Karcher KM 150-500 LPG - Manual (Page 8)

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These are short operating in-
structions for loading and re-
loading procedures. They will provide
necessary information for the driving
operation of the sweeper.
Prior to startup and for regular driving oper-
ation, please refer to the original operating
instructions of the appliance:
5.964-124.0 (KM 150/500 R LPG)
Before first start-up it is definitely neces-
sary to read the safety indications Nr.
5.956-250!
– Warning and information plates on the
machine provide important directions
for safe operation.
– In addition to the information contained
in the operating instructions, all statuto-
ry safety and accident prevention regu-
lations must be observed.
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Danger
Risk of injury, risk of damage!
Observe the weight of the appliance when
you load it!
 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.
 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
must be attached with at least 2 screws.
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Danger
Risk of injury, risk of damage!
Danger of tipping if gradient is too high.
– The gradient in the direction of travel
should not exceed 18%.
Danger of tipping when driving round
bends at high speed.
– Drive slowly when cornering.
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%.
– It is important to follow all safety instruc-
tions, rules and regulations applicable
for driving motor vehicles.
– The operator must use the appliance
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-
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.
– The appliance must not be operated by
children, young persons or persons
who have not been instructed accord-
ingly.
– It is strictly prohibited to take co-pas-
sengers.
– Ride-on appliances may only be started
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.
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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.
– In emergencies, destroy the windows
with a hammer.
Note
The emergency hammer is located in the
foot area, underneath the driver seat.
Hauptverband der gewerblichen Berufsg-
enossenschaften e.V. (HVBG). Liquified
gases (propellants) are butane and pro-
pane or a mixture of butane/propane. They
are available in special cylinders. The op-
erating pressure of these gases depends
on the outside temperature.
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Danger
Risk of explosion! Do not handle liquified
gas like petrol. Petrol evaporates slowly,
liquified gas immediately turns into gas.
The risk of gas spreading in the room and
getting ignited is thus higher in case of liq-
uefied gas than in petrol.
ƽ Danger
Risk of injury! Use only liquefied gas cylin-
ders with propellant filled according to DIN
51622 of A or B quality, depending on the
surrounding temperature.
Caution
Use of cooking gas is strictly prohibited. For
the gas engine, use only liquid gas mix-
tures of propane/ butane or their mixtures
where the mixing ratio lies between 90/10
to 30/70. On account of better cold start
behaviour even at low outside sub-zero
temperatures (below 32 °F) always prefer a
mixture with a higher propane share be-
cause evaporation takes place even at low
temperatures.
– All persons handling liquid gases are li-
able to acquaint themselves with the
special properties of the liquefied gases
for hazard-free handling of operations.
The current documentation is always to
be kept with the sweeper.
– Propellant-operated units are to be
checked at regular intervals, at least
once a year, by an expert against leaks
(according to BGG 936) and ensure
that the unit is functioning properly.
– The inspection must be certified and
documented. The inspection guide-
lines are § 33 and § 37 UVV (occupa-
tion accident prevention regulations)
"Use of liquid gas" (BGV D34).
– General applicable regulations are the
guidelines for inspecting vehicles
whose engines are driven by liquefied
gases of the Federal Transportation
Minister.
– Gas must always be drawn only from
one cylinder. Drawing gas from multi-
ple cylinders simultaneously can cause
liquid gas from one cylinder flowing into
the other. This causes the over-filled
cylinder to be subjected to an unpermit-
ted excess pressure when the cylinder
valve is closed later (refer B.1 of these
guidlines).
– Ensure the correct positioning of the
cylinder with the "bottom" marking while
connecting a full cylinder (the connec-
tion screw points vertically downward).
Replace cylinders carefully. While con-
necting and disconnecting the gas cylin-
ders, the gas outlets of the cylinder valve
must be closed properly by tightening the
locking nuts with a spanner.
– Discontinue the use of leaky gas cylin-
ders. Such cylinders are to be emptied
by slowly letting out the gas in open
spaces by conforming to all safety reg-
ulations and are to be indicated as
Safety instructions
Risk of hearing impair-
ment. Always use
proper ear-protection
aids while working with
the appliance.
General notes
Unloading tips
Unladen weight (without at-
tachment sets) 1317 kg *
* If upgrade kits are installed, the weight is
respectively higher.
Drive mode
Appliances with combustion engine
Machines with driver cabin
Safety regulations for LPG vehicles
Liabilities of the factory management
and the employee
Maintenance by expert
Commissioning/Operations
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