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Leaf and litter vacuum  
Original Operation Manual  

 

 

English    -2

 

 

Contents 

Important information ...................................................................................................................................................3 

1.1 

General ............................................................................................................................................................3 

1.2 

Symbols ...........................................................................................................................................................3 

1.3 

Limitation of liability ..........................................................................................................................................3 

1.4 

Copyright ..........................................................................................................................................................3 

1.5 

Warranty ...........................................................................................................................................................3 

Safety ..........................................................................................................................................................................4 

2.1 

Use in compliance with intended purpose ........................................................................................................4 

2.2 

Possible misuse ...............................................................................................................................................4 

2.3 

General sources of risks ...................................................................................................................................4 

2.3.1 

Use and operation .................................................................................................................................4 

2.3.2 

Product-specific risks ............................................................................................................................4 

2.3.3 

Risks from motor operation ...................................................................................................................4 

2.3.4 

Risks for children, elderly persons and pets..........................................................................................4 

2.4 

Maintenance .....................................................................................................................................................4 

2.5 

Staff and operator qualification .........................................................................................................................4 

2.6 

Safety instructions ............................................................................................................................................4 

2.7 

Required protection equipment for operation ...................................................................................................4 

2.8 

Safety devices ..................................................................................................................................................5 

2.9 

Behaviour in case of danger .............................................................................................................................5 

2.10 

Environmental protection ..................................................................................................................................5 

Technical data .............................................................................................................................................................5 

Design and function .....................................................................................................................................................6 

4.1 

Brief description ...............................................................................................................................................6 

4.2 

Overview ..........................................................................................................................................................6 

4.3 

Operating elements and functions ....................................................................................................................6 

4.4 

Working position and areas of risk ...................................................................................................................9 

4.5 

Accessories and spare parts ............................................................................................................................9 

Transport, storage .......................................................................................................................................................9 

5.1 

Information on transport ...................................................................................................................................9 

5.2 

Storage (short-term) .........................................................................................................................................9 

5.3 

Storage (long-term) ..........................................................................................................................................9 

Operation ................................................................................................................................................................... 10 

6.1 

Safety ............................................................................................................................................................. 10 

6.2 

Activities prior to use ...................................................................................................................................... 10 

6.3 

Switching the machine on and off .................................................................................................................. 10 

6.4 

Normal operation ............................................................................................................................................ 10 

6.5 

Activities after use .......................................................................................................................................... 11 

6.6 

Emptying the collection bag ........................................................................................................................... 11 

Start up (first machine inspection) ............................................................................................................................. 11 

7.1 

Safety ............................................................................................................................................................. 11 

7.2 

Start-up and functional test ............................................................................................................................ 11 

Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................................. 12 

8.1 

Safety when performing maintenance work ................................................................................................... 12 

8.2 

Maintenance plan ........................................................................................................................................... 12 

8.3 

Maintenance work .......................................................................................................................................... 13 

8.3.1 

Check safety precautions .................................................................................................................... 13 

8.3.2 

Check vacuum nozzle and fan rotor for damage ................................................................................. 13 

8.4 

Cleaning work ................................................................................................................................................ 13 

8.4.1 

Machine cleaning ................................................................................................................................ 13 

8.4.2 

Cleaning the collection bag ................................................................................................................. 13 

8.4.3 

Cleaning the vacuum nozzle ............................................................................................................... 13 

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................................... 14 

9.1 

Safety ............................................................................................................................................................. 14 

9.2 

Service address ............................................................................................................................................. 14 

9.3 

First action for troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 14 

10 

Declaration of conformity ........................................................................................................................................... 14 

11 

Installation Manual ..................................................................................................................................................... 15 

 

Summary of Contents for LS 5000 XP

Page 1: ...Leaf and litter vacuum 671 02 49 10 2014 Original Operation Manual English Operation Manual Model LS 5000 XP Machine no ...

Page 2: ... elements and functions 6 4 4 Working position and areas of risk 9 4 5 Accessories and spare parts 9 5 Transport storage 9 5 1 Information on transport 9 5 2 Storage short term 9 5 3 Storage long term 9 6 Operation 10 6 1 Safety 10 6 2 Activities prior to use 10 6 3 Switching the machine on and off 10 6 4 Normal operation 10 6 5 Activities after use 11 6 6 Emptying the collection bag 11 7 Start up...

Page 3: ...ons must also be observed National occupational safety regulations shall be complied with Other applicable documents Assembly Declaration of conformity 1 2 Symbols DANGER This symbol cautions against an immediate threat resulting in serious injuries or death if not avoided WARNING This symbol cautions against a potentially dangerous source of risk which may result in death or serious injury if not...

Page 4: ...down before working on the machine as well as before performing maintenance cleaning and repair work 2 3 4 Risks for children elderly persons and pets The operator shall take account of surrounding conditions e g the effects of noise on persons and animals The machine must never be left on a slope Children elderly persons and pets livestock must not stay near the machine Children must not play wit...

Page 5: ... of through appropriate collection systems 3 Technical data LS 5000 XP model Drive Petrol motor Honda GX 160 4 8 HP 3 6 KW net output Operating speed 3000 rpm Petrol consumption 1 4 l h Speed 0 4 8 km h progressively Weight 118 kg Dimensions L x W x H 185 x 86 x 111 cm Collection bag volume 180 litres Working width approx 80 cm Chassis 4 wheels Sound pressure level Guaranteed acoustic power level ...

Page 6: ... lever 4 Throttle for suction power Height adjustment of vacuum nozzle The height of the vacuum nozzle can be adjusted using this lever in order to adapt the vacuum power to the weight and nature of the material to be collected Bend the lever slightly outward to release it and then move the lever to the desired height setting Pushing the lever away from you will lower the vacuum nozzle Pulling the...

Page 7: ...lection bag the support frame with the collection bag is placed on the machine support and is then pushed completely onto the holding fixture 2 First push the release bar back in order to raise the collection bag again and lock it 3 Then push the throttle lever away from you Switching on the motor 1 Choke lever 2 Fuel tap 3 Tank opening 4 Starter handle 5 Ignition switch ON OFF 1 Choke 2 Fuel tap ...

Page 8: ...are possible 1 FULL full throttle up 2 STOP idle down Parking brake The machine can be secured against unintended movement by applying the parking brake Apply brake Press the brake lever down with your foot Release brake Firmly push back the machine The brake is released from the tyre tread Vacuum nozzle To remove the vacuum nozzle for maintenance and repair work use the wrench provided 1 Unscrew ...

Page 9: ...ps 5 2 Storage short term The machine must not be stored in the open air Do not expose it to aggressive materials Clean machine with a soft brush before storage 5 3 Storage long term The following recommendations will help to ensure the long standing functionality of your Cramer machine 1 Clean the machine Important The discharge area should also be cleaned see Maintenance Cleaning 2 Check machine...

Page 10: ...e Attach the collection bag Check the machine s fuel level and refill as required Switching on 1 Set the choke lever to CLOSED 2 Open the fuel tap 3 Set the ignition switch to ON 4 Set the throttle to FULL 5 Pull the starter handle and guide it back gently 6 Move the choke to OPEN Switching off 1 Set the throttle to STOP 2 Set the ignition switch to OFF 3 Close the fuel tap Switching off in an eme...

Page 11: ... detach the collection bag from the guide rail and empty it 5 Insert the empty collection back into the guide rail and push it into the holding fixture 6 Push up the collection bag release 7 Use the throttle lever to set the motor power 7 Start up first machine inspection Assembly and start up shall be performed by your authorised Cramer dealer 7 1 Safety Before start up you must have read and und...

Page 12: ...tions X Item 8 3 1 Check all screws for tight fitting O Check motor oil level B Check air filter B Clean or replace air filter normal use B Clean or replace air filter dusty conditions B Adjust tyre pressure O Check machine for damage or corrosion on paint coating and remedy as appropriate O Check machine for fuel or oil leaks O Replace fuel filter B Check vacuum nozzle for damage X Item 8 3 2 Che...

Page 13: ...oating or plastic components can be detected Please observe the notes listed for cleaning in order to avoid damage to the electronics 8 4 1 Machine cleaning After every use clean the outside of the machine and check it for damage 1 Park the machine on an even surface before cleaning it 2 Clean the machine with a soft brush 3 If necessary then clean the machine with a damp cloth NOTE Machine damage...

Page 14: ...e has no suction power Collection bag too full Filter surface of collection bag contaminated Vacuum nozzle blocked Empty collection bag Clean filter surfaces wash if necessary Clean vacuum nozzle Wheel drive slips Gear coupling dragging Notify authorised dealer 10 Declaration of conformity EU Declaration of conformity pursuant to machine directive 2006 42 EC Annex II 1 A The authorised party with ...

Page 15: ...Perform transport inspection Check the machine for completeness and potential damage on delivery The front unit is supplied to the specialist dealer in a partially assembled condition Assembly and start up have to be performed by a specialist dealer and or an expert in this field Packaging Please dispose of packaging materials separately Assembly overview Working steps Description Assembly parts 1...

Page 16: ...on from item 1 4 Height adjustment bar 7 The blower outlet must be secured between the fan and the control console 8 Remove the locking nut with the washer from the flange on the control console 9 Then remove the bolt connections bolt washers and nut on the flange of the fan housing 10 Hold the blower outlet against the control console and secure with the washer and locking nut illustration 11 Sec...

Page 17: ...ame using the Velcro strips The side zip fasteners for regulating the airflow must be parallel to the wheels on the frame 16 The collection bag and dust cover are included in the scope of delivery Attach the collection bag using the Velcro fasteners as shown in the picture Photo shows the black wet waste bag 12 Frame 13 Collection bag white 14 Dust cover black 17 The dust cover is open at the bott...

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