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Starting and Stopping the shredder
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Press the switch marked “—” to start and marked “0” to stop the motor.
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Press the “circuit breaker” button if the machine does not work, ensure you have connected to
the power supply.
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When the motor has been running for a few seconds you can commence shredding.
The circuit breaker will be activated in the following circumstances:
a. A build up of shredded material around the cutting blades.
b. If the material being shredded is greater then the cutting capacity.
c. Where there is too much resistance against the cutting blade.
When the circuit breaker has been activated switch-off the shredder and disconnect the power
supply.
a. Unscrew the locking knob at the base and open hopper
b. Remove the debris or obstruction from the cutting area
c. Put the hopper back and tighten the locking knob.
d. Leave motor a few minutes to cool down
e. Reconnect to the power supply and press the circuit breaker button.
f. When ready to start shredding press the “—” switch.
Warning: NEVER slacken off the tightening knob without having turned off the On/Off
switch and pulled the plug out of the socket.
Warning: The shredder will stop within 5 seconds after switching off.
