Eliet CAMELEON M360, Manual

Page 1: ...CAMELEON M360 M450 M A N U A L ...

Page 2: ...e on www eliet eu ELIET Copyright 2015 ELIET All rights reserved All textual material drawings illustrations diagrams graphs etc included in this ELIET booklet are protected by copyright and also by other intellectual property rights None of this information may be copied for com mercial purposes or distribution and or changed or reposted for other purposes The copyright on the content included in...

Page 3: ... your machine into the text boxes Item number MA 029 Serial number Year of manufacture Purchase date 2 Warranty 2 1 Registratration of the machine In order to be able to make a warranty claim you will need to register your machine online within one month after purchase www eliet eu www elietmachines com European customers ELIET EUROPE NV US customers ELIET USA Inc Diesveldstraat 2 3361 Stafford st...

Page 4: ... pages carefully All ELIET equipment and machines are continually being updated and improved and therefore the specification of your machine may differ slightly in terms of shape technology and acces sories The descriptions and technical data in this manual are accurate at the time of printing Certain illustrations and descriptions may not be applicable to your specific machine but instead relate ...

Page 5: ...ies 13 7 3 4 Personal Protective Equipment PPE 14 7 3 5 Danger zone 14 7 3 6 Periodic maintenance 14 7 3 7 In harmony with nature 15 8 Dealer s duties 16 8 1 Other duties 16 9 Operating instructions 17 9 1 Preliminary checks 17 9 2 Adding fuel 17 9 3 Preparing the work site 18 9 4 Starting the petrol engine 18 9 5 Operating the machine 19 9 5 1 Prior to starting the work 19 9 5 2 During work 20 9 ...

Page 6: ...ropeller 26 11 3 Maintenance after 20 hours of operation 28 11 3 1 General lubrication treatment 28 11 3 2 Changing the oil 29 11 3 3 Checking the spark plug 29 11 3 4 Changing the air filter 30 12 Storing the machine 31 13 Equipment specifications 32 14 EC Declaration of Conformity 33 15 Warranty Conditions 34 ...

Page 7: ...nal information and to highlight dangers 5 1 For your information For your information This symbol is used to draw your attention to specific information and or acti ons or to indicate where you can find additional information on the subject 5 2 Caution Caution This symbol suggests safe practices The purpose is to prevent incorrect operation that could result in personal injury or damage to the ma...

Page 8: ... that you take the time to study the machine prior to its use for a better understanding of the descriptions provided in this operating manual 6 1 General overview 8 suction hose 9 steer 10 discharge opening 11 brake 12 machine supporting wheel 13 support suction hose 14 trailer hitch 15 guiding wheels collector unit 16 latch for the collector unit 1 lifting and support bracket 2 covering tarpauli...

Page 9: ...IET parts and lubricants at any time These service parts are manufactured according to the same strict rules and craftsmanship as the original equipment Find a dealer near you on www eliet eu Caution For your own safety only genuine parts should be mounted on ELIET machines For a list of original spare parts and their ordering codes please visit www eliet eu 6 2 Engine 1 Choke 2 Speed control 3 Oi...

Page 10: ...nstructions are symbolised by icons 1 Before operating the machine the manual should be read and understood 2 Suitable safety clothing gloves safety goggles ear protec tion must be worn when operating the machine 3 There is a real risk of severe injuries including permanent damage to the hands Never place your hands near the blade while it is still operating 5 There is a real risk of severe injuri...

Page 11: ... seal of conformity with European standards in the form of a CE label Caution Safety stickers or parts that include safety information that are damaged due to use or cleaning have become illegible or have been removed must be replaced immediately Stickers and parts can be obtained from any authorised ELIET dealer 7 2 Safety features Warning Never attempt to circumvent or disengage safety devices S...

Page 12: ...he brakes to block auto matically Safety contact collector unit As soon as the collector unit is removed both the engine and the turbine will disengage 7 3 Safety instructions 7 3 1 General safety instructions The owner of the machine will keep this manual during its complete service life A reference guide for the user it also ensures that the machine is used and maintained correctly at all times ...

Page 13: ...ith heart problems and or balance disturbances are advised against operating this machine Although the machine is equipped with extensive safety features please avoid dangerous situations Never work with a machine that has not been fully assembled Check the finish of the machine to ensure compliance with the instructions provided in this manual Make a thorough inspection of the area where the mach...

Page 14: ...suction hose Never allow bystanders within the danger zone a circle of 10 m around the machine during work Do not take any risks Disengage the machine as soon as someone enters into the danger zone Shut off the engine when leaving the machine unattended Once the motor is running focus all your attention on operating the machine 7 3 6 Periodic maintenance For your information For your own safety an...

Page 15: ...park plug removed before performing repairs or maintenance Always wear suitable clothing for performing maintenance 7 3 7 In harmony with nature Use the machine in a manner that respects environmental regulations Avoid running the machine when you re not using it Avoid spillage of fuel while refuelling Service the engine regularly to ensure optimum combustion ...

Page 16: ...ny irregularities on the delivery order before signing for receipt In case of damage to the machine a complaint to the shipping company must be submitted im mediately after delivery 8 1 Other duties Machines do not contain any oil or fuel when they are packed for transport The dealer must check the oil level and refill if necessary according to the instructions in this manual or those pertaining t...

Page 17: ...ler shows ruptures or fractures it must be repaired prior to use 5 Check that the tensioning bolts of the propeller are sufficiently tight 6 Prior to starting any work the operator must check that all protective covers are in place and correctly fixed 9 2 Adding fuel When the machine is running low on fuel it must be refuelled The use of fresh petrol is recom mended at all times Use unleaded petro...

Page 18: ...al funnels are available from your ELIET dealer Put the cap back on the fuel tank as quickly as possible Also ensure that clothing does not come in contact with the petrol If this happens it must be changed immediately It is strictly prohibited to refill the tank around people who are smoking or near open fire If fuel is swallowed or comes in contact with the eyes consult a doctor immediately 9 3 ...

Page 19: ... the choke when the engine has engaged to avoid the engine from receiving excess fuel f Leave the engine to warm up for a few seconds Failure to open the choke will cause the engine to slow down and to produce smoke It will even tually come to a stop The solution is to simply restart the engine without opening the choke The engine s failure to restart could indicate a soaked spark plug which then ...

Page 20: ...ng the functionality of the safety swit ches in any way is strictly prohibited The engine must be disengaged immediately if the machine produces unfamiliar sounds Exa mine the defect and perform any necessary repairs before continuing Warning Any suboptimal performance of the machine can compromise the operator s safety While performing suction the suction mouth must never be fully pressed to the ...

Page 21: ...distances Prior to attaching the Cameleon M to a trailer hitch the brake must be engaged Dit doet men door de ketting die van de trekbeugel naar de remgeleider loopt vast te haken aan het voorziene haakje Hierdoor zet men de rem vast in de vrije positie This is done by hooking the chain that goes from the guidance to the brake on the hook This converts the brake stuck in the free position 9 6 Clea...

Page 22: ...e carried out with the engine turned off Wear suitable clothing for cleaning activities Utility gloves are essential 9 6 2 What does cleaning involve Cleaning the machine implies a thorough check up and inspection of the machine Check that no parts have been deformed that welded seams are not cracked and that parts do not exhibit excess play Any necessary replacement and or repair works must be un...

Page 23: ...e must be replaced Original stickers can be purchased from your ELIET dealer Compressed air can be used to easily blow out and clean some parts Pay particular attention to cleaning the engine Cooling fins and air inlets are of key importance to guarantee adequate cooling of the engine Use of a steamer to clean the machine is allowed Do not spray excessive amounts of water on the bearings electric ...

Page 24: ...n a 2 m radius of the machine For safe transport it is essential that the Cameleon be attached firmly to the trailer or the van Make sure the machine is firmly lashed up Always transport your machine with its engine turned off Avoid very rough terrain the transport route is preferably flat with an even surface The danger zone remains in effect while the machine is being transported ...

Page 25: ...ance must always be carried out in an area intended for that purpose The area must meet the following criteria Spacious Dust free Easily accessible Clean and tidy Well lit Quiet These characteristics are important for proper performance of the maintenance works Warning Maintenance performed in an incorrect manner may compromise the operator s safety Damage or consequential damage that arises from ...

Page 26: ... on the ma chine Loosen the black protection cover There are two types of filters the common sponge filter and a paper filter similar to the air filter of a car Sponge filters can be cleaned by rinsing them with some petrol and blowing them with com pressed air Paper filters are cleaned by dusting them down or cleaning with compressed air After cleaning replace all parts into their original positi...

Page 27: ...er attachment is hidden behind a propeller hood How to detach the propeller hood At the heart of the propeller is a conic drill socket There are three holes two of which carry a socket head screw One of the screws should be loosened completely the other only half The fully loosened screw is then screwed into the hole that was initially empty After screwing it in secure it tightly While securing it...

Page 28: ...t nipple How to proceed Clean the nipple Push new lubricant through the nipple with a special lubricant pump ELIET recommends Sunoco Multi Purpose Grease One or two pump fulls will suffice to redistribute the new grease Remove the grease that protrudes via the seams Lubricating hinges Hinges can be found in these locations The pivot point of the skip The pivot point of the latch on the collector u...

Page 29: ...ith a clean cloth Refill the engine with fresh 4 stroke oil ELIET recommends a top quality high detergent oil SUNOCO DENALUBE SAE 20W50 API SF CC Pour 0 6 l of oil into the filler opening Remove any spilled oil after filling Before checking the oil level with the dipstick leave the engine untouched until all the oil has found its way into the crankcase Place the dipstick in the filler opening with...

Page 30: ...ctrodes against the mass of the engine 3 Pull the starter cord 4 Check for sparks between the electrodes 5 The spark plug is in good condition if the sparks are clear and neatly centred between the electrodes 6 Weak irregular and off centre sparks indicate that the spark plug must be changed Replace the new or old spark plug with care so as not to damage the screw thread Secure the spark plug with...

Page 31: ...bserve at least 2 m distance If the machine is stored outdoors it must be properly covered with canvas Avoid direct precipitation on the machine ELIET highly recommends a sheltered storage place Storing Always allow the engine to cool down before storage When storing the machine for an extended period we recommend that you follow the steps below Check all nuts and bolts and fasten them where neces...

Page 32: ...ru EX27 RPM 3200 t min Propeller Steel Suction mouth Ø 193 5 mm Suction hose 3 5 m Noise reduction rubber Chassis galvanised 0 8 mm Dimensions LxWxH in mm 180x800x1040 mm Weight emtpy 117 kg Transmission Direct Volume collector unit 700L Options Shredder unit ...

Page 33: ... In this knowledge the necessary steps have been taken in line with Machine Directive 2006 42 EC in order to ensure absolute operator safety for the operator when the machine is used correctly The value of the measured sound power level and the guaranteed sound power level were obtained according the procedures set forward in the directive 2000 14 EG annex III B clause 35 and directive EN 13503 Me...

Page 34: ...sional or in professional use To be eligible to obtain warranty the customer is invited to register the newly purchased machine with ELIET You should complete the registration online on Eliet s webiste www eliet eu what is reached first II Non applicability of the warranty Wearing parts like knives bearings belts chains cogwheels tires lamps fuses etc are not covered by the warranty When the defec...

Page 35: ... ordered to the dealer under the regular delivery and payment conditions Step 7 The defective part will be examined by the technical department first prior to approving or rejecting the warranty ELIET reserve the right to solely decide whether or not the customer has complied with the conditions for the validity of this warranty i e 1 year or 2 years Faulty components shall become the property of ...

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