Karcher KM 120-150 R D - Manual (Page 3)

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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!
– KM 120/150 R G = Petrol engine
– KM 120/150 R D = diesel engine
– KM 120/150 R LPG = gas engine
– The machine (without driver cabin) has
been approved for use on surfaces with
gradients of up to 18%.
– The machine (with driver cabin) has
been approved for use on surfaces with
gradients of up to 10%.
Your sales outlet should be informed about
any transit damage noted when unpacking
the product.
– 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!
Danger of tipping if gradient is too high.
– Drive up the slopes only with max. 18%
gradient (without driver cabin) or 10%
(with driver cabin).
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).
– Only KM 120/150 R LPG: Ensure that
there is adequate ventilation or provi-
sion for diverting the exhaust gas while
operating the appliance in closed
rooms (risk of poisoning).
– 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.
Note
The driver cabin only provides protection
against weather; it is not a safety roof or a
lock against overrolling!
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Danger
The plastic sheet doors of the driver cabin
have ventilation slots. Always leave these
open to ensure adequate ventilation.
– Only use accessories and spare parts
which have been approved by the man-
ufacturer. The exclusive use of original
accessories and original spare parts
Contents
Appliance description . . . . . EN . . . 1
Safety instructions . . . . . . . EN . . . 1
General notes . . . . . . . . EN . . . 1
Symbols on the machine EN . . . 2
Symbols in the operating in-
structions. . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . . 2
Safety Guidelines for liqui-
fied gas vehicles (only KM
120/150 R LPG) . . . . . . EN . . . 2
Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . . 3
Proper use . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . . 3
Suitable surfaces. . . . . . EN . . . 3
Environmental protection . . EN . . . 3
Operating and Functional Ele-
ments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . . 4
Machines without driver cab-
in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . . 4
Machines with driver cabin EN . . . 4
Colour coding . . . . . . . .
EN . . . 4
Opening/closing and secur-
ing cover . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . . 5
Operator console. . . . . . EN . . . 6
Before Startup. . . . . . . . . . . EN . . . 7
Unloading . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . . 7
Moving sweeper without en-
gaging self-propulsion . . EN . . . 7
Moving sweeper by engag-
ing self-propulsion . . . . . EN . . . 7
Start up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . . 7
General notes . . . . . . . . EN . . . 7
Refuelling (only KM 120/150
R G and R D) . . . . . . . . EN . . . 7
Connect/ change gas cylin-
der (only KM 120/150 R
LPG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . . 7
Inspection and maintenance
work. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . . 8
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . . 8
Adjusting driver's seat . . EN . . . 8
Adjusting the external mirror
(only KM 120/150 without
driver cabin) . . . . . . . . . EN . . . 8
Switching on/off the wipers
(only KM 120/150 without
driver cabin) . . . . . . . . . EN . . . 8
Programme selection . . EN . . . 8
Starting the machine . . . EN . . . 8
Drive the machine . . . . . EN . . . 8
Sweeping mode . . . . . . EN . . . 8
Emptying waste container EN . . . 9
Turn off the appliance . . EN . . . 9
Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . . 9
Close fuel tap (only KM 120/
150 R G and R D) . . . . . EN . . 10
Close gas supply (only KM
120/150 R LPG) . . . . . . EN . . 10
Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . 10
Storing the device . . . . . . . . EN . . 10
Maintenance and care . . . . . EN . 10
General notes . . . . . . . . EN . 10
Cleaning the inside of the
machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . 10
External cleaning of the ap-
pliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . 10
Maintenance intervals . . EN . 10
Maintenance Works . . . . EN . .11
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . EN . 16
Technical specifications . . . . EN . 17
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . 18
Installation set suction hose EN . 18
EC Declaration of Conformity EN . 18
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . 18
Appliance description
Safety instructions
General notes
Drive mode
Appliances with combustion engine
Machines with driver cabin
Risk of hearing impair-
ment. Always use
proper ear-protection
aids while working with
the appliance.
Accessories and Spare Parts
3 EN