Karcher KMR 1550 D - Manual (Page 22)

English KMR 1550 D 22
FOR YOUR SAFETY!
General instructions
It is mandatory to read and
observe this prior to using the
appliance!
♦ Notify your sales outlet if during
unpacking you detect damage that
has occurred in transit.
♦ Read the operating instructions of
your appliance prior to putting it into
operation, especially the safety
information.
♦ Read the safety notes for sweepers
and vacuum sweepers 5.956-250
prior to their start-up.
♦ The danger and caution signs
attached to the appliance give
important tips on its safe operation.
♦ In addition to the instructions in the
operating instructions, general
safety- and accident
prevention-regulations from
lawgivers must be followed.
Use
♦ Prior to utilization the appliance and
its working facilities must be
checked regarding their proper
condition and that they operate
safely. It must not be used if its
condition is not faultless.
♦ No modifications permitted on the
machine.
♦ Never absorb explosive liquids,
inflammable gases or undiluted
acids and solvents! This includes
petrol, paint thinner or fuel oil,
which can form explosive fumes
due to the swirling suction air, in
addition acetone, undiluted acids
and solvents, since they corrode
the materials used for the
appliance.
♦ Do not sweep up/absorb burning or
smouldering objects.
♦ Only if expressly marked as such is
this appliance suitable for sucking
up health-hazardous dust types.
Comply with notices concerning
safety regulations given in the
operating instructions.
♦ This unit is suitable only for the
surfaces listed in the operating
instructions.
♦ The appliance may be used on only
the areas cleared for its use by the
factory owner or a person
authorized by him.
♦ Keep clear of the danger area. Its
operation in explosion hazardous
locations is prohibited.
♦ The following applies generally:
Keep combustible materials away
from the machine (danger of
explosions-/fire).
Operation
♦ The rules, regulations and
stipulations applying to motor
vehicles must always be observed.
♦ The operator must use the unit in
accordance with its intended
purpose. She must adapt her mode
of operation to the local conditions
and when working with the
appliance keep a look out for third
parties, especially children.
♦ The appliance may only be used by
persons instructed in its handling or
who have proved their capability of
operating it and who are expressely
authorized to use it.
♦ The unit must not be operated by
children and youths.
♦ To prevent unauthorized utilization
of appliances provided with an
ignition key the ignition key must be
removed.
♦ The appliance must never be left
unattended as long as the motor is
running. The operator may not
leave the appliance until the motor
is turned off, the appliance is
safeguarded against unintentional
motion, if necessary the parking
brake actuated and the ignition key
removed.
♦ On slopes the angle of inclination to
the side and in the direction of
motion must not exceed the value
given in the operating instructions.
Transport
♦ Shut down engine.
♦ Lock the hand brake.
♦ Secure the machine with guy belts,
cables or chains.
♦ Secure the machine with wedges
on the wheels.
Maintenance
♦ Repair/overhaul work may be
performed only by approved after-
sales service stations or experts
familiar with all relevant safety
regulations.
♦ Industrially used appliances in
changing locations are subject to
the safety inspection according to
VDE 0701.
♦ Prior to beginning work on the
electrical equipment of battery-
driven units the battery plug
connection must be unplugged or
the battery disconnected and the
battery must be disconnected in the
case of combustion engine driven
units.
♦ Prior to cleaning it and performing
maintenance work, changing parts
or setting it to another function the
appliance is to be switched off and
if necessary the ignition key
removed.
♦ Unless expressly permitted the unit
may not be cleaned with hose or
high-pressure water jets.
(Danger of short circuits or other
damage).
Accessories and spare parts
♦ Only accessories and spare parts
cleared by the manufacturer may
be used. Genuine accessories and
spare parts guarantee that the
appliance can be operated safely
and trouble-free.
Riding appliances
♦ Riding appliances are not approved
for public highways. Please ask
your retailer for the conversion kit
for street-worthiness.
♦ Giving companions lifts is not
permissible.
♦ Riding appriances may be set in
motion only from the seat.
Units with combustion engines
♦ The exhaust opening must not be
sealed.
♦ Do not bend over or touch the
exhaust opening (danger of burns).
♦ Do not touch or grasp the drive
motor (danger of burns).
♦ Provision for adequate ventilation
and removal of the waste (exhaust)
gas must be made when operating
the appliance indoors. (Danger of
poisoning)
♦ Exhaust gases are toxic and
damaging to health; do not inhale
them.
♦ The engine takes approx. 3...4 s to
run down after being shut off.
Never enter operating area during
this period!
The following must be heeded when
filling up combustion engine units:
♦ Only the fuel specified in the
operating instructions may be used.
An explosion hazard exists with
unsuitable fuels.
♦ The motor must be turned off.
♦ Do not fill-in fuel in closed rooms.
♦ Take care that no fuel splashes
onto hot surfaces.
♦ Do not use any burning or
smouldering objects during filling
up or carry them with you or bring
them in the vicinity of the appliance
(explosion hazard).
♦ Fill the tank at the most 1 cm below
the lower edge of the filler neck,
since the fuel expands in heat.
♦ Wipe-up spilt fuel and close the
tank lid tightly.
Tip hazard if slope too steep!
♦ The machine can tip over while
being driven on gradients
transverse to travel path.
♦ The machine can tip over while
being turned on gradients.
♦ In direction of travel only negotiate
gradients up to 25 %.
♦ At right angles to direction of travel
only negotiate gradients up to
10 %.
Seat contact switch
When the driver's seat is vacated with
the engine running, the engine must
switch off.
If the engine does not switch off, the
seat contact switch is defective.
Inform After-Sales Service.
Power drive
The engine takes approx. 3...4 s to
run down after being shut off.
Never enter operating area during
this period!
Caution when machine is running
The main brush centring also rotates.
(See "replacing main brush")
Do not engage in this area when
machine is running.