Safety Instructions; General Notes; Symbols On The Machine; Proper Use - Kärcher KM 100/100 R Bp Mode D'emploi

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.

Safety instructions . . . . . . .

Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Proper use . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Environmental protection . .
Operating and Functional Ele-
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Before Startup. . . . . . . . . . .
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Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care and maintenance . . . .
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . .
Technical specifications . . .
EU Declaration of Conformity
Safety instructions

General notes

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.
Drive mode
Danger
Risk of injury!
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 15%.
– 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.
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– Ride-on appliances may only be started
EN . . 1
after the operator has occupied the driv-
EN . . 1
er's seat.
EN . . 2
 Please remove the key, when not in
use, to avoid unauthorised use of the
EN . . 3
appliance.
EN . . 4
 Never leave the machine unattended
EN . . 5
so long as the engine is running. The
EN . . 5
operator may leave the appliance only
EN . . 7
when the engine has come to a stand-
EN . . 7
still, the appliance has been protected
EN . 11
against accidental movement, and the
EN . 11
key has been removed.
EN . 12
Battery-operated machines
EN . 13
Note: Warranty claims will be entertained
EN . 14
only if you use batteries and chargers rec-
ommended by Kärcher.
– Always follow the instructions of the
battery manufacturer and the charger
manufacturer. Please follow the statu-
tory requirements for handling and dis-
posing batteries.
– Never leave the batteries in a dis-
charged state; recharge them as soon
as possible.
– Always keep the batteries clean and dry
to avoid creep currents. Protect the bat-
teries and avoid contact with impurities
such as metal dust.
– Do not place tools or similar items on
the battery. Risk of short-circuit and ex-
plosion.
– Do not work with open flames, generate
sparks or smoke in the vicinity of a bat-
tery or a battery charging room. Danger
of explosion.
– Do not touch hot parts of the machine
such as the drive motor (risk of burns).
– Be careful while handling battery acid.
Follow the respective safety instruc-
tions!
– Used batteries are to be disposed ac-
cording to the EC guideline 91/ 157
EWG in an environment-friendly man-
ner.
– When installing the battery into the KM
100/100 R Bp, the battery pole fuse
must be mounted (see Chapter Mainte-
nance).
Accessories and Spare Parts
DANGER
To avoid risks, all repairs and replacement
of spare parts may only be carried out by
authorized customer service personnel.
– Only use accessories and spare parts
which have been approved by the man-
ufacturer. The exclusive use of original
accessories and original spare parts
ensures that the appliance can be oper-
ated safely and trouble free.
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EN
– For additional information about spare
parts, please go to the Service section
at www.kaercher.com.

Symbols on the machine

Please do not sweep away
any burning substances
such as cigarettes, match
sticks or similar objects.
Risk of being squeezed or
hurt at the belts, side-brush-
es, containers, machine
cover.
Symbols in the operating instruc-
tions
DANGER
Warns about immediate danger which can
lead to severe injuries or death.
WARNING
Warns about possible danger which could
lead to severe injuries or death.
CAUTION
Points out a possibly dangerous situation
which can lead to light injuries or property
damage.
Function
The sweeper operates using the overthrow
principle.
– The side brushes (3) clean the corners
and edges of the surface, moving dirt
and debris into the path of the roller
brush.
– The rotating roller brush (4) moves the
dirt and debris directly into the waste
container (5).
– The dust raised in the container is sep-
arated by the dust filter (2) and the fil-
tered clean air is drawn off by the
suction fan (1).
Proper use
Use this sweeper only as directed in these
operating instructions.
 The machine with working equipment
must be checked to ensure that it is in
proper working order and is operating
safely prior to use. Otherwise, the appli-
ance must not be used.
– This sweeper has been designed to
sweep dirt and debris from indoor as
well as outdoor surfaces.
– The machine is not suitable for being
driven on public roads.
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