Kärcher KM 150/500 R D 4W User Manual Download

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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!

Your sales outlet should be informed about
any transit damage noted when unpacking
the product.

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Warning and information plates on the
machine provide important directions
for safe operation.

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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, risk of damage!
Observe the weight of the appliance when
you load it!

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Do not use a forklift.

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Use a suitable ramp or a crane to load
the appliance!

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Observe when using a ramp:
Ground clearance 70 mm.

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If the machine is delivered on a pallet,
you must create an unloading ramp us-
ing the boards provided.
You will find the instructions for this pro-
cedure on page 2 (inside of cover).

Important instruction

: every board

must be attached with at least 2 screws.

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Danger

Risk of injury, risk of damage!

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Danger

Risk of injury!
Danger of tipping if gradient is too high.

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The gradient in the direction of travel
should not exceed 18%.

Danger of tipping when driving round
bends at high speed.

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Drive slowly when cornering.

Danger of tipping on unstable ground.

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Only use the machine on sound surfac-
es.

Danger of tipping with excessive sideways
tilt.

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The gradient perpendicular to the direc-
tion of travel should not exceed 10%.

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It is important to follow all safety instruc-
tions, rules and regulations applicable
for driving motor vehicles.

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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.

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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.

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The appliance must not be operated by
children, young persons or persons
who have not been instructed accord-
ingly.

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It is strictly prohibited to take co-pas-
sengers.

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Ride-on appliances may only be started
after the operator has occupied the driv-
er's seat.

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Please remove the ignition key, when
not in use, to avoid unauthorised use of
the appliance.

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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!

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Do not close the exhaust.

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Do not bend over the exhaust or touch
it (risk of burns).

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Do not touch the drive motor (risk of
burns).

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Exhaust gases are poisonous and haz-
ardous to health, do not inhale them.

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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.

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In emergencies, destroy the windows
with a hammer.

Note

The emergency hammer is located in the
foot area, underneath the driver seat.

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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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At the end of the operating instructions
you will find a selected list of spare
parts that are often required.

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For additional information about spare
parts, please go to the Service section
at www.kaercher.com.

Contents

Safety instructions . . . . . . .

EN . . 1

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

EN . . 2

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

EN . . 2

Environmental protection . .