MAINTENANCE
SABER (QSC) 980067 11/13/02
4-5
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 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.
Check both the front and rear squeegee blades for
damage and wear 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.
TO REMOVE SQUEEGEE ASSEMBLY
1.
With the squeegee in the up position, turn the
machine power off.
2.
Loosen both squeegee knobs and pull squeegee
assembly rearward from the lifting carrier.
3.
Inspect or repair as necessary and reinstall.
TO REPLACE SQUEEGEE BLADES
1.
With the squeegee in the up position, turn the
machine power 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. Remove all screws and remove blade
retainer strap and remove squeegee blade.
3.
Replace squeegee blades as required.
4.
Install blade with ribbed surface facing out.
5.
Install squeegee retainer strap.
6.
Install all screws starting from center and
working to ends.
DELUXE 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. Each rear squeegee
blade 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 DELUXE 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
deflection at each tip as well as the center. The
knob on the squeegee linkage controls the pitch
adjustment. The second adjustment is the
deflection.
CORRECT
NOT ENOUGH
SQUEEGEE DEFLECTION
SIDE VIEW OF SQUEEGEE BLADE
TOO MUCH
