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11.3.2 What is cleaning about
Cleaning the machine does not just entail cleaning the external components. Also open all guards
so that the hidden areas can also be cleaned. A number of items deserve special attention:
• Air fi lter (see § 11.4.4)
• Electrical wiring and switching components.
• Fine wood dust deposit in the cooling air fl ow around the engine
• Cooling air inlets and outlets. (zie § 11.3.3)
• Chippings from the grooves of the drive belt
• Battery
• Areas around the bearings of the rotor
• Drive and bearing rollers of the discharge belt conveyor
• Be scrapers and dust evacuation of the feed belt
• Hydraulic valves and quick fi t connectors
• Feed roller guides
• Use a dry cloth, a soft brush, etc. for cleaning. To remove spent grease and lubricants, use
penetrating oil containing molybdenum disulphide. This spray lubricates and also dissolves rust.
• Once spent lubricant has been wiped away, it is important that new lubricant is applied to
continue to guarantee the correct operation of the machine. (A list with recommended lubri
cants can be found on Appendix B.)
• Compressed air is a handy tool to easily blow out a number of issues.
Caution:
Seals can be damaged when compressed air is used !
• Pressure-washing of the machine is permitted. However, never point the water jet in the
direction of bearings, electrical contacts or fi ller caps. Water is known to be the main cause
of corrosion and must, therefore, be avoided at all times. Allow the engine to cool down prior
to hosing it down using a jet of cold water.
• Empty the feeding hopper and the discharge completely before storing the machine. The acid
juices of certain garden waste chippings may affect the paintwork but they may also oxidise
untreated blank metal which may promote rust.