Transport; Shutdown; Maintenance And Care - Kärcher KM 80 W G Mode D'emploi

Angle adjustment roller brush
In order to sweep the dirt to the side, the
roller brush can be swivelled to the left or
right.
This is also a benefit for removing snow by
means of the snow removal shield upgrade
kit.
 Tilt the swivel bracket forwards until the
notch is free.
 Swivel to the left or right, depending on
which side you wish to sweep the dirt to.
 Tilt swivel bracket backwards and snap
into place.
Driving operations
 Release parking brake.
 Pull clutch lever for travel drive.
Note: The driving speed is fixed and
cannot be modified.
 Release clutch lever for travel drive.
Device comes to a halt.
Roller brush drive
 Pull the lever for the roller brush drive,
roller brush is turning.
 Release the lever for roller brush drive.
Roller brush comes to a halt.
Turn off the appliance
 Release clutch lever for roller brush
drive and travel drive.
 Gas lever to "OFF" position.
 Close the fuel supply.
Turn the rotating knob perpendicular to
the fuel tap.
 Activate immobilising brake.

Transport

Danger
Risk of injury and damage! Observe the
weight of the appliance when you transport
it.
 Switch off engine.
 Empty fuel tank.
 Secure the machine with tensioning
straps or cables.
 When transporting in vehicles, secure
the appliance according to the guide-
lines from slipping and tipping over.
Note: Do not kink the bowden or sheathed
cables.
Storage
Danger
Risk of injury and damage! Note the weight
of the appliance in case of storage.
 Park the machine in a safe and dry
place.
 Activate immobilising brake.
12

Shutdown

Follow operating instructions of the en-
gine manufacturer!
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.
 Switch off engine.
 Allow engine to cool down.
 Drain the fuel tank and the carburettor.
 Change engine oil.
 Raise roller brush. In order to do this,
turn the height adjustment all the way to
the top (direction –).
 Clean the device.
 Park the machine in a safe and dry
place.
 Activate immobilising brake.
Note: For description, see section on Care
and maintenance.

Maintenance and care

Caution
Switch off the motor and unplug the spark
plug connector prior to performing repair,
maintenance or cleaning tasks.
General notes
Please note that only the handling of the
engine that is necessary for operating
the sweeper is explained in these in-
structions.
For all other information on the motor
please refer to the enclosed operating
manual of the manufacturer of the en-
gine!
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
regulations.
Mobile appliances used for commercial
–
purposes are subject to safety inspec-
tions according to VDE 0701.
Cleaning
Caution
Do not clean the appliance with a water
hose or high-pressure water jet (danger of
short circuits or other damage).
Cleaning the device
 Clean the machine with a damp cloth
which has been soaked in mild deter-
gent.
Note: Do not use aggressive cleaning
agents.
Maintenance intervals
Maintenance by the customer
Note: With a new motor, the oil must be
changed after the first 5 operating hours.
In order to safeguard warranty claims, all
service and maintenance work during the
warranty period must be carried out by the
authorised KÄRCHER specialist in accord-
ance with the maintenance booklet.
4
-
EN
Note: Where maintenance is carried out by
the customer, all service and maintenance
work must be undertaken by a qualified
specialist. If required, a specialised Kärch-
er dealer may be contacted at any time.
Note: For description, see section on Main-
tenance work.
Daily maintenance:
 Check engine oil level.
 Check air filter.
 Check tyre pressure.
 Check the roller brush for wear and
wrapped belts.
 Check the height adjustment of the roll-
er brush.
 Check for smooth running of the
Bowden cables and the moveable parts
Maintain every 3 months or 25 hours of
operation:
 Clean air filter.
Note: If the appliance is frequently used
in a dusty environment, maintain more
frequently.
Maintain every 6 months or 50 hours of
operation:
 Perform a motor oil change.
 Check spark plug.
Maintain every 2 years or 250 hours of
operation:
 Replace the air filter.
 Replace the spark plug.
Maintenance by Customer Service
Maintenance after the first month or 5 oper-
ating hours:
 Carry out initial inspection.
In order to safeguard warranty claims, all
service and maintenance work during the
warranty period must be carried out by the
authorised KÄRCHER specialist in accord-
ance with the maintenance booklet.
Maintenance Works
Preparation:
 Park the sweeper on an even surface.
 Activate immobilising brake.
General notes on safety
Danger
Risk of injury!
The engine requires approx. 3-4 seconds
to come to a standstill once it has been
switched off. During this time, stay well
clear of the working area.
Allow the machine sufficient time to cool
–
down before carrying out any mainte-
nance and repair work.
Do not touch any hot parts, such as the
–
drive motor and exhaust system.
Note: The appliance may only be tilted
backwards if the fuel tank is empty.
Check the tyre pressure
 Park the sweeper on an even surface.
 Connect air pressure testing device to
tyre valve.
 Check air pressure and adjust if re-
quired.
For permissible tyre air pressures see
"Technical data".