Egholm Park Ranger 2150 User manual

Park Ranger 2150
OperatOr'smanual
LEAF SUCTION UNIT

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Dear Customer,
Congratulations with your new Egholm product.
The Park Ranger 2150 is a Danish-designed and manufactured product, which oers a very
exible way of maintaining outdoor areas.
Optimal use of your Park Ranger 2150 leaf suction unit:
To ensure optimal performance from your Park Ranger 2150 leaf suction unit, please read this
manual carefully before using the machine. Failure to do so can result in personal injury and
damage to the machine.
Safety:
The leaf suction unit is equipped with various devices to ensure optimal operational safety both
for the user and the surroundings. We ask you to pay particular attention to section 1.1 Safety. The
machine must only be serviced by professionals.
The leaf suction unit is designed for use by professionals only. On delivery, the user will receive
thorough training to become a competent operator. Do not lend the machine to anyone who has
not been thoroughly trained and who has not read this manual carefully.
The operator’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the machine and must remain
with it if the machine is sold.
Warnings:
Some items in this operator’s manual are marked with this warning symbol.
The warning indicates areas where extra care must be taken to avoid personal
injury or damage to the machine and its accessories. The warning also shows
what you should pay special attention to.
Reservations:
As it is the Egholm policy to make continuous improvements, we reserve the right to alter the
specications and equipment at any time without prior notice. Egholm accepts no liability for
errors or omissions in the operator’s manual.
Contact Egholm:
Should you have any questions regarding your Egholm product, do not hesitate to contact
Egholm.
Best regards,
Egholm A/S · Transportvej 27 · DK-7620 Lemvig
T. [phone] · F. [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail] · www.egholm.eu
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Ideal for green parkland - the leaf suction unit is
eective for clearing fallen leaves and hedge
clippings.
It has a 1 meter suction width, but with the
remote vacuum hose it can also reach dicult
areas: behind stone walls, or around small
hedges.
The external suction hose is supported by an
arm, which reduces the weight for the user and
makes it easier to work with.
All foliage is transported to the leaf container,
pulverised and ready for composting. It is retained
in the box by a nely meshed lter. Fine
dust is led away from the user.
The leaf container can be emptied directly onto
a compost heap by the hydraulic tip,
without having to remove the suction hose!
The container top features a very light aluminium
construction, which can be separated into three
parts, making it very easy to handle - even for
one person.
Useful tips
Drive out with the leaf suction unit just after leaf
fall. New-fallen leaves are much easier to collect
than damp leaves sticking to the grass.
When removing the suction hose on machines
supplied without cab, leave the rubber strap and
the hose retainer on the suction hose for the
sake of convenience.
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Contents
General information..............................................................................4
1.1 Safety ....................................................................................4
1.2 EC Declaration of Conformity.................................................................6
1.3 Technical data .............................................................................7
Operator's manual ...............................................................................8
2.1 Assembly/Disassembly ......................................................................8
2.2 Before start-up ...........................................................................12
2.3 Start-up..................................................................................12
2.4 Emptying the leaf container ................................................................13
2.5 Adjustments..............................................................................14
Service and maintenance ........................................................................15
3.1 Cleaning .................................................................................15
3.2 Fault-nding .............................................................................15
Conditions .....................................................................................16
4.1 Warranty.................................................................................16
4.2 Complaints ...............................................................................17
4.3 Disposal..................................................................................17
Notes .........................................................................................18

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1.1 Safety
Mounting
Before mounting the tipper/bogie trailer and leaf
container onto the console make sure the cover is
closed and locked. (Picture 1)
Make sure that the tipper/bogie trailer is mounted
correctly and that the tipper trailer locking-handle
remains locked during use. (Picture 2)
Use the attachment lock to ensure the leaf suction unit
is locked in position. (Picture 3)
Avoid roll-overs:
Do not drive the machine in places where
there is a risk that it may slide, tip or roll. Do
not drive on slopes with an incline of more
than 10°. (Picture 4)
Make sure the load in the container is
spread evenly and does not exceed the
maximum allowed weight. (Refer to user
manual for tipper/bogie trailer )
When emptying the container ensure:
- The equipment is on an even smooth
surface.
- The machine is not in a turning position.
When removing the tipper/bogie trailer
avoid tipping it over by placing the unit on
an even, horizontal, solid surface.
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Do not drive on slopes with an incline of more than 10°
Lock the console cover
Locked position
Attachment lock in locked position
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Use approved ear defenders
Avoid nger injuries!
Always stop the machine and detach the
hydraulic hoses whilst attaching or
detaching the remote vacuum hose.
(Picture 1)
Please note that after shutting o the
hydraulic system, it will take approx. 40
seconds for the turbine to stop
completely.
The leaf suction unit must never be
started if the suction is diverted to the
remote vacuum hose, and the hose is not
attached. (Picture 1)
Avoid crushing and roll-over
accidents:
To stop it rolling, place stop blocks under
the wheels of the Bogie Trailer when it is
detached.
Avoid standing too close to the
machine when in use:
Make sure that no one is standing close to
the machine and in danger of getting
crushed.
Attention:
Because this is an articulated unit, the
back end will swing out during turning:
make sure no one is standing too close to
the machine. (Picture 3)
Avoid ear injury:
Use only approved hearing protectors
when the machine is in use. (Picture 4)
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Warning - rotating parts
Crush danger
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Avoid lingering in working areas

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1.2 EC Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer: Egholm A/S
Address: Transportvej 27, DK-7620 Lemvig
Tel.: [phone]
hereby declares that
The machine: Leaf suction unit
Type: LS100
· has been manufactured in conformity with the provisions of the Machinery
Directive, Directive 98/37/EC
· is in conformity with the provisions of the following other EC directive:
directive 2000/14/EC
Place: Lemvig, Denmark
Date:
Signature:
Knud Olsen, Senior Engineer
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1.3 Technical data
Dimensions:
Mounted
Length (L)
Width (W)
Height without cab (H)
Height with cab
Container internal lenght
Containerinternalbreadth
Container internal height
Tipper trailer:
3000 mm
1200 mm
1900 mm
1935 mm
1040 mm
850 mm
1090 mm
Bogie trailer:
3260 mm
1200 mm
1900 mm
1935 mm
1350 mm
850 mm
1090 mm
Technical data:
Type description:
Sound power level, re
Directive 2000/14/EF:
Suction width:
Ground clearance under raised suction
mouth:
Weight of suction mouth unit:
Unloading height:
Capacity (leaf container on tipper trailer):
Total weight incl. suction mouth unit and
leaf container on tipper trailer
(incl. cab):
Capacity (leaf container on bogie trailer)
Total weitht incl. suction mouth unit and
leaf container on bogie trailer
(incl. cab):
LS100
108 dB(A)
1000 mm
200 mm
47 kg
600 mm
920 liter
628 kg
(747 kg)
1200 liter
726 kg
(842 kg)
NB:
Specications may be changed without prior notice.
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2.1 Assembly/Disassembly
Assembling the leaf container:
1. Attach the tipper/bogie trailer.
2. Place one side of the leaf container top onto the
tipper/bogie trailer side skirt and fasten it with the
rubber straps at the front and rear. (Pictures 1 & 2)
3. Place the other side of the leaf container top in
position. There are two locating pins/holes on the
front edge of the box: make sure they are mated.
(Picture 3)
4. Open the tipper/bogie trailer tailboard.
5. Attach the leaf container tailboard to the slots on the
back edges, and close the ap.
6. Close the tipper/bogie trailer tailboard. Ensure this
also locks the leaf container tailboard. (Picture 4)
7. Attach the tarpaulin cover by fastening the elastic
strap rst on one side, front, rear and the other side.
8. Adjust the cover symmetrically over the leaf
container, and fasten the elastic strap to the
remaining buttons.
Warning:
When mounting the leaf container and
hose retainer, the rotating ash should be
moved to the top position.
Disassembly:
Reverse the above procedure.
Place one side of the leaf container onto the side of
tipper/bogie trailer
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Close the tipper/bogie trailer tailboard
Attach the rubber straps
Mate the locating pins/holes

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Attaching the Leaf Suction Unit:
1. Drive toward the suction unit until the two A-frames
mate. (Picture 1)
2. Using lever A (left hand side) lift the suction unit free
from the ground. (Picture 2)
3. Stop the engine. Fasten the leaf suction unit in
place with the attachment lock; this lock is located
on the A-Frame. (Picture 1)
4. Pass the 3 hydraulic hoses through the loop on the
suction hose.
5. Remove the protective caps from the hydraulic hose
connectors. Attach the hoses to the D connectors
on the RHS of the machine. (Picture 3)
6. Fasten the hoses to the hook on the chassis with
the rubber strap. (Picture 4)
Detaching:
Reverse the above procedure.
After use, remember to re-install the protective
caps on the hose couplings.
Attachment lock, unloaded
Lever A raises and lowers the A-frame
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Attaching the remote vacuum hose:
1. Attach the remote vacuum hose to the intake on
the suction unit. (Picture 1)
2. Turn the suction control to the left (seen from the
front). (Picture 2)
3. During transport, turn the external hose 180° and
hang it up on the hose holder. (Picture 3)
Detaching:
Reverse the above procedure.
Fitting the hose retainer kit
(only on machines without cab)
A hose retainer kit is supplied with the leaf suction unit
for mounting on machines supplied without the cab.
(picture 4)
1. From the kit, screw the bolt through the washer and
into the free hole on the right hand side of the seat
console, just behind the seat. (Picture 5)
2. Place the hose retainer down over the bolt.
3. Place the rubber strap onto the hose retainer.
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Attaching the remote vacuum hose
Screw the bolt through the washer and into the hole
Switch over to external suction
Storing the remote vacuum hose
Rubber strap, hose retainer, bolt and washer

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Raise the container to maximum position
Attach the hose holder
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Lock the hose holder in place with the hand-lever
The plastic tube should be located in the leaf container
aperture
Attaching the suction hose:
1. Raise the container to maximum position, and then
stop the machine. (Picture 1)
2. The hose unit consists of a suction hose holder,
suction hose and a plastic elbow tube. Attach this to
the rear end of the chassis, under the front of the tip
console. Lock it in place with the hand-lever.
(Pictures 2 & 3)
3. Attach the suction hose to the suction unit with the
hose clip.
4. Using the rubber strap, fasten the hose to the cab
or to the hose retainer on the chassis front.
5. Start the machine. Lower the container, making sure
the plastic elbow tube locates in the leaf container
hose aperture. (Picture 5)
Warning:
When mounting the leaf container and
the hose retainer, the rotating ash
should be moved to the top position.
Detaching:
Reverse the above procedure.
Hose clip Suction hose

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2.2 Before start-up
Transport lock:
During transport, lock the suction unit with the
locking ratchet. (Picture 1)
Lock the suction unit in the raised position with the
transport lock. (Picture 3)
To use the suction unit, the locking ratchet must be
turned fully. (Picture 2)
2.3 Start-up
1. Start the engine: Refer to the operator’s manual for
the basic unit, section 2.2.
2. Turn the throttle lever so it is at least half way.
(Picture 4)
3. Start the Leaf Suction Unit by slowly moving lever D
(RHS) to position 1. (Picture 5)
Warning
During operation, ensure nobody is too
close to the machine.
Attention!
Remember that when turning, the rear
end of the machine will swing out,
increasing the danger of crushing or
driving into people.
Attention!
Reduce noise levels and energy
consumption by keeping engine revs as
low as possible.
Transport lock
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Turn the throttle until it is half open
Start the leaf suction unit with lever D
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Suction with mouthpiece:
For tasks using the suction mouthpiece, rotate the
switch to the right, as seen from the front. (Picture 1)
Suction with the remote vacuum hose:
For tasks using the remote vacuum hose, rotate the
switch to the left, as seen from the front. (Picture 2)
Warning - rotating parts!
When attaching or removing the remote
vacuum hose, always stop the machine
and remove the hydraulic hoses.
The leaf suction unit must never be
started if suction is switched to the
external hose and the remote vacuum
hose is not attached.
2.4 Emptying the leaf container
Tip height 60 cm.
Empty the leaf container as follows:
1. Ensure the units are located on a horizontal surface,
and not in a turning position i.e. (buckled) - the basic
and trailer units must be in a straight line.
2. Apply the brakes, and open the rear ap. Note that
the ap moves downwards when the container is
tipped: if required, the ap can be removed before
emptying. (Picture 3)
3. Shift lever C (machine LHS), up to position 1 and the
leaf container will begin to tip. (Picture 4)
Warning - roll-over danger
It is essential to locate the machine on a
horizontal, at surface, before attempting
to empty the contents. Ensure the
machine is not in a turning position.
Suction using the mouthpiece
Suction using the external hose
Note: The rear ap moves downwards
Emptying the container - shift lever C
upwards
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4. Release lever C, when the container is tipped to
maximum.
5. Lower the container by shifting lever C down to
position 2.
Warning
There is always a danger of crushed
ngers when lowering the container
- make sure nobody is close to the
container.
6. Before releasing the lever, check that the plastic
elbow-tube is properly coupled to the leaf container.
(Picture 1)
7. Close the rear ap again. Make sure the leaf
container ap is locked with the trailer ap.
(Picture 2)
2.5 Adjustments
Adjusting the leaf suction unit:
Adjust the height of the suction mouth for the required
suction power, without sucking in stones etc.
Adjust as follows:
1. Loosen the handle on one side. (Picture 3)
2. Adjust the suction mouth to the required height.
3. Tighten the handle.
4. Adjust to the same height on the other side, making
the suction mouth parallel with the ground.
5. Tighten the handle.
The plastic tube should be located in
the leaf container aperture
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Loosen the handle
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3.1 Cleaning
To avoid unbalance and vibrations in the suction
mechanism, the Leaf Suction Unit should be regularly
cleaned. Use clean water.
Warning!
Before cleaning the suction mouthpiece:
Turn o the engine, dismount the leaf
suction unit and the hydraulic hoses.
Wait, until the turbine is at a complete
halt!
To avoid wear on the suction unit housing, extra skids
are in-built. These can be replaced, as required, by
qualied personnel. It is extremely important that these
skids do not loosen during operation and fall into the
suction mechanism.
3.2 Fault-nding
Blocked suction mouth:
1. Stop the suction unit, lift and lock it in transport
position. (See section 2.2)
2. Stop the machine, and apply the brake.
3. Detach the hydraulic hoses.
4. Manually remove any xed branches and foliage.
Blocked suction hose:
Under extreme conditions, the hose between the
suction unit and the leaf container can gradually block.
Solving the problem:
1. Stop the machine and apply the brake.
2. Detach the hydraulic hoses.
3. Remove the hose clip connecting the suction hose
to the suction unit.
4. Unblock the suction hose manually.
5. To restore operation reverse this procedure.
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4.1 Warranty
The warranty period for the materials and manufacture of the leaf suction unit is 12 months from
the date of purchase.
In case of errors or defects on the machine within the warranty period, Egholm will carry out the
necessary repairs at no charge for materials and working hours in accordance with the terms and
conditions listed below.
The scope of warranty:
1. The Egholm warranty is only valid on presentation of the original receipt supplied with model
description, serial number and date of purchase.
2. Regular checks, adjustments, services and technical alterations are not covered by the
warranty.
3. All inquiries concerning the warranty are to be addressed to the place where the machine was
purchased.
4. This warranty does not cover faults and defects which cannot be traced back to defects in
material or production errors.
5. This warranty is valid for persons who have legally acquired the machine within the warranty
period.
6. In the event of failure to perform and substantiate service in accordance with the applicable
instructions, Egholm reserves the right to reject any claim made within the warranty period.
7. Egholm reserves the right to make improvements and design-related alterations to the
machine without being obliged to modify previously delivered models in relation hereto.
The warranty does not cover:
Wear and tear, accidents, damage to the equipment caused by operating errors, changes to the
construction of the machine or use of non-Egholm spare parts or attachments.
Machines with illegible serial numbers.
Damage caused by force majeure, such as lightning, ood, re, war, civil disturbance, etc., or
other causes over which Egholm has no control.
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Conditions
4.2 Complaints
All inquiries regarding the machine should be made at the distributor from whom the machine
was purchased. This applies to inquiries concerning normal use, service, maintenance and spare
parts as well as any complaints.
We wish you many years of safe and satised use of your machine.
Best regards,
Egholm A/S
4.3 Disposal
When – many years from now – your leaf suction unit comes to the end of its working life,
it should be disposed of in a responsible manner and conform with the relevant disposal
regulations.
1. Used hydraulic oil is to be disposed of at an approved waste disposal facility or site.
2. Remove the plastic and rubber parts and dispose of them in accordance with the applicable
environmental legislation.
3. After the parts mentioned have been removed, the machine is ready to be handed over to an
approved scrap merchant.

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90101581-01 EN
Egholm A/S
Transportvej 27
DK-7620 Lemvig
T. [phone]
F. [phone]
www.egholm.eu
[email protected]