Eliet Edge Styler, Manual

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• The driving speed should be adjusted as appropriate, given the working conditions (for exam -
ple, the structure of the soil, its hardness, the type of blade, etc).
• If the state of the ground is such that the resistance on the blade is too substantial for stand -
ard driving speed, then the dead man’s handle should be pressed up and down in an alternat-
ing fashion so as to slow down the driving speed.
• On the Edge Styler PRO, there is a second handle underneath the dead man’s handle (a trac -
tion lever). This second handle is used for controlling the variable speed. Clenching on this
handle can boost driving speeds by 30.
• As you proceed down the work path, it will become apparent that the machine has a tendency
to pull to the left. This phenomenon is attributed to the fact that the blade is mounted onto
the left side of the machine and, thus, behaves as though it were a brake for the left tyre.
The degree to which this phenomenon is exhibited will fluctuate, depending on how much the
ground resists against the blade. In order to compensate for this, you will constantly need to
steer the machine to the left.
• This effect can be considerably neutralised by adding on a tail weight. A tail weight is an extra
weight applied at the same height as the swivel caster. ELIET optionally provides a weight car-
rier, which can hold a maximum of two 20 kg weights (order number : weight carrier MA 022
001 005 and tail weight (20 kg disc) MA 601 002 000).
• If the machine begins exhibiting heavy jerking, this is an indication that the blade is collid -
ing up against a rather fierce obstruction. It is useless to push against the machine with
additional force, as this can only result in more damage to the blade or to the blade carriage.
Switch off the wheel drive immediately (release grip on the red dead man’s handle).
• In this situation, the operator is faced with two options :
- He can lift up the steering so that the machine tilts over on its front wheels and the blade
lifts out of the ground. Then, the machine can be pushed forward by 20 cm or so, so as to
surpass the obstacle. The machine would then be tilted back in order to reseat the blade
into the ground.
- The second option would be to lift up the blade arm. The blade arm would then need to be
disengaged from operating mode by clenching on the handle on the left hand side of the
steering. From the force of the spring, the blade arm will be jacked into transport mode. If
the blade arm remains stuck in the ground, the steering should be lifted up so as to clear
the blade from the ground. Next, push the machine forward past the obstacle, and reseat
the blade into the ground using the procedure described above.
• Whilst working, if you notice any strange noises, then cease operation immediately.
• Stop the motor (also see §9.3.2 on stopping the motor), wait until it comes to a complete stop,
then investigate what might be wrong with the machine.
• If repairs are necessary, remedy the culprit first, prior to continuing operation.
• The Edge Styler PRO has a bonus feature allowing the steering to be set at an angle. Depend
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ing on the working conditions (hillside slopes, overgrown bushes, etc.), it can be important for
Warning :
Under no circumstances should the dead man’s handle be blocked or tied down
with anything such as rope, tape, etc. Were this to be done, then the machine
would not readily come to a stop in an emergency situation.