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9.7 Cleaning the machine
It is strongly recommended that you clean the machine after each use. During cleaning, carry out
the ‘daily maintenance’ tasks, see (“11.5.2 Daily maintenance” on page 70)
Failure to do so will :
• Lead to premature wear of the bearings, gaskets and drive belts
• Increase the risk of fire.
• Decrease the cooling efficiency of the engine.
• Inability to detect fractures or cracks.
• Have a detrimental effect on the paint coating and the safety stickers.
Warning:
A machine that is no longer in good working condition may compromise
the security of the user.
Caution:
Wear suitable clothing when cleaning.
Gloves are required.
Caution:
When the maintenance hatch is opened in order to access the chipping chamber,
it must be locked so that it cannot fall unexpectedly during cleaning.
• Empty the chipping chamber and the Axelero
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each time the machine is used.
• Remove all chippings and green waste that has remained in the feed hopper.
• Remove the build up of chippings and wood residue in the recesses.
• Remove any chippings that are jammed in the guides on the feed roller arm.
• Use a dry cloth, a soft brush, etc. for cleaning. To remove grease and lubricants, use
penetrating oil containing molybdenum disulphide. This spray lubricates and also dissolves
rust.
• It is useful to have compressed air in the vicinity so that you can use it to clean various
components.
• Pay special attention to cleaning the engine. in particular, the cooling fins and air inlet must be
thoroughly cleaned in order to guarantee optimal cooling of the engine.
• Make sure that chippings do not remain on the exhaust as this could pose a fire risk or
continue to smoulder after the machine has been turned off.
• A steamer may be used for cleaning, Do not spray excessive amounts of water on the bearings,
electric components, dashboard and filler caps. Be particularly careful with water on the back
