Garland 1080 QG Instruction Manual - 9. Troubleshooting
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9. TROUBLESHOOTING
Depending on the symptoms that you notice, you can discover the probable cause and solve the problem.
Cause
Probable Cause
Corrective Action
The machine does not work
properly
The rotor does not suction
the wood
The shredded material does
not have the same thickness
The blades are blunt
Sharpen or replace the blades
The diameter of the branches is
too big
Remove the branches with a diameter
wider than that permitted.
The space between the blades is
not correct
Adjust the space to 0.5mm.
The engine does not start or
it stops by itself
Engine electric problem
Avoid the accidental start up of the
machine. Verify that the switch is in the
ON ¨I¨ position.
Make sure that the SC System is set
to ON.
No petrol left
Add fuel
There is no engine oil or is low
Add oi (see Section 8.1.2.)
The machine gets stuck
during use.
The diameter of the branch is
too large
Turn off the engine and remove the
spark plug. Remove the cap of the rotor
shaft. Turn the rotor a few degrees with
a wrench specifically designed for this
purpose.
Leave the rotor blocked using the key.
Remove the material from the inlet
tube with the help of a stick or a tool
and restart the machine. If necessary,
change the blades.
The engine does not start
because of the rotor is stuck
Impeller or blades have woody
residue or chunks stuck to them