Eliet Edge Styler User manual

Edge Styler
MANUAL

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You will find information about the actual use and maintenance of the machine
in this booklet. Read it carefully and keep it in a safe place.
Please also keep your purchasing invoice or the proof of receipt together with
tis booklet.
Register your prodcut online at www.eliet.eu
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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 these operating instructions before using the machine.
failure to observe this may result in personal injury of damage to the equipment.
1.2 Identification Data – ELIET EDGE STYLER STD/PRO
Note the identification data relating to your machine in the boxed areas:
Stock No.: MA
Serial number:
Year of Manufacture: 20
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:
European customers: US customers:
ELIET EUROPE NV, ELIET USA Inc.
Diesveldstraat 2, 3361 Stafford Street (office B)
B – 8553 Otegem (België) 15204 Pittsburgh (PA)
Tel. [phone] Tel: [phone]
Fax [phone] Fax: [phone]
REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ONLINE AT WWW.ELIET.EU
Read the warranty conditions on the attached warranty card.

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3. Welcome
Welcome to the family of ELIET users.
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. 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
specified in the relevant chapter. Even if you are thoroughly familiar with operating such equip-
ment, it is still advisable to read these pages carefully.
At ELIET all our machines and devices are subjected to a policy of continuous change and there-
fore, the specification of your machine may 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 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, please contact your ELIET dealer. Find an official ELIET dealer
near you at www.eliet.eu.
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4. Table of Contents
1. Introduction................................................................................................................................ 3
1.1 Carefully read this operating instruction manual ............................................................................. 3
1.2 Identification Data – ELIET Edge Styler STD/PRO ........................................................................... 3
2. Warranty .................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Warranty card ........................................................................................................................................... 3
3. Welcome ..................................................................................................................................... 4
4. Table of Contents ...................................................................................................................... 5
5. Operator safety warnings......................................................................................................... 7
5.1 For your information............................................................................................................................... 7
5.2 Caution...................................................................................................................................................... 7
5.3 Warning..................................................................................................................................................... 7
6. Main parts.................................................................................................................................. 8
6.1. Machine.....................................................................................................................................................8
6.2 Motor.........................................................................................................................................................9
6.3 Set-up...................................................................................................................................................... 10
7. Safety instructions ...................................................................................................................11
7.1 Safety messages.......................................................................................................................................11
7.2 Safety features .......................................................................................................................................13
7.3 Safety instructions.................................................................................................................................15
7.3.1 General safety regulations............................................................................................................15
7.3.2 Careful and proper use.................................................................................................................15
7.3.3 Responsibilities of the operator .................................................................................................16
7.3.4 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ......................................................................................17
7.3.5 Danger zone....................................................................................................................................17
7.3.6 Periodic maintenance...................................................................................................................18
7.3.7 Limits of the machine ...................................................................................................................19
7.3.8 In harmony with nature.............................................................................................................. 20
8. Dealer preparation ...................................................................................................................21
8.2 Parts included .......................................................................................................................................22
8.2 Assembly instructions Edge Styler STD..........................................................................................23
8.3 Assembly instructions Edge Styler PRO.........................................................................................25
8.4 Preparing the machine for use .........................................................................................................25
9. Operating instructions ........................................................................................................... 27
9.1 Preliminary checks ................................................................................................................................27
9.2 Preparing the work area .....................................................................................................................28
9.2.1 Plotting out a reference path .....................................................................................................28
9.2.2 Achieving quality results by preventing damage..................................................................29
9.3 Starting and stopping the motor ......................................................................................................29
9.3.1 Starting the motor.........................................................................................................................29
9.3.2 Stopping the motor.......................................................................................................................31
9.4 Operating the machine......................................................................................................................... 31

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9.4 Operating the machine .................................................................................................................. 31
9.4.1 Principles of operation .................................................................................................................31
9.4.2 Thrusting the blade into the ground ......................................................................................33
9.4.3 Operating the machine...............................................................................................................34
9.4.4 Checking oil and petrol levels ..................................................................................................36
9.4.5 Activating the anti-deviation disc ...........................................................................................36
9.4.6 Adding extra tail weight .............................................................................................................37
9.4.7 Adjusting the steering (Edge Styler Pro)................................................................................37
9.5 Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................................38
9.5.1 Motor fails to start after idle periods ......................................................................................38
9.5.2 Motor shuts off whilst in use ....................................................................................................39
9.5.3 Problems with the blade driver ...................................................................................................... 40
10. Transporting the machine ....................................................................................................42
11. Maintenance ............................................................................................................................44
11.1 General.................................................................................................................................................... 44
11.2 Maintenance schedules...................................................................................................................... 45
11.2.1 Special maintenance.................................................................................................................... 45
11.2.2 Periodic maintenance schedule............................................................................................... 45
11.3 Cleaning the machine..........................................................................................................................47
11.3.1 The importance of cleaning ........................................................................................................47
11.3.2 What does cleaning mean?........................................................................................................47
11.4 Maintenance procedures ................................................................................................................... 49
11.4.1 Motor maintenance...................................................................................................................... 49
11.4.2 Machine maintenance................................................................................................................ 54
11.5 General lubrication treatment ..........................................................................................................62
11.5.1 Lubricants ......................................................................................................................................62
11.5.2 Thorough lubrication using the lubricating nipples provided ...........................................63
11.5.3 Lubricating hinges and contact points prone to friction....................................................63
11.5.4 Lubricating the bearing..............................................................................................................63
12. Winterizing the machine.......................................................................................................65
13. Extra equipment ....................................................................................................................66
14. Hazard analysis .....................................................................................................................69
15. Warranty conditions .............................................................................................................. 70
16. EC Declaration of Conformity .............................................................................................. 73
17. Equipment specifications..................................................................................................... 74

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5. Operator safety warnings
ELIET cannot foresee every situation in which a risk or danger can occur. The warnings in this
user manual, the labels on the machine are therefore, not comprehensive. Even though this will
be minimal, a residue risk will always be present. If you apply a working method, action or tech-
nique as the user that is not explicitly recommended by ELIET, ensure in any case that this will
not represent a danger for bystanders.
A number of symbols (“For your information”, “Caution”, “Warning”) are used in this user manual
to provide additional information and to highlight dangers.
5.1 For your information
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.
These safety measures can only warn and not remove the danger. Using common sense and
observing the guidelines contained in this manual are essential to prevent accidents.
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.

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6. Main parts
To fully understand the content of this operator’s manual you need to be fully conversant with
the terminology used for the descriptions. In this chapter you can find a set of parts identified by
name. It is a good idea to take time to study the machine beforehand for an improved understand-
ing of the descriptions provided in this user manual.
6.1. Machine
1) Blade arm
2) Blade*
3) Blade holder
4) Blade tightening bolt
5) Blade locking mechanism
6) Belt shield
7) Drive belt for the blade
8) Drive belt for the wheel drive
9) Pedal with ratcheting mechanism
10) Transmission box
11) Variomatic (PRO)
12) Studded wheels
13) Swivel caster
14) Anti-deviation disc (PRO)
15) Edging guide (PRO)
16) Height adjustment (PRO)
17) Angling adjustment (PRO)
18) Anti-vibration dampers (PRO)
19) Clutch lever front-wheel drive
20) Lever for releasing the blade arm lock
21) Control lever for managing speed
(PRO)

*(for an overview of the selection of blade types, see chapter 13)
The machine can be slightly different from the figure.
For your information:
References in this manual to the right- or left-hand
side, back or front, are viewed from the working-positi-
on of the operater, behind the handle-bar.
For your information:
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. Original
ELIET parts and lubricants can be obtained from your ELIET dealer. These ser-
vice parts are manufactured to the same stringent accuracy requirements and
standard of craftsmanship as the original equipment. (Find your nearest dealer
by visiting www.eliet.eu)
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6.2 Motor
1) Start and stop switch
2) Throttle (choke)
3) Thrust lever
4) Fuel tap
5) Recoil starter
6) Petrol filler cap
7) Air filter
8) Oil filler cap
9) Oil drain plug
10) Spark plug
11) Exhaust

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6.3 Set-up
The Edge Styler has two set-ups:
1. Working set-up
In configuring the styler for operating mode, the blade arm
should be tilted to its lowest position and locked in place. The
blade driver is active in this mode, in which case the blade
slices at a rate of 1,000 jabs per minute. In this mode, there is
an increased risk of cutting wounds. Therefore, the operator
should always operate the machine from the proper position
behind the steering.
2. Transport- or storage set-up
In this mode the blade arm is propped up (quasi vertically) in
its highest position. The blade driver is also decoupled, and
the blade does not move. This is considered a safety mode for
transporting the machine.
Caution:
For your safety, use only genuine ELIET parts on ELIET machines. The list of
original replacement parts and their ordering code can be consulted online by
visiting www. eliet. eu.
Warning:
All intermediary positions of the blade arm, meaning when positioned between
its two extremes, are considered to be in a transitional state and are, thereby,
limited in usefulness when the blade is thrust into the ground. These should not
be used whilst operating, transporting, stowing away, or performing maintenance
on the machine.
If the motor unexpectedly becomes engaged when the blade is intermediately
positioned, then the threat to safety and risk of slicing wounds becomes un-
equivocally real.