Karcher KM 120/150 R P: Shutdown

     

- 

9

Note

During operation, the waste container 

should be emptied at regular intervals.

Note

When cleaning surfaces, only lower the 

roller brush.

Note

Also lower side brush when cleaning along 

edges.

Note

Two operating modes are possible with the 

roller brush. In the basic-operating mode, 

the roller brush is only subjected to a small 

amount of wear and tear.



Set programme switch to step 2. Roller 

brush is lowered.

Note

Two operating modes are possible with the 

roller brush. Power-operating mode in-

creases cleaning performance.



Set programme switch to step 2. Roller 

brush is lowered.



Press power button. Indicator lamp 

lights up.

Note

The following actions reset the power but-

ton automatically:

–

Press the power button again.

–

Set programme switch to step 1 (driv-

ing).

–

Switching off the machine.

The indicator lamp goes out and the basic-

operating mode is activated.

Note

To sweep up larger items with a height of 

60 mm, e.g. soft drink cans, the bulk waste 

flap must be raised briefly.

Raising bulk waste flap:



Press the pedal for the bulk waste flap 

forwards and keep pressed down.



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.

To sweep in edge area on right-hand side:



Set programme switch to step 3. The 

right side brush and roller brush are 

lowered.

To sweep in edge area on left-hand side:



Set programme switch to step 4. The 

left side brush and roller brush are low-

ered.

To sweep in edge areas on right- and left-

hand side:



Set programme switch to step 5. Both 

side brushes and roller brush are low-

ered.

Note

Roller brush and side brush start operating 

automatically.



Close wet/dry flap on waste container.

Installation set suction hose (option):



Press wet sweeping button repeatedly.



Open wet/dry flap on waste container.

Installation set suction hose (option):



Press wet sweeping button.

Note

This protects the filter from moisture.

Note

Wait until the automatic filter shaking proc-

ess is finished and the dust has settled be-

fore you open or empty the waste 

container.



Danger

Risk of injury! When emptying the waste 

container, care should be taken to ensure 

that no persons or animals are within its 

swivelling range.



Danger

Danger of crushing. Never reach into the 

rod assembly for the drainage mechanism. 

Stay away from the area under the raised 

container.



Danger

Danger of tipping. Place the machine on an 

even surface during emptying.



Stop the machine.



Set programme switch to step 1 (driv-

ing).

Note

The container can only be tilted and emp-

tied once a set minimum level has been 

reached.

Note

A two-handed operation is required to carry 

out the following steps.



Raise waste container. Press button 1 

(operator console) and 2 simultaneous-

ly.

Once the required height has been 

reached:



Tip waste container out. Press button 1 

(operator console) and 5 simultaneous-

ly.



Tip waste container back in. Press but-

ton 1 (operator console) and 4 simulta-

neously.



Lower waste container. Press button 1 

(operator console) and 3 simultaneous-

ly.

Note

The container can only be fully retracted if 

it is tipped back into its starting position be-

forehand.



Set programme switch to step 1 (driv-

ing). The side brush and roller brush are 

raised.



Turn ignition key to "0" and remove it.



Lock parking brake.

Note

Once the machine has been switched off, 

the dust filter is shaked automatically for 

approx. 15 seconds.

If the sweeper is going to be out of service 

for a longer time period, observe the follow-

ing points:



Park the sweeper on an even surface.



Only KM 120/150 R G and R D: Fill fuel 

tank and close fuel cock.



Only KM 120/150 R LPG: Close the gas 

cylinder valve and remove the cylinder.  

Store the gas cylinder according to the 

safety regulations for LPG vehicles. 



Change engine oil.



Set programme switch to step 1 (driv-

ing). The roller brush and side brushes 

are raised to prevent the bristles being 

damaged.



Turn ignition key to "0" and remove it.

Sweeping with roller brush (basic-oper-

ating mode)

Sweeping with roller brush (power-oper-

ating mode)

Sweeping with bulk waste flap raised

Sweeping with side brushes

Sweeping dry floors

Sweeping damp or wet floors

Emptying waste container

Turn off the appliance

Shutdown

2

3

4

5

1

29 EN