EDER Maschinenbau ESG-A56 User manual

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Operating Instructions
EDER Forestrytools
Motorised handheld device for working logs and wood
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Content
About this guide ..................................................................... 3
Validity ............................................................................... 3
Warranty ............................................................................ 3
Presentation of the warning notes..................................... 4
Symbols used in this manual .............................................. 5
Safety instructions.................................................................. 5
Intended use ...................................................................... 6
Improper use......................................................................6
Qualification of the personnel............................................ 6
Points to observe................................................................ 7
General safety instructions............................................. 7
Safety instructions for the workplace............................. 7
Behaviour in an emergency................................................ 8
Safety devices..................................................................... 8
Personal protective equipment.......................................... 8
Design and function ............................................................... 9
Function ........................................................................... 10
Symbols on the drive motor................................................. 13
Scope of delivery ..................................................................13
Transport.......................................................................... 14
Assembly .............................................................................. 15
Mounting the support and cutter head............................ 16
Mounting the attachment................................................ 18
Commissioning and operation.............................................. 18

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Filling up with fuel ............................................................ 19
Starting the engine........................................................... 20
Switching off the engine................................................... 24
Operation ............................................................................. 25
Operation at temperatures below +10 °C ........................ 26
Changing and adjusting the knives ................................... 26
Cleaning............................................................................ 35
Maintenance ........................................................................ 36
Maintenance schedule ..................................................... 37
Cleaning the air filter........................................................ 39
Changing the carburettor filter......................................... 40
Adjusting the carburettor................................................. 40
Replacing the starter cord ................................................ 42
Replacing the spring ......................................................... 44
Checking the spark plug.................................................... 44
Checking the starting system............................................ 45
Decommissioning and disposal ............................................ 45
Storage ................................................................................. 45
Faults.................................................................................... 46
Technical data ...................................................................... 48
Accessories and spare parts ................................................. 49
Declaration of conformity .................................................... 58

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About this guide
Validity
These instructions apply to the Eder attachment set for debarking
and milling tree trunks and wood in the following variants:
EDER Bark Stripper Set ESG-A56
EDER Flat Planer Set EPH-A56
EDER Curved Planer Set ERH-A56
EDER Contour Planer Set EKH-A56
EDER Trough Cutter Set ETH-A56
EDER Carving Cutter Set ESF-A56
EDER Wire Brush Set ERB-A56
EDER Bark Beetle Cutter Set EBF-A56
They are aimed at forestry professionals and private individuals with
basic knowledge of wood processing.
The instructions contain important information for the professional
commissioning, operation, use, maintenance and repair of the
attachment sets and for the elimination of simple faults.
Warranty
The attachment set is covered by the statutory warranty period. The
seller must be notified immediately of any defects that can be proven
to be due to material or assembly errors. Proof of purchase of the
attachment set must be provided by presenting the invoice and
receipt when making a claim under the warranty. The warranty is
excluded with regard to the parts if the defects are caused by natural
wear and tear, temperature, weather conditions as well as defects
resulting from faulty connection, installation, operation, lubrication or
force. Furthermore, no warranty is given for damage caused by
unsuitable improper use of the machine, e.g. improper modifications
or repair work carried out by the owner or third parties under his or
her own responsibility, or in the case of deliberate machine overload.
The manufacturer does not accept any warranty for:
•Parts which are subject to natural wear and tear
•Non-compliance with the operating instructions and insufficient
or incorrect care
•The consequences of improper maintenance and servicing
•Damage from improper handling and incorrect operation

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Guarantee
The warranty period shall be 24 months from the date of delivery for
exclusively private use, and 12 months for commercial or
professional use or application or for rental. The statutory warranty
remains unaffected. Warranty claims must always be proven by the
buyer by means of the original purchase receipt. A copy of this is to
be enclosed with the warranty application. The buyer's address and
machine type must be clearly identifiable for professional or
commercial use. Any defects occurring within the warranty period
due to material or manufacturing faults must be remedied by repair if
they have occurred despite proper operation and care of the
machine.
Presentation of the warning notes
SIGNAL WORD
Type and source of the danger!
Consequences
➢Danger prevention
•The warning sign (warning triangle) draws attention to danger of
life or injury.
•The signal word indicates the severity of the danger.
•The paragraph "Type and source of danger" indicates the type
or source of danger.
•The paragraph "Consequences" describes the possible
consequences of not observing the warning.
•The paragraph "Danger prevention" indicates how to avoid the
danger. It is imperative that you comply with these measures for
averting danger!
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The signal words have the following meaning:
Warning
word
Meaning
DANGER!
Indicates a hazard that will certainly lead to death
or serious injury if you do not avoid the danger.
WARNING!
Indicates a hazard that can lead to death or
serious injury if you do not avoid the danger.
CAUTION!
Indicates a hazard that can lead to minor or
moderate injury if you do not avoid the danger.
ATTENTION!
Indicates possible damage to property. The
environment, material assets or the plant itself can
be damaged if you do not avoid the danger.
Symbols used in this manual
Symbol
Meaning
If this information is not observed, this can lead to
deterioration in the operating process.
>
Instruction for action: Describes actions that must
be carried out.
Safety instructions
The motorised handheld device has been manufactured in
accordance with the generally recognized rules of technology.
Nevertheless, there is a risk of personal injury and damage to
property if you do not observe the following basic safety instructions
and the warnings preceding instructions in this manual.
> Read these instructions thoroughly and completely before
working with the motorised handheld device.
> Keep the manual in a legible condition.
> Make sure that the manual is always accessible to all users.
> Always pass on the motorised handheld device to third parties
together with this manual.
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Intended use
The motorised handheld device is a machine that consists of a drive
motor that may be combined with various attachments. You may only
use the motorised handheld device for the activities described in this
manual. The motorised handheld device is approved for use in
forestry and for private use. It is designed exclusively for operation
by one person. Never allow two or more persons to work on one
device.
Intended use also implies that you have read and understood this
manual in its entirety and in particular the chapter "Safety
instructions".
Improper use
Any use not in accordance with the intended use is not permitted.
The following is considered improper use:
•removing or modifying safety devices,
•using the motorised handheld device in any other way than
described in the chapter "Intended use",
•using the motorised handheld device under operating conditions
that differ from those described in this manual.
If the device is not used as intended, all warranty claims will become
void.
The manufacturer is not liable for damage to the device and for
personal injury resulting from improper use.
Qualification of the personnel
The motorised handheld device may only be operated, maintained
and repaired by persons who have familiarised themselves with the
device and the associated hazards by means of these instructions.
Persons who assemble, operate or maintain the motorised handheld
device must not be under the influence of alcohol, other drugs or
medicines that affect their ability to react, nor must they be tired, ill or
irritable.
Persons under 18 years of age must not operate the device.
However, it is permissible to assign such activities to persons over
16 years of age, provided that this is necessary to achieve a training
objective and that protection is guaranteed by the supervision of an
expert.

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Points to observe
General safety instructions
> Always follow the instructions in this manual to avoid hazards and
prevent damage.
> Observe the relevant accident prevention regulations and other
generally recognised safety and occupational health rules.
> Only carry out repair, set-up, maintenance and cleaning work and
transport the device when the drive is switched off and the tool is
stationary.
> Operate the device exclusively with the protective equipment
fitted or provided by the manufacturer.
> Never leave the device unattended during operation.
> If you have long hair, wear a hairnet when working with the
device.
> Do not smoke while refuelling or while working with the device.
Safety instructions for the workplace
> Ensure that the workplace and the traffic routes required for
transporting the wood to and from the site are safe.
> Keep the working area free of wood debris, obstacles and
tripping hazards. Eliminate slippery and smooth areas. Do not
use sawdust or wood ash for this purpose, otherwise there is a
risk of slipping.
> Ensure adequate lighting at the workplace.
> Ensure that a level and step-resistant area with sufficient freedom
of movement is available for working.
> Only work in well-ventilated areas. Do not use the motorised
handheld device in enclosed spaces. Exhaust fumes contain
toxic carbon monoxide.
> Do not allow persons to approach the running device. Keep
persons and animals away from the workplace. Children, animals
and adults must keep at least 10 metres away from the running
device.
> Never work in the rain as the stability in wet conditions is
impaired.
> Do not leave the device standing in the rain.

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Behaviour in an emergency
If, for example, malfunctions or dangerous situations pose an
immediate risk of injury to persons or damage to the device:
> Switch off the device to which the attachment is mounted.
> Have the malfunctions eliminated by your specialist dealer.
Safety devices
The device may only be used with the protective and safety
equipment (e.g. protective plate) provided for the intended use.
Protective and safety equipment must never be disabled and must
be cleaned if necessary.
Personal protective equipment
Always wear the following personal protective equipment when
operating the machine:
•Safety shoes with steel toecap
•Cut-resistant pants and tight-fitting clothes
•Suitable work gloves
•Safety helmet with face protection
•Hearing protection
The personal protective equipment must comply with
the applicable accident prevention regulations.
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Design and function
Fig. 1
Fig. 1 : Overview of the drive motor
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Hand guard and V-belt brake
operating lever
10
Silencer
2
Front handle
11
Engine starter handle
3
Air filter cover
12
Fuel filler cap
4
Primer
13
Stop switch
Position A : Cold start
Position B : Operation
Position C : Stop
5
Throttle handle
14
Throttle trigger
6
Rear hand guard
15
Throttle trigger lockout lever
7
V-belt cover
16
Throttle lock
8
V-belt brake
17
Air filter cover
9
Clutch bell
18
Pressure relief valve

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Function
The motorised handheld device consists of a drive motor and an
attachment in the ordered version. With the different versions of the
attachment you can achieve different contours when working the
wood. The individual attachments can be exchanged for another
attachment in a few easy steps.
EDER Bark Stripper Set ESG-A56
Field of application: For peeling logs of any diameter.
The design of the cylinder results in high cutting performance with
minimum effort.
Tungsten carbide pins placed directly behind the knives are designed
in such a way that the distance between the knives and the log is
maintained automatically and independently of the bark thickness
over the entire length of the log. Knots and thin branches are easily
and cleanly milled off.
The cylinder is straight and mills a flat surface similar to that of the
peeling knife. This allows you to use the device at an angle or
crosswise when working on the side of the trunk and when peeling
root knots.
For the processing of robinia wood we recommend the use
of the contour planer EKH.
EDER Flat Planer Set EPH-A56
Field of application: For planing flat or round wood surfaces from
30 cm diameter.
The design of the cylinder results in high cutting performance with
minimum effort.
The knives mounted on the rotating cylinder are continuously
adjustable, allowing you to set both the cutting radius and the cutting
depth according to the desired chip thickness.
On the cylinder there are four knives distributed on two levels, which
produce a smooth surface without vibrations.
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EDER Curved Planer Set ERH-A56
Field of application: For planing round, flat or curved wood surfaces
up to 30 cm diameter.
The design of the cylinder results in high cutting performance with
minimum effort.
The knives mounted on the rotating cylinder are continuously
adjustable, allowing you to set both the cutting radius and the cutting
depth according to the desired chip thickness.
On the cylinder there are four knives distributed on two levels, which
produce a smooth surface without vibrations.
EDER Contour Planer Set EKH-A56
Field of application: For planing straight and wavy wooden
surfaces, e.g. when building log houses, children's playgrounds,
bonanza fences and similar projects. Well suited for very hard woods
such as robinia wood.
The design of the cylinder results in high cutting performance with
minimum effort.
The adjustable minimum knife projection setting effectively prevents
the log from splitting. As one rotation of the cylinder means only one
cut at working width, the reaction forces are kept to a minimum.
Knots and thin branches are easily and cleanly planed off.
EDER Trough Cutter Set ETH-A56
Field of application: For milling recesses in wooden surfaces, for
making troughs and sculptures, for surgical measures on trees and
for removing trunk pieces.
The design of the milling head results in high cutting performance
with minimum effort.
The circular knives are arranged so that the tool can be used for
performing work lengthwise as well as diagonally. Two circular
knives are fitted on the milling head, producing a smooth surface
without any vibrations. The minimum knife projection setting
effectively prevents the log from splitting.

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EDER Carving Cutter Set ESF-A56
Field of application: For milling channels and grooves in wood
surfaces, e.g. when building log houses, children's playgrounds,
carving sculptures and in similar projects.
The design of the milling head results in high cutting performance
with minimum effort.
Two semi-circular knives are fitted on the milling head, producing a
smooth surface without any vibrations. The minimum knife projection
setting effectively prevents the log from splitting.
EDER Wire Brush Set ERB-A56
Field of application: For processing and cleaning wood surfaces,
metallic surfaces such as steel or iron and for removing rust or old
paint.
The EDER Wire Brush ERB is exceptionally suitable for working out
the natural structure of the wood grain on boards, beams and round
timber, e.g. during construction, restoration and maintenance work
on log houses, children's playgrounds, park benches, wooden
fences, on weathered and rotten wood and similar projects.
EDER Bark Beetle Cutter Set EBF-A56
Field of application: The device is suitable for carving the bark of
trees to destroy the habitat of bark beetles. Resin bleeds from the
carved areas and hardens on the surface. This hinders the
development of bark beetle larvae. Furthermore, the decomposition
of the scratched tree trunk is promoted because it dries out less
quickly than after debarking. In addition, fungal spores and microbes
find plenty of surface area to attack in the scratches.

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Symbols on the drive motor
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Scope of delivery
Check completeness of the delivery
The motorized handheld device is supplied with:
•1x drive motor
•1x attachment
•1 set of tools consisting of a combination wrench (spark plug
wrench and slotted screwdriver), Allen key 6 mm, 5 mm and 4
mm, Phillips screwdriver
•1x setting gauge (ESG-A56, EPH-A56, ERH-A56, EKH-A56, ESF-
A56)
Fig. 2 : Symbols on the drive motor
1
Company address
7
Only two-hand operation
permitted!
2
Serial number
8
One-handed operation
prohibited!
3
Wear eye and hearing
protection!
9
Caution! Inflammable
4
Wear work gloves!
10
Caution! Hot surface
5
Wear safety shoes!
11
CE marking
6
Read operating
instructions before use!
12
Seal of approval

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•1x groove nut wrench (EBF-A56) / 2x groove nut wrench (ERB-
A56)
•1x operating instructions
Check transport damage
Visible transport damage can be recognized by packaging damage
or by scratched and deformed parts on the device.
> Be sure to make a note of the damage on the delivery note: both
on the copy you receive and on the one that you must sign.
> Make sure that the deliverer (driver) countersigns.
If the deliverer refuses to confirm the transport damage, you should
refuse to accept the delivery and inform us immediately. A claim in
retrospect, without a direct note on the delivery note, will not be
accepted either by the carrier or by the transport insurer.
If you suspect latent transport damage:
> Report concealed transport damage within two days at the latest,
which means that you must have checked your delivered goods
within this period. Reporting damage after this time is usually not
accepted.
> Make a note on the shipping documents in any case: "Goods are
accepted subject to concealed transport damage".
Insurance companies of carriers often react very suspiciously and
refuse to provide compensation. Therefore, try to prove the damage
clearly (send a photo if possible).
Transport
CAUTION
Risk of injury by the attachment head!
The cutter head of the attachment has sharp-edged tools that
can cause injuries.
> Ensure that there is sufficient distance between the cutter
head of the attachment and persons.
> Carry the motorised handheld device with the cutter head of
the attachment facing backwards and the exhaust pipe turned
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ATTENTION
Danger from leaking fuel!
If the fuel tank inlet is not properly closed, fuel may leak and
pollute the environment.
> Before transportation, check whether the fuel tank inlet is
correctly closed.
> When transporting the device on vehicles, secure it against
tipping over.
The motorised handheld device consists of a drive motor and an
attachment. You can transport the motorised handheld device
assembled or the parts separately. A handle is attached to the upper
part of the drive motor. The motorised handheld device weighs
approx. 8-9 kg depending on the attachment used.
Carry the motorised handheld device by the front handle (1) to the
work site.
Assembly
WARNING
Danger during assembly with the drive motor running!
This may result in injury.
> Switch off the drive motor before assembling the unit and
secure the device against being switched on again.

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WARNING
Danger from changes to the device!
This may result in injury.
> Only carry out assembly work described in this manual.
> Do not make any changes to the device.
> Contact Eder Maschinenbau GmbH or authorised workshops
for work that goes beyond the work described in this manual.
> Do not adjust the support, the V-belt, the knives or the milling
head while the engine is running. The V-belt must always be
tensioned properly.
> Only use original spare parts. These can be ordered directly
from Eder Maschinenbau GmbH or from your dealer (see
back page for address).
Mounting the support and cutter head
Fig. 3: Removing the V-belt cover
> Loosen the two nuts from the V-belt cover.
> Remove the V-belt cover.

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Fig. 4: Mounting the support and the V-belt
> Place the support (1) with the slot between the two threaded pins
(2).
> Place the V-belt between the V-belt pulley and the clutch drum.
Fig. 5: Fastening the peeling head to the support
> Make sure that the belt is already slightly pretensioned. If not,
loosen the Allen screw (1) (see Fig. 5) and push the peeling head
forward on the support until the belt is pretensioned.
> Replace the V-belt cover so that the pin in the cover (3) engages
in the support (1) (see Fig. 4).
> Tighten the V-belt by turning the V-belt tightening screw (2)
clockwise (see Fig. 6).

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Fig. 6: V-belt tightening screw
Mounting the attachment
> Insert the support (1 - Fig. 3) with the slot between the threaded
pins (2 - Fig. 3).
> The hole (3 - Fig.3) in the support must be located at the chain
tensioner driver. Depending on the type of chainsaw, this is
mounted on the motor side or in the cover (4 - Fig.3).
> Insert the V-belt between the clutch drum (5 - Fig.3) and the V-
belt pulley (1 - Fig.4).
Commissioning and operation
ATTENTION
Damage to knives and tools!
Nails, adhering sand and other foreign bodies can damage the
knives and tools of the attachment.
> Check the logs to be worked before each use. If necessary,
remove nails, sand and other foreign objects before milling.
Before starting the motorised handheld device, make sure you have
safe working conditions. Check that
> the support/base has been correctly mounted with the respective
device head,
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> the V-belt brake is functional,
> all knives and tools are correctly mounted and firmly seated
(tightening torque 35 Nm)
> the handles are clean and dry,
> both the fuel tank and the device are located outside of
flammable environments. Note that closed, empty fuel tanks may
contain explosive vapours.
Filling up with fuel
WARNING
Danger to life from open fire!
The petrol mixture can ignite by open fire.
> Never smoke while refuelling the device.
> Keep the device away from naked flames.
> Always switch off the engine before refuelling and wait at least
5 minutes for the engine to cool down.
ATTENTION
Damage to the engine due to incorrect fuel!
The device is equipped with a 2-stroke engine and may therefore
only be operated with an oil-fuel mixture.
> Only mix fuel with oil for 2-stroke engines.
> Always use a good quality 2-stroke oil for a 25:1 mixture (4%)
> Never fill oil directly into the tank.