KARCHER KM130/300 Vacuum Sweeper User Manual

KARCHER KM130/300 Vacuum Sweeper

Please read and comply with these original instructions prior to the initial operation of your appliance and store them for later use or subsequent owners.

General notes

Your sales outlet should be informed about any transit damage noted when unpacking the product.

• Warning and information plates on the machine provide important directions for safe operation.
• In addition to the information contained in the operating instructions, all statutory safety and accident prevention regulations must be observed.

Environmental protection

• The packaging material can be recycled. Please do not throw the packaging material into house-hold waste; please send it for re-cycling.
• Old appliances contain valuable materials that can be recycled. Please arrange for the proper recycling of old appliances. Please dispose your old appliances using appropriate collection systems.

Batteries, oil, fuels and similar substances must not be released into the environment. Please dispose of these substances via suitable collection systems.

Notes about the ingredients (REACH) You will find current information about the ingredients at: www.kaercher.com/REACH

Warranty

The warranty terms published by the relevant sales company are applicable in each country. We will repair potential failures of your appliance within the warranty period free of charge, provided that such failure is caused by faulty material or defects in manufacturing. In the event of a warranty claim please contact your dealer or the nearest authorized Customer Service center. Please submit the proof of purchase.

Accessories and Spare Parts

DANGER
To avoid risks, all repairs and replacement of spare parts may only be carried out by authorized customer service personnel.

• Only use accessories and spare parts which have been approved by the manufacturer. The exclusive use of original accessories and original spare parts ensures that the appliance can be operated safely and trouble free.
• For additional information about spare parts, please go to the Service section at www.kaercher.com.

Symbols in the operating instructions

• DANGER
  Warns about immediate danger which can lead to severe injuries or death.

• WARNING
  Warns about possible danger which could lead to severe injuries or death.

• CAUTION
  Points out a possibly dangerous situation which can lead to light injuries or property damage.

• ATTENTION
  Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to property damage.

Symbols on the machine

• Risk of burns on account of hot surfaces! Allow the exhaust to cool down sufficiently before starting work on the machine.
• Always use appropriate gloves while working on the device.
• Risk of getting squeezed on account of getting jammed between vehicle parts.
• Risk of injury on account of moving parts. Do not reach in.
• Risk of fire. Do not vacuum up any burning or glowing objects.
• Chain pick-up / crane point
• Intake points for the jack
• Maximum decline of ground when driving with the waste container raised.
• The gradient in the direction of travel should not exceed 14 %.
• Caution! Rotating brush (watch for rotation direction).
• Beware of dangerous electrical current!
• Pay attention to the instruction.
• Steer slowly!
• Please read the operating instructions and act accordingly!
• Risk of damage!
  Do not rinse out the dust filter.

Proper use

The sweeper is intended for cleaning floor surfaces for commercial use and e.g. for the following fields of application:

• Car parks
• Production facilities
• Logistics areas
• Hotel
• Retail industry
• Storage areas
• Walkways
  • This sweeper has been designed to sweep dirt and debris from indoor as well as outdoor surfaces.
  • 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 appliance must not be used.
  • Use this sweeper only as directed in these operating instructions.
  • The machine may not be modified.
  • The machine is only suitable for use on the types of surfaces specified in the operating instructions.
  • The machine may only be operated on the surfaces approved by the company or its authorized representatives.
  • The following applies in general: Keep highly-flammable substances away from the appliance (danger of explosion/fire).

Foreseeable misuse

• Never vacuum up explosive liquids, combustible gases or undiluted acids and solvents. This includes petrol, paint thinner or heating oil which can generate explosive 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 machine.
• Never sweep/vacuum up reactive metal dusts (e.g. aluminum, 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 objects.
• The appliance is not suitable for sweeping off hazardous substances.
• The machine may not be used or stored in hazardous areas. It is not allowed to use the appliance in hazardous locations.
• It is strictly prohibited to take co-passengers.
• Pushing/pulling or transporting objects by means of this appliance is prohibited.

Suitable surfaces

• Asphalt
• Industrial floor
• Screed
• Concrete
• Paving stones

Safety instructions

Safety instructions concerning the operation

• In order to maintain clearance and creepage distances, the device may not be operated over 2000 meters above sea level.
• (Applicable for Finland only) The device may not be used at low ambient temperatures (below 0°C) if it is equipped with a PVC hose line. Contact Kircher if should have questions regarding your device.
• 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 appliance must not be used.
• If the appliance is used in hazardous areas (e.g. filling stations) the corresponding safety provisions must be observed. It is not allowed to use the appliance in hazardous locations.

DANGER
Risk of injury!

• Do not use the appliance without an overhead guard in areas where the operator 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.
• It is important to follow all safety instructions, rules and regulations applicable for driving motor vehicles.
• 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 sufficient visibility!
• Never leave the machine unattended so long as the engine is running. The operator may leave the appliance only when the engine has come to a stand-still, the appliance has been protected against accidental movement, and the key has been removed.
• Please remove the key, when not in use, to avoid unauthorized use of the appliance.
• The appliance may only be used by per-sons who have been instructed in handling the appliance or have proven qualification and expertise in operating the appliance or have been explicitly assigned the task of handling the appliance.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with limited physical, sensorics or mental capacities or lack of experience and/or skills, unless such persons are accompanied and supervised by a person in charge of their safety or if they received precise instructions on the use of this appliance.
• Children should be supervised to pre-vent them from playing with the appliance.

CAUTION
Risk of damage!
Do not sweep up straps, strings or wires as these may wrap around the brush roller.

Safety information concerning the driving operation

DANGER
Risk of injury! Verify the stability of the ground prior to driving on it.

DANGER
Risk of accident, risk of injury!
Danger of tipping if gradient is too high.

• The gradient in the direction of travel should not exceed 14 %.

Danger of tipping over when taking bends at high speed (particularly left-hand bends).

• Drive slowly when cornering.
  Danger of tipping on unstable ground.

• Only use the machine on sound surfaces.

Danger of tipping with excessive sideways tilt.

• The gradient perpendicular to the direction of travel should not exceed 10%.

Safety instructions for battery-operated devices

Note: Warranty claims will be entertained only if you use batteries and chargers recommended by Kircher.

• Always follow the instructions of the battery manufacturer and the charger manufacturer.
  Please follow the statutory requirements for handling and dis-posing batteries.

• Never leave the batteries in a dis-charged state; recharge them as soon as possible.

• Always keep the batteries clean and dry to avoid creep currents. Protect the batteries and avoid contact with impurities such as metal dust.

• Do not place tools or similar items on the battery. Risk of short-circuit and ex-plosion.

• Do not work with open flames, generate sparks or smoke in the vicinity of a battery or a battery charging room. Danger of explosion.

• Do not touch hot parts of the machine such as the drive motor (risk of burns).

• Be careful while handling battery acid. Follow the respective safety instructions!

• Used batteries are to be disposed according to the EC guideline 91/ 157 EWG in an environment-friendly man-ner.

Appliances with high emptying system

DANGER
Risk of injury!

• When working on the high emptying system, completely lift and secure the waste container.
• Perform the safeguarding only from outside the hazard zone.

Devices with overhead guard

NOTICE
The overhead guard (optional) protects the driver against larger falling objects. However, it does not provide rollover protection!

• Check the overhead guard for damage daily.
• If the overhead guard, as well as individual elements, should be damaged, replace the entire overhead guard.
• Any modification of the overhead guard and installation of elements, components and assemblies other than those approved by Kircher is not permitted and may limit the function of the over-head guard.

Safety information concerning the transport of the appliance

• Observe the net weight (transport weight) of the device during transport on trailers or vehicles.
• To transport the device, unplug the battery plug and securely fasten the de-vice.

Safety information concerning maintenance and care

• First switch off the appliance and re-move the key before performing any cleaning or maintenance tasks on the appliance, replacing parts or switching over to another function.

• When performing any service and maintenance work on devices with a traction battery, the battery must be dis-connected from the electrical system of the device via the battery isolation point (battery plug).

• Always disconnect the battery when working on the electrics.
  To do this, first disconnect the negative terminal and then the positive terminal. Reconnection is performed in reverse sequence. Connect the positive termi-nal first, then connect the negative terminal.

• 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 familiar with the respective safety regulations.

• Please observe the local safety regulations regarding portable commercially used appliances.

• Always use appropriate gloves while working on the device.

Function

The sweeper operates using the sweep-shovel principle.

• The rotating roller brush moves the dirt directly into the waste container.
• The side brush cleans the corners and edges of the surface and moves dirt and debris into the path of the roller brush.
• The fine dust is sucked in via the dust filter through the suction blower.

Unloading tips

Danger
Risk of injury, risk of damage!
Observe the weight of the appliance when you load it!

• If upgrade kits are installed, the weight is respectively higher.

  • Do not use a forklift.
  • Use a suitable ramp or a crane to load the appliance!
  • Observe when using a ramp: Ground clearance 70 mm.
  • If the machine is delivered on a pallet, you must create an unloading ramp us-ing the boards provided.
    You will find the instructions for this procedure on page 2 (inside of cover). Important instruction: every board must be attached with at least 2 screws.

Operating and Functional Elements

Illustration of sweeper

1. Driver cabin (optional)
2. Lashing point (4x)
3. Roller brush access
4. Front wheel
5. Side brushes
6. Lighting system (optional)
7. Waste container
8. Lock of appliance hood
9. Windshield wiper (option)
10. Lock lever of cab
11. Engine cover
12. Rear wheel
13. Cab lock
14. Beacon lamp
15. Brush roller adjustment (not pictured) 16 Battery set (only included with the scope of delivery for the KM 130/300 R Bp Pack)
16. Battery socket

Operating field

1. Programmed switch
2. Function keys
3. Multifunction display
4. Fuse box – work station
5. Steering wheel
6. Ignition lock
   • Position 0: Switch off engine
   • Position 1: Ignition on
   • Position 2: Start the engine
7. Parking brake
8. Seat (with seat contact switch)
9. Brake pedal
10. Drive pedal

Function keys

1. Work lights on/off (option)
2. Beacon lamp on/off
3. Horn
4. Filter dedusting
5. Selector for the direction of travel
6. Blower
7. Open/close container lid
8. Raise/lower waste container

Indicator lamps and display

1. Battery capacity
2. Battery control lamp
3. Control lamp operating state
4. Indicator lamp for position lights
5. Indicator lamp (not connected)
6. Indicator lamp for dipper
7. Indicator lamp (not connected)
8. Indicator lamp – forward driving direction
9. Indicator lamp – reverse driving direction
10. Operating hour counter

Before Startup

Fold up the cab

In order to perform different tasks, you may have to fold up the cab (optional) first.
Note: The cab must only be tilted while the vehicle is on even ground (± 5 °).

• Open the cab lock.
• Tilt the cab up until the lock lever clicks into place.
• Unlock the lock lever prior to lowering the cab.

Lock/ release parking brake

• Loosen parking brake; press brake pedal at the same time.
• Activate the parking brake; press brake pedal at the same time.

Moving sweeper without engaging self-propulsion

• Open engine cover.
• Turn the freewheel lever of the hydraulic pump by 90 ° down on the side.

CAUTION
Do not move the machine for long distances without engaging self-propulsion; a speed of 10 km/h should not be exceeded.

• After moving, fold the freewheel lever up again.

Moving sweeper by engaging self-propulsion

• After moving, fold the freewheel lever up again.

Start up

General notes

• Park the sweeper on an even surface.
• Remove ignition key.
• Lock parking brake.

Inspection and maintenance work
Daily before starting operations

• Check battery charging status; charge batteries it if required (see Chapter “Charging the batteries”).
• Check the sweeping roller and the side brush for wear and wrapped belts.
• Check the wheels for tied up belts.
• Check function of all operator control elements.
• Check appliance for damages.
• Clean the dust filter with the filter cleaning button.

Note: For description, see section on Care and maintenance.

Before Startup

Safety notes regarding the batteries

Please observe the following warning notes when handling batteries:

• Observe the directions on the battery, in the instructions for use and in the vehicle operating instructions!
• Wear an eye shield!
• Keep away children from acid and batteries!
• Risk of explosion!
• Fire, sparks, open light, and smoking not allowed!
• Danger of causticization!
• First aid!
• Warning note!
• Disposal!
• Do not throw the battery in the dustbin!
• Beware of dangerous electrical current!

Danger
Risk of explosion! Do not put tools or similar on the battery, i.e. on the terminal poles and cell connectors.

Danger
Risk of injury! Ensure that wounds never come into contact with lead. Always clean your hands after having worked with batteries.

Danger
Risk of fire and explosion!

• Smoking and naked flames are strictly prohibited.
• Rooms where batteries are charged must have good ventilation because highly explosive gas is emitted during charging.

Danger
Danger of causticization!

• Rinse thoroughly with lots of clear water if acid gets into the eye or comes in con-tact with the skin.
• Then consult a doctor immediately.
• Wash off the acid If it comes in contact with the clothes.

Charge the batteries

CAUTION
Charge the batteries before commissioning the machine.

DANGER
Risk of injury! Comply with safety regula-tions on the handling of batteries. Observe the directions provided by the manufacturer of the charger.
Please read and follow the included operat-ing instructions by the battery manufacturer and follow them.
Charge the battery only with an appropriate charger.
Rooms where batteries are charged must have good ventilation because highly ex-plosive gas is emitted during charging.

Danger
Danger of chemical burns. Adding water to the battery in its discharged state can cause the acid to leak! Use safety glasses while handling battery acid and follow the safety instructions to avoid personal injury or damage to clothes. Should the acid spray on to the skin or clothes, rinse immediately with lots of water.

CAUTION
Risk of damage. Use only distilled or desalinated water (VDE 0510) for filling the battery.
Do not add any substances (so-called performance improving agents), else warranty claims will not be entertained.

Recommended batteries, chargers

| Order number
---|---
Battery pack 36 V, 360 Ah, (in the trough, low maintenance) *| 6.654-282.0
Charger 36 V, 50 A| 6.654-283.0

• Appliance requires 1 battery pack

The use of other batteries and chargers is not recommended and should be dis- cussed with Kärcher customer service.

• Pull the battery plug from the machine and connect it to the plug of the charger.
• Connect the plug of the charger to a proper socket of 16 A, the charger will charge automatically.
• Always keep both motor covers open during the charging process.
• Note: When the batteries are charged, first remove the charger from the mains and then disconnect it from the batter-ies.

Check fluid level in the battery and adjust if required

CAUTION
Be sure to observe the battery manufacturer’s instructions and then act accordingly.

Check charging status of battery

• Display of the battery capacity in the green range:
  Battery is charged.

• Display of the battery capacity in the yellow range:
  Battery is halfway discharged.

• Display of the battery capacity in the red range:
  Battery is almost discharged.
  The sweeping mode will be shortly switched off automatically.

• Indicator lamp glows red Battery is discharged.
  The sweeping mode will be terminated automatically (the sweeping aggregates cannot be taken into operation until the battery is charged).

• Drive the machine directly to the charging station; avoid any steep gradients in the process.

• Charge battery.

Operation

Adjusting driver’s seat

• Pull seat adjustment lever outwards.
• Slide seat, release lever and lock in place.
• Check that the seat is properly locked in position by attempting to move it back-wards and forwards.

Programmed selection

1. Transport drive
2. Sweeping with sweep roller
3. Sweeping using roller brush and side brushes

Starting the machine

Note: The machine is equipped with a seat contact switch If the driver’s seat is vacated, the machine is switched off.

• Sit on the driver’s seat.
• Bring the direction selector switch into the middle position.
• Lock parking brake.
• Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch.
• Turn the ignition key to position “I”. The appliance is now ready for operation.
• Turn the ignition key to position “II”. The appliance can now be driven.
  Note: The display of the battery capacity will show the actual charge status after about 10 seconds.

Drive the machine

• Set programmed selection switch to “Transport drive”. .
• Press brake pedal and keep it de-pressed.
• Release parking brake.

Drive forward

• Set the travel direction switch to “for-ward”.
• Press accelerator pedal down slowly.

Reverse drive Danger
Risk of injury! While reversing, ensure that there is nobody in the way, ask them to move if somebody is around.

CAUTION
Risk of damage! Only use the direction switch when the machine is standing still.

• Set the travel direction switch to “back-wards”.
• Press accelerator pedal down slowly.

Driving method

• The accelerator pedal can be used to vary the driving speed infinitely.
• Avoid pressing the pedal suddenly as this may damage the hydraulic system.

Brakes

• Release the accelerator pedal, the machine brakes automatically and stops.

Note: The braking effect can be supported by pressing the brake pedal.

Driving over obstacles
Driving over fixed obstacles which are 70 mm high or less:

• Drive forwards slowly and carefully. Driving over fixed obstacles which are more than 70 mm high:
• Only drive over these obstacles using a suitable ramp.

Sweeping mode

CAUTION
Do not sweep up packing strips, wire or similar objects as this may damage the sweeping mechanism.
Note: To achieve an optimum cleaning result, the driving speed should be adjusted to take specific situations into account.
Note: During operation, the dust filter should be shaken off and cleaned at regu-lar intervals.

Sweeping dry floors

• Switch on the blower.
• Set the programmed switch to sweep with sweeping brush when cleaning surfaces.
• Set the programmed switch to sweep with sweeping brush and side brush when cleaning edges.

Sweeping damp or wet floors

• Switch off the blower.
• Set the programmed switch to sweep with sweeping brush when cleaning surfaces.
• Set the programmed switch to sweep with sweeping brush and side brush when cleaning edges.

Emptying waste container

Danger
Risk of injury! When emptying the waste container, care should be taken to ensure that no persons or animals are within its swiveling range.

Danger
Danger of crushing. Never reach into the rod assembly for the drainage mechanism. Stay away from the area under the raised container.

Danger
Danger of tipping. Place the machine on an even surface during emptying.

• Set programmed selection switch to “Transport drive”. .
• Raise waste container.
• Slowly drive towards the collection container.
• Lock parking brake.
• Open the container door: Press the left side of the switch and empty the waste container.
• Close the container door: Press the right side of the switch (approximately 2 seconds), until the unit is tilted to the end position.
• Release parking brake.
• Drive away the collection container slowly.
• Lower the waste container up to the end-position.

Turn off the appliance

• Press brake pedal and keep it de-pressed.
• Lock parking brake.
• Turn ignition key to “0” and remove it.

Transport

DANGER
Risk of injury and damage!
Observe the weight of the appliance when you transport it.

• Turn ignition key to “0” and remove it
• Lock parking brake.
• Secure the appliance at the lashing points (4x) using tension belts, ropes or chains.
• Secure the wheels of the machine with wheel chocks.
• When transporting in vehicles, secure the appliance according to the guide-lines from slipping and tipping over.

Storage

DANGER
Risk of injury and damage!
Note the weight of the appliance in case of storage.

Shutdown

If the sweeper is going to be out of service for a longer time period, observe the following points:

• Park the sweeper on an even surface.
• Set programmed selection switch to “Transport drive”. .
• Turn ignition key to “0” and remove it.
• Lock the sweeper to ensure that it does not roll off.
• Clean the inside and outside of the sweeper.
• Park the machine in a safe and dry place.
• Remove the battery plug from machine.
• Charge battery and recharge it approx. every 2 months.

Care and maintenance

General notes

CAUTION
Risk of damage!
Do not rinse out the dust filter.

• First switch off the appliance, remove the key and remove the battery plug or disconnect the battery before perform-ing any cleaning or maintenance tasks on the appliance, replacing parts or switching over to another function.
  • 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 inspections according to VDE 0701.
• Park the sweeper on an even surface.
• Turn ignition key to “0” and remove it.
• Lock parking brake.

Cleaning

CAUTION
Risk of damage!
Do not clean the appliance with a water hose or high-pressure water jet (danger of short circuits or other damage).

Cleaning the inside of the machine

Danger
Risk of injury!
Wear dust mask and protective goggles.

• Clean machine with a cloth.
• Blow through machine with compressed air.

External cleaning of the appliance

• Clean the machine with a damp cloth which has been soaked in mild deter-gent.

Note: Do not use aggressive cleaning agents.

Maintenance intervals

Note: The elapsed-time counter shows the timing of the maintenance intervals.

Maintenance by the customer

Note: Where maintenance is carried out by the customer, all service and maintenance work must be undertaken by a qualified specialist. If required, a specialized Kircher dealer may be contacted at any time. Daily maintenance:

• Check the sweeping roller and the side brush for wear and wrapped belts.
• Check function of all operator control elements.
• Check appliance for damages. Weekly maintenance:
• Clean the hydraulic oil cooler.
• Check hydraulic unit.
• Check the hydraulic oil level.
• Check brake fluid status.
• Check the pad for wear, replace if require.
• Check the container lid and lubricate it. Maintenance following wear:
• Replace sealing strips.
• Readjust the side seals or replace them.
• Replace roller brush.
• Replace side brush.
  Note: For description, see section on Maintenance work.

Maintenance by Customer Service

Maintenance to be carried out after 50 operating hours:

• Have the first inspection done according to the service manual.

Maintenance to be carried out after 250 operating hours:

• Have the inspection done according to the service manual.

Note: In order to safeguard warranty claims, all service and maintenance work during the warranty period must be carried out by the authorised Kärcher Customer Service in accordance with the maintenance booklet.

Maintenance Works
Preparation:

• Park the sweeper on an even surface.
• Turn ignition key to “0” and remove it.
• Lock parking brake.

General notes on safety

DANGER
Risk of injury! Always apply the safety bar when the waste container is raised.

1. Holder of safety rod
2. Safety rod

• Fold the safety rod for the high emptying up and insert it into the holder (se-cured).

Replace batteries
The batteries can only be exchanged as a set. The exchange has to be performed by trained personnel.

• Due to the heavy weight (450 kg), the batteries must be exchanged using a crane.
  Note: The cross strut must be un-screwed prior to replacing the battery.

• When removing the battery, disconnect the negative terminal wire first.

• Fasten the crane chains in the four eye-lets of the battery set and carefully lift out the batteries.

Check hydraulic oil level and refill hydraulic oil

NOTICE
The waste container must not be raised.

• Open engine cover.

1. Hydraulic oil tank
2. Looking glass
3. Screw cap, oil fill opening 4 Hydraulic oil cooler
4. Manometer

• Check hydraulic oil level in the looking glass.
  • The oil level must lie between “MIN“ and “MAX“ marking.
  • Add hydraulic oil if the oil level is below the “MIN” marking.
• Loosen the closing cap of the oil filling opening.
• Clean the filling area.
• Refill hydraulic oil.

Oil grade: see Technical Data

• Replace and tighten the closing cap of the oil filling opening.

NOTICE
If the pressure gauge shows an increased hydraulic oil pressure, the hydraulic oil filter must be replaced by Kärcher customer service.

Check hydraulic unit

• Lock parking brake.

• Start the motor.
  Only Kärcher Customer Service is authorized to carry out maintenance tasks on the hydraulic unit.

• Check all hydraulic hoses and connections and ensure that they are leak-proof.

Checking roller brush

• Turn the ignition key to position “I”
• Raise the waste container up to the end-position.
• Turn the ignition key to 0 position.
• Lock parking brake.
• Use the safety bar for emptying from a height.
• Remove belts or cords from roller brush.
• Remove the safety bar.
• Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch.
• Turn the ignition key to position “I”.
• Lower the waste container up to the end-position.
• Turn ignition key to “0” and remove it.

Replacing roller brush

1. Fastening screws of the roller brush in- take
2. Roller brush
3. Roller brush intake
4. Holding plate for side seal
5. Side seal

• Open the side covers using a key

• Unscrew the wingnuts from the holding plate side seals and remove the holding plate.

• Flip the side seal out.

• Unscrew the retaining screw of the roller brush intake, and swing the intake to the outside.

• Pull out roller brush.
  Installation position of roller brush in direction of travel (top view)
  Note: When installing the new roller brush, ensure correct positioning of the bristle assembly.

• Install new roller brush. The nuts of the roller brush must be inserted on the notches of the opposite crank.

Note: Once the new roller brush has been installed, the sweeping track must readjust-ed.

Check and adjust roller brush sweeping track
Note: The sweeping track is factory-set to 80 mm; it is sleeplessly adjustable if the brush roller wears down.

• Check tire pressure.
• Switch off suction blower.
• Drive sweeper on to a smooth, even surface covered with a visible layer of dust or chalk.
• Set the programmed switch to sweep with roller brush.
• Set programmed selection switch to “Transport drive”.
• Drive machine backwards.
• Check sweeping mirror.

The sweeping track should have an even rectangular shape which is 80-85 mm wide.

1. Rating nut
2. Counter-nut

• Open the side engine panel.
• Loosen counter-nut.
• Adjust sweeping track
• Tighten counter nut.
• Check the sweeping track of the sweeping roller.

Check and adjust sweeping track of the side-brush

• The side-brushes lift up.
• Drive sweeper on to a smooth, even surface covered with a visible layer of dust or chalk.
• Set the programmed switch to sweep with roller brush and side brush.
• The side-brushes lift up.
• Set programmed selection to “Drive”.
• Drive machine backwards.
• Check sweeping mirror.

The width of the sweeping track should lie between 40-50 mm.

• Set the sweeping track using the two adjusting screws.

• Check sweeping mirror.
  Adjust the side seals

• Drive the waste container up and se-cure it with the safety rod.

DANGER
Risk of injury! Always apply the safety bar when the waste container is raised.

• Fold the safety rod for the high emptying up and insert it into the holder (se-cured).

1. Holder of safety rod
2. Safety rod

• Open the side cover as described in Chapter “Replace brush roller”.
• Release the 6 wing nuts on the side holding plate.
• Loosen 3 nuts (SW 13) on the front holding plate.
• Press the side seal down (elongated hole) until it is about 1 to 3 mm to the floor.
• Screw in the holding plates.
• Repeat the procedure on the other side of the appliance.

Manually clean the dust filter

• Clean the dust filter with the filter cleaning button.

Replacing dust filter

WARNING
Empty waste container before replacing dust filter.
Wear a dust mask when working around the dust filter. Observe safety regulations on the handling of fine particulate material.

1. Lock of appliance hood
2. Cover

• Open the lock, remove the star grip screw to do this.
• Fold cover forwards.
• Open filter cap.
• Fold the filter vibrator forward.
• Replace the dust filter.
• Close the filter cover.

Changing the headlight bulb (option)

• Unscrew the head lamps.
• Take out the head lamps and pull out the plug.

Note: Note the positions of the plugs.

• Dismantle the head lamps.
• Dismantle the head lamp casing and hold it horizontally because the lamp unit is not fastened.
• Unlock the bricked and take out the bulb.
• Insert new bulb.
• Reinstall in reverse sequence.

Changing the blinker bulb (option)
Note: Remove the glass of the direction-indicator lamp from its casing to replace the bulb.

Replacing fuses

• Open the fuse holder.
• Check the fuses.
• Replace defective fuses.

Note: The fuse FU 01 (main fuse) is located on the electronics casing.
The fuses FU 14, FU 15 and FU 16 are located in the electronics casing.
Attention: Opening of electronics casing and replacing of fuses only by customer service.

1. Fuse FU 01 (main fuse)
2. Electronics casing

Note: Only use fuses with identical safety ratings.

Troubleshooting

contact switch gets activated.
Switch on the triggered fuse FU 01 (on the electronic casing)
Charging or replacing battery
Release parking brake
Check for trapped ribbons and strings.
Inform Kärcher Customer Service.
Whistling sound in the hydraulic system| Refill hydraulic fluid
Inform Kärcher Customer Service.
Brushes are rotating slowly or not at all| Check for trapped ribbons and strings.
Inform Kärcher Customer Service.
Too little or no suction power in the brush area| Clean filter
Inform Kärcher Customer Service.
Dust gathers in the machine| Adjust the side seals
Switch on blower
Clean dust filter
Replace filter washers
Inform Kärcher Customer Service.
Sweeping unit does not pick up waste| Empty waste container
Clean dust filter
Replacing roller brush
Adjust sweeping track
Replace sealing strips of the waste container
Remove the blocking of the brush roller
Inform Kärcher Customer Service.
Waste container does not raise or lower| Check the fuses.
Inform Kärcher Customer Service.
Waste container is rotating slowly or not at all| Inform Kärcher Customer Service.
Operation problems with hydraulic movement parts| Inform Kärcher Customer Service.

Technical specifications

| | KM 130/300 R Bp| KM 130/300 R Bp Pack
---|---|---|---
Machine data|
Drive speed, forward| km/h| 7| 7
Drive speed, reverse| km/h| 7| 7
Climbing capability (max.)| —| 14 %| 14 %
Surface cleaning performance without side brushes| m2/h| 7000| 7000
Surface cleaning performance with 1 side brushes| m2/h| 9100| 9100
Working width without side brushes| mm| 1000| 1000
Working width with 1 side brushes| mm| 1300| 1300
Protection type, drip-proof| —| IPX 3| IPX 3
Usage duration with battery fully charged| h| 2| 2
Electrical system|
Battery capacity| V, Ah| —| 36, 360
Battery set| kg| —| 460
Hydraulic system|
Oil quantity in the entire hydraulic system| l| 25| 25
Oil quantity in hydraulic tank| l| 20,5| 20,5
Hydraulic oil type| —| HV 46| HV 46
Waste container|
Max. unloading height| mm| 1400| 1400
Volume of waste container| l| 300| 300
Roller brush|
Roller brush diameter| mm| 300| 300
Roller brush width| mm| 1000| 1000
Speed| 1/min| 325| 325
Sweeping track| mm| 80| 80
Side brushes|
Side brush diameter| mm| 600| 600
Speed (continuous)| 1/min| 61| 61
Solid rubber tires|
Size, front| —| 15-4,5 x 8| 15-4,5 x 8
Size, rear| —| 15-4,5 x 8| 15-4,5 x 8
Brake|
Front wheels| —| mechanical| mechanical
Rear wheel| —| hydrostatic| hydrostatic
Filter and vacuum system|
Type| —| Flat fold filter| Flat fold filter
Speed| 1/min| 2800| 2800
Filter surface area, fine dust filter| m2| 5,2| 5,2
Nominal vacuum, suction system| mbar| 15,5| 15,5
Nominal volume flow, suction system| m3/h| 800| 800
Vibrator system| —| Electric motor| Electric motor
Working conditions|
Temperature| °C| -5 and +40| -5 and +40
Air humidity, non-condensing| %| 0 – 90| 0 – 90
Values determined as per EN 60335-2-72|
Noise emission|
Sound pressure level LpA| dB(A)| 75| 75
Uncertainty KpA| dB(A)| 3| 3
| | KM 130/300 R Bp| KM 130/300 R Bp Pack
---|---|---|---
Sound power level LWA + Uncertainty KWA| dB(A)| 93| 93
Machine vibrations|
Hand-arm vibration value| m/s2| < 2,5| < 2,5
Seat| m/s2| < 2,5| < 2,5
Uncertainty K| m/s2| 0,1| 0,1
Dimensions and weights|
Length x width x height| mm| 2040x1330x1430| 2040x1330x1430
Right turning radius| mm| 1400| 1400
Left turning radius| mm| 1400| 1400
Unladen weight (with/ without battery)| kg| 840/1300| 840/1300
Permissible overall weight| kg| 1789| 1789
Permissible front axle load| kg| 897| 897
Permissible rear axle load| kg| 892| 892
Subject to technical modifications!|

EU Declaration of Conformity

We hereby declare that the machine de-scribed below complies with the relevant basic safety and health requirements of the EU Directives, both in its basic design and construction as well as in the version put into circulation by us.
This declaration shall cease to be valid if the machine is modified without our prior approval.

• Product: Sweeper
• Type: 1.186-xxx

Relevant EU Directives

• 2006/42/EC (+2009/127/EC)
• 2014/30/EU
• 2000/14/EC

Applied harmonized standards

• EN 60335–1
• EN 60335–2–72
• EN 55012: 2007 + A1: 2009
• EN 61000–6–2: 2005
• EN 62233: 2008

Applied conformity evaluation method

• 2000/14/EC: Appendix V
• Sound power level dB(A)
• Measured: 90
• Guaranteed: 93

The signatories act on behalf of and with the authority of the company management.

• Chairman of the Board of Management
• Director Regulatory Affairs & Certification

Documentation supervisor: S. Reiser
Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG
Alfred-Kärcher-Straße 28-40
71364 Winnenden (Germany)
Tel.: +49 7195 14-0
Fax: +49 7195 14-2212
Winnenden, 2018/09/01

References

• Cleaning equipment and pressure washers | Kärcher International

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