Eliet Superprof 2000 User manual

M A NU AL
Superprof

lish

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1. Introduction
1.1 Carefully read this user manual
Elite machines are designed for safe and reliable use if they are operated in accordance with the
instructions given. Carefully read this user manual before using the machine. Failure to observe this
m ay result in personal in ury or damage to the equipment.
1.2 Identification data – ELIET 2 000
Note the identification data relating to your machine in the boxed areas.
Product code :
Serial Number :
Year of Manufacture :
Date of purchase :
2. Warranty
2.1 Warranty car d
To be eligible to obtain warranty you must mail the completed warranty card within one month of the
date of purchase to the address stated below.
E u r op e an c u s t ome r s : US c u s t ome r s : ELIET NV ELIET
USA Inc. Zwevegemstraat 136 3361 Stafford street (office B) B
– 8553 Otegem (Belgium ) 15204 Pittsburgh (PA)
T ([phone] - F ([phone] T 412 367 5185 - F 412 774
1970 www.eliet.be , e-mail: [e-mail] www.elietmachines.com
Read the warranty conditions on the attached warranty card.

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3. Welcome
Welcome to the family of ELIET c us t omer s .
We would like to thank you for the confidence that you have placed in ELIET and we are con- vinced
that you have purchased the very best machine. The operating life of your ELIET machine depends to
a great extent on how you care for your machine. This user manual and the engine manual provided
will assist you in this respect. If you follow the instructions and suggestions in these manuals, your
ELIET machine will operate for a very long time in optimal condition.
Read this instruction manual carefully before operating this machine. This will prevent you from
operating the device incorrectly.
For your own safety, take into account the safety instructions stated in the relevant chapter. Even if
you are thoroughly familiar with operating such equipment, it is still advisable to read these pages
carefully.
At ELIET all our machines and devices are sub ected to a policy of continuous change and there- fore,
the specification of your machine m ay differ slightly in terms of shape, technology and ac- cessories.
The descriptions and technical data in this manual are accurate at the time of printing. Certain
illustrations and descriptions m ay not be applicable to your specific machine, but instead relate to a
different version of the machine. In turn, we trust that you will understand that the texts and
illustrations in this manual cannot lead to any claims.
If you still have any questions after you have read this manual, we request you to contact your
ELIET dealer.
ELIET AT y uR SER VICE
European customers GMT +1 : from 08:00 to 18:00 HRS
Zwevegemstraat 136 Phone : (+32) (0)56 77 70 88
B-8553 Otegem Fax : (+32) (0)56 77 52 13
Belgium Email: [e-mail]

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Warning
PERATING uTD R P WER E QuIPMENT
Under the laws of several countries or states you are not permitted to operate an internal com-
bustion engine using hydrocarbon fuels on any forest covered, brush covered or grass covered land
or on land covered with grain hay or other flammable agricultural crop, without an
engine spark arrester in continuous effective working order.
The engine on your power equipment, like m ost outdoor power equipment, is an internal combus- tion
engine that burns gasoline, a hydrocarbon fuel.
Therefore, your power equipment must be equipped with a spark arrester muffler in continuous
effective working order. The spark arrester must be attached to the engine exhaust system in such a
manner that flames or heat from the system will not ignite flammable material.
Failure of the owner/operator of the equipment to comply with this regulation is a misdemeanour
under certain law (e.g. Californian Law), and m ay also be a violation of other state and or federal
regulations, laws, ordinances, or codes. Contact your local fire marshal or forest service for spe- cific
information about what regulations apply in your area.
The standard muffler installed on the ELIET engines is not equipped with a spark arrester. One must be
added before use if this machine is intended to be used in an area where a spark ar- rester is
required by law. Contact the local authorities if these laws apply to you. See your author- ized engine
dealer for spark arrester options.
ELIET AT y uR SER VICE
US Customers GMT +6 : 8 AM till 6 PM
Phone : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
[e-mail]

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4. Table of Contents
1. Introduction
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1.1 Carefully read this operating instruction manual. ............................................................................ 3
1.2 Identification data - ELIET Superprof ................................................................................................. 3
2. Warranty
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2.1 Warranty card ........................................................................................................................................... 3
3 . Welcome to the family of ELIET
c us t omer s ........................................................................... 4
4 . Tableof Contents
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5 . Safety s ymbols
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5.1 For your information ...............................................................................................................................8
5.2 Caution......................................................................................................................................................8
5.3 Warning.....................................................................................................................................................8
6. Main p ar t s
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7 . Safety instructions
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7.1 Safety m essages....................................................................................................................................... 11
7.2 Safety features .......................................................................................................................................14
7.3 Safety instructions.................................................................................................................................16
7.3.1 General safety regulations............................................................................................................16
7.3.2 Careful and proper use ................................................................................................................. 17
7.3.3 Responsibilities of the operator ................................................................................................. 17
7.3.4 Personal protective equipment ..................................................................................................18
7.3.5 Risk zone..........................................................................................................................................18
7.3.6 Periodic maintenance ...................................................................................................................18
7.3.7 Preserving nature ..........................................................................................................................19
8. Dealer preparation
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9 . Safety instructions
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9.1 Preliminary checks ............................................................................................................................... 20
9.2 Filling up with petrol ........................................................................................................................... 20

9.3. Preparing the work area .....................................................................................................................21
9.4 Starting the petrol engine ...................................................................................................................21
9.5 Moving the machine............................................................................................................................. 23
9.6 Operating the machine .......................................................................................................................24
9.6.1 Before starting work .....................................................................................................................24
9.6.2 Shredding proper ........................................................................................................................25
9.7 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................... 27
9.7.1 Rotor stalled .................................................................................................................................... 27
9.7.2 Engine cuts out and the oil level pilot light comes on..........................................................28
9.7.3 Engine stalls while running .........................................................................................................28
9.7.4 Motor does not operate at all during starting........................................................................28
9.7.5 Capacity decreases.......................................................................................................................28
9.7.6 Wheel drive does not operate when petrol engine is running. ..........................................28

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9.7.7 Feed roller no longer operates ...................................................................................................28
9.7.8 Engine no longer runs and the machine must be m oved....................................................28
9.8 Cleaning the machine..........................................................................................................................29
10 Transporting the machine
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30
11. Maintenance tasks described in de t ail
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11.1 General ......................................................................................................................................................
31
11.2 General interventions.......................................................................................................................... 32
11.2.1 Removing the belt guard ............................................................................................................. 32
11.2.2 Removing the chain guard ......................................................................................................... 32
11.2.3 Disconnecting the battery: ........................................................................................................33
11.2.4 Opening the shredding chamber..............................................................................................33
11.3 Engine maintenance ............................................................................................................................33
11.3.1 Checking the oil level in the engine crankcase + re filling ....................................................34
11.3.2 Engine oil change .........................................................................................................................34
11.3.3 Replacing the oil filt er.................................................................................................................35
11.3.4 Cleaning the air filt er ..................................................................................................................35
11.3.5 Changing the air filt er.................................................................................................................36
11.3.6 Changing the engine fuel filt er .................................................................................................36
11.3.7 Adding additional battery acid ..................................................................................................36
11.4 Machine maintenance ......................................................................................................................... 37
11.4.1 Checking and sharpening the blades ....................................................................................... 37
11.4.2 Reversing and renewing the shredding knives .....................................................................39
11.4.3 Checking the drive belt for correct tension............................................................................41
11.4.4 Tightening the V-belt ...................................................................................................................41
11.4.5 Checking the tension of the drive chain for the feed roller ..............................................42
11.4.6 Checking and ad usting the tracks for correct tension ......................................................43
11.4.7 Changing the hydraulic oil and oil filt er ..................................................................................43
11.4.8 General lubrication ..................................................................................................................... 44
11.5 Maintenance schedule ....................................................................................................................... 48
11.5.1 Normal maintenance schedule ................................................................................................. 48
11.5.2 Specific maintenance schedules ............................................................................................. 48
11.5.3 Daily maintenance ...................................................................................................................... 49
11.5.4 Maintenance after 50 hours..................................................................................................... 49
11.5.5 Maintenance after 100 hours (or six-monthly)..................................................................... 49
11.5.6 Maintenance after 200 hours (or annually) ......................................................................... 50
12. Winterizing the machine
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. 51
13 . p tions
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13.1 Sieve screens .........................................................................................................................................52
13.2 Conveyor belt .......................................................................................................................................53
14 . Equipment specifications
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57
15 . EC Declaration of Conformity
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Appendix A
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5. Safety symbols
Certain symbols in this manual are used to provide additional information and to draw your at-
tention to potential risks.
5 . 1 For your in f ormation
For your information
This symbol is used to draw your attention to specific information and/or actions,
or to denote where you can find additional information relating to the sub ect.
5.2 C aution
Caution :
This notice identifies safe usage habits. This is done to prevent incorrect actions
that can result in personal in ury or damage to the machine.
5 . 3 W arning
Warning :
This notice is used to warn you about extreme danger that you must be aware of
in these specific circumstances. Thus remain alert, in order to ensure your own
safety.

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6. ain parts
To fully understand the content of this operator’s manual, you need to be fully conversant with the
terminology used for[www] the descriptions. In this chapter you can find a set of parts identi- fied by
name. It is a good idea to take time to study the machine beforehand for an improved understanding
of the descriptions provided in this user manual.
1) Safety handle
2) Wheel drive control / steering wheel
3) Petrol tank
4) Hydraulic oil tank
5) Protection guard
6) Loading hopper
1) Ignition key
2) Hours run counter
3) Throttle
4) Warning light engine oil low (red)
5) Warning light ABM (green)
6) Choke

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1) Safety screen
2) Instrument panel
3) Foot brake
4) Feed roller
5) Sieve screen
6) Knife drum
For your information :
Reference in this manual to right or left hand side, back or front of the unit is
observed from the machine operator facing the branch feed
of the machine.
Your ELIET dealer is at your service, ready to provide you with maintenance or advice so that your
ELIET machine always remains in optimal condition. You can contact him for genuine ELIET service
parts and lubricants. These service parts are manufactured to the same stringent accu- racy
requirements and standard of craftsmanship as the original equipment.
Caution :
For your safety, use only genuine ELIET parts on
ELIET machines.

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7. Safety regulations
7 . 1 Safety me ss age s
BQ 505 010 050
BQ 505 010 150
BQ 505 010 100
BQ 505 010 120
Decal location (1 and 2) : filling of the oil
tank. Sticker (1) uses icons to denote all the
general safety regulations.
Read this user manual carefully in its
entirety before attempting to operate this
machine.
Always wear the appropriate protective
garment when operating the machine
(protective gloves, safety goggles, hearing
protectors).
Performing maintenance or operating the
machine can be source of hand in uries. Be
attentive and careful.
Sticker (2) reminds the user to keep by-
standers a safe distance away (10m ).
Sticker (1) affixed to the feed opening warns
that no attempt should be made to put your
hands past the safety screen. While sticker (2)
located on the safety screen warns the user of
the danger of hand in uries and of flying
debris. These are two risks – inher-
ent in chipping branchy material –which are
catered for by the safety screen.

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BQ 505
010 160
BQ 505
112 116
BQ 505 010 130
BQ 505 010 070

These stickers on the
safety covers of both
the V-belt and the
chain warn the user
that a V-belt or
chain is fitted behind
the shielding panel.
It is strictly
forbidden to operate
the machine with the
safety guards
removed.
Sticker affixed to
the top of the
safety screen.
Warns the user of
the danger of hand
in uries once the
screen has been
eased away.
This decal is affixed
to the back of the
machine at the
safety screen. This
sticker reminds the
user of the machine
to examine the bolts
retaining the blades
for security of
fixings within
the 5-hour
bedding-in
period of
fitting new
blades or
reversing
existing blades.
This decal is
displayed on
the side of the
loading hopper.
The legend
specifies the
guaranteed A-
weighted sound
power level
Lw(A) emission
from the
machine under
calibrated
conditions.

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This decal is located on the side of the
loading hopper. It lists all the identifica-
tion data relating to the machine :
Model, model number, serial number, year of
manufacture, engine, power rating, weight,
guaranteed A-weighted sound
power level Lw(A).
This sticker also lists the manufacturer’s details. The CE label m eans that the machine complies
with the governing European machinery directive.
Caution :
Safety stickers becoming damaged, illegible or removed through use or cleaning, must
be immediately renewed. Stickers are available at your approved ELIET Dealer.
The following stickers apply exclusively to our
American Customers :
< This sticker summarizes in 18 items a number of important safety
m essages taken from the user manual. Caution : However, this does not
imply that there’s no need to read the manual. (Order number : BQ 505
010 200)
BQ 505 010 180
^ This sticker is located on the battery support tray. It warns the user of
the potential hazards of battery acid.
(Order number : BQ 505 010 180)
BQ 505 010 190
^ This sticker is located on the loading hopper at the infeed opening. It
reminds the user to operate the unit observing the stated capacity. (Order
number : BQ 505 010 190)
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BQ 505 010 200
BQ 505 010 250
BQ 505 010 240
This sticker is located near the mo-
tor starter mechanism. Each time the
machine is started, the operator is re-
minded to inspect and service the blades
before turning on the machine. (Order
number : BQ 505 010 250)
This sticker is found near the identification sticker. Here, our
American customers will find the phone number for techni- cal
support in case of problems. (Order Number BQ 505 010
240)
7.2 Safety pr o visions
Safety s cr een
The safety screen (1) avoids access to the
blades. No tools are required to open the
screen, but the m otor is shut off on open-
ing the screen. The m otor can be turned on
again once the screen is closed, that is,
when the safety limit switch (2) is actuated.
Chain and belt guar ds
These guards provide protection from the m oving belt and chain. These guards can only be re-
m oved using tools. The machine must not be started if these guards are not correctly fitted.

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Sound
ab s orption:
The acoustic housing accommodating the knife drum gives
excellent noise reduction whilst shredding, there- fore,
minimising noise nuisance for both the operator and the
surroundings.
Rugged construction :
The robust construction not only adds to the long operating life of the machine, but also provides
additional user safety whenever there is an unforeseen emergency.
Safety handle (1) :
If you press the bottom of the safety
handle, the feed roller stops as soon
as this handle reaches position 3. If
you m ove the handle to position 2, the
feed roller pulls the material into the
machine. If you m ove the handle to
position 1, the feed roller rotates in the
opposite direction so that any material
that has been fed in is e ected.
perating positions of the safety handle
Caution :
The description above is applicable to the operator m oving the bot- tom
of the safety handle. If the operator m oves the top of the safety handle,
then the numbers of the control positions are reversed.
Safety screen (legend 2 above) :
The safety screen is specially designed to protect the operating personnel
against flying wood chips Any attempt by the operator to insert his hands beyond this steel sheet is
strictly forbidden.

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7 . 3 Safety
r egulations
Safety wear :
For your safety, we strongly recommend to use the safety kit sup-
plied as standard. It contains your Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE). This safety set consists of safety glasses, ear defenders and a
pair of riggers gloves.
7 . 3 . 1 General safety pr ec autions
• The Owner Manual must stay with the unit during its complete service life. It serves as a refer-
ence for the user, and enables the machine to be used and maintained in accordance with the
correct instructions. Always refer to this instruction manual if you have any doubts about an action
that you are about to perform.
• If the instructions stated in this manual are not clear to you, do not hesitate to contact your Eliet
dealer for further explanation. ELIET’s helpdesk ([phone]) is also at your disposal during
office hours to provide answers for your questions.
• Read the chapter that is m eant for the dealer (see Chapter 8) and immediately check whether
or not the machine has been delivered in accordance with the instructions.
• Carefully observe all safety instructions when using the ELIET machine ! Carefully read all the
instructions relating to the use of the machine. All these instructions relate to your personal safety.
• When you purchase the machine, first allow the dealer or a professional to give you some instruc-
tion.
• Read and observe all safety m essages posted on the machine in the form of stickers.
• Read and observe all safety m essages posted on the m otor.
• Under no conditions whatsoever m ay the original design of the machine be modified without
written consent of ELIET.
• Under no circumstances must a safety item be shunted, disassembled or switched off.
• As shredding involves ongoing considerable physical effort, take regular breaks for food intake,
rest and drinking.
• It is unsafe for persons suffering heart problems and/or having balance disturbances to operate
the machine.
• Avoid inhaling the exhaust fumes from the machine. Exhaust gases contain toxic particles which
could prove fatal. Never start the engine in an enclosed area.
7 . 3 .2 Careful and security-conscious us e
• This machine is designed solely for shredding branchy material, prunings, leaves and all kinds of
organic garden debris. Any use other than the designated operation is at the risk and responsibil-

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ity of the operator.
• Never attempt to shred branches that are frozen.
• Think about what you are doing whenever you operate the machine. Do not be tempted to let
routine dull your attention. Never act impulsively or in reflex.
• Despite the extensive safety features, do not seek out dangerous situations.
• Take care to preclude any tools falling into the in-feed funnel.
• Do not feed foreign materials. (string, stones, m etal, plastic, textile, etc.)
• According to the manufacturer, this model will take branches up to 120 mm diameter. For your
own safety on no account should any attempt be made to introduce stems thicker than the stated
capacity.
• The machine is not designed to be sub ected to the stated maximum capacity for longer peri-
ods. As a guideline: no more than 10 % of the garden waste that is to be fed into the machine m ay
have a diameter in excess of 90 mm.
• Never stand on a step when feeding garden waste into the loading hopper.
• Do not use a fork or a shovel to or a fork to feed the machine with garden waste.
• Do not use your feet to feed garden waste in the loading hopper.
• Never work in conditions where light intensity is less than 500 Lux.
• Always remember to lock the wheels under shredding, so as to prevent the machine form m ov- ing.
• For deontological reasons, ELIET accept no responsibility whatsoever for any accidental in ury
to pets or persons caused by its machines.
7 . 3 . 3 Responsibilities of the per at or
• All persons using the machine are assumed to be fully conversant with the safety instructions.
• The operator is fully liable for the use of the machine in regard to himself and to third parties.
• Operators are presumed to possess a certain level of maturity that permits them to make deci-
sions based on common sense.
• Underage persons must not operate the machine. However, this does not apply to youths above the
age of 16 years, who are learning to operate the machine under the supervision of an experi- enced
operator.
• A disabled person m ay only operate the machine when under the supervision of an experienced
operator.
• Children and animals must be kept well away from the machine.
• ELIET recommend that the machine should not be lent to others. However, if this is done, only
lend it to persons who are conversant with the machine.
Always ensure that the user is aware of the
potential hazards and ensure that he reads the
manual before he uses the machine .
(an indicative list of potential hazards can be found at Appendix)
• This machine must only be operated by persons who are in good physical condition. If you become
tired during the work, take a rest in due time. Persons consuming alcohol or drugs must not operate
this machine.