Karcher KM 85/50 W B - Manual (Page 14)

Operating instructions KM 85/50 W B English
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Adjusting and replacing
sealing strips
When the sweeping effect
diminishes due to wear of the
sealing strips they must be
readjusted or replaced
Warning!
Close fuel shut-off valve prior to
starting assembly work.
Close the fuel feed line
—
Rotary knob is transverse to fuel
hose
Unlock push handle lock by
turning it anticlockwise
Danger!
—
The permissible maximum tank
filling when the sweeper is tilted
back onto the push handle is half!
Remove the debris container
prior to tilting the sweeper (see
section on "Emptying debris
container") and unlock the push
handle lock!
Tilt the machine back
Front sealing strip
Loosen the fastening screws of
the sealing strip
Readjust the sealing strip
downwards by relocating it in the
elongated hole
Tighten the fastening screws of
the sealing strip
Set the vacuum sweeper upright
and push it slightly forwards
—
The clearance of the front sealing
strip to the floor must be set so
that its whole width folds back
with a lag of 10 - 15 mm
Repeat the adjustment as
required
Note:
—
The sealing strip must be
replaced if, due to being too
worn, the clearance of the front
sealing strip to the floor can no
longer be adjusted
Unscrew the fastening screws
and replace the whole sealing
strip
Rear sealing strip
Remove the swept material
container
Undo screws of sealing strip at
the debris container
Replace sealing strip
Tighten screws of sealing strip
Side sealing strips
Loosen the fastening of the
sealing strip
Replace sealing strip
To adjust clearance to floor push
a 1 - 2 mm thick spacer under it
Align the sealing strip
Tighten the fastenings of the
sealing strip
Replace the dust filter
Danger!
Empty and remove debris
container prior to starting to
replace the dust filter
Wear a dust protection mask
when working on the filter system
Observe the safety precautions
for handling fine dust
Lock the hand brake
Remove safety cotter pin of the
shaker rod
Pull out rod.