Proper Use; General Notes; Environmental Protection - Kärcher KM 70/40 W G Bedienungsanleitung

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.
Proper use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . EN
Operating and Functional Ele-
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Before Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Start up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Shutdown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Care and maintenance . . . . . . EN
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Technical specifications. . . . . . EN
EU Declaration of Conformity . EN
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN

Proper use

Use this appliance 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 vacuum-
ing dust which endangers health.
– The machine may not be modified.
– The machine is only suitable for use on
the types of surfaces specified in the
operating instructions.
– The machine may only be operated on
the surfaces approved by the company
or its authorised representatives.
– The following applies in general: Keep
highly-flammable substances away
from the appliance (danger of explo-
sion/fire).
Foreseeable misuse
– Never vacuum up explosive liquids,
combustible gases or undiluted acids
and solvents. This includes petrol, paint
thinner or heating oil which can gener-
ate explosive fumes or mixtures upon
contact with the suction air. Acetone,
undiluted acids and solvents must also
be avoided as they can harm the mate-
rials on the machine.
– Never sweep/vacuum up reactive metal
dusts (e.g. aluminium, magnesium,
zinc), as they form explosive gases
when they come in contact with highly
alkaline or acidic detergents.
– Do not sweep/vacuum up any burning
or glowing objects.
– The machine may not be used or stored
in hazardous areas. It is not allowed to
use the appliance in hazardous loca-
tions.
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Suitable surfaces
– Asphalt
– Industrial floor
– Screed
– Concrete
– Paving stones
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Function
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The sweeper operates using the overthrow
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principle.
– The side brushes (1) clean the corners
and edges of the surface and move dirt
and debris into the path of the roller
brush.
– The rotating roller brush (2) moves the
dirt and debris directly into the waste
container (3).
– The dust raised in the container is sep-
arated by the dust filter (4) and the fil-
tered clean air is drawn off by the suc-
tion fan (5).

General notes

Your sales outlet should be informed about
any transit damage noted when unpacking
the product.
– Read and adhere to the operating in-
structions and safety notes of the at-
tachments affixed to the appliance.
– 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.
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.
– For additional information about spare
parts, please go to the Service section
at www.kaercher.com.

Environmental protection

The packaging material can be
recycled. Please do not throw
the packaging material into
household waste; please send it
for recycling.
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Notes about the ingredients (REACH)
You will find current information about the
ingredients at:
www.kaercher.com/REACH
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The warranty terms published by our com-
petent sales company are applicable in
each country. We will repair potential fail-
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ures of your accessory within the warranty
period free of charge, provided that such
failure is caused by faulty material or de-
fects in fabrication. In the event of a warran-
ty claim please contact your dealer or the
nearest authorized Customer Service cent-
er. Please submit the proof of purchase.
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.
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Old appliances contain valuable
materials that can be recycled;
these should be sent for recy-
cling. Batteries, oil, and similar
substances must not enter the
environment. Please dispose of
your old appliances using ap-
propriate collection systems.
Warranty
Symbols in the operating
instructions
Symbols on the machine
Risk of burns on account of
hot surfaces!
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, pushing han-
dle.
Risk of injury on account of
rotating roller brush. Open
the appliance hood only
when the engine has come to
a halt.