Karcher Balayeuse KM 100-100 R D: Before Startup

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Danger

Risk of injury and damage! Do not use a 

forklift to unload the appliance.

To unload the machine, proceed as follows:

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Cut plastic packing belt and remove foil.

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Remove the elastic tape fasteners at 

the stop points.

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Four indicated floor boards of the pallet 

are fastened with screws. Unscrew 

these boards.

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Place the boards on the edge of the pal-

let. Place the boards in such a way that 

they lie in front of the four wheels of the 

machine. Fasten the boards with 

screws.

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Slide the four support beams included 

in the packaging under the ramp.

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Remove the wooden blocks used for ar-

resting the wheels and slide them under 

the ramp.

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Danger

Risk of injury! Before engaging the free-

wheel operation, the machine must be se-

cured to prevent it rolling away.

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Opening and securing cover

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Engage freewheel lever in upper hole.

This blocks the travel drive function.

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Close cover.

The machine can now be pushed.

Note

Do not move the machine for long distanc-

es without engaging self-propulsion, a 

speed of 6 km/h should not be exceeded.

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Engage freewheel lever in lower hole.

The travel drive is now ready for operation.

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Close cover.

The appliance can now be driven.

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Park the sweeper on an even surface.

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Remove the key.

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Danger

Risk of explosion!

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Only use the fuels specified in the Op-

erations Manual. 

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Do not refuel the machine in enclosed 

spaces.

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Smoking and naked flames are strictly 

prohibited. 

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Ensure that no fuel reaches the hot 

open surfaces.

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Switch off engine.

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Opening and securing cover

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Check fuel level via the tank indicator.

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Open fuel filler cap.

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Fill in diesel.

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Fill tank to max. 1 cm below the lower 

edge of the filler nozzle.

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Wipe off any spilt fuel, remove funnel 

and close fuel filler cap.

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Close cover.

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Open the hood, insert retaining rod.

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Release the wing nuts from the seat 

rails.

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Slide the seat into the desired position.

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Tighten the wing nuts.

Note:

 If this adjustment is not enough, it 

can be adjusted more.

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Remove 4 screws on the plate of the 

seat contact switch.

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Remove the plate.

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Swivel the seat to the front.

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Loosen 4 screws on the seat support.

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Slide the seat and tighten the screws.

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Install the plate of the seat contact 

switch.

1 Driving

Driving to the Place of Use.

2 Sweeping with sweep roller

Roller brush is lowered. The roller brush 

and the side brush will rotate.

3 Sweeping with side brushes

Roller brush and side brushes are low-

ered.

Before Startup

Unloading

Moving sweeper without engaging 

self-propulsion

Moving sweeper by engaging self-

propulsion

Start up

General notes

Refuelling

Refuelling the machine

Operation

Adjusting driver's seat

Programme selection

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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.

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Opening and securing cover

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Push lever in "ON" direction.

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Close cover.

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Sit on the driver's seat.

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Do NOT press the accelerator pedal.

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Set programme switch to step 1 (driv-

ing).

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Turn ignition key past position 1.

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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.

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Danger

Danger of falling! Do not stand up while 

driving.

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Press slowly the accelerator pedal "for-

ward".

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Danger

Risk of injury! While reversing, ensure that 

there is nobody in the way, ask them to 

move if somebody is around.

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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.

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Release the accelerator pedal, the ma-

chine brakes automatically and stops.

Driving over fixed obstacles which are 50 

mm high or less:

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Drive forwards slowly and carefully.

Driving over fixed obstacles which are 

more than 50 mm high:

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Only drive over these obstacles using a 

suitable ramp.

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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.

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Set programme switch to step 2. Roller 

brush is lowered. The roller brush and 

the side brush will rotate.

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:

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Press the pedal for the bulk waste flap 

forwards and keep pressed down.

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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.

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Set programme switch to step 3. Side 

brushes and roller brush are lowered.

Note:

 Roller brush and side brush start op-

erating automatically.

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.

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Close wet/dry flap

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Open wet/dry flap.

Note:

 You can thus preven the filter system 

from getting blocked.

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Open wet/dry flap.

Note:

 This protects the filter from moisture.

– Switch on manual filter shake off. 

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Press Filter shake off button. The filter 

will be cleaned for 15 seconds.

Note:

 Wait until the filter shaking process is 

finished and the dust has settled before you 

open or empty the waste container.

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Raise the waste container slightly and 

pull it out.

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Empty waste container.

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Push in the waste container and lock it.

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Empty opposite waste container.

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Set programme switch to step 1 (driv-

ing). The side brush and roller brush are 

raised.

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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.

Starting the machine

Open fuel cock

Starting the machine

Drive the machine

Drive forward

Reverse drive

Brakes

Driving over obstacles

Sweeping mode

Sweeping with sweep roller

Sweeping with bulk waste flap raised

Sweeping with side brushes

Sweeping dry floors

Sweep in fibrous and dry waste (such as 

dry grass, hay)

Sweeping damp or wet floors

Filter dedusting

Emptying waste container

Turn off the appliance.

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