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9.7.4 Blockage of the discharge system
If you notice that the engine suddenly runs slower for no apparent reason, quickly check whether the
discharge belt conveyor is still running. In an exceptional case a piece of wood may have become stuck
and may, therefore, block the belt. Follow the following steps to quickly unblock the discharge system:
• Immediately stop the feed by pressing the control handle completely forwards.
• Switch off the engine and remove the ignition key from the ignition switch.
• Open both shielding panels (see § AP.A-P1).
• Remove the discharge belt conveyor (see § AP.A-P2).
• Investigate where the belt is jamming. The cause may be chippings, accumulated wood dust, a
broken branch, etc. If possible, remove the obstruction. If the cause cannot be located, contact an
authorized ELIET dealer.
• If the belt does not jam and you can manually smoothly turn it, it will probably involve a drive
transmission problem.
• Remove the shielding panel (see § AP.A-P5).
• Check the chain, chain tension and the splined connection on the sprockets.
• Carry out the required repairs or visit your authorised ELIET dealer for replacement parts.
(See § 11.5.6, Tensioning the chain.)
• Refi t the discharge belt conveyor in its original position. (See § AP.A-P1)
9.7.5 Rotor stalls
The rotor is blocked during shredding due to an unfortunate concurrence of events. The engine can-
not be started if the rotor is jammed on a piece of wood. Follow the steps below to free the rotor:
Caution:
Suitable clothing and strong gloves are required
if you are to perform work in the vicinity of the blade system.
• First turn the start key to stop and remove it from the ignition.
• Pull out all branches that can be found in the feeding hopper.
• Now open the shredding chamber so that you can remove all chippings and pieces of wood. (See § AP.A1-P3)
• Lock the feed roller in its top position (see §AP.A-P4).
• Once the roller has lifted, the blockage due to the piece of wood will hopefully have been
removed. This will ensure that you only have to remove all garden waste from the branch that is
jammed through the feeding hopper.
• If you cannot remove the wood because the blades are stuck in it, the rotor has to be dislodged.
Warning: Never try to turn the blade shaft by grabbing the blades. The blades are razor-sharp
and may even cause serious cuts when you wear gloves.
• Use the pulley as a turning wheel to dislodge the rotor. By repeatedly turning the pulley to the
left and right, the blades will be dislodged from the wood.