Kärcher KM 100/100 R G Manual page 26

The sweeping track should have an even
rectangular shape which is between 50 and
70 mm wide.
Note: The side brush floating mounting of
the roller brush adjusts the sweeping track
as the bristles wear down. The roller brush
must be replaced if it becomes too worn.
Adjusting and replacing sealing strips
 Park the sweeper on an even surface.
 Set programme switch to step 1 (driv-
ing). Roller brush is raised.
 Turn main key to "0" and remove it.
 Secure the machine with wheel
chock(s) to prevent it from rolling away.
 Raise slightly the waste containers on
both sides and pull them out.
 Open the fastening screws of the side
panels on both sides.
 Remove side panels.
 Front sealing strip
 Slightly loosen retaining nuts for the
front sealing strip; to replace, unscrew.
 Screw on new sealing strip without fully
tightening the nuts.
 Adjust sealing strip.
 Set the distance of the sealing strip to
the floor so that the bottom edge trails
behind at a distance of between 35 and
40 mm.
 Tighten nuts.
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 Rear sealing strip
 Set the distance between the sealing
strip and the floor so that the bottom
edge trails behind at a distance of be-
tween 10 and 15 mm.
 If worn, replace.
 Remove roller brush.
 Unscrew retaining nuts for rear sealing
strip.
 Screw on new sealing strip.
 Side sealing strips
 Slightly loosen retaining nuts for the
side sealing strip (to replace, unscrew).
 Screw on new sealing strip without fully
tightening the nuts.
 To set the floor clearance, insert a
sheet with a thickness of between 1 and
2 mm under the sealing strip.
 Adjust sealing strip.
 Tighten nuts.
 Screw on side panels.
 Push in the waste containers on both
the sides and lock them.
Replacing dust filter
WARNING
Empty waste container before replacing
dust filter. Wear a dust mask when working
around the dust filter. Observe safety regu-
lations on the handling of fine particulate
material.
 Turn main key to "0" and remove it.
 Open the hood, insert retaining rod.
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 Pull out the filter holder to the maximum
possible extent and lock.
 Remove the lamella filter.
 Insert new filter.
 Make sure driver engages with holes on
drive side.
 Lock the handle of the filter cleaner
back into place.
Note: Make sure when installing the new
filter that the fins are not damaged.
Replacing filter case seal
 Lift filter case seal out of groove in the
cover.
 Insert new seal.
Checking drive belt
 Check tension of drive belt and V-belt of
the suction blower, also check for wear
or damage.