Kärcher MC 130 Mode D'emploi page 54

2 Information about the vehicle
Immediately inform your dealer or sales facility if you de-
tect any defects or transport damage upon the delivery of
the vehicle.
Read and adhere to the operating instructions and safety
information of the attachments mounted to the vehicle.
Observe the warning and information signs attached to the
vehicle, they provide important information for safe opera-
tion.
In addition to the information contained in the operating in-
structions, all statutory safety and accident prevention reg-
ulations must be observed.
2.1 Proper use
These operating instructions describe 2 appliances or de-
signs.
Sweeper vacuum MC 130 (plus)
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MC 130 advanced (plus) appliance carrier
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Carefully read the operating instructions and familiarise
yourself with the control devices and the remaining equip-
ment prior to using the vehicle.
The vehicle must only be used as intended, as outlined
and described in these operating instructions.
The intended use also includes the observance of the re-
quired maintenance.
The vehicle and the attachments may only be used, main-
tained and repaired by persons that are familiar with the
tasks and have been briefed about the associated risks.
The general safety and accident prevention regulations of
the legislator must be observed. Other applicable safety-
relevant, occupational health and road traffic regulations
must be observed.
The operating personnel must:
be physically and mentally capable
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be trained in handling the vehicle
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read and understand the operating instructions prior to
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starting work
have demonstrated the entrepreneur the skills for driv-
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ing the vehicle
are appointed to drive the vehicle by the entrepreneur
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2.1.1 Sweeper vacuum MC 130
This machine is a sweeper vacuum.
The sweeper vacuum is intended for soiled surfaces out-
doors.
The vehicle must meet the applicable national directives
when operated on public roads.
The machine is only suitable for use on the types of surfac-
es specified in the operating instructions.
2.1.1.1 Suitable sweeping surfaces
Asphalt
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Industrial floor
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Screed
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Concrete
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Paving stones
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2.1.1.2 Function of the sweeper vacuum
The generated dust is bound through sprayed water.
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The side brushes transport the dust to the front of the
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suction opening.
The suction turbine creates a vacuum and suctions the
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dust into the waste container.
2.1.2 MC 130 advanced (plus) appliance carrier
The MC 130 Advanced (plus) is also an appliance carrier
allowing various externally attached devices (not included
in the scope to delivery) to be mounted at the front and rear
of the vehicle.
This vehicle is suitable for the work with different attach-
ments as well as for pulling trailers. The max. admissible
trailing load is indicated on the type plate and must not be
exceeded.
The MC 130 Advanced is also intended for the use in agri-
culture and forestry, upkeeping of grassed areas and pub-
lic spaces as well as winter road clearance.
The vehicle must meet the applicable national directives
when operated on public roads.
Only attachments that are approved by KÄRCHER must
be used.
KÄRCHER does not assume any liability for accidents or
malfunctions of attachments that have not been approved.
Observe the manufacturer's operating instructions for the
attachment.
2.1.3 Foreseeable misuse
Any use other than the one intended and described above
is prohibited. The user is liable for any hazards arising from
incorrect use.
The use for any other purposes than described in these in-
structions is prohibited.
Transporting persons on the vehicle, the load bed or at-
tachments is not permitted.
No changes must be performed on the vehicle.
Never vacuum up explosive liquids, combustible gases
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or undiluted acids and solvents. This includes petrol,
paint thinner or heating oil which can generate explo-
sive fumes or mixtures upon contact with the suction
air. Acetone, undiluted acids and solvents must also be
avoided as they can harm the materials on the ma-
chine.
Never sweep/vacuum up reactive metal dusts (e.g. al-
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uminium, 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 ob-
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jects.
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