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QUICK 98560 09/20/99
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ADJUSTING SQUEEGEE
Adjusting the squeegee is a two part process. First,
the squeegee tool must have correct pitch in order
for the squeegee blade to have the same deflection
at each tip as well as the center. The pitch
adjustment on the
QUICK©
is facilitated by the use
of a spirit level mounted on the squeegee tool. The
second adjustment is the amount of deflection or
down pressure on the squeegee. The ideal
deflection is conveniently marked by colors on the
squeegee tool according to the type of floor and
squeegee blade employed.
TO ADJUST REAR SQUEEGEE PITCH
1. Choose a smooth, level surface, turn on the key
switch release the machine parking brake lower
the squeegee and drive forward at least 2 feet
(60 cm).
2. With the squeegee down, stop the machine with
the brake and set the parking brake. Do not
allow the machine to roll back.
FOR SAFETY:
Before leaving or servicing
machine; Stop on level surface, set parking
brake, turn off machine and remove key.
3. Determine the differences, if any, in deflection of
the squeegee blade between each end and the
middle. Proper adjustment is obtained when
deflection is equal all the way across tool. This
should correspond to the bubble being in the
middle position of the spirit level.
4. To decrease the deflection of the squeegee
blade at the ends, loosen plastic knob on
squeegee railing arm. To increase the
deflection at the ends of the squeegee
assembly, tighten plastic knob on trailing arm.
5. Again check the deflection of the squeegee
blades. Repeat steps 1 through 4 until the
deflection is equal across the entire rear
squeegee blade.
TO ADJUST REAR SQUEEGEE DEFLECTION
1. Choose a smooth, level surface. Lower the
squeegee and drive forward at least 2 feet.
2. With the squeegee down, stop the machine and
set the parking brake. Do not allow the machine
to roll back.
FOR SAFETY:
Before leaving or servicing
machine; Stop on level surface, set parking
brake, turn off machine and remove key.
3. Observe the amount of squeegee deflection. It
should deflect 3/8 in (9.5 mm) across the entire
width of the squeegee.
4. To adjust the squeegee deflection. Loosen knob
on the squeegee slide bar.
5. Sliding bar to left increases deflection. Sliding
bar to right decreases deflection.
6. Tighten knob on squeegee slide bar.
7. Turn the key switch, release the machine
parking brake. Raise, then lower squeegee
assembly by pressing the vacuum switch. Drive
forward at least 2 feet.
8. Repeat steps 2 through 7 until deflection of 3/8
in. (9.5 mm) is reached.
