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9.7. After working
9.7.1. Cleaning the machine
It is strongly recommended that you clean the machine after each use according to the instructi-
ons in the following section.
(see Section 11.2.2, page 50)
Failure to regularly clean your machine will:
• Lead to premature wear of the bearings, gaskets and drive belts
• Increase the risk of fire
• Decrease the cooling efficiency of the engine
• Cause fractures or cracks to become undetectable
• Have a detrimental effect on the paint coating and safety stickers.
Warning: A machine that is no longer in optimal working condition may compro-
mise the safety of the operator.
Caution: Wear suitable clothing when cleaning. You must always wear protec-
tive gloves.
• Empty the shredding chamber after each use.
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Remove any leftover shredded material and green waste from the feeding hopper.
• Remove any leftover shredded material and wood dust that has accumulated in the cavities of
the machine.
• Remove any leftover shredded material that has become stuck to the feed roller's shaft gui-
dance system.
• Use a dry cloth, a soft brush, etc. for cleaning. To remove grease and lubricants, use penetra-
ting oil containing molybdenum disulphide. This spray lubricates and also dissolves rust.
• It is also practical to keep compressed air at hand. It can be used to easily clean various compo-
nents.
• Pay special attention to cleaning the engine. The cooling fins and air inlet in particular must be
thoroughly cleaned in order to guarantee optimal engine cooling.
• Make sure that no leftover shredded material is present on the exhaust system, since it could
catch fire or continue to smoulder after the machine has been turned off.
• Never clean the machine using a high pressure washer. Do not put too much cleaning pressure
on bearings, electrical components or filler caps. If you use water to clean the machine, do
not allow too much water to infiltrate bearings, electrical components or filler caps. Water can
penetrate the electrical panel and cause short-circuits. Moisture can also cause corrosion and
lead to faults in the electrical system or premature wear of the machine.
• Water is the main cause of rust formation and must be avoided at all times.
• Lubricant is washed away during cleaning. As such, you should also plan to lubricate the ma-
chine again after cleaning it.
• The engine manufacturer does not recommend water cleaning.
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