Eliet Edge Styler, Manual

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Blade selection :
ELIET offers a wide selection of various blade types. The shape
of each type is specifically designed for a specific application.
In order to achieve a quality result as well as be able to com-
fortably operate the machine, a blade should be selected cor-
responding to the task at hand (see Chapter 13: overview of
blades & applications).
Apart from the blade type selection, the length of the blade is
also important. The length of the blade determines the depth of
the cut. The deeper the cut, the tougher the ground resistance,
in which case the extended length increases the likelihood that
the blade might hit an obstacle within its reach. Always strive to
use the shortest possible blade.
Blade sharpness :
Each blade slopes in the front, down to a sharp edge. Even here,
the width of the cut determines the resistance when breaking
ground. The duller the cut, the less far the blade cuts into the
ground with each jab. This results in a recoil effect, which is ex-
perienced by the operator as a jarring or jolting sensation at
the steering rack. Regular maintenance of the blade edge is
essential.
Tyre grip :
Considering the wheel drive is the key component ensuring that
the cut is properly made at full length, the grip of the tyres is es-
sential to the efficiency of the machine (expressed in m/hour). If
the tyres begin to slip, then the machine will not move forward.
ELIET designed the tyre tread with studs so as to provide opti-
mal traction and minimal slipping. It is important that the force
of the tyre grip on the ground is greater than the resistance
that must be overcome in order for the blade to cut through the
soil. As the tyre tread becomes caked in with soil, the effect
of the grip wears off; thus, it is necessary to regularly clean off
the tyres.
Rain softens the ground, which in turn reduces the amount of
cutting resistance on the blade. Nonetheless, employing the
machine on softer ground makes it more prone for the tyres
to become caked in and lose grip. Therefore, it is highly rec-
ommended to wait until the grass has become dry. If there is
adequate grip, yet the driving speed does not coincide with the
resistance on the blade, then this could also cause a problem.
Given that the blade moves on the left side of the machine, the
resistance upon it is effectively the same as a brake on the left
wheel. This triggers a differential balancing mechanism, which