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ENGLISH
(Original instructions)
9
ENGLISH
(Original instructions)
When the material is jammed:
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Switch the appliance off.
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Set the direction selector (2) to the right position.
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Press the I button until the blockage is removed.
Warning!
Branches may be ejected from the inlet funnel when
the appliance is running in reverse.
If the blockage has not cleared:
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Switch off and unplug the appliance.
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Use a piece of wood or the plunger (8) to loosen the
debris within the cutting chamber.
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Replace the plug in the mains socket and operate the
appliance as described above to remove any debris.
Warning!
Always switch off and unplug the appliance when
removing a blockage. Do not attempt to remove blockages
by hand through the inlet funnel or outlet opening. Keep your
hands clear of the cutting chamber.
Adjusting the cutter plate (Fig. F)
The cutter plate needs to be adjusted if the appliance fails to
shred material.
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Turn the adjustment knob (7) clockwise half a turn into the
cutting position to cut through light material completely.
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Turn the adjustment knob counter-clockwise half a turn
into the crushing position to shred heavy materials.
The materials may need to be put through the appliance
twice to crush the material before cutting it completely.
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Make sure the cutting blade does not touch the anvil blade
to avoid damage to the appliance.
When the shredded material starts to hang like a chain, adjust
as follows:
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Switch the appliance on.
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Turn very slowly and slightly the adjustment knob (7)
clockwise until you hear a light grinding sound or a small
amount of aluminium shavings will fall out of the discharge
chute. The shredded material will now be separated.
Warning!
Ensure the appliance is switched on and working in
normal forward direction. Adjusting the cutter plate while the
appliance is switched off can lead to serious damage of the
appliance.
Overload protection
This appliance has an overload protection. If the appliance
becomes blocked and the motor stalls, the power will
automatically be switched off.
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Wait for about 5 minutes for the protection to reset.
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Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.
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Clear the blockage as described above.
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Connect the appliance to the mains supply.
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Press the overload protection button (3).
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Switch the appliance on.
Hints for optimum use
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Shred dry materials last, as this will help to clear moist
material from the shredder.
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Do not allow material to pile up and compost prior to
shredding.
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You may feed shreddings into the shredder for a second
time to further reduce their volume.
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Refer to the chart at the end of this text.
Maintenance
Your BLACK+DECKER corded/cordless appliance/tool has
been designed to operate over a long period of time with a
minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation
depends upon proper tool/appliance care and regular
cleaning.
Warning!
Before performing any maintenance on corded/
cordless power tools:
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Switch off and unplug the appliance/tool.
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Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your tool/appliance
and charger using a soft brush or dry cloth.
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Regularly clean the motor housing using a damp cloth. Do
not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.
Mains plug replacement (U.K. & Ireland only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
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Safely dispose of the old plug.
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Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the new
plug.
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Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
Warning! No connection is to be made to the earth terminal.
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality plugs.
Recommended fuse: 5 A.
Protecting the environment
Z
Separate collection. Products and batteries
marked with this symbol must not be disposed of
with normal household waste.
Products and batteries contain materials that can be
recovered or recycled, reducing demand for raw materials.
Please recycle electrical products and batteries according to
local provisions. Further information is available at
www.2helpU.com
Technical data
BEGAS5800
Voltage
V
230 - 240
Frequency
Hz
50
Power input
W
2800
No-load speed
(blade)
/min
46
No-load speed
(motor)
/min
2850
Max cutting diameter
mm
45
Weight
Kg
29.6
