Kersten FKM 60 User manual

Original Operating Manual
Front Sweeping Machine FKM 60, FKM 60L
Order number: B00099
From machine no.: 61780
Rev.: R00
As of: 2018-12-18
Distributed in UK by
Kersten (UK) Ltd Tel. [phone]
Progrees House
39 Boulton Road Reading, RG2 0NH
www.kerstenuk.com - [email protected]
Manufactured by
Kersten Arealmaschinen GmbH
Empeler Straße 95
D - 46459 Rees
www.kersten-maschinen.de

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Kersten Arealmaschinen GmbH
Empeler Straße 95
46459 Rees
Deutschland
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Information about the operating instructions
This manual enables the safe and efficient handling of the machine.
The instructions are part of the machine and must be kept accessible to the
personnel in the immediate vicinity of the machine at all times.
The personnel must read and understand this manual carefully before beginning
any work. The basic prerequisite for safe working is compliance with all specified
safety instructions and instructions in this manual..
Risk of accident and property damage if used improperly!
As self-propelled implements and implements can cause serious accidents or
hazards if used improperly, expert instruction and authorized personnel must be
instructed during the initial commissioning of the Kersten implement. The best
way to familiarize yourself with its basic functions and its handling is to choose a
free and level terrain for your first trip.
• For further information and difficulties of any kind please contact the
dealer, importer or directly to the manufacturer.
• Pass on all safety instructions to other users!
In addition, the local health and safety regulations and general safety regulations
apply to the area of application of the machine.
Co-Applicable Documents
In addition to these instructions, the following documents and the safety
instructions listed there are to be observed:
• Operating instructions of the component parts
• Operating instructions of the carrier vehicle
Customer service of the manufacturer
For technical information please contact the customer service of the machine
manufacturer:
Manufacturer address Kersten Arealmaschinen GmbH
Empeler Straße 95
46459 Rees
Deutschland
Service phone + 49 2851 9234-10
Fax + 49 2851 9234-44
E-Mail [e-mail]
Internet http://www.kersten-maschinen.de
For inquiries please have the following information ready:
• Machine / device type
• Order number of the machine
• In case of problems: exact description or exact error messages

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1 Foreword 6
1.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................. 7
2 Security 9
2.1 Symbols in this manual....................................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Pictograms........................................................................................................................................ 11
2.3 Intended use ..................................................................................................................................... 13
2.4 Work and danger areas .................................................................................................................... 14
2.5 Safety during the work process ........................................................................................................ 17
2.6 Safety devices .................................................................................................................................. 19
2.7 Safety labeling .................................................................................................................................. 20
2.8 Residual dangers.............................................................................................................................. 20
2.9 Personal protective equipment ......................................................................................................... 24
2.10 Environmental Protection ........................................................................................................... 25
2.11 Safety instructions for maintenance / troubleshooting ............................................................... 26
2.12 Safety instructions for disassembly and disposal ...................................................................... 29
3 Function Description 30
3.1 Overview........................................................................................................................................... 30
3.2 Drive sweeping roller ........................................................................................................................ 32
3.3 Cultivation frame............................................................................................................................... 33
3.4 Options ............................................................................................................................................. 34
3.4.1 Dirt collecting container (option)................................................................................................ 34
3.4.2 Hydraulic swivel device (option) ................................................................................................ 36
3.4.3 Aufkratzleiste with hydraulic actuation (option) ......................................................................... 37
3.4.4 Attachment brush (option) .......................................................................................................... 38
3.4.5 Solenoid valve (option)............................................................................................................... 38
3.4.6 Water Splash Device (Option).................................................................................................... 39
3.4.7 Warning flags and marker lights (option) ................................................................................... 40
4 Transport, packaging and storage 41
4.1 Safety................................................................................................................................................ 41
4.2 Transport inspection ......................................................................................................................... 41
4.3 Packing ............................................................................................................................................. 41
4.4 Transport of the machine.................................................................................................................. 42
5 Assembly / installation, installation, commissioning 43
5.1 Safety................................................................................................................................................ 43
5.2 Mechanical coupling / uncoupling..................................................................................................... 43
5.3 Connecting / disconnecting hydraulic hoses .................................................................................... 45
6 Service 46
6.1 Operating instructions Sweeping roller............................................................................................. 46
6.1.1 Height adjustment of the sweeping roller .................................................................................. 46
6.1.2 Setting the speed of the sweeping roller ................................................................................... 48
6.1.3 Pivoting the sweeping roller ...................................................................................................... 48
6.2 Operating instructions Dirt collecting container (option)................................................................... 49

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6.2.1 Collective or free-lance operation.............................................................................................. 49
6.3 Operating instructions mounted side brush (option) ........................................................................ 50
6.3.1 Setting the mounted side broom ............................................................................................... 51
6.4 Operating instructions KM-Control (option) ...................................................................................... 53
7 Maintenance 55
7.1 Safety................................................................................................................................................ 55
7.2 Parts ................................................................................................................................................. 55
7.3 Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................... 56
7.3.1 Daily check ................................................................................................................................ 56
7.3.2 Maintenance after 20 hours of operation / prolonged downtime............................................... 56
7.3.3 Replacing the sweeping roller ................................................................................................... 58
7.3.4 Check safety features................................................................................................................ 63
7.4 Measures after maintenance ............................................................................................................ 63
7.5 Procedure for malfunctions............................................................................................................... 64
8 Faults / Troubleshooting 65
8.1 Safety instructions for troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 65
8.2 Fault cause and remedy ................................................................................................................... 66
8.3 Fault table sweeper .......................................................................................................................... 67
8.4 Procedure after troubleshooting ....................................................................................................... 68
9 Disassembly, disposal 68
9.1 Safety................................................................................................................................................ 68
9.2 Disassembly ..................................................................................................................................... 68
9.3 Disposal ............................................................................................................................................ 68
10 Technical specifications 70
10.1 Technical data hydraulic version................................................................................................ 71
10.2 Technical data mechanical version ............................................................................................ 71
10.3 Additional equipment.................................................................................................................. 72
10.4 Declaration of Conformity........................................................................................................... 73

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Foreword
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1 Foreword
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a quality product from Kersten.
This product has been manufactured according to the latest manufacturing
techniques and comprehensive quality assurance measures, because only
when you are satisfied with your device, our goal is reached.
Before using this machine or implement for the first time, please read this
manual thoroughly and thoroughly.
If you do not understand the information in this safety data sheet or the
product-specific installation or operating instructions, please contact your
salesperson or the machine manufacturer directly.
Keep this manual handy. If necessary, you can read important information and
instructions.
Have fun with your Kersten - device wishes you
Dipl.- Ing. (FH) Robert Bosch Managing Director
Dipl.- Ing. (FH) Robert Bosch
Managing Director

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1.1 Overview
Fig. 1: Overview of the front view
1 Broom
2 Housing
3 Mechanical swivel device
4 Cover chain drive

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Fig. 2: Overview of the rear view
1 Hydraulic motor
2 Hand crank for height adjustment
3 Parking support
4 Hydraulic block
5 Mounting plate for mounting frame
6 Caster wheels
The front sweeper is used for area maintenance and is used for sweeping on
paved areas, sidewalks and facilities. The sweeper is mounted on tractors or
municipal vehicles. The various vehicle types can be adapted to the receiving plate
(9) of the front sweeper vehicle-specific mounting frame.
By means of a hydraulic motor (5) with chain drive (4), the sweeping roller (1) is
driven. The sweeping roller (1) rotates counter to the direction of travel.
The sweeper is controlled via a multifunctional hydraulic block (8).
The multifunctional hydraulic block (8) offers safety-relevant functions such as a
back-up safety device, an overpressure safety device and a load-sensing safety
valve.
The height of the sweeping roller can be adjusted via the height-adjustable trailing
wheels (10). The trailing wheels (10) are manually adjusted in height via a hand
crank (6).
The angle of attack of the sweeping roller can be adjusted by ± 30 ° by means of
the mechanical pivoting device (3) (see chapter 6.1 Operating instructions
sweeping roller on page 46).

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2 Security
2.1 Symbols in this manualSicherheitshinweise
The following occupational safety symbols stand for all safety instructions that
indicate a danger to the life and limb of persons and are marked by a pictogram, a
signal word and a signal color.
The documentation explains the hazardous situations at the relevant locations.
Follow these instructions!
Observe the locally valid safety and accident prevention regulations!
DANGER
Type and source of danger
This symbol warns of an imminent danger to the life and health of persons.
Failure to comply with these instructions will result in serious health effects,
including life-threatening injuries and extensive damage to property.
• Action that must be avoided so that the danger does not occur
WARNING
Art und Quelle der Gefahr
This symbol warns of an imminent danger to the life and health of persons, as well
as environmental and material damage.
Failure to comply with these instructions can result in serious health effects
including life-threatening injuries or extensive environmental and material damage.
• Action that must be avoided so that the danger does not occur
ATTENTION
Type and source of danger
This symbol warns of an imminent danger to the health of persons as well as
environmental and material damage.
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in moderate or slight
health effects or even injury or result in extensive environmental and material
damage.
• Action that must be avoided so that the danger does not occur

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NOTE
Type and source of machine or plant damage
This symbol warns of a dangerous situation and serves to identify a note on
the handling of the machine or system.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in extensive property damage.
• Action that must be avoided so that the machine or system damage
does not occur
Tips and recommendations
This symbol highlights useful tips and recommendations, as well as information
for efficient and trouble-free operation.
Further markings
To highlight instructions, results, listings, references, and other elements, this
guide uses the following labels:
Marking Explanation
1., 2., 3. ...
Step-by-step instructions

Results of action steps
•
Listings without a specified order
[Button]
Operating elements (eg buttons, switches), display elements
(eg signal lights)
"Dispaly"
Screen elements (eg buttons, assignment of function keys)

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2.2 Pictograms
Follow instructions
Do not use the marked machine until the instructions have been read.
Wear protective clothing
This label indicates that protective clothing must be worn in the area concerned.
Protective clothing is tight-fitting workwear with low tear resistance, tight sleeves
and no protruding parts.
Wear safety shoes
This sign indicates safety shoes must be worn in the area concerned.
Safety shoes protect the feet from bruising, falling parts and slipping on slippery
surfaces.
Wearing safety gloves
This label indicates that protective gloves must be worn in the area concerned.
Protective gloves are used to protect hands from friction, abrasions, punctures,
cuts or deeper injuries, as well as from contact with hot surfaces.
Wear safety glasses
This label indicates that protective goggles must be worn in the area in
question.
The safety glasses are used to protect the eyes from flying parts and liquid
splashes.

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Operating instructions and safety instructions
Before commissioning read and observe the operating instructions and
safety instructions.
Never open or remove protective devices while the engine is running.
Follow the instructions in the technical manual.
Smudge!
Touch machine parts only when they have come to a complete stop.
Danger from passing parts while the engine is running.
Keep safety distance!

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2.3 Intended Use
WARNING
Danger of injury / risk of environmental damage due to improper use of the
machine!
Incorrect use of the machine can result in injury or risk of damage to the
environment or property (on the machine or system)!
• The machine must only be used for the usual or common use in
plant care for weed removal on flat surfaces.
• The weed brush is designed to be used with a front lift carrier
machine.
• Any further use is considered improper use. The manufacturer is
not liable for damage resulting from this, the risk being solely
borne by the operator.
• Proper use includes compliance with the operating, maintenance
and service conditions prescribed by the manufacturer.
• The attachment may only be used, maintained and repaired by
persons who are familiar with it and have been informed of the
dangers.
• The relevant accident prevention regulations as well as the other
generally recognized safety and occupational health rules must
be observed.
• Unauthorized modifications to the machine lead to the exclusion
of liability of the manufacturer for the resulting damage.

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2.4 Work and danger areas
Free-running operation
Fig. 3: Working and danger area in free-lance operation
• RET danger area
• YELLOW Security area (5 meters before brush ejection
• GREEN Workspace

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Collecting operation with side brush (option)
Fig. 4: Working and danger area in collecting operation with side brush
• RED Danger area
• YELLOW safety area (5 meters radially around brush ejection)
• GREEN Wokspace
Collecting operation without side brush
In collecting operation without side brushes, the cover prevents the brush
ejection, so that there is no safety area beyond the danger zone.

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WARNING
Danger of injury / risk of environmental damage from working /
staying in the danger area!
Working / stopping in the danger zone poses a risk of injury or damage to the
environment or property (on the machine or system)!
• The user is responsible towards third parties in the danger and safety
area of the machine!
• Staying in the danger and safety area of the machine is prohibited! Refer
all persons from the danger and security area. The security area has a
radius of 5 m around the brush plate.
• When approaching people to the danger and safety area, the machine
must be switched off.
• The operator must make sure that there are no persons or property in
the ejection area (safety area).
• Check both the danger area and the safety area before switching on the
implement and starting it up. Especially on children and animals is
important. Make sure you have enough sight!
• Park the implement in hard-to-see areas and make sure that no one is in
the area of danger and safety.
• Before starting work, remove foreign objects from the surface to be
worked. Pay attention to other foreign objects during work and eliminate
them in good time.
• When working in enclosed areas, the safety distance to the border must
be maintained so as not to damage the machine or brushes.
• When working in the immediate vicinity of public roads and paths, these
should not, if possible, be approached longitudinally, but as far as
possible across. This minimizes the risk of injury to third parties due to
flying objects.
• When working on public roads and squares or in the immediate vicinity,
warning and danger signs should be set up to attract the attention of third
parties.

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2.5 Safety during the work process
Before starting work
WARNING
Risk of injury / risk of environmental damage due to non-compliance with
the safety measures!
Failure to comply with the safety measures can result in injury or risk of
damage to the environment and property (on the machine or the carrier
vehicle)!
• Before starting work, you must familiarize yourself with all the
equipment and actuators and their function; it must be ensured that all
safety equipment is properly installed and in the protective position. It's
too late during the work assignment!
• Check the machine for operational safety before each use!
• Before each use, check that the drive shaft is firmly seated on the drive
stub on the carrier vehicle and on the implement.
• The hydraulic connections and hoses must be checked for leaks and
replaced if necessary.
• Never operate the machine with defective or missing protective devices.
Während des Betriebes
WARNING
Risk of injury / risk of environmental damage due to non-compliance with
the safety measures!
Failure to comply with the safety measures can result in injury or risk of
damage to the environment and property (on the machine or the carrier
vehicle)!
• If persons or vehicles approach the danger or safety area (radius 5
m), stop the implement immediately.
• Never leave the control room while driving!
• The operating station should not be left until the brushes of the
attachment have come to a standstill!
• Do not make adjustments to the attachment during operation - risk
of accident!
• The transport of persons and objects is prohibited!
• If, for example, the attachment has caught a foreign object and
blocked it, stop the engine and clean the attachment with a suitable
tool! Always switch off the engine and disconnect the spark plug
connector when intervening or cleaning the attachment! The safety
instructions of the self-propelled implement must be observed.
• In the event of damage to the self-propelled implement or
attachment, stop the engine immediately and have the damage
repaired.

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Leaving the machine
WARNING
Risk of injury / risk of environmental damage due to non-compliance with
the safety measures!
Failure to comply with the safety measures can result in injury or risk of
damage to the environment and property (on the machine or the carrier
vehicle)!
• Secure the carrier vehicle against rolling away when leaving the vehicle!
Use wheel chocks or actuate the parking brake if necessary.
• Secure the device against unauthorized use!
• Never leave the appliance unattended while it is still in operation!
Coupling and uncoupling attachments
WARNING
Risk of injury / risk of environmental damage due to non-compliance with
the safety measures!
Non-compliance with the safety measures can result in injury or danger to the
environment or property (on the machine or system)!
• The corresponding instructions and safety regulations of the carrier
vehicle must be observed.
• Use suitable tools and gloves when changing attachments and their
parts.
• When mounting and dismounting, bring the required support devices
into their respective position and ensure adequate stability.
• Secure the self-propelled working machine and the attachment against
rolling away (parking brake, wheel chocks).
• When attaching attachments, there is a risk of injury (crushing). Special
care is necessary.
• Attach implements according to regulations and fix in the prescribed
places.

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2.6 Safety devices
DANGER
Danger of life or injury due to non-functioning safety
devices!
Failure to operate or disable the safety equipment can result in serious injury or
even death.
•
Before starting work, check that all safety devices are installed correctly and
correctly.
• Never override or bypass safety devices.
• Make sure that all safety devices are always accessible.
Fig. 5: Splash guard with signal band
1 marker lights (optional)
2 warning flags
3 dirt collection
The dirt collector (3) separates the danger area of the machine and protects
persons from foreign bodies, dirt and liquids. Warning flags (2) and marker lights
(1) warn passers-by in front of the front sweeper.

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2.7 Safety labeling
The following icons and signs are in the workspace.
They refer to the immediate environment in which they are installed.
WARNING
Danger of injury due to illegible or missing signs!
Missing and illegible labels and signs can cause serious health effects or life-
threatening injuries.
• Keep all safety, warning and operating instructions in an always legible
state.
• Replace damaged signs or labels immediately.
2.8 Residual dangers
The machine is designed according to the state of the art and according to
current safety requirements. Nevertheless, residual risks remain, which
require prudent action. The following lists the residual risks and the resulting
behavior and measures.
Improper transport
NOTE
Property damage due to improper transport
If transported improperly, transport items may fall or fall over. This can result in
material damage to a considerable amount.
• Take care when
unloading the transport pieces on delivery as well as during
in-house transport and observe the symbols and notes on the packaging.
• Use only the intended attachment points.
• Remove packaging only shortly before installation.