Starting The Machine; Sweeping Mode; Emptying Waste Container - Kärcher KM 100/100 R D Betriebsanleitung

Starting the machine

Note
The machine is equipped with a seat con-
tact mat. If the driver's seat is vacated, the
appliance is switched off and the immobilis-
ing brake is activated automatically.
Open fuel cock
Opening and securing cover
Push lever in "ON" direction.
Close cover.
Starting the machine
Sit on the driver's seat.
Do NOT press the accelerator pedal.
Set programme switch to step 1 (driv-
ing).
Turn ignition key past position 1.
If the machine starts, release the igni-
tion key.
Note
Never operate the starter motor for longer
than 10 seconds. Wait at least 10 seconds
before operating the starter motor again.
Drive the machine
Danger
Danger of falling! Do not stand up while
driving.
Drive forward
Press slowly the accelerator pedal "for-
ward".
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Reverse drive
Danger
Risk of injury! While reversing, ensure that
there is nobody in the way, ask them to
move if somebody is around.
Press slowly the accelerator pedal "re-
verse".
Note
Driving method
– The accelerator pedal can be used to
vary the driving speed infinitely.
– Avoid pressing the pedal suddenly as
this may damage the hydraulic system.
– In the event of power loss on inclined
surfaces, slightly reduce the pressure
on the accelerator pedal.
Brakes
Release the accelerator pedal, the ma-
chine brakes automatically and stops.
Driving over obstacles
Driving over fixed obstacles which are 50
mm high or less:
Drive forwards slowly and carefully.
Driving over fixed obstacles which are
more than 50 mm high:
Only drive over these obstacles using a
suitable ramp.

Sweeping mode

Danger
Risk of injury! If the bulk waste flap is open,
stones or gravel may be flung forwards by
the roller brush. Make sure that this does
not endanger persons, animals or objects.
Caution
Do not sweep up packing strips, wire or
similar objects as this may damage the
sweeping mechanism.
Caution
To avoid damaging the floor, do not contin-
ue to operate the sweeping machine in the
same position.
Note: To achieve an optimum cleaning re-
sult, the driving speed should be adjusted
to take specific situations into account.
Note: During operation, the waste contain-
er should be emptied at regular intervals.
Note: When cleaning surfaces, only lower
the roller brush.
Note: Also lower side brush when cleaning
along edges.
Sweeping with sweep roller
Set programme switch to step 2. Roller
brush is lowered. The roller brush and
the side brush will rotate.
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Sweeping with bulk waste flap raised
Note: The bulk waste flap must be raised
briefly to sweep up larger items (up to 60
mm high), e.g. soft drink cans.
Raising bulk waste flap:
Press the pedal for the bulk waste flap
forwards and keep pressed down.
To lower it, take foot off pedal.
Note: An optimum cleaning result can only
be achieved if the bulk waste flap has been
lowered completely.
Sweeping with side brushes
Set programme switch to step 3. Side
brushes and roller brush are lowered.
Note: Roller brush and side brush start op-
erating automatically.
Sweeping dry floors
Note: During operation, the waste contain-
er should be emptied at regular intervals.
Note: During operation, the dust filter
should be shaken off and cleaned at regu-
lar intervals.
Close wet/dry flap
Sweep in fibrous and dry waste (such as
dry grass, hay)
Open wet/dry flap.
Note: You can thus preven the filter system
from getting blocked.
Sweeping damp or wet floors
Open wet/dry flap.
Note: This protects the filter from moisture.
Filter dedusting
– Switch on manual filter shake off.
Press Filter shake off button. The filter
will be cleaned for 15 seconds.

Emptying waste container

Note: Wait until the filter shaking process is
finished and the dust has settled before you
open or empty the waste container.
Raise the waste container slightly and
pull it out.
Empty waste container.
Push in the waste container and lock it.
Empty opposite waste container.
Turn off the appliance.
Set programme switch to step 1 (driv-
ing). The side brush and roller brush are
raised.
Turn ignition key to "0" and remove it.
Note:Once the machine has been switched
off, the dust filter is shaken automatically
for approx. 15 seconds. Do not open the
machine hood during this period.
Note: The machine has been fitted with an
automatic parking brake that is activated as
soon as the engine is switched off and the
driver leaves his seat.