English; Safety Instructions; General Notes - Kärcher KM 75/40 W Bp Bedienungsanleitung

Please read and comply with
these original instructions prior

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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 Nr.
5.956-250!
Contents

Safety instructions . . . . . . .

Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proper use . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Environmental protection . .
Operating and Functional Ele-
ments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Startup. . . . . . . . . . .
Start up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance and care . . . .
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . .
EC Declaration of Conformity
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical specifications . . .
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
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machine provide important directions
for safe operation.
In addition to the information contained
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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
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should not exceed 12%.
Danger of tipping on unstable ground.
Only use the machine on sound surfac-
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es.
Danger of tipping with excessive sideways
tilt.
The gradient perpendicular to the direc-
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tion of travel should not exceed 12%.
It is important to follow all safety instruc-
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tions, rules and regulations applicable
for driving motor vehicles.
The operator must use the appliance
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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-
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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
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children, young persons or persons
who have not been instructed accord-
ingly.
 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
EN . . 1 against accidental movement, the im-
mobilisation brake has been applied
EN . . 1
and and the main switch key has been
EN . . 2
removed.
EN . . 2
Battery-operated machines
EN . . 3
Note: Warranty claims will be entertained
EN . . 4
only if you use batteries and chargers rec-
EN . . 5
ommended by Kärcher.
Always follow the instructions of the
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battery manufacturer and the charger
EN . . 6
manufacturer. Please follow the statu-
EN . . 6
tory requirements for handling and dis-
EN . . 8
posing batteries.
EN . . 9
Never leave the batteries in a dis-
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EN . . 8
charged state; recharge them as soon
EN . . 8
as possible.
EN . 10
Always keep the batteries clean and dry
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to avoid creep currents. Protect the
batteries and avoid contact with impuri-
ties such as metal dust.
Do not place tools or similar items on
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the battery. Risk of short-circuit and ex-
plosion.
Do not work with open flames, generate
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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
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such as the drive motor (risk of burns).
Be careful while handling battery acid.
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Follow the respective safety instruc-
tions!
Used batteries are to be disposed ac-
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cording to the EC guideline 91/ 157
EWG in an environment-friendly man-
ner.
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
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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 troublefree.
At the end of the operating instructions
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you will find a selected list of spare
parts that are often required.
For additional information about spare
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parts, please go to the Service section
at www.kaercher.com.
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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-
brushes, containers, push-
ing handle.
Symbols in the operating instruc-
tions
Danger
Immediate danger that can cause severe
injury or even death.
Warning
Possible hazardous situation that could
lead to severe injury or even death.
Caution
Possible hazardous situation that could
lead to mild injury to persons or damage to
property.
Function
The sweeper operates using the overthrow
principle.
The side brushes (1) clean the corners
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and edges of the surface and move dirt
and debris into the path of the roller
brush.
The rotating roller brush (2) moves the
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dirt and debris directly into the waste
container (3).
The dust raised in the container is sep-
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arated by the dust filter (4) and the fil-
tered clean air is drawn off by the
suction fan (5).
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