Operating instructions

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The sweeper is intended for cleaning floor
surfaces for commercial use and e.g. for
the following fields of application:
 Car parks
 Production facilities
 Logistics areas
 Hotel
 Retail industry
 Storage areas
 Walkways
– This sweeper has been designed to
sweep dirt and debris from indoor as
well as outdoor surfaces.
– 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.
– Use this sweeper only as directed in
these operating instructions.
– The machine may not be modified.
– The machine is only suitable for use on
the types of surfaces specified in the
operating instructions.
– The machine may only be operated on
the surfaces approved by the company
or its authorised representatives.
– The following applies in general: Keep
highly-flammable substances away
from the appliance (danger of explo-
sion/fire).
 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.
 Do not sweep/vacuum up any burning
or glowing objects.
 The appliance is not suitable for sweep-
ing off hazardous substances.
 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.
– Asphalt
– Industrial floor
– Screed
– Concrete
– Paving stones
 In order to maintain clearance and
creepage distances, the device may not
be operated over 2000 metres above
sea level.
 (Applicable for Finland only) The device
may not be used at low ambient tem-
peratures (below 0°C) if it is equipped
with a PVC hose line. Contact Kärcher
if should have questions regarding your
device.
 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 ob-
served. It is not allowed to use the ap-
pliance in hazardous locations.
 DANGER
Risk of injury!
 Do not use the appliance without an
overhead guard in areas where the op-
erator might get hit by falling objects.
 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.
 It is important to follow all safety instruc-
tions, rules and regulations applicable
for driving motor vehicles.
 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 appliance only
when the engine has come to a stand-
still, the appliance has been protected
against accidental movement, and the
key has been removed.
 Please remove the key, when not in
use, to avoid unauthorised use of the
appliance.
 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.
 This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with lim-
ited physical, sensoric or mental capac-
ities or lack of experience and/or skills,
unless such persons are accompanied
and supervised by a person in charge of
their safety or if they received precise
instructions on the use of this appli-
ance.
 Children should be supervised to pre-
vent them from playing with the appli-
ance.
CAUTION
Risk of damage! Do not sweep up straps,
strings or wires as these may wrap around
the brush roller.
 DANGER
Risk of injury! Verify the stability of the
ground prior to driving on it.
 DANGER
Risk of accident, risk of injury!
Danger of tipping if gradient is too high.
– The gradient in the direction of travel
should not exceed 12%.
Danger of tipping over when taking bends
at high speed (particularly left-hand bends).
– Drive slowly when cornering.
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 10%.
Note: Warranty claims will be entertained
only if you use batteries and chargers rec-
ommended 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.
Beware of dangerous
electrical current!
Pay attention to the in-
struction.
Steer slowly!
Please read the operating
instructions and act ac-
cordingly!
Risk of damage!
Do not rinse out the dust
filter.
Proper use
Foreseeable misuse
Suitable surfaces
Safety instructions
Safety instructions concerning the
operation
Safety information concerning the
driving operation
Safety instructions for battery-
operated devices
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