.956-250.
Make sure that all information contained therein is complied with.
Explosion hazard while refuelling!
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Do not fill up with fuel
– in an enclosed space
– while the engine is running.
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Do not smoke while refuelling the vehicle.
n Fuel expands as it becomes warmer.
Do not fill the tank right up to the top. Leave a gap of at least 1 cm under
the bottom edge of the filler neck.
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Wipe up any fuel they may have been spilt and ensure that the cap is
replaced firmly on the tank.
Fire hazard while sweeper is operating!
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Keep highly inflammable materials away from the engine and the exhaust
while the sweeper is operating.
Danger of toppling over on steep slopes!
The sweeper could topple over while it is being driven across or turning
round on a sleep slope.
n The maximum gradient up or down which the sweeper can be driven is
18%.
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Do not drive at right angles to a slope with a gradient steeper than 10%.
Danger of toppling over if bends are negotiated at high speed!
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The sweeper could topple over if it is driven round a bend at high speed.
Drive slowly round bends.
Caution when carrying out maintenance or repairs!
In order to prevent the engine from being started unintentionally, proceed as
follows:
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Remove the ignition key.
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Disconnect the battery at the negative terminal.
Caution while handling the battery!
Observe the safety information provided by the battery manufacturer.
Always use batteries and chargers recommended by KÄRCHER, otherwise
your warranty could be rendered invalid.
Caution while transporting the sweeper!
Make sure that the sweeper is secured properly if you are going to transport
it to a different location.
Do not use a forklift truck for loading purposes as it could damage the
sweeper.
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Apply the parking brake.
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Secure the sweeper as shown in the illustration, using
– web belts
or
– ropes
or
– chains.