CONTENTS Page About this manual 1.1 Product Identification 1.2 Before start-up 1.3 Intended use Safety Precautions 2.1 General safety and accident prevention instructions 2.2 Transporting 2.3 Safety Basic rules 3.1 Before starting up 3.2 Repair work 3.3 Basic maintenance Disposal Warranty Specification Assembly...
Before start up We are not liable for any substantial accident and/or damage. Before you drive this machine or start the engine of the Kersten machine that you are handling, we ask that you urgently to make yourself familiar with this manual and the operation of the machine.
The manual assumes that the operator has a general awareness for Health and Safety to be appointed an operator in the first place. This Kersten machine has been designed, so far as is reasonably practical, So that it will not endanger the safety of the operator or anyone else if...
● Consider all additional valid general operating instructions and health and safety regulations ● This machine should not be operated by any person under the age of 16. ● This machine may be subject to regulations when used on the public highway ●...
These decals indicate types and areas of endangerment and in particular the safety measure which should be taken. Always remain alert and conscious of the dangers the decals indicate on the machine, you are operating, presents to you and others. The decals must be maintained in good condition, they are important safety devices The following decals are present on this machine:...
Humidity and rain increases the danger of slippage. Certain conditions may not permit safe handling of the machine ● Wear firm footwear with sufficient profile. Operate only in conditions where sufficient lighting exists Check terrain for hidden hazards prior to commencement of operation ...
This device must be disposed of according to the regulation of the municipality or the country. All possible parts should be recycled and the remainder disposed of in a satisfactory manner. The company Kersten Maschinenvertriebs GmbH or Kersten (UK) Ltd does not take responsibility of disposal. Warranty Details of Warranty are included on the warranty registration form.
Assembly Assembly Dirt collector Attach left and right hand collector height adjustment brackets to the front of the sweeper housing using counter sunk screws and lock nuts. Attach the collector to the sweeper by folding the catch lever up. Slide the container down on to the two adjustable hooks and fold the catch lever down to lock in to place.
Assembly - side broom When attaching the side brush to the sweeper housing for the first time the drive pulley and support casing needs to be fitted to the right hand of the sweeper housing as viewed from the operating position. Remove the 17mm clamping bolt, discard the flat washer.
7.4 Adjustment possibilities with the side broom "H" = height adjustment of the side broom is made by turning grasp “H”. Anti-clockwise lowers the brush for more contact with the ground. Clockwise raises the brush for less contact with the ground. Please note that adjusting the height of the main brush will affect the height setting of the gulley brush!! “N”...
8 Operation Operating instructions - power unit Handlebar adjustment : Equally loosen both wing nuts (position1 + pos.2) and pull the handlebar in for the operator desired height, now retighten the two wing nuts again. To fold the handlebar down, release hand wheel (position3) and unhook threaded rod.. Engine start: Set throttle lever (6) to the start position, (symbol "hare") and pull the starter.
Operating instructions - sweeping machine: Height adjusters “A” control the brush depth settings . Twisting them clockwise will lower the brush – anticlockwise will raise the brush. The base setting from which to work is when 40mm of the brush is in contact with the surface to be swept.
Maintenance 11.1 General information Note! Injuries to people or Damages to the machine can occur. You should check before each use that the machine is safe and the relevant parts and hydraulic connections are properly connected. 11.2 Maintenance ● The sweeping machine must be submitted to regular maintenance. ●...
11.5 Installing a replacement sweeping brush Remove the 17mm long clamping bolt from the sweeping machine housing Loosen the three screws on the bearing housing and remove clamp and bearing assembly. Take the square drive tube out of the two sectioned sweeping brush and remove brushes.
All possible parts should be recycled and the remainder disposed of in a satisfactory manner. The compnay Kersten does ot take responsibility of disposal. Warranty Details of Warranty are included on the warranty registration form. All conditions must be satisfied.
14 Certificate of conformity Certificate of Conformity by the manufacturer (article 8 of the guideline 98/37/EG) Kersten Maschinenvertriebs GmbH Empeler Straße 93-95 D - 46459 R e e s explain that the machine: Hand-guided front sweeping machine with combustion engine...
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