Foreseeable Misuse; Suitable Surfaces; Safety Instructions; Application - Kärcher KM 90/60 R Bp Manual Original

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.
– The appliance is not suitable for sweep-
ing off hazardous substances.
– 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.
– It is strictly prohibited to take co-pas-
sengers.
– Pushing/pulling or transporting objects
by means of this appliance is prohibit-
ed.

Suitable surfaces

– Asphalt
– Industrial floor
– Screed
– Concrete
– Paving stones

Safety instructions

Application

– 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
observed. It is not allowed to use the
appliance in hazardous locations.

Operation

– The appliance must not be operated by
children or persons who have not been
instructed accordingly.
– The appliance may be used by individ-
uals with limited physical, sensory or
cognitive abilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they are under super-
vision or were instructed regarding the
safe use of the appliance and under-
stand the resulting risks.
– 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 leave the machine only
when the engine has come to a stand-
still, the machine has been protected
against accidental movement, if neces-
sary, by applying the immobilization
brake and the ignition key has been re-
moved.
– 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.
– Children should be supervised to pre-
vent them from playing with the appli-
ance.

Drive mode

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 12%.
Danger of tipping on unstable ground.
– Only use the machine on sound surfac-
es.
Danger of tipping with excessive sideways
tilt.
– The gradient perpendicular to the direc-
tion of travel should not exceed 12%.
Battery-operated machines
Note
Warranty claims will be entertained only if
you use batteries and chargers recom-
mended by Kärcher.
– Always follow the instructions of the
battery manufacturer and the charger
manufacturer. Please follow the statu-
tory requirements for handling and dis-
posing batteries.
– Never leave the batteries in a dis-
charged state; recharge them as soon
as possible.
– Always keep the batteries clean and dry
to avoid creep currents. Protect the bat-
teries and avoid contact with impurities
such as metal dust.
– Do not place tools or similar items on
the battery. Risk of short-circuit and ex-
plosion.
– Do not work with open flames, generate
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
such as the drive motor (risk of burns).
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– Be careful while handling battery acid.
Follow the respective safety instruc-
tions!
– Used batteries are to be disposed ac-
cording to the EC guideline 91/ 157
EWG in an environment-friendly man-
ner.

Transport

– The engine is to be brought to a stand-
still and the appliance is to be fastened
properly during transportation.

Maintenance

– First switch off the appliance and re-
move the key before performing any
cleaning or maintenance tasks on the
appliance, replacing parts or switching
over to another function.
– Do not clean the appliance with a water
hose or high-pressure water jet (danger
of short circuits or other damage).
– Maintenance work may only be carried
out by approved customer service out-
lets or experts in this field who are famil-
iar with the respective safety
regulations.
– Please observe the local safety regula-
tions regarding portable commercially
used appliances.
– Always use appropriate gloves while
working on the device.

Function

The sweeper operates using the overthrow
principle.
– The side brushes (3) clean the corners
and edges of the surface, moving dirt
and debris into the path of the roller
brush.
– The rotating roller brush (4) moves the
dirt and debris directly into the waste
container (5).
– The dust raised in the container is sep-
arated by the dust filter (2) and the fil-
tered clean air is drawn off by the
suction fan (1).
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