Operating 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.
– 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.
– 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 device unattended as
long as it is switched on. The operator
may only leave the device when the key
(Intelligent Key) has been removed and
the device is secured against acciden-
tal movements.
– 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 machine is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with re-
duced physical, sensory or mental ca-
pabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge.
– Children should be supervised to pre-
vent them from playing with the appli-
ance.
 Danger
Risk of injury!
Danger of tipping if gradient is too high.
– The falling and rising gradients in the di-
rection of travel may not exceed 12%.
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%.
The travel speed must be adapted to the
existing conditions.
 DANGER
Risk of injury!
 When working on the high emptying
system, completely lift and secure the
waste container.
 The waste container may only be filled
up to a maximum fill volume or maxi-
mum fill weight.
Refer to chapter "Technical data".
NOTICE
The overhead guard (optional) protects the
driver against larger falling objects. Howev-
er, it does not provide rollover protection!
– Mind the weight of the appliance during
transport.
– Disconnect the battery and securely
fasten the device for transport.
– First switch off the device and remove
the KIK-key (Kärcher Intelligent Key)
before performing any cleaning or
maintenance tasks on the device, re-
placing parts or switching over to anoth-
er function.
– Always disconnect the battery when
working on the electrics.
– Do not clean the appliance with a water
hose or high-pressure water jet (danger
of short circuits or other damage).
– 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 regula-
tions.
– Please observe the local safety regula-
tions regarding portable commercially
used appliances.
– Always use appropriate gloves while
working on the device.
The sweeper operates using the overthrow
principle.
– The side brushes (3) clean the corners
and edges of the surface, moving dirt
and debris into the path of the roller
brush.
– The rotating roller brush (4) moves the
dirt and debris directly into the waste
container (5).
– 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 suc-
tion fan (1).
– The cleaning of the dust filter (2) takes
place automatically.
Safety instructions
Safety instructions concerning the
operation
Operations
Safety information concerning the
driving operation
Appliances with high emptying
system
Devices with overhead guard
Safety information concerning the
transport of the appliance
Safety information concerning
maintenance and care
Function
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