Kärcher KM 100/100 R B, User Manual

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Operating instructions KM 100/100 R / KM 100/100 R P English
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Drive backwards
! Slowly press the driving pedal
Note:
Driving behaviour
— The driving speed can be varied
continuously with the driving
pedals.
—
Slightly release drive pedal if
power decrease is registered
uphill.
Braking
! Ease pressure on drive pedal,
the sweeper brakes automatically
and stops.
Warning!
If while the drive pedal is actuated
the seat contact switch or the key
switch are turned on the drive
system will be turned off and the
side brush, the main brush, the
blower fan as well as the LEDs will
be turned on. (Service operation)
Remedy:
! Release pedal
Sweeping operation
Warning!
In order to avoid damaging the floor
do not operate the sweeper while it
is stationary.
When stopped the sweeping system
continues running for approx. four
more seconds.
Danger
Do not stand up when driving –
danger of falling.
!
Lower main brush
—
Sweeping with the main brush
! The coarse-dirt flap must be
briefly raised for sweeping in
largish objects up to a height of
60 mm, e.g. drinks cans.
Warning!
It is possible for debris to be thrown
forwards when the coarse-dirt flap is
raised.
A hazard for bystanders.
Raise coarse-dirt flap
! Press pedal forwards and keep it
depressed
!
To lower it, lift foot off pedal
—
Sweeping with raised coarse-dirt
flap
Note:
An optimal cleaning effect can be
achieved only when the coarse-dirt
flap is completely lowered
! Lower side brushes (for
sweeping in border areas
—
Sweeping with side brushes
Notes:
—
When they are lowered the main
and the side brushes
automatically start turning
—
Adding the function of the side
brush is possible only if the main
brush is operative
Stop machine
! Raise the side and the main
brush
!
Turn key switch to "0" and
remove key
Note:
The dust filter is automatically
dedusted for approx. 15 s after
shutting down of the machine.
Do not open the unit cover while this
is going on.
Note:
The machine is provided with an
automatic parking brake, which is
activated when the engine is
stopped and the driver leaves his
seat.