Proper Use; Foreseeable Misuse; Suitable Surfaces; Function - Kärcher KM 150/500 R LPG Manual De Instrucciones

The falling and rising gradi-
ents in the direction of travel
may not exceed 18%.
Observe the installation po-
sition of the gas cylinder.
The connection / ring open-
ing must point downwards.
Risk of damage!
Do not rinse out the dust fil-
ter.

Proper use

The sweeper is intended for cleaning floor
surfaces for commercial use and e.g. for
the following fields of application:
 Car parks
 Production facilities
 Logistics areas
 Storage areas
– Use this sweeper only as directed in
these operating instructions.
– The appliance can be used on public
roads only after an individual accept-
ance by an official regulatory body.
– Any use extending beyond this is not
considered as proper use. The manu-
facturer is not liable for any losses re-
sulting from this; the user alone bears
the risk for this.
– Gas engine
: Operating the appliance indoors is
permitted if sufficient ventilation is en-
sured.
WARNING
Do not inhale exhaust gases. Only use
in interior spaces with sufficient ventila-
tion and instruct a second person for
supervisory purposes.
Gas bottles and appliance may only be
stored on ground level.
– 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
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when they come in contact with highly
alkaline or acidic detergents.
– Do not sweep/vacuum up any burning
or glowing objects.
– The appliance is not suitable for sweep-
ing off hazardous substances.
– The machine may not be used or stored
in hazardous areas. It is not allowed to
use the appliance in hazardous loca-
tions.
– It is strictly prohibited to take co-pas-
sengers.
– Pushing/pulling or transporting objects
by means of this appliance is prohibit-
ed.

Suitable surfaces

DANGER
Risk of injury! Verify the stability of the
ground prior to driving on it.
ATTENTION
Risk of damage! Do not sweep up straps,
strings or wires as these may wrap around
the brush roller.
– Asphalt
– Industrial floor
– Screed
– Concrete
– Paving stones

Function

The sweeper operates using the sweep-
shovel principle.
– The rotating roller brush moves the dirt
directly into the waste container.
– The side brush cleans the corners and
edges of the surface and moves dirt
and debris into the path of the roller
brush.
– The fine dust is sucked in via the dust
filter through the suction blower.

Unloading tips

DANGER
Risk of personal injury or damage!
 Observe the weight of the appliance
when you load it!
Unladen weight (without attach-
ment sets)
* If upgrade kits are installed, the weight is
respectively higher.
 Do not use a forklift.
 Use a suitable ramp or a crane to load
the appliance!
 Observe when using a ramp:
Ground clearance 70 mm (2.75 in).
 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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Safety instructions

Safety instructions concerning the
– 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.
– If the appliance is used in hazardous ar-
eas (e.g. filling stations) the corre-
sponding safety provisions must be ob-
served. It is not allowed to use the ap-
pliance in hazardous locations.
– The operator must use the appliance
properly. The person must consider the
local conditions and must pay attention
to third parties, in particular children,
when working with the appliance.
– Prior to starting work, the operator must
ensure that all protective devices are
properly installed and function correct-
ly.
– The operator of the appliance is liable
for accidents with other individuals or
their property.
– Ensure that the operator wears tight-fit-
ting clothes. Wear sturdy shoes and
avoid wearing loose-fitting clothes.
– Check the immediate vicinity prior to
starting (e.g. children). Ensure suffi-
cient visibility!
– Never leave the machine unattended
so long as the engine is running. The
operator may not leave the machine be-
fore the engine has come to a standstill,
the machine has been protected
against accidental movement and the
parking brake has been applied.
– Please remove the key, when not in
use, to avoid unauthorised use of 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-
1317 kg*
ance.
2903 lbs*
– This machine is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with re-
duced physical, sensory or mental ca-
pabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge.
– Children should be supervised to pre-
vent them from playing with the appli-
ance.
DANGER
Risk of injury!
– Do not use the appliance without an
overhead guard in areas where the op-
erator might get hit by falling objects.
Safety information concerning the
driving operation
Danger
Risk of injury!
Danger of tipping if gradient is too high.
– The falling and rising gradients in the di-
rection of travel may not exceed 18%.
operation