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Maintenance
Squeegee Blades
The front squeegee blade allows solution to pass
through channels in the blade into the squeegee
assembly while maintaining vacuum to provide lift. The
front blade has four wear surfaces and can be rotated
for extended life. The front blade should not require
regular replacement under normal use.
The rear blade wipes the floor to a near dry condition.
It is important the rear blade be in good condition to
properly do its job. As with the front, each squeegee
blade assembly has four wear surfaces for extended
service.
Check both the front and rear squeegee blades for
damage, wear, and adjustment each day in the pre-run
check. Change the front blade if it is torn or has an
uneven edge. Change the rear blade if it is less than 1/
2 the original thickness.
Adjusting Squeegee
Adjusting the squeegee is a two-part process. First,
the squeegee assembly must have correct pitch in
order for the squeegee blade to have the same deflec-
tion at each tip as well as the center. The knob on the
squeegee linkage controls the pitch adjustment. The
second adjustment is the deflection. Knobs on each
end of the squeegee control this.
To Remove Squeegee Assembly
1.
With the squeegee in the up position, turn key
switch "OFF".
2.
Disconnect vacuum hose from squeegee and
loosen both knobs.
3.
Pull squeegee assembly rearward from the lifting
carrier.
4.
Inspect or repair as necessary and reinstall.
To Replace or Rotate Rear Squeegee
Blades
1.
With the squeegee in the up position, turn key
switch "OFF".
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing
machine; stop on level surface, turn off machine
and remove key.
2.
Remove the squeegee assembly from the
machine. Unlatch and remove blade retainer strap
and remove squeegee blade.
3.
Rotate the squeegee to new edge position or
replace as required. Each blade has four new
edge positions.
4.
Install blade on locating pins of squeegee
assembly.
5.
Install squeegee retainer strap.
6.
Fasten and lock latch, adjust latch only tight
enough to take up slack in retaining strap.
To Replace or Rotate Front Squeegee
Blades
1.
With the squeegee in the up position, turn key
switch "OFF".
2.
Remove the squeegee from the machine. Loosen
three thumbscrews and remove the retainer strap
and squeegee blade.
3.
Rotate the squeegee to new edge position or
replace as required. Each blade has four new
edge positions. When installing the front blade,
tighten the center thumbscrew first. Insure that the
retainer strap is pressed against the blade before
tightening the outer screws.
SIDE VIEW OF SQUEEGEE BLADE
SQUEEGEE DEFLECTION
TOO MUCH
CORRECT
NOT ENOUGH
86400280 Operators Manual - Cutter 36V Standard
