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Disassembly
In certain circumstances, e.g. storage after use, you
can take the machine apart by performing the assembly
steps in reverse order, as described earlier.
Instructions for use
• Place the material to be shredded in the opening
(picture 1, part 1) on the right side. It will then be
automatically drawn into the machine by the cutter as
it turns counter clockwise.
• Do not stuff the opening completely full to avoid
jamming the machine.
• Alternate feeding branches and small litter that is a
bit wet and decomposed. This will also help to avoid
jamming the cutter.
• Squashy kitchen rubbish must be composted, never
put it through the shredder!
• Branches with leaves must always be entirely
through the shredder and out of the way before
feeding new material into the machine. Make sure the
shredded material is able to fall unobstructed into the
bag (picture 1, part 3) without blocking the outlet.
• The ventilation opening must not be blocked by the
shredded material.
• Continuous shredding of thick wood or branches can
cause the machine to jam.
• Soft material like leaves or sprigs can easily block the
inlet: use a stick to poke it in.
• Always check litter for nails and stones before
shredding as they can seriously damage the
shredder.
• Watch for vibrations, vibration indicates worn or
damaged blades.
• Replace blades if necessary.
Cleaning,Maintenance and Storage
Cleaning And Maintenance
Before commencing cleaning and maintenance
procedures, make sure the garden shredder is
switched off and disconnected from the mains supply.
Always wear sturdy leather gloves when
cleaning the cutter blades.
• To ensure the best performance from the garden
shredder, it must be kept clean.
• Always clean the garden shredder immediately after
use.
• Do not allow material to become dry and hard on
any of the garden shredder surfaces.This will directly
affect the shredding performance.
• Make sure that the inlet chute and the discharge
chute are kept clean and clear of all waste material.
• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are tight
and secure.
• Always have any damaged or worn parts repaired, or
replaced by qualified personnel.
• Do not use detergents or solvents as these could
cause irreparable damage to your machine.
Chemicals can destroy the plastic parts.
• Oil the drum every 4th or 5th (use BIO-degradable oil
to protect environment).
Maintenance and storage
• When the machine is stopped for servicing,
inspection, or storage, or to change an accessory,
shut off the power source (electric unit disconnect
from supply), make sure that all moving parts have
come to a complete stop and, where a key is fitted
remove. Allow the machine to cool before making any
inspections, adjustments, etc
• Store the machine where fuel vapor will not reach an
open flame or spark. For extended storage periods,
run the unit dry of fuel. Allow the machine to cool
before storing.
• When servicing the cutting means be aware that,
even though the power source will not start due to the
interlock feature of the guard, the cutting means can
still be moved by a manual starting mechanism.
Storage
To protect the shredder from corrosion when storing
for a longer period, treat the cutting blade with
environmentally-friendly oil.
