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KMR 1550 B
1.948-204
1.948-224
www.karcher.com
5.956-700 A2005741 (05/03)
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Bedienungsanleitung Seite 1 Deutsch Ersatzteilliste Seite 242 Operating Instructions Page 23 English Spare Parts List Page 242 Notice d’instructions Page 45 Français Liste des pièces de rechange Page 242 Istruzioni per l’uso Pagina 67 Italiano Elenco pezzi di ricambio Pagina 242 Gebruiksaanwijzing Pagina 89 Nederlands Lijst met vervangingsonderdelen Pagina 242 Instrucciones de servicio Página 111 Español Lista de repuestos Página 242
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KMR 1550 B English Operating instructions for users For your safety ................................................................. 24 Contents On behalf of the environment ......................................... 25 Intended applications ...................................................... 25 Unit functions ................................................................... 25 Main features ............................................................................................... Prio
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English KMR 1550 B Operating instructions for users Before you use this machine for the first time, please read the following: For your safety – these operating instructions – the enclosed leaflet Safety Information No. 5.956-250. Make sure that all information contained therein is complied with. Explosion hazard while refuelling! Do not fill up with fuel – in an enclosed space – while the engine is running. Do not smoke while refuelling the vehicle. Fuel expands as it becomes warmer. Do n
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KMR 1550 B English Operating instructions for users On behalf of the Caution, environmental hazard due to exhausted batteries! environment Exhausted batteries should not be treated as domestic refuse. Make sure that are disposed of in an environmentally appropriate manner. Caution, environmental hazard due to engine oil or hydraulic fluid! After you have changed the engine oil or hydraulic fluid, take the waste product to a recognised collection point or to a waste disposal company. This sweeper
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English KMR 1550 B Operating instructions for users Unloading procedure Prior to initial start-up Do not use a forklift truck for unloading as it could cause da- mage to the sweeper. The sweeper has been lashed onto a pallet to ensure that it can be transpor- ted safely. The procedure for unpacking the sweeper is as follows: 1. Remove the wooden boards from the pallet and nail them onto the end of the pallet (in front of the sweeper). 2. Detach the wires holding the sweeper in place at the ends
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KMR 1550 B English Operating instructions for users Operating the sweeper Operating controls 1. Dashboard (see next page for description of operating con- trols) 2. Lever on steering column (indicators, light, horn, main beam flasher) 3. Bulk waste flap 4.
5. Steering wheel 6a. Forward drive pedal 6b. Reverse drive pedal 7. Vacuum unit 8. Adjusting mechanism, driver’s seat 9. Fuel cap 10. Level indicator, fuel tank 11. Throttle lever 12. Parking brake 13. Raise/lo
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English KMR 1550 B Operating instructions for users All directions given (left/right, front/rear) are as seen from the driver’s seat. Preparing the sweeper for use Check the oil level in the engine (see Chapter: “Maintenance”). Check the level of coolant in the radiator (see Chapter: “Maintenance”). Check the amount of fuel in the tank and fill up, if required (see below). Check the level of hydraulic fluid and top up, if required (see Chapter: “Maintenance”). Check the air pressure in
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KMR 1550 B English Operating instructions for users Driving the sweeper for the first time Starting the sweeper Select a location with plenty of space to drive the sweeper initially, until you become familiar with the individual operating controls and their functions. All directions given (left/right, front/rear) are as seen from the driver’s seat. Sit down on the driver’s seat. The engine cannot be started unless the driver is sitting on the seat (seat contact switch). As soon as the driver g
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English KMR 1550 B Operating instructions for users Automatic cleaning Cleaning the filter Stop the sweeper and switch off the engine. After the engine has been switched off, the filter is automatically cleaned for approx. 10 seconds. Manual cleaning During the time that the sweeper is actually operating, the filter should be cleaned approx. every 15–30 minutes (depending on the amount of dust). Stop the sweeper. Raise the brush roller and side brush. Switch off the vacuum unit 1. Push
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KMR 1550 B English Operating instructions for users Swivel the waste container downwards. Note: The waste container cannot be fully retracted until it has been tipped all the way back into its original position. Caution while sweeping! Do not sweep up any packing bands, wire or similar objects, as these could cause damage to the sweeping mechanism. Typical applications Sweeping Dry Floors Two different main brush settings are possible: a) Stationary main brush – sweeping pattern is rigidly fix
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English KMR 1550 B Operating instructions for users Picking up large items (sticks, cans, etc.) Caution! When the bulk waste flap is open, the brush roller can throw out stones or grit towards the front of the sweeper. Make sure when you open the flap that no person, animal or equipment will be endangered. Press the pedal and the bulk waste flap will open. Drive over the large items at slow speed with the bulk waste flap open. Note: In order to prevent dust being created unnecessarily, close
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KMR 1550 B English Operating instructions for users Before you carry out any cleaning or general maintenance tasks, Cleaning and care Park the sweeper and switch off the engine. Cleaning the inside of the sweeper: You can clean out the inner parts of the sweeper by blowing them through with compressed air. Cleaning the outside of the sweeper: The outside of the sweeper can be wiped off with a damp cloth. Do not use any aggressive cleaning agents which might cause damage to the plastic componen
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English KMR 1550 B Operating instructions for users Caution! Make sure engine cannot be started unintentionally. In order to prevent the engine from being started unintentionally, proceed as follows after you have parked the sweeper. Pull out the ignition key. Disconnect the battery at the negative terminal. The necessary maintenance tasks or daily inspections can be carried out with the bonnet raised or the seat tipped forward. Injury hazard! Do not open the bonnet until the motor has been
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KMR 1550 B English Operating instructions for users Disconnecting the battery Slide the seat forwards and tilt it towards the front. Use an open-jawed spanner (size 10 mm) to first of all loosen the clamp on the negative terminal ( – ) and then pull it off. Repeat the procedure for the positive terminal ( + ). Reconnect the battery by first of all attaching the clamp on the positive terminal ( + ) and then the clamp on the negative terminal ( – ). Opening/closing the bonnet Pull the sect
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English KMR 1550 B Operating instructions for users Checking the engine oil level Caution, Risk of burns from hot exhaust pipe! 1 Park the sweeper on a level surface. Unscrew the dipstick. Wipe the dipstick clean and screw it back in. Unscrew the dipstick once again. The oil level should be between the “Min” and the “Max” marks. If the oil level is below “Min” – top up with engine oil. If the oil level is above “Max” – drain off excess engine oil. Screw the dipstick back in again. Topp
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KMR 1550 B English Operating instructions for users Replacing the engine oil filter Drain off the engine oil. Open the service flap – Unscrew knob and lift off service flap. Unscrew the engine oil filter. Rub engine oil into the seal on the new oil filter. Attach the new engine oil filter by hand and screw it down until the seal just touches the casing. Tighten the engine oil filter by giving it another half turn. Pour in new engine oil and check the level. Start the engine and c
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English KMR 1550 B Operating instructions for users Checking the hydraulic fluid level Park the sweeper on a level surface. Clean the area surrounding the dipstick. Pull out the dipstick. Wipe the dipstick clean and re-insert it. Pull out the dipstick once again and read off the oil level. The fluid should be level with the rough section on the dipstick. If the fluid level is too low, this is a sign that there is a leak in the hydraulic system. Do not start the sweeper. Call Customer S
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KMR 1550 B English Operating instructions for users Safety information which must be observed when handling batteries. Comply with the user instructions and ensure that these are displayed at the charging station. Before the operator carries out any work on batteries, he/she must have received proper instruction from a suitably qualified person. Wear safety goggles and protective clothing when working on batte- ries. Observe accident prevention regulations, as well as DIN VDE 0510, VDE 0105 Part
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English KMR 1550 B Operating instructions for users Replacing sealing strips The sealing strips fulfil an important function. They maintain the partial vacu- um in the area surrounding the brushes that is necessary for the sweeper to perform properly. In so doing, they ensure that no dust is expelled while the machine is sweeping. Damaged or worn out sealing strips should be replaced immediately. Stop the sweeper and turn off the engine. Remove the hex screws and pull off the sealing strips.
