Stihl KW-KM – Rubber sweeper attachment

The STIHL KW-KM PowerSweep is the secret weapon of property maintenance that standard bristle brushes can’t touch. While traditional sweepers flick debris, the KW-KM utilizes heavy-duty, reinforced rubber paddles that act as a high-torque squeegee, making it the only tool capable of moving standing water, slush, and heavy “caked-on” mud from flat surfaces. Engineered for the Irish climate, it excels where others fail—clearing wet, matted leaves from driveways and even “raking” loose gravel back from your lawn into the driveway after a winter of snow-plowing. This is not just a sweeper; it is a surface restoration tool that leaves tarmac and concrete “bone-dry” and surgically clean in a single pass.

• “Squeegee-Effect” Water Removal: The heavy-duty rubber flaps create a vacuum seal against flat surfaces, allowing you to push standing water and light slush off patios and tennis courts far faster than a pump or manual squeegee.

• Artificial Grass Rejuvenation (The “Fluff” Factor): Unlike stiff bristles that can fray synthetic fibers, the rubber paddles provide a “lifting” action that restores the pile of artificial turf and removes deep-seated sand or pet hair without damaging the carpet backing.

• Gravel-to-Grass Recovery: Specifically designed to “flick” gravel and pebbles out of grass verges and back onto the driveway without tearing the delicate turf roots—a lifesaver for roadside maintenance.

• Counter-Rotating “Away-From-User” Motion: The gearbox is engineered to rotate the drum backwards, which naturally pulls the tool forward. This “self-propelling” action means you aren’t fighting the machine; it leads you through the work.

• Non-Abrasive “Soft-Touch” Cleaning: Ideal for sensitive surfaces like printed concrete, soft-stone paving, or wooden decking where wire or stiff nylon brushes might leave unsightly scratch marks.

• Oversized Debris Guard: Comes standard with a wide-profile protective hood that features a “dust-skirt” to keep water spray and grit away from the operator’s legs, keeping you dry even in wet conditions.

• Modular Multi-Fit Compatibility: Easily swaps onto any loop-handle STIHL KombiEngine (KM 56 to KM 131) in seconds using the tool-free quick-release coupling.