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Getting the best out of your shredder
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Read the instructions before using
your shredder, particularly the safety instructions.
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Allow the unit to work at its own pace; do not
overload it.
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Ensure that the cutters are kept sharp:
dull cutters reduce the efficiency and can
cause overloading.
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Dry material will help moist material clear the
ejection chute.
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Save some dry sticks until last to help clean the
unit out.
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Do not allow material to pile up and “compost”
prior to shredding as it will become too damp.
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There are two clips on the front of the shredder
to which a plastic bag or bin liner can be
attached to collect the shreddings. However, to
avoid the bag becoming detached, ensure that
the bag is touching the ground when attaching.
See overleaf for a table illustrating how to achieve
optimum performance from your shredder.
Maintenance
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Disconnect the unit from the mains before
cleaning.
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After use, disconnect from the power supply,
remove the funnel and clean and dry the casing
and cutter disc area.
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Store in a dry place out of reach of children.
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Check that the cutter blades are kept sharp.
New blades are available from any Black & Decker
service centre.
Changing the cutters (Fig. E)
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Switch the shredder off and disconnect
from the power supply.
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Disconnect the motor plug connection.
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Loosen the thumbscrew on the
front of the shredder and remove the
feeder body.
E
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In order to change the blades it is
necessary to lock the cutter disc, by
putting the spanner into the slot in
the casing and cutting disc, so that the
blades cannot rotate.
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Cutting blades can be used on both
sides. When the first side has become
blunt, release the two screws with the
hexagonal key and turn the blades over,
refit the screws and tighten securely.
New blades are available from any
Black & Decker service centre.
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After changing the blades, replace the
feeder body and secure. Reconnect the
motor plug.
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Reconnect the power supply.
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Pre-cutter blades are designed to last
the life of the unit. If damaged, they must
only be changed by Black & Decker
service centre staff.
Renewing the drive belt (Fig. F)
F
If the shredder motor is running without
driving the cutter disc, it indicates the drive
belt has worn out and will need replacing.
New drive belts are available from any
Black & Decker service centre.
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Disconnect the shredder from the
power supply.
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Place the shredder upside down so that
it is resting on the large funnel.
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Remove the back support leg with
the spanner.
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Remove the black cover plate by
releasing the two screws.
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Remove the belt tension screw located
at the front of the shredder.
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Disconnect the motor plug connection.
Remove the motor by releasing the
four hexagonal screws with the allen
key provided.
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Remove the old drive belt and replace
the new one over the belt pulley. Fit the
motor, making sure that the drive spindle
on the motor engages with the drive belt.
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Replace the four hexagonal screws and
washers but do not secure.
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Replace the tension screw and
tighten fully.
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Turn the belt pulley to check that the
drive belt is still engaged with the motor
drive spindle.
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The four hexagonal screws can now be
tightened, and the motor plug
reconnected.
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Replace and secure the cover plate and
back support leg.
