Westermann WKB 330 User manual

Operating Instructions
chemical-free | effective | sustainable
Weed Brush
WKB 330 Petrol / Battery

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Table of contents
Table of contents ... ....................................................................... 2
1 EC declaration of conformity ........................................................... 4
2 Legal information......................................................................... 6
3 Important general information ......................................................... 7
3.1 Scope of delivery................................................................ 7
3.2 Conventions...................................................................... 8
3.2.1 Symbols and signal words ........................................... 8
3.2.1 Pictogram overview .................................................. 9
3.3 Marking on the machine ..................................................... 10
3.3.1 Warning pictographs on the machine ............................ 10
3.4 Spare parts order ............................................................. 11
4 Safety and security............... ...................................................... 12
4.1 Intended use of the machine................................................ 12
4.2 Note on machine name ...................................................... 12
4.3 Operator requirements....................................................... 13
4.4 Danger areas................................................................... 14
4.5 Foreseeable misuse |
Reasonably foreseeable misuse ............................................. 15
4.6 Procedure in case of an emergency ........................................ 15
4.6.1 Personal injury ...................................................... 15
4.6.2 Fire.................................................................... 15
4.6.3 Technical complications ........................................... 15
4.7 Range of application.......................................................... 16
4.7.1 Local requirements................................................. 16
4.7.2 Disposal .............................................................. 16
4.8 Responsibility of the operator .............................................. 17
4.8.1 Obligations of the operator ....................................... 17
4.9 Personnel responsibility...................................................... 18
4.10 Observance of the operating instructions................................. 19
4.11 Residual dangers and safety measures..................................... 20
4.12 Safety markings on the machine............................................ 20
4.13 Personal protective equipment ............................................. 20
5 Safety markings on the machine ..................................................... 21
6 Safety notes for the operator/user .................................................. 22
6.1 General technical data WKB 330 .......................................... 22
6.2 General technical data WKB 330 .......................................... 23
7 Assembly, initial commissioning ...................................................... 24
7.1 Safety and security ........................................................... 24
7.2 Assembly ....................................................................... 24
7.3 Initial commissioning ......................................................... 24

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8 Product description..................................................................... 25
9 Commissioning ........................................................................ 26
9.1 Adjusting the handle height................................................. 26
9.1.1 Adjustment procedure ............................................. 26
9.2 Engine Start WKB 330 ........................................................ 26
10 Operation............ .................................................................... 27
10.1 Procedure description ........................................................ 27
10.2 Service interval................................................................ 27
11 Maintenance and servicing ............................................................ 28
11.1 General information .......................................................... 28
11.2 Engine WKB 330 .............................................................. 29
11.4 Replacing the brush element................................................ 30
11.4.1 Removal and attachment of wire brush braids................. 30
11.5 Replacing the V-belt | Tightening the V-belt ............................. 31
  11.6Screwttings .................................................................. 31
11.7 Measures after maintenance ................................................ 32
11.8 Note on servicing work....................................................... 32
11.9 List of records ................................................................. 32
12 Residual dangers........... ............................................................. 35
13 Storage conditions...................................................................... 35
14 Cleaning.................................................................................. 36
15 Troubleshooting...... ................................................................... 37
15.1 WKB 330 ....................................................................... 37
16 Decommissioning ....................................................................... 38
16.1 Decommissioning.............................................................. 38
16.2 Disassembly/Disposal......................................................... 38
17 Warranty policy ........................................................................ 39
Warranty policy ........................................................................ 40
18 Spare parts list .... ..................................................................... 40
WKB 330 ... ..................................................................... 41
Detail A ........................................................................ 43
Detail B ........................................................................ 44
Spare parts list....................................................................... 45
Spare parts list....................................................................... 46
20 Overview maintenance ................................................................ 47
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1 EC Declaration of Conformity
EC declaration of conformity in accordance with
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC Annex II 1.A
The manufacturer / distributor:
Westermann GmbH & Co. KG
Schützenhof 23
D – 49716 Meppen
hereby declares that the following product
Product name: WKB 330 / Akku
Make: Westermann GmbH & Co. KG
Serial number: _ _ _ _ _ _
Model / type description: WKB 330
Description: The Westermann weed brush is designed exclusively
for normal use in cleaning heavily littered paved are-
as such as yards, roads and car parks. Any other use is
considered improper. The manufacturer is not liable
for any damage resulting from this! The risk for this is
borne solely by the user.
Intended use also includes compliance with the
operating, maintenance and servicing conditions pre-
scribed by the manufacturer.
The following additional EU directives have been applied:
The protection objectives of the following EC Directive are complied with.
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU

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1 EC Declaration of Conformity
The following harmonised standards were applied:
EN ISO 12100:2010 Safety of machinery - General principles for
design - Risk assessment and risk reduction
(ISO 12100:2010)
The following other technical specications were applied:
Name and address of the person authorised to compile the technical
documentation:
Westermann GmbH & CO. KG
Mr Alfons Westermann Tel.: 05931 | 496 90 0
Schützenhof 23 E-Mail: [e-mail]
D-49716 Meppen URL: www.westermann-germany.com
Location: 49716 Meppen
Date: 19.01.2017
_______________________________
(Signature)
Alfons Westermann Managing Director

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Issuer: Westermann GmbH & Co.KG
Publisher:
Westermann GmbH & CO. KG
Mr Alfons Westermann Phone: [phone] | 496 90 0
Schützenhof 23 Fax: [phone] | 496 90 99
49716 Meppen E-Mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.westermann-germany.com
Managing Director: Alfons Westermann
Form of organisation: Limited partnership
Location: 49716 Meppen
Commercial Register Osnabrück, HRA 100274
Personally liable partner:
Westermann Beteiligungs-GmbH,
HRB Osnabrück no. 100562,
UST-ID no.: 193643718,
Copyright notice:
The contents of this document are protected by copyright under German copyright law and inter-
national treaties.
All copyrights to the contents of this document are owned by UPAS GmbH unless and to the extent
that another author is expressly indicated or obviously recognisable.
The user is not granted or reserved any industrial property rights, rights of use or other rights by the
provision of the contents. The user is prohibited from registering rights of any kind for the know-how
or parts thereof.
The passing on, transfer and other dissemination of the contents of this document to third parties,
the making of copies, duplicates and other reproductions as well as the utilization and other use –
even in part – are prohibited without the prior, express and written consent of the author, unless and
insofar as mandatory statutory provisions permit such use.
Infringements against copyright are illegal, according to §§ 106 ff. Copyright Act and grant the hold-
ers of copyrights claims for injunctive relief and damages.
Subject to change:
The Westermann GmbH & Co. KG reserves the right to change this document and the subject matter
described therein at any time without prior notice, in particular to improve and expand it, provided
andinsofarascontractualagreementsorlegalrequirementsdonotconictwiththis.
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3.1 Scope of supply
The operating manual is part of the working equipment and must be
kept accessible in the immediate vicinity of the machine at all times.
The operating manual contains important information for safe and
effective operation of the machine. Therefore, the operator must
read and understand this operating manual carefully.
The basic requirement for safe working is compliance with all safety
instructions and operating procedures given in this operating manual.
The local accident prevention regulations and general safety regulations
for the specific application must also be observed.
The provided supplier documentation for the installed components
must also be observed.
The illustrations are provided for basic understanding and may deviate
from the actual design.
The manufacturer assumes no liability for damage due to non-obser-
vance of the operating manual, improper use, improperly performed
maintenance or repairs, unauthorised modifications, technical modi-
fications and use of unauthorised spare parts.
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3.2 Conventions
3.2.1 Symbols and signal words
Symbol / signal word Meaning
Indicates the handling and effects of the safety
information.
Alerts you to a dangerous situation that, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Alerts you to a dangerous situation that, if not
avoided, may result in death or serious injury.
Alerts you to a dangerous situation that, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates possible damage to property and other
important information.
DANGER
!
NOTICE
WARNING
!
CAUTION
!
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3.2.2 Pictogram overview
The safety instructions contained in this operating manual, which can cause danger
to persons and the machine if ignored, are specially marked with the following
pictograms.
Pictogram Importance
General warning sign
Falling hazard
Automatic start-up hazard
Opposing rollers hazard (Entanglement risk)
Harmful or irritating substances hazard
Toxic substances hazard
Hand injuries hazard
Hot surface hazard
Crushing hazard
Slip hazard
Electrical voltage hazard
Obstacles on the ground hazard
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3 Important general information
3.3 Markings on the machine
The WKB 330 Weed brush has a nameplate that contains all
basic data. Components and accessories from suppliers have their
own nameplates.
(WKB 330 )
(WKB 330 Battery)
3.3.1 Warning pictogram on the machine
Article number: AUF-00-00016
Labels must always be kept clean. Missing or damaged
labels must be replaced.
NOTICE
WKB 330 Akku
20XX
75XXX

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3.4 Ordering spare parts
When ordering spare parts or accessories, state the type,
machine number and year of manufacture. The use of
accessories and spare parts from other manufacturers is
only permitted after consultation with the manufacturer.
Original accessories and manufacturer-authorised acces-
sories are provided for safety. Use of other accessories
may void liability for consequential damages.
NOTICE
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4.1 Intended use of the machine
The Westermann WKB 330 Weed brush is to be used exclusively for the
intended use described here. The Weed Brush WKB 330 is a hand-guided
machine. Areas of application of the working machine are the sweeping of
hard surfaces such as yards, paths, parking lots and clearing snow or similar
work.
The WKB 330 Weed brush only has the brush in its basic version.
The approved attachments can be found under the accessories chapter.
Any other use is considered improper. The manufacturer is not liable for
any damage resulting from this. The risk for this is borne solely by the
user. Intended use also includes compliance with the operating, mainte-
nance and servicing conditions prescribed by the manufacturer.
4.2 Machine naming information
The Weed Brush WKB 330 or Weed Brush WKB 330 rechargeable battery is
referred to below simply as the machine, Weed Brush or WKB 330.
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4.3 Requirements for the operator
Danger due to misuse!
Misuse can lead to dangerous situations..
Therefore:
PPRefrain from any use beyond the intended use or different use.
PPStrictly comply with all information in this operating manual and,
where applicable, the associated documents.
PPSwitching operations on the controls can only be carried out by
instructed persons.
PPMaintenance and servicing must be carried out exclusively by trained
maintenance personnel.
PPRefrain from modifying, converting or altering the design or individual
pieces of equipment with the aim of changing the area of application
or usability.
PP Onlyusetheequipmentwiththeaidsspeciedintheoperatingmanual.
PPOnly use the equipment in a technically perfect condition.
PPUse in areas with an explosive atmosphere is prohibited.
PPDo not exceed the carrying capacity of the equipment.
P P  Avoid transporting persons with the equipment.
Maintenance and repair
Maintenance and repair work is part of the intended
use and must be carried out in compliance with the
maintenance intervals.
WARNING
!
NOTICE
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4.4 Danger area
Danger while staying in the danger area!
Staying in the danger zone involves risks that
unauthorised persons cannot assess.
Therefore:
  P  P Always monitor the danger zone during the work
process and ensure that no persons are present
there.
  P  P If an unauthorised person enters the danger zone,
warn the person and stop operating immediately.
The area surrounding the machine
with a safety distance of at least
onemeterisdenedasadanger
area. This area must be free of
persons during the operation in
ordernottoinuencethework
process and to cause hazards.
Attachments and ejected debris
can increase the danger area of
the machine, depending on their
size.
(Fig. 1 - Danger area)
5 m
5 m
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4.5 Foreseeable misuse |
Reasonably foreseeable misuse
All use deviating from the intended use is considered misuse and is
not permitted.
These include, for example
• Transport of humans and animals
• Use as a climbing aid
• Use outside the permissible operating limits
4.6 Procedure in case of emergency
4.6.1 Personal injury
If during use, an event occurs from which personal
injury results, the measures taken depend on the
severity of the injury.
4.6.2 Case of re
  Intheeventofare,immediateactionmustbetaken.
• Protect people
  •Fightthere
• Repair damage
4.6.3 Technical complications
If technical complications occur during use, they must be remedied by a
specialist before further use.
re extinguisher
inform
rst aiders
save
people
keep
calm
CAUTION
!
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4.7 Area of use
The area of use includes all locations worldwide that allow safe use of
themachine.Usemustbeinaccordancewiththespeciedintendeduse.
4.7.1 Local requirements
The area of application includes all locations worldwide that enable safe
use of the machine. To this end, it is essential that the following criteria
are met.
P P Safe installation of the machine
P P Temperature range of max. -10°C to +40°C (for the battery machine,
refer to the enclosed motor operating manual)
P P Suitable area of use that ensures safe use of the WKB 330.
4.7.2 Disposal
For environmentally friendly disposal, the hazardous materials must be
disposed of separately. All other materials must be sorted according to
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4.8 Responsibility of the operator
If the machine is used commercially, the operator is subject to the
statutory provisions on occupational safety.
4.8.1 Obligations of the operator
The operator is responsible for the machine’s condition.
P P The operator must regularly check all safety devices for functionality
and completeness.
P P The operator must ensure that the scheduled maintenance is carried
out as planned.
P P The operator must inform the manufacturer immediately of any
damage found.
P P The operator must provide the personnel with the required protec-
tive equipment and inspect, maintain and replace defective parts in
accordance with the regulations.
P P The operator must request a new copy of the operating instructions if
they are in poor condition or parts are missing.
P P The operator must immediately replace any lettering, signs or stick-
ers that are in poorly legible condition or have been lost.
P P The operator must keep the work areas and escape routes obstruc-
tion-free and in good condition.
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4.9 Personnel responsibility
Basic requirements
 P  P Only persons who can be expected to observe the safety regulations
and perform their work reliably may enter the danger zone.
 P  P Personswhoseabilitytoactisinuencedbydrugs,alcohol,medica-
tion or similar are not permitted.
 P  P When selecting personnel, the age and occupation-specic regula-
tions applicable at the place of use must be observed.
 P  P The user must be at least 16 years old.
Qualications
As a matter of principle, persons may only perform actions for which they
havethenecessaryqualications.
Qualied personnel for installation and commissioning
Due to their technical training, knowledge and experience as well as
knowledge of the relevant regulations, these persons are capable of car-
rying out the work assigned to them and of independently recognising
and avoiding hazardous situations.
Service personnel for maintenance and commissioning
Due to their technical training, knowledge and experience as well as
knowledge of the relevant regulations, they are able to carry out the
work assigned to them and to recognise and avoid possible dangers inde-
pendently.
Qualied electrician for maintenance, installation and commissioning
Due to their technical training, knowledge and experience as well as
knowledge of the relevant standards and regulations, electricians are
able to carry out work on electrical components and to independently
recogniseandavoidpossibledangers.Thequaliedelectricianistrained
forthespecicsiteinwhichheisworkingandknowstherelevantstand-
ards and regulations.
Instructed operating personnel for operation
Has been instructed by the operating company on the tasks assigned to
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4.10 Observance of the operating instructions
Operating instructions are enclosed by the manufac-
turer or supplier of the product to provide the user
/ operator with essential knowledge for proper and
safe use and to point out dangers when handling the
machine.
Before commissioning the machine, the operating instructions must be
read and carefully observed. We would like to point out that we accept
no liability for damage and operational faults resulting from failure to
observe the operating instructions.
We reserve the right to make technical changes to the illustrations and
information in these operating instructions which are necessary to im-
prove the machine.
4.11 Residual dangers and protective measures
The knowledge and technical implementation of the safety instructions
contained in this documentation is a prerequisite for a fault-free prod-
uct. However, this documentation cannot cover all details of every con-
ceivable case of machine use. Therefore, as in any other case, a residual
risk remains, in particular due to human error. This residual risk should
be kept to a minimum by this documentation.
4.12 Safety signs on the machine
Danger and warning signs as well as important informa-
tion must be clearly marked on the machine and must be
cleaned or replaced if they become dirty or unrecognisa-
ble.
NOTICE
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4.13 Personal protection
The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is not included in the scope of
delivery. Responsibility for the availability, testing and proper use of PPE
therefore lies with the operator.
PPWear PPE according to the instructions below.
PPDo not enter the danger area without PPE.
PPOn the equipment follow the attached instructions for PPE.
Wear foot protection
Protection of the feet from heavy falling parts, slip
prevention, piercing of footwear by sharp-edged parts.
Wear protective clothing
  Close-ttingworkwearwithlowtearresistance,with
tight sleeves and no protruding parts. Predominantly
serves as protection from being drawn into rotating
machine parts. When working on the electrical system,
wear work clothing with arc protection.
Use hand protection
Protection of hands from friction, abrasions, punctures
and cuts, as well as from contact with hot surfaces.
When working on live parts, use insulated gloves.
Use hearing protection
Protection of hearing from damaging sound
frequencies.