Eliet Mega Prof User manual

Megaprof
MANUAL

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1. Introduction
1.1 Carefully read this user manual.
Eliet 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 may result in personal injury or damage to the equipment.
1.2 Identification Data – ELIET Megaprof
Note the identification data relating to your machine in the boxed areas.
Engine : Vanguard 3/LC 950 D 582447-0205-E2
Article number :
Serial number :
Year of manufacture :
2. Warranty
2.1 Warranty card
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.
Also register your purchase on-line via www.eliet.be
ELIET NV
Zwevegemstraat 136
B-8553 Otegem Belgium

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3. Welcome
Welcome to the family of ELIET customers.
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.
ELIET is constantly working on further developments for all machines and devices; bearing this
in mind, we also reserve the right to supply equipment that can differ slightly in terms of shape,
technology and accessories. The descriptions and technical data in this manual are accurate at
the time of printing. Certain illustrations and descriptions may 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 YOUR SERVICE
Zwevegemstraat 136 Tel : (+32) (0)56 77 70 88
B-8553 Otegem Fax : (+32) (0)56 77 52 13
Belgium Email: [e-mail]

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4. Table of contents
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.1 Carefully read this user manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
1.2 Identification data - ELIET Megaprof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
2. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.1 Warranty card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
3. Welcome to the family of ELIET customers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4. Table of contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
5. Operator Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
5.1 For Your information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
5.2 Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
5.3 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
6. Principal parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
7. Safety Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
7.1 Safety messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
7.2 Safety provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
7.3 Safety Regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
7.3.1 General Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
7.3.2 Careful and proper use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
7.3.3 Responsibilities of the Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
7.3.4 Personal Protective Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
7.3.5 Risk zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
7.3.6 Regular maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
7.3.7 Designated Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
7.3.8 Preserving Nature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
8. Dealer preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
9. Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
9.1 Preliminary Checks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
9.2 Filling with fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
9.3 Preparing the Work Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
9.4 Starting the diesel engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
9.5 Driving with the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
9.6 Using the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

9.7 Solving problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
9.7.1 Blockage of the discharge screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
9.7.2 Blocking of the rotor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
9.7.3 Engine stops and the Overheating lamp is lit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
9.7.4 Engine stops from lack of fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
9.7.5 Engine no longer runs and the machine must be moved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
10. Transporting the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
11. Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
11.1 General stipulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
11.2 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
11.2.1 Cleaning the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
11.2.2 Routine check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
11.2.3 Maintenance (after 100 hours / bi-annually). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
11.3 Various preparatory actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
11.3.1 Remove discharge screw or place in transport position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
11.3.2 Removing and fitting the safety covers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
11.3.3 Opening the shredding chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
11.3.4 Quick check of the blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
11.3.5 Extensive maintenance to the blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
11.3.6 Opening the calibration sieve in the collector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
11.3.7 Access tot he battery and the components for the wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
11.3.8 Swinging open the feed hopper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
12. Maintenance of the motor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
12.1 Checking the oil level + topping up the engine oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
12.1.1 Checking the oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
12.1.2 Topping up the engine oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
12.2 Renewing the engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
12.3 Renewing the oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
12.4 Cleaning the air filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
12.5 Renewing the air filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
12.6 Draining water from the fuel filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
12.7 Renewing the fuel filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
12.8 Tensioning or renewing V-belt of engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
12.9 Topping up the cooling liquid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
13. Maintenance of the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
13.1 Checking and grinding the blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
13.2 Reversing and renewing the blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
13.2.1 Renewing the blades of group 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
13.2.2 Renewing the blades of group 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
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13.3 Tightening the drive belt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
13.4 Tensioning the feed belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
13.5 Renewing the hydraulic oil + oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
13.6 Checking and topping out the battery acid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
13.7 Checking the automatic cleaning assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
13.7.1 Scrapers on the conveyor belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
13.7.2 Drain hole in the collector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
13.7.3 Sealing of the radiator grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
13.8 General lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
13.8.1 Lubricating the hinge points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
13.8.2 Apply lubricant via the nipples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
13.8.3 Lubricating the bearings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
13.8.4 Lubricating chains and gearwheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
14. Storing the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
15. Equipment specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
EC Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Appendix A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Appendix B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Appendix C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

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5. Operator Safety Warnings
Certain symbols in this manual are used to provide additional information and to draw your at-
tention to potential risks.
5.1 For Your information
For Your information:
This symbol is used to draw your attention to specific information and/or ac-
tions, or to denote where you can find additional information relating to the
subject.
5.2 Caution
Caution:
This notice identifies safe usage habits.
This is done to prevent incorrect actions that can result in personal injury or
damage to the machine.
5.3 Warning
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.

1) Feed hopper
2) Safety cover
3) Shredding chamber
4) Discharge chamber
5) Discharge screw
6) Control lever of the feed hopper
7) Handlebar with control for the wheel drive
8) Steerable front wheels
9) Driven rear wheels
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6. Principal Parts
To fully grasp the content of this operator’s manual, you need to be fully conversant with the
terminology used for the descriptions. This chapter identifies a number of parts. 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.
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1) Feed belt
2) Safety screen
3) Feed roller
4) Rotor
5) Sieve
1) Start key
2) Diagnostics panel
3) Hours run counter
4) Throttle
5) Fuel gauge
6) Split differential

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For Your information:
References in this manual to the left-hand side, right-hand side, back or front,
are viewed from the position where the machine operator is facing the feed hop-
per of the machine.
Regularly visit your approved ELIET dealer.
Your ELIET dealer is at your service, ready to provide you with maintenance or advice so that
your ELIET machine always operates at peak efficiency. Genuine ELIET service parts and lubri-
cants can be obtained from your ELIET dealer. These service parts are manufactured to the same
stringent accuracy requirements and standard of craftsmanship as the original equipment.
Caution:
For your own safety,
only use genuine ELIET parts on ELIET machines.

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7. Safety Regulations
7.1 Safety messages
Sticker (1) is affixed to the flat safety plates and uses icons to denote the general safety regula-
tions:
1. Read this user manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to operate this machine.
2. Always wear the appropriate protective clothing when operating the machine (protective
gloves, safety goggles, ear defenders).
3. Performing maintenance or operating the machine can result in hand injuries. Be attentive
and careful.
Sticker (2) is also affixed to the safety covers and reminds the user that bystanders must keep a
minimum distance (10 m) between themselves and the machine.
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This sticker is affixed to the infeed opening. This sticker warns the user about the dangers of
hand injuries and flying debris.
These two risks (that are exist when chipping branches) are catered for by the safety screen.
This sticker reminds the user how to operate the shredder safely. No attempt should be made to
put your hands past the safety screen !
The purpose of the sticker affixed to the chassis is to remind the user about the risks presented
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Sticker is affixed to an arm of the
shredder flail and to each output. The
aim is to avoid potential hazards that
could result in hand injuries.
This sticker is affixed to both sides of the feed hopper and serves as a reminder to the operator
when operating the control lever for the feed hopper.
7.2 Safety provisions
Push bar
Control lever for the feed hopper that encloses the entire infeed opening. You can also operate
the buffer bracket underneath the hopper with one leg if your hands are not free to do this.
Safe and ergonomic feed height
The hopper is designed so that it has a low infeed level for easy and ergonomic feeding. The
inclined infeed makes for a safe infeed conveyor pressure zone.
Safety screen
The rubber safety screen is designed to protect the operator from flying debris. No attempt
should be made to put your hands past this safety screen !
Sturdy 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.

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Sound absorption
The acoustic housing accommodating the knife drum gives excellent noise reduction whilst
shredding, therefore, minimising noise nuisance for both the operator and the surroundings.
Safe discharge system
The system chosen by ELIET for discharging the chippings is safe and ensures that chippings do
not fly out of the discharge pipe. This prevents objects from injuring people and causing damage
to the immediate working area.
Safety system
Safety switches on the discharge screw and the discharge chamber prevent the machine from
operating when the safety exclusion zones are not locked out.
Safety wear
For your safety, we strongly recommend that you use the safety set supplied as standard. It con-
tains your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). consisting of safety glasses, ear defenders and a
pair of riggers gloves.
7.3 Safety Regulations
7.3.1 General Safety Precautions
• The owner must retain the manual during the complete operating life of the machine. It serves
as a reference 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. Moreover, the Eliet help desk ([phone]) will make every
effort to answer your questions.
• Read the chapter that is meant for the Dealer (see Chapter 8) to find out whether the machine
has been delivered as per instructions.
• Carefully observe all safety instructions when using the ELIET machine ! Carefully read all the
instructions relating to the use of the machine. All of these instructions relate to your personal
safety.
• When you purchase the machine, first allow the dealer or a professional to give you some
instruction.
• Read and observe all safety messages present on the machine in the form of stickers.
• Under no circumstances may the original design of the machine be modified without the ex-
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7.3.2 Careful and Proper Use
• 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.
• This machine is designed solely for shredding branches, prunings, leaves and all kinds of or-
ganic garden debris. Any use other than that for which the machine is designated, is at the risk
and responsibility of the operator.
• Never shred frozen branches.
• Never place tools in the feed hopper.
• Never feed materials such as string, metal, plastic into the machine.
• Vary the diameter of the branches that are fed into the machine (do not continually feed in
branches that have the maximum diameter of 150 mm). As a guideline, a maximum of 10% of the
material to be processed may exceed 120 mm.
• Never use steps or other object to stand on when placing garden waste in the hopper.
• Never work in conditions where the light intensity is less than 500 Lux.
• It should be emphasized that out of deontological reasons, we cannot be held responsible for
using our machine for shredding any kind of living beings.
7.3.3 Responsibilities of the Operator
• All persons using the machine are assumed to be conversant with the safety instructions.
The operator is fully liable for the use of the machine in regard to himself and to third parties.
• It is assumed that the operator of this machine is mature enough and has enough common
sense to make decisions by himself.
• 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.
• Disabled persons may only use the machine when they are supervised.
• Children and animals must be kept well away from the machine.
• ELIET recommends 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.
• This machine must only be operated by persons who are in good physical condition. If you
become tired during the work, you must take a rest in due time. Persons consuming alcohol or
drugs must not operate this machine.

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7.3.4 Personal Protective Equipment
• You must wear suitable clothing to operate this machine. In other words, clothing that covers
the whole body, heavy protective gloves and closed non-slip footwear.
• Do not wear loose fitting clothing (for example, never wear a scarf). Long hair must be con-
tained using a cap or a headband, or worn in a ponytail.
• For the protection of the most sensitive senses, ELIET recommends ear defenders and safety
goggles.
• Dust can be produced during shredding. If your airways are irritated by this dust, Eliet recom-
mends that you wear a dust mask in accordance with the 89/686/EC standard.
7.3.5 Risk zone
• During the work, do not allow bystanders to enter the risk zone that stretches up to 10 m
around the machine.
• Do not take any risks; immediately stop the engine if someone enters the risk zone.
• When leaving the machine, the engine must be switched OFF.
• Once the engine is running, the operator will focus all his attention on operating the machine.

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7.3.6 Regular maintenance
• Periodical maintenance is essential. You must therefore strictly follow the maintenance sched-
ule in this user manual (see Chapter 10).
• When parts must be renewed as a result of wear or failure, you must always request genuine
ELIET service parts from your ELIET dealer. This is important in the interests of your own safety.
• Repairs and maintenance work may only be performed when the engine is at standstill and
when the battery is disconnected.
For Your information:
Also read the engine manual that is also supplied with the machine. This
contains the information required for the correct use and maintenance of the
engine.
7.3.7 Designated Use
• According to the manufacturer,, branches that have a maximum diameter of 150 mm can be fed
into this model.
• The machine weighs 860 kg. Bear this in mind when transporting the machine.
• Maximum ground pressure of the machine is ?????? Always ensure that the ground is capable
of withstanding that load.
7.3.8 Preserving Nature
Use the machine in a manner that respects environmental regulations.
a) Avoid running the machine unnecessarily when not at work.
b) Avoid spilling fuel while refuelling.
c) Service the engine regularly in order to achieve optimum combustion.

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8. Dealer Preparation
• As an ELIET dealer, you should familiarise your customers with the operation of the machine
and also point out the possible dangers while using it. The dealer is expected to carefully go over
the maintenance points of the machine together with the new owner. The dealer will repeat these
instructions until the new owner has fully understood everything.
In particular, the new owner must be made fully aware of the following fact:
After the first 5 operating hours, the blade bolts must be retightened (torque to : 76 Nm).
• The machine is packed without oil or petrol. The Dealer is expected to replenish with the correct
oil and petrol as per the instructions contained in this manual (or in the engine manuals).
• The Dealer performs a test run on the machine and checks whether everything is operating
correctly.
• The dealer also checks whether the bolts for the blades are tight enough.
• Lastly, the dealer makes sure that the warranty card is filled in completely and signed. This
prevents any warranty disputes. In this respect, read the aforementioned warranty conditions.

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9. Operating Instructions
9.1 Preliminary Checks
Caution:
Before you start work, always perform the checks shown in the list below
Checklist
• Check whether there is sufficient oil in the machine (see 11.3.1).
• Check whether the fuel tank is completely full. If it is not full, top up with fuel. The engine runs
on diesel. Only use diesel that is suitable for vehicles.
Caution :
Do not use ordinary domestic fuel oil. The diesel engine cannot run on this fuel.
This fuel will contaminate the motor and have an adverse effect on its perform-
ance. The use of domestic fuel oil can lead to possible engine problems.
• Make sure that the air filter is not clogged (if necessary, see Chapter 12.4.)
• Make sure that the blades are firmly in place and in good condition. If they need to be sharp-
ened, this must be done first (see 13.1). Check the blades for cracks and nicks and if necessary,
immediately replace them (see Chapter 13.2).
• Verify that all of the machine’s safety items are operating correctly (see Chapter 7.2).
After these items have been checked and approved, you can prepare the area of operation (see
Chapter 9.3) and move the machine to the work site.
9.2 Filling with fuel
The level of fuel is indicated on the fuel gauge on the instrument panel. As soon as the indication
on the gauge reaches the end of the red zone, it is advisable to replenish the fuel.
When the minimum indication is reached, the fuel tank still contains 8 litres of fuel.
Only use clean fresh diesel.