Kärcher KM 700 User manual

5.951-709 (10/98)
KM 700
1.917-110
KM 700 S
1.917-150

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1. Important notes
Pleaseobservethefollowingpointsbefore
putting the unit into operation:
The sweeping machine is not suitable for
sweeping up liquids.
1.1 Transport damage
Inform your Kärcher sales department if you
notice transport damage when unpacking
the machine.
1.2 Warranty
The guarantee terms issued by our
responsible marketing company are valid in
each country. We shall repair any fault in
your unit free of charge within the period of
guarantee provided this is due to defective
materials or workmanship. When making a
claim under the guarantee, please contact
your dealer or nearest authorized customer
service office with proof of purchase.
1.3 Safety instructions
Pleaseobservethefollowinginordertoavoid
the risk of fire or injury:
1. Do not sweep up any poisonous,
carcinogenic and hazardous substances
or other dangerous materials.
2. Do not sweep up any burning or glowing
objects such as cigarettes, matches and
similar items.
3. Please use thick gloves when removing
glass, metal or other materials from the
dirt container.
1.4 Protecting the environment
• When you have unpacked the unit, do not
simplythrowthepackagingintothehouse-
hold waste.
• Takethevariousitemsofpackagingtothe
appropriatecollectingpointsforrecycling.
2. Technical data
Width 800 mm
Height 1040 mm
Length 945 mm
Sweeping width
without side brush 480 mm
with side brush 700 mm
Side brush drive
Round belt Ø 8 x 1580 mm
Dirt container
Total volume 42 l
usable 25 to 28 l
Weight 23,5 kg
Sweeping capacity up to 2000 m2/h
We reserve the right to make technical
modifications.

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3. Unpacking and
assembling
Note: For packing reasons, the sweeping
machine is only partly assembled.
Proceed in the following order when
assembling the machine:
1. Unpack the sweeping machine and place
on a level surface.
2. The push handle can be attached as
shownineitherFig.AorBaccordingtothe
height of the operator. 4. Operation and use
4.1 Adjusting the rotary brush and
the side brush
Adjusting the rotary brush
The height of the rotary brush is adjusted
with the rotary handle.
The indicator on the rear of the housing
shows the setting.
Note: The machine sweeps most effectively
when the sweeping roller bristles are making
slight ground contact.
Avoid positioning the sweeping roller too
low:
- Themachinewillresistbeingmovedwhile
the sweeping effectiveness will not be
visibly improved.
- Therollerbristleswillwearatanincreased
rate.
- The drive wheels may sustain damage.
At regular intervals, check the sweeping
roller for entangled twine and wires, etc.
3. Raisethepushinghandleandfixitwiththe
aid of the star handles.
4. Mount the side brush.
- Undo nut on side brush shaft and remove
washer.
- Connect the carrier plate and side brush
to the brush axle and screw into position
with the plain washer and nut.
Important:
Thepegsonthebrushplatemustengage
in the carrier plate.

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Adjusting the side brush
Byturningtheknob,setthesidebrushsothat
approximately1/3ofthebrushcircumference
comes into contact with the ground.
4.2 Brushing with the KM 700
Brushing without side brush
- for brushing surfaces.
Pressing the foot pedal raises the side brush
until it engages.
Brushing with side brush
- for brushing up against walls and
kerbstones.
Note: Avoid brushing backwards. When
turning sharply to the right the side brush
stops rotating.
Raising the foot pedal lowers the side brush.
When sweeping very rough floors the side
brush disengages automatically so as to
protect the drive.
Note: On surfaces covered with very fine
dust it is advisable to switch off the outrigger
broom since it would cause the dust to swirl
up unnecessarily.
4.3 Emptying the dirt container
Grip the dirt container in the holding recess
and raise it.
Emptythecontentsofthecontainerintoabin
and place the container back in its frame so
thatitisincontactwith theframeonallsides.
Note: Empty the dirt container in good time
and after completing work.

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5. Care and maintenance
Clean the machine after each use. Remove
foreign bodies, particularly fibers, string, etc.
from the brushes and drive parts.
Takethe fabric filter out of the housing, wash
it off if necessary, and then refit it correctly.
Note: Dust-free brushing only with filter.
Check the following at regular intervals:
• Rubber floor seals
for wear or damage.
• Rotary brush
for wear.
Note:Thebrushesmustbereplacedwhen
their length is less than 65 mm.
Undo 3 screws on each rotary brush and
replace the old brushes with new ones.
•Sidebrush
for wear.
Note: The side brush must be replaced
when less than 1/3 of the brush
circumference makes contact with the
ground when the brush is in its lowest
setting.
Replace the side brush by removing the nut
and plain washer and fit a new side brush in
reverse order.
Iftheroundbeltthatdrivesthesidebrushhas
to be replaced it must be crossed over to
reverse the direction of rotation.

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