TKM8000 - Sweeper SCHEPPACH - Free user manual and instructions

Manufacturer	Scheppach
Model	TKM8000
Product Type	Walk-behind sweeper
Engine Type	4-stroke petrol engine
Displacement	196 cm3
Engine Power	4.8 kW (6.5 HP)
Fuel Type	Unleaded petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity	1.4 L
Working Width	800 mm
Side Brush	Yes (one side brush)
Main Brush	Roller brush
Collection Hopper Capacity	50 L
Maximum Sweeping Speed	4 km/h
Maximum Gradient	20%
Dimensions (L x W x H)	1450 x 800 x 1050 mm
Net Weight	85 kg
Frame Material	Powder-coated steel
Wheels	Pneumatic rubber tyres
Noise Level (Operator)	85 dB(A) with hearing protection recommended
Manual Languages	EN, DE and other available languages
Manual Pages	20 pages
Recommended Maintenance	Clean brushes and empty hopper after each use
Safety Feature	Stop the engine before any cleaning or adjustment
Spare Parts	Available through Scheppach service partners
Repairability	Modular brush and engine assemblies

Frequently Asked Questions - TKM8000 SCHEPPACH

What type of fuel does the Scheppach TKM8000 use?

The TKM8000 is powered by a 4-stroke petrol engine. Use unleaded petrol only, with no need to mix oil.

How do I start the TKM8000 engine?

Check the oil and fuel levels, turn the fuel valve to the open position, set the choke, pull the starter handle, then switch the choke off once the engine warms up.

What maintenance does the sweeper require?

Clean the roller brush and side brush after each use, empty the collection hopper, check the engine oil regularly, and replace worn brushes when needed.

Can I sweep wet leaves with the TKM8000?

The TKM8000 is designed for dry sweeping. Avoid wet and heavy material because it can clog the hopper and reduce collection efficiency.

How do I adjust the brush height?

Use the brush height adjustment lever or knobs to set the main brush so it lightly contacts the ground. A proper setting gives the best sweeping result.

Why is my sweeper not picking up debris?

Check if the hopper is full, the brushes are worn, or the brush height is too high. Empty the hopper, replace or adjust the brushes as required.

What safety precautions should I follow?

Wear eye protection and hearing protection, keep hands and feet away from rotating brushes, and always stop the engine before cleaning or servicing.

Are spare parts available for the TKM8000?

Yes, Scheppach offers original replacement parts such as brushes, filters, and engine components through authorized service partners.

How should I store the sweeper during winter?

Drain the fuel or add a fuel stabilizer, clean the machine thoroughly, and store it in a dry place with the brushes lifted off the ground.

What is the capacity of the collection hopper?

The collection hopper holds approximately 50 liters. Empty it regularly to maintain optimum sweeping performance.

USER MANUAL TKM8000 SCHEPPACH

TKM 8000

DE	KehrmaschineOriginalbetriebsanleitung	5
GB	SweeperTranslation of original instruction manual	13

Günzburger Straße 69

D-89335 Ichenhausen

Verehrter Kunde,

Homepage: https://www.scheppach.com/de/service

Explanation of the symbols on the product

Symbols are used in this manual to draw your attention to potential hazards. The safety symbols and the accompanying explanations must be fully understood. The warnings themselves will not rectify a hazard and cannot replace proper accident prevention measures.

	Warning - Read the operating manual to reduce the risk of injury.
⚠ Attention!	We have marked points in this operating manual that impact your safety with this symbol.

Table of contents: Page:

1. Introduction.... 15
2. Product description (fig. 1).... 15
3. Scope of delivery 15
4. Proper use 15
5. General safety instructions.... 16
6. Residual risks 16
7. Technical data.... 16
8. Unpacking....16
9. Layout 17
10. Start up 17
11. Cleaning.... 17
12. Storage 17
13. Maintenance 18
14. Disposal and recycling.... 18
15. Troubleshooting 18

1. Introduction

Manufacturer:

Scheppach GmbH

Günzburger Straße 69

D-89335 Ichenhausen

Dear Customer,

We hope your new product brings you much enjoyment and success.

Note:

In accordance with the applicable product liability laws, the manufacturer of this product assumes no liability for damage to the product or caused by the product arising from:

• Improper handling
  • Non-compliance with the operating manual
  • Repairs carried out by third parties, unauthorised specialists
  • Installing and replacing non-original spare parts
  • Application other than specified

Note:

Read through the complete text in the operating manual before installing and commissioning the device.

This operating manual should help you to familiarise yourself with your product and to use it for its intended purpose.

The operating manual includes important instructions for the safe, proper and economic operation of the product, for avoiding danger, for minimising repair costs and downtimes and for increasing the reliability and extending the service life of the product. In addition to the safety instructions in this operating manual, you must also observe the regulations applicable to the operation of the product in your country. Keep the operating manual package with the power tool at all times and store it in a plastic cover to protect it from dirt and moisture. They must be read and carefully observed by all operating personnel before starting the work. The product may only be used by personnel who have been trained to use it and who have been instructed with respect to the associated hazards. The required minimum age must be observed. In addition to the safety instructions in this operating manual and the separate regulations of your country, the generally recognised technical rules relating to the operation of such products must also be observed.

We accept no liability for accidents or damage that occur due to a failure to observe this manual and the safety instructions.

2. Product description (fig. 1)

1. Upper push bar
2. Quick clamp lever
3. Screw M6 x 30mm
4. Locking washer
5. Lower push rod
6. Wheel
7. Drip tray
8. Frame
9. Brush
10. Support wheel
11. Push rod locking mechanism
12. Quick release fastener

3. Scope of delivery

• Upper push rod (1)
- Lower push rod (5)
- 2 x screws M6 x 30mm (3)
- 2 x locking washers (4)
• Collection bucket (7)
- 2 x brushes (9)
• 2 x quick release fasteners (12)
- 2 x quick clamp lever (2)
- Operating manual

4. Proper use

The sweeper is only intended for sweeping flat and dry surfaces such as driveways, terraces, yards, etc.

The product may only be used in the intended manner. Any use beyond this is improper. The user/operator, not the manufacturer, is responsible for damages or injuries of any type resulting from this.

An element of the intended use is also the observance of the safety instructions, as well as the assembly instructions and operating information in the operating manual.

Persons who operate and maintain the product must be familiar with the manual and must be informed about potential dangers.

In addition, the applicable accident prevention regulations must be strictly observed. Other general occupational health and safety-related rules and regulations must be observed. The liability of the manufacturer and resulting damages are excluded in the event of modifications of the product.

The product may only be operated with original parts and original accessories from the manufacturer. The safety, operating and maintenance specifications of the manufacturer, as well as the dimensions specified in the technical data, must be observed.

Please note that our products were not designed with the intention of use for commercial or industrial purposes. We assume no guarantee if the product is used in commercial or industrial applications, or for equivalent work.

The product is intended for use by adults. Children under the age of 16 may only use the product when supervised. The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by an improper use or incorrect operation of this device.

5. General safety instructions

⚠ WARNING - Read all safety information, instructions, illustrations and technical data for this product.

Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

• Do not operate the device in explosive environments.
• The product with the working equipment must be checked for proper condition and operational safety before use. If their condition is not perfect, it must not be used.
• The product is not suitable for sweeping up substances hazardous to health.
  • The product is not suitable for sweeping up liquids.
• Do not sweep up burning or incandescent objects, such as cigarettes, matches or such like.

- Use gloves when taking glass, metal or other materials out of the collection bucket.

- Never sweep up explosive liquids, flammable gases as well as undiluted acids and solvents! These include petrol, paint thinner or heating oil, which can create explosive vapours or mixtures by whirling around in the air, as well as acetone, undiluted acids and solvents, since they attack the materials used on the product.

- The operator must use the product as intended. They must take the local conditions into account when driving and pay attention to third parties, especially children, when working with the device.

- This product is not designed to be operated by persons (including children) with impaired physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or who have insufficient experience and/or insufficient knowledge unless they are being supervised by a person who is responsible for their safety or they are receiving instruction about how this product is to be used. Children should not be left unattended, to ensure they do not play with the power tool.

⚠ Warning: The sweeping up of gel-like, liquid, flammable, explosive, smouldering and harmful substances is not permitted.

⚠ Attention! Wear sturdy work gloves when emptying the collection bucket after sweeping up metal, glass or sharp objects.

6. Residual risks

The product has been built according to state-of-the-art and the recognised technical safety rules. However, individual residual risks can arise during operation.

• Furthermore, despite all precautions having been met, some non-obvious residual risks may still remain.
- Residual risks can be minimised if the "Safety Instructions" and the "Intended Use" together with the operating manual as a whole are observed.
- Keep your hands away from the working area when the product is in operation.

7. Technical data

Dimensions 1170x650x1020mm

Drive Manual via belts

Max. sweeping width 650 mm

Collection bag volume 20 l

Approximate sweeping capacity 2600 m

Weight 9.0 kg

*Technical changes reserved!

8. Unpacking

• Open the packaging and carefully remove the product.
• Remove the packaging material, as well as the packaging and transport safety devices (if present).

• Check whether the scope of delivery is complete.

• Check the product and accessory parts for transport damage. In the event of complaints the carrier must be informed immediately. Later claims will not be recognised.

• If possible, keep the packaging until the expiry of the warranty period.
• Familiarise yourself with the product by means of the operating manual before using for the first time.
• With accessories as well as wearing parts and replacement parts use only original parts. Spare parts can be obtained from your specialist dealer.
• When ordering please provide our article number as well as type and year of manufacture for the product.

⚠ WARNING!

The product and the packaging material are not children's toys! Do not let children play with plastic bags, films or small parts! There is a danger of choking or suffocating!

9. Layout

9.1 Mounting the brushes (Fig. 2-4)

1. Turn over the frame so that the underside can be accessed freely.
2. Place the brush (9) in the correct position on the brush holding fixture.
3. Use the quick release (12) for attaching the brush. Please note the direction of rotation, which is indicated by two "lock symbols" on the quick-release fasteners (12).
4. Repeat this process with the second brush.

9.2 Mounting the lower push rod (Fig. 5-6)

1. Place the toothing found on the lower push rod (5) on the toothing found on the frame (8).
2. Now screw the lower push bar tight.
3. You can change the working height by adjusting the lower push bar (5). Use one of the three positioning markers for this purpose.

9.3 Mounting the upper push bar (Fig. 7)

1. Guide the upper push rod (1) over the lower push rod (5) so that the fixing holes lie precisely on top of each other. There are two fixing holes which can be used to adjust the height.
2. Insert the M6 x 30mm screw (3) from the inside to the outside through the fixing holes.

3. Place the locking washer (4) on the M6 x 30mm screw (3). The ridges on the locking washer (4) must rest against the upper push rod (1).

4. Screw one of the quick clamp levers (2) onto the M6 x 30mm screw (3) to the point where the quick clamp lever (2) can still be tightened.

5. Now tighten the upper push rod (1) by flipping the quick clamp lever (2).

9.4 Inserting the collection bucket (Fig. 8)

1. Place the collection bucket (7) in the designated position in the frame (8).
2. Ensure that the collection bucket (7) has been inserted properly, since a slanted or imperfectly fitted collection bucket (7) will adversely affect the sweeping result.

10. Start up

⚠ Attention!

Always make sure the product is fully assembled before commissioning!

Pushing the sweeper causes the brushes (9) and the sweeping brush to rotate by means of belt drives. The rotating brushes (9) sweep the debris to the centre. This is then gathered by the counter-rotating sweeping brush and conveyed into the collection bucket (7).

10.1 Emptying the collection bucket (Fig. 8)

1. To remove the collection bucket (7) for emptying, take hold of it by the handle and pull it out upwards.

⚠ Attention! Wear sturdy work gloves when emptying the collection bucket after sweeping up metal, glass or sharp objects.

11. Cleaning

• We recommend that you clean the product directly after every use.
- Clean the product at regular intervals using a damp cloth and a little soft soap. Do not use any cleaning products or solvents; they could attack the plastic parts of the product. Make sure that no water can penetrate the interior of the product. Water penetration increases the risk of an electric shock.

12. Storage

Store the product and its accessories in a dark, dry and frost-free place that is inaccessible to children.

The optimum storage temperature lies between 5 and 30 °C.

Store the product in its original packaging. Cover the product to protect it from dust or moisture. Store the operating manual with the product.

• Empty the collection bucket and clean the product before putting it into storage.
• To save space, the push bar can be folded. In this case, loosen the screws of the lower and upper push bar, pull the push bar upwards and fold it forwards. (Fig. 9)

13. Maintenance

The product has no internal parts that require maintenance.

Service information

With this product, it is necessary to note that the following parts are subject to natural or usage-related wear, or that the following parts are required as consumables.

Wearing parts*: Belts, brushes, sweeping brushes
* may not be included in the scope of delivery!

Spare parts and accessories can be obtained from our Service Centre. To do this, scan the QR code on the front page.

14. Disposal and recycling

Notes for packaging

The packaging materials are recyclable. Please dispose of packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.

15. Troubleshooting

The following table shows fault symptoms and describes remedial measures in the event of your product failing to work properly. If you cannot localise and rectify the problem with this, please contact your service workshop.

Fault Possible cause Remedy
Debris remains.	Sweeping brush worn out. Replace sweeping brush.
	Collection bucket defective. Replace collection bucket.
Brushes do not rotate.	Belts worn out.	Replace belts. Contact the service department.
	Belts torn.	Replace belts. Contact the service department.
	Quick release fastener not locked.	Check quick release fastener.
Reduced sweeping width. Brushes	worn out. Replace brushes.

Garantie DE

Apparent defects must be notified within 8 days from the receipt of the goods. Otherwise, the buyer's rights of claim due to such defects are invalidated. We guarantee for our machines in case of proper treatment for the time of the statutory warranty period from delivery in such a way that we replace any machine part free of charge which provably becomes unusable due to faulty material or defects of fabrication within such period of time. With respect to parts not manufactured by us we only warrant insofar as we are entitled to warranty claims against the upstream suppliers. The costs for the installation of the new parts shall be borne by the buyer. The cancellation of sale or the reduction of purchase price as well as any other claims for damages shall be excluded.

гаранция BG