Karcher IC 15-240 W Municipal: Operating and Functional Elements Before Startup

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1 Drawbar

2 Storage compartment

3 Kerb access help (option) *

4 Cover

5 Waste container

6 Suction head

7 Handle for filter cleaner (optional; fine 

dust filter attachment set) *

8 Brake spring

9 Freewheel lever

10 Battery

11 Fuel tank

12 Tank lid

13 Fuel tap

14 Coarse filter (optional, fine dust filter at-

tachment set) *

15 Beacon light (optional) *

16 Blower pipe (optional, leaf blower at-

tachment set)

17 Suction tube

18 Handle

19 Bulk waste flap

20 Suction hose

21 Exhaust openings for vacuuming

22 Tool holder (for brooms, shovel,...)

23 Hood support

24 Storage compartment for 5 -litre re-

serve can (LxBxH: 165x147x247 mm) 

25 Unlock/ Brake

26 Gas lever

27 Ignition lock

28 Fuse of electric starter, 15 A (on the 

rear)

29 Handle for device hood

30 Choke

31 Operating hour counter

* Included in the scope of delivery with 

1.183-904.0

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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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Remove the front wheel lock. 

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Freewheel lever for moving the appli-

ance without adjusting self-drive (see 

below).

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Drive the device forward from the pal-

ette. 

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Tilt the suction head upward. 

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Close the waste container lid.

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Pull the waste container backwards out 

of the device.

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Fill battery with battery acid (see sec-

tion on Care and Maintenance).

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Connect the black earthing cable to the 

battery and tighten the clamp screw.

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Insert the waste container into the appli-

ance.

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Open the waste container lid.

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Tilt down the suction head.

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Freewheel lever for moving the appli-

ance without adjusting self-drive (see 

below).

The machine can be moved in 2 ways:

(1) By pushing it (see device without en-

gaging self-propulsion).

(2) By driving it (see device by engaging 

self-propulsion).

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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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Open the device hood and secure it us-

ing the hood support. 

Operating and Functional Elements Before Startup

Unloading

Device without engaging self-

propulsion

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