1.1. Read this manual ELIET machines are designed for safe and reliable use, if they are operated in accordance with the instructions provided. Carefully read this manual before using the machine. Neglecting to do so could result in bodily injury or material damage.
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 convin- ced that you have purchased the very best machine. The operating life of your ELIET machine de- pends to a great extent on how you use your machine.
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The standard muffler installed on ELIET engines is not equipped with a spark arrestor. One must be added before operation if the machine is to be used in an area where a spark arrestor is required by law.
Table of Contents 1. Introduction ..........................3 1.1. Read this manual ..........................3 1.2. Identification data – ELIET Prof 6 ....................3 2. Warranty ............................3 2.1. Registering your machine ........................3 3. Welcome ............................4 4. Table of Contents..........................6 5. Safety symbols ..........................9 5.1.
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11. Maintenance ..........................46 11.1. General ..............................46 11.2. Maintenance schedule ........................48 11.2.1. Special maintenance ......................49 11.2.2. Daily maintenance ......................... 50 11.2.3. Maintenance after 5 hours of use ..................50 11.2.4. Maintenance after 10 hours of use ..................50 11.2.5.
Safety symbols ELIET cannot foresee every situation which may represent a risk or danger. As such, the war- nings in this manual, as well as the stickers placed on the machine, are not exhaustive. Though very minimal, there is some residual risk. If you, as the operator, utilise any procedure or tech- nique, or execute any operation that is not explicitly recommended by ELIET, please ensure that you are not putting anyone else at risk.
Main parts To fully understand the content of this manual, it is important for you to be familiar with the ter- minology used in the descriptions. This chapter includes a rundown of various parts and identifies them by name. It is strongly recommended that you examine the machine before operation, in order to fully understand the descriptions that are provided in this manual.
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Handle + control panel 2. Locking button for lowering the blow chute 3. Blow chute 4. Maintenance hatch 5. Transmission belt guard 6. Traction wheel Swivel wheel 8. Brake pedal 9. Hydraulic oil filler plug "Turbo Discharge " fan 2. Blade support/shaft 3.
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For your information: Your ELIET dealer is at your service to provide you with advice and to assist with the maintenance of your machine so that it always remains in optimal condition.
Security messages in the form of stickers or embossed illustrations can be found at easily visible locations on your machine. Please pay special attention to the pictograms and warning messages they contain. Stickers are located on the left side of the Prof 6. • Sticker summarises the general safety instructions in the form of icons: •...
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The sticker located on the left side of the hopper is a reminder of the maximum diameter of a branch that can be shredded (<10 cm - 4”). There is a risk of wood chips being ejected from the hopper. Anyone standing within 10 metres - 30 ft of the machine must be wearing safety goggles while the engine is running.
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This sticker, located on the shredding chamber, warns the ope- rator of the danger of being cut by the blades when opening the maintenance hatch that provides access to the blade system. The engine must be turned off, and the operator must ensure that the blade shaft has come to a complete stop.
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These stickers and parts are available at your authorised ELIET dealer. The following stickers apply exclusively to machines sold on the American market: This sticker summarises a number of important safety messages taken from the instruction manual in 18 points.
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This sticker is located on the battery holder. It warns the user of the hazard posed by the sulphuric acid contained within the battery (item code: BQ 505 010 180). This sticker is located on the feeding hopper at the infeed opening.
Sturdy construction: Sturdy construction provides a guarantee of endurance for ELIET machines and is also a guarantee of user safety in the event of unexpected occurrences.
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(item code: BR 902 000 010) Safety kit: Because we here at ELIET are concerned for your safety, we can- not insist enough the importance of using all of the protective gear included in the standard safety kit that we supply. This kit contains your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): safety glas- ses, hearing protectors and a pair of multi-purpose gloves.
• If the instructions stated in this manual are not clear, do not hesitate to contact your ELIET dealer for further clarification. ELIET’s help desk is also at your disposal during office hours to answer your questions (EU +32 56 77 70 88).
• Always remember to lock the wheels while the machine is operating to avoid the machine from moving unintentionally. • For deontological reasons, ELIET distances itself completely from the shredding of animals and living organisms through the use of its machines.
• Disabled persons may only operate the machine when under the supervision of an experienced operator. • ELIET recommends that the machine should not be lent to others. However, if this is done, only lend it to persons who are familiar with the machine.
Section 11.2, page 48) • When certain parts must be replaced due to wear or damage, always consult your ELIET dealer and ask them for original ELIET replacement parts. This is important for your own safety (you will find an authorised ELIET dealer near you at www.eliet.eu).
For your information: Please also carefully read the engine manual that is provided with the machine. This contains useful information for the proper use and maintenance of the engine. 7.3.7. Respect the environment Use the machine in a way that respects the environment: •...
Responsibilities of the dealer As an ELIET dealer, it is your obligation to instruct your customers on how to operate the ma- chine and to point out the potential risks while using it. You are expected to carefully go over the maintenance points of the machine together with the new owner.
Manual 9.1. Preliminary checks Caution: Before you begin working, habit to check the following points: Checklist Make sure there is enough oil in the engine. (see Section 11.4.1, page 56) 2. Ensure that there is enough petrol (UK)/ gas (USA) in the tank. If necessary, top up the tank with petrol (UK)/ gas (USA).
• Only use fresh petrol (UK)/ gas (USA). • Never add oil to petrol (UK)/ gas (USA). • Because of the short shelf life of petrol (UK)/ gas (USA), ELIET recommends that you buy it in small quantities. • Store fuel in an approved container. Keep this container out of reach of children.
• Refit the fuel filler cap as quickly as possible. • Be careful not to spill petrol (UK)/ gas (USA) onto your clothing. If you should do so, change out of these clothes immediately. Caution: Never top up the fuel tank in the vicinity of smokers or naked flames. •...
9.4. Starting and turning off the engine Warning: Never start the machine if the engine cooling fins are not clean or free of debris to protect the engine from overheating. For your information: Also read the engine manual that has been provided. Warning: Under no circumstances should the engine ever be started in an enclosed space for more than 30 consecutive seconds.
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Subaru engine: Open the fuel valve (1) on the engine. 2. Set the choke (2) to "closed". 3. Move the throttle lever (3) up to the maximum position, towards the image of the rabbit. 4. Turn the ignition key (4) to the right, and release the key as soon as the engine has started.
Once the engine has been running for a few seconds (+/- 5 seconds maximum), set the choke di- rectly to the "open" position. This is an important step, since it will avoid overflooding the engine with petrol (UK)/ gas (USA). Otherwise, the engine will slow down, start emitting thick smoke and finally cut out.
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Caution: Only move the machine once the deflector has been lowered to the maximum position to avoid the risk of any remaining shredded material being ejected.The machine is equipped with a freewheel that allows it to be pushed by hand when the engine has been shut off. Caution: When moving the machine, ensure that any bystanders are at a minimum distance of 10 m - 30 ft.
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• To move the machine forwards in a straight line (forwards or backwards): turn-twist both control handles at the same time. Moving both control handles forwards will cause the machine to move forwards; turning-twisting them backwards will cause the machine to move backwards.
A. Going down a slope: Always point the hopper of the machine towards the bottom of the slope so that it descends in reverse. Warning: On steeper slopes, the machine may pick up speed on its own due to its own weight. This may result in losing control over the speed of the machine. As soon as you notice this happening, quickly turn the handle in the opposite direction to slow down the machine and regain control over its speed.
Warning: Before you begin shredding, ensure that the blow chute is set to the vertical position. Point the blow chute and the deflectors in the desired direction. 9.6.2. Turning and positioning the blow chute and deflector • To position the blow chute, you will need to release the lever (1), hold the handle on the blow chute (2) and turn it...
9.6.3. While working Caution: Always wear personal protective equipment. (Safety goggles, gloves, hearing protectors, safety footwear, etc.) • Be very attentive while working. While operating the machine, you must focus all of your at- tention on it. • Start the engine. (see Section 9.4, page 29) •...
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• There are two handles. They are both connected, which enables you to work on either side of the shredder and to avoid any risks from projectiles by standing in front of the hopper. BQ 501 050 210 BQ 501 050 220 handle handle •...
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• When feeding green waste into the machine, the operator should never, under any circumstan- ces, place their hands beyond the anti-projection shield. • Never push jammed waste into the hopper with your foot. • If the emergency safety bar has been pushed, the feed roller will stop. It cannot be restarted until the bar has first been reset below the hopper.
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To stop the feed roller: • push on the feeding handle. (see Section 9.6.4, page 36) • push on the safety bar. • push on the safety button. The rotation direction of the feed roller can be reversed by pu- shing on the control handle.
9.7. After working 9.7.1. Cleaning the machine It is strongly recommended that you clean the machine after each use according to the instructi- ons in the following section. (see Section 11.2.2, page 50) Failure to regularly clean your machine will: •...
9.8. Lifting the machine (ZR and Cross Country) The machine can be optionally fitted with two hoisting rings that can be used to hoist it using a crane or a lifting arm, in order to store it in physically inaccessible locations. For certain main- tenance tasks, the machine has to be placed or lifted onto a workbench.
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To ensure that the hoisting straps have been attached correctly, please see the below examples. • Before lifting the machine, the engine must always be turned off. • Ensure that the four M10 bolts that attach the hoisting rings to the machine are not loose (2 x 17 mm wrench).
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Caution: Keep all assistants at a safe distance of 10 metres - 30 ft. • Use a slow lifting speed to minimise the impact of inertial force. • Do not lift the machine higher than necessary. Caution: You must never stand below the machine as it is being lifted. •...
(2 each side) to attach the straps or ropes. • It is very important that the infeed opening is completely free of branches and material. • Before loading the Prof 6 onto a trailer or into a van, the blow chute may be lowered to accommodate the vehicle's height.
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• Never leave the engine running for more than 30 seconds in a tight or enclosed space, for example, inside a van, etc. Make sure that the work area has been prepared in advance in order to set the machine into position quickly. •...
Your ELIET dealer is always at your service for your maintenance needs and to advise you. They will have original ELIET parts and lubricants in stock in their store. Their staff can always obtain advice and service from the help desk at ELIET, in order to provide you with impeccable after-sales service.
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However, ELIET recommends that the machine be taken once a year to your dealer to be serviced completely. Your ELIET dealer is always there to service your machine and advise you. They also have a stock of original ELIET replacement parts and recommended lubricants.
11.2. Maintenance schedule On the right side of the engine above the ignition key, you will find the engine operation hours displayed. Shredder Engine /day “11.2.2. Daily maintenance”, page 50 Lubrication Cleaning the air filter “11.5.8.13.2. Grease fittings for large “11.4.3.
11.2.1. Special maintenance a. Special maintenance of the blades After inserting the blades into the shaft, they will need a short running-in period. This could lead to a loosening of the bolts. The blades could even come loose over time and become wedged between the blade discs if they are not checked regularly.
11.2.2. Daily maintenance Caution: Before performing any maintenance, stop the engine and remove the ignition key. Wear appropriate clothing. • Check for signs of leakage. • Open the shredding chamber. (see Section 11.3.4, page 53) • Clean the machine. (see Section 9.7.1, page 40) •...
11.2.6. Maintenance after 50 hours of use Caution: Before performing any maintenance, stop the engine and remove the ignition key. Wear appropriate clothing. • Conduct daily maintenance. (see Section 11.2.2, page 50) • Ensure correct belt tension. (see Section 11.5.4, page 69) •...
11.3. Miscellaneous interventions Warning: For your own safety: After you have completed your maintenance tasks, refit ALL safety guards and features. NEVER WORK WITHOUT THE GUARDS IN PLACE! 11.3.1. Removing the belt cover • Switch off the engine and remove the ignition key.
Caution: If the rear hatch is not closed properly, you will not be able to restart the engine. 11.3.5. Setting the blow chute to the working or lowered position Caution: The machine can only be used if the blow chute is in the working position.
11.3.6. Manually lifting the feed roller Warning: Lifting the feed roller may expose you to certain hazards. Always make sure to wear appropriate protective gear: gloves, safety goggles, etc. Caution: Before lifting the feed roller, shut off the engine and remove the igni- tion key from the starter.
• Only use oil recommended by ELIET. See “17.1. Specifications for lubricants and fuel”, page • Once the oil tank has been topped up, put the dipstick back in and tightly screw back on the filler cap.
11.4.2. Changing the engine oil Warning: Filling the engine oil tank is done in TWO steps. Read all of the text carefully! • Make sure that the base of the engine is on a horizontal surface. • Allow the engine to run until it reaches normal operating temperature, then switch it off (remove the ignition key).
This operation is almost identical to cleaning the air filter. (see Section 11.4.3, page 57) The only difference is that the cartridge is replaced. New air filters of the correct type are available from your ELIET dealer or from other authorised dealers.
TIP: Use a clean funnel equipped with a filter to prevent the introduction of any dirt. • Fill the tank with 10 litres - 10 US qt of fresh hydraulic fluid and screw back on the filler plug. “17.1. Specifications for lubricants and fuel”, page 82 •...
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Completely unscrew the cartridge and allow the remaining fluid to flow through the funnel. -Wipe away the fluid and also clean the filter cartridge fixture. New filter cartridges are always obtainable from your authorised ELIET dealer. Order code: BH 280 212 010 •...
SHARP BLADES = OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE Pay particular attention to the following: Shredding green waste with the ELIET shredding system is done in two steps. The blades first come into contact with the green waste when it reaches the chopping block.
• In addition, the shape of the blade tips is also extremely important for the proper performance and speed of the initial cutting. The angle of the blade tips determines how the wood is pulled into the shredding chamber. If a blade tip is rounded due to wear, turn the blade around or replace it.
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• Note: Regular sharpening will reduce the amount of metal you need to remove in order to obtain a sharp cutting edge again. As a result, you will spend very little time on this operation to obtain perfectly sharp cutting edges. (ELIET recommends grinding after every 10 working hours.)
• Avoid grinding at the same location for a long period of time. This will prevent local discolouration of the blades, which indicates overhea- ting and a modification to the actual structure of the material (and its hardness) at that point. •...
11.5.3.1. How to turn a blade Warning: You must wear protective gloves, since the blades are extremely sharp! Warning: The blade system is directly exposed as soon as the shredding cham- ber is opened. Ensure that the machine has completely stopped and remove the key from the ignition.
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For your information: Each blade has two sides (illustration) Front side (F): the bevelled cutting edge is visible. Back side (B): The side with the clearly visible tooth profile. A. Turning / replacing blades in group 1 Rule: Ensure that the blades in group 1 are always oriented with their back sides (B) facing the side walls of the shredding chamber.
11.5.3.2. How to replace a blade • The new set of RESIST/8™ blades for the Prof 6 is available from your ELIET dealer under the reference: BU 101 300 800. • Remove all M8 bolts securing the blades. Always use two ring wrenches with long handles to unscrew these bolts.
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Group 1: The back side (B) of each blade must face the wall of the shredding chamber. Group 2: The front side (F) of each blade that is fitted into the inclined part of a disc must face the blade shaft. •...
11.5.4. Checking the tension of the drive belt The Prof 6 is equipped with a drive belt. This is hidden behind a belt guard as an extra safety precaution. In order to check the tension of the belt, proceed as follows: Belt: engine - blade shaft •...
Pulley alignment: Tool: 1 meter - 4ft straight edge • Verify the alignment of the pulleys by placing a straight edge on the exterior face of both pulleys. When the alignment is correct, the straight edge will touch the belt pulleys at 4 locations.
Caution: The chain should not be too taut. • When the chain tension has been properly adjusted, retighten the bolts (1 & 2) (M8, 13-mm wrench). • Refit the chain guard. See “11.3.2. Removing the chain guard”, page 52. • Lubricate the chain properly. (see Section 11.5.8.15, page 75) 11.5.7.
11.5.8. General lubrication Given that shredders often operate in extreme conditions, ELIET believes it is important to use high-quality lubricants. ELIET therefore recommends the use of special lubricants from the as- sembly stage onwards. The following parts require regular lubrication: •...
• When pivot points are clean, apply new lubricant. • ELIET recommends Novatio Clear Lube as a lubricant for pivot points and rolling bearings. Novatio PFT lubricant is more suitable for friction surfaces.
• Wipe away any dirt that is forced out by the penetrating oil. • Use compressed air to remove excess penetra- ting oil from the bearing and the bearing joints. • Apply new lubricating oil. ELIET recommends Novatio Clear Lube as a lubricant. • Wipe away any excess lubricant.
• Multi Purpose Grease or a product of the same quality. • It is better to use a liquid lubricant on chains so that it can penetrate into them. ELIET recom- mends using Novation Clear Lube spray. • After applying the lubricant, carefully refit the guards, trying as much as possible to keep out dust and dirt.
• If the machine needs to be stored outside, it must be well protected with a tarpaulin. Try to avoid allowing the machine to be exposed to bad weather. At ELIET, we strongly recommend that the machine be stored in a dry location.
13. Options • ABM System (Anti-block motor) MA 032 001 001: You can choose to have your Prof 6 equi- pped with an ABM (Anti-Block Motor) system, this system will stop the feeder if the RPM drops (to avoid the engine to stall) and will restart the feeder automatically once the RPM is back up.
14. Risks • Be sure to read the below list of hazards and risks associated with storing, transporting and/or working with this shredder. Take note of these dangers and avoid these risks by following the instructions contained in this manual. •...
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• Risk of injury, puncturing the skin or blindness due to contact with a stream of highly-pressuri- sed oil in the event of a leak in the hydraulic circuit. • Risk of poisoning from exhaust fumes while the motor is running in an enclosed space. •...
15. Equipment specifications PROF 6 (ZR) PROF 6 Cross Country PROF 6 On Road Choice of engine B&S Vanguard 14 HP | Subaru 14 HP Engine starting system electric Type petrol (UK)/ gas (USA) Number of cylinders Cubic capacity (cc)
EN 13515: Forestry machinery: wood chippers - safety The ELIET manufacturing company hereby declares that it has conducted a risk analysis, and that it is fully aware of the potential hazards and risks associated with the machine. In this know- ledge, the necessary steps have been taken in line with Machine Directive 2006/42/EC in order to ensure absolute safety for the operator when the machine is used correctly.
17.2. Torque chart Bolt head according to DIN 931, 912 Strength Thread 10.9 Normal thread 1050 1100 1550 1450 2100 Fine thread M8 x 1 M10 x 1.25 M12 x 1.5 M14 x 1.5 M16 x 1.5 M18 x 1.5 M20 x 1.5 M22 x 1.5 M24 x 2...
17.3. Error identification The engine does not start: the engine does not run • Battery voltage too low • Service hatch not closed properly • Blown fuse • Blade shaft or turbine fan blocked • Electrical circuit not properly protected The engine does not start: the starter engages, but the engine does not start •...
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The feed roller stops turning while the machine is operating: • Safety button above the hopper has been pushed • Safety bar around the hopper has been pushed • The operating lever has been set back to the stop position •...
17.4. Troubleshooting 17.4.1. Blade shaft becomes blocked • Switch off the machine. • Open the shredding chamber. • Completely empty the shredding chamber and make sure that no pieces of wood are wedged in the blade shaft. Check the turbine to make sure that no pieces of wood are wedged bet- ween the blades.
17.4.7. Feed roller no longer functions • Engine speed too low. • ABM not working properly (contact your ELIET dealer). • Problem in the hydraulic circuit (valve). • Broken chain. 17.4.8. Engine shuts off and the machine must be moved - ZR model •...
We thank you for purchasing an ELIET product. Congratulations on your purchase of this machine, which is sure to far exceed your expectations over the coming years. At ELIET, we do everything in our power to ensure that our products function properly. That is why your product qualifies for a two-year warranty.
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• Step 2: In the event of a defect, the customer shall have it verified by their authorised ELIET dealer. If the dealer considers there to be a factory defect, the dealer may invoke the warranty under the terms specified.
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