Karcher Balayeuse KM 90-60 R Bp Pack Adv: Safety instructions

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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.

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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.

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The appliance must not be operated by 

children or persons who have not been 

instructed accordingly.

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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.

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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.

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Prior to starting work, the operator must 

ensure that all protective devices are 

properly installed and function correct-

ly.

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The operator of the appliance is liable 

for accidents with other individuals or 

their property.

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Ensure that the operator wears tight-fit-

ting clothes. Wear sturdy shoes and 

avoid wearing loose-fitting clothes.

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Check the immediate vicinity prior to 

starting (e.g. children). Ensure suffi-

cient visibility!

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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.

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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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Children should be supervised to pre-

vent them from playing with the appli-

ance.

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Danger

Risk of injury!

Danger of tipping if gradient is too high.

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The falling and rising gradients in the di-

rection of travel may not exceed 12%.

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 12%.

Note

Warranty claims will be entertained only if 

you use batteries and chargers recom-

mended by Kärcher. 

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Always follow the instructions of the 

battery manufacturer and the charger 

manufacturer. Please follow the statu-

tory requirements for handling and dis-

posing batteries. 

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Never leave the batteries in a dis-

charged state; recharge them as soon 

as possible. 

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Always keep the batteries clean and dry 

to avoid creep currents. Protect the bat-

teries and avoid contact with impurities 

such as metal dust. 

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Do not place tools or similar items on 

the battery. Risk of short-circuit and ex-

plosion. 

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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. 

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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!

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Used batteries are to be disposed ac-

cording to the EC guideline 91/ 157 

EWG in an environment-friendly man-

ner. 

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The engine is to be brought to a stand-

still and the appliance is to be fastened 

properly during transportation. 

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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.

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Do not clean the appliance with a water 

hose or high-pressure water jet (danger 

of short circuits or other damage).

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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. 

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Please observe the local safety regula-

tions regarding portable commercially 

used appliances.

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Always use appropriate gloves while 

working on the device.

The sweeper operates using the overthrow 

principle.

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The side brushes (3) clean the corners 

and edges of the surface, moving dirt 

and debris into the path of the roller 

brush.

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The rotating roller brush (4) moves the 

dirt and debris directly into the waste 

container (5).

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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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The cleaning of the dust filter (2) takes 

place automatically.

Safety instructions

Application

Operation

Drive mode

Battery-operated machines

Transport

Maintenance

Function

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