PowerBase 577147, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...ion that will help you get the best from your product ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely If you need help or have damaged or missing parts call the Customer Helpline on 0343 515 1905 IMPORTANT Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...2 Contents Safety Information 3 In the Box 12 Assembly 14 Operating Instructions Tips 15 Maintenance 18 Working Methods 21 Troubleshooting 24 Technical Data 25 Disposal 26 Getting Help 26 Warranty 27 ...

Page 3: ...damaged Danger Rotating blades Keep hands and feet out of openings while the machine is running Wait until all machine components have completely stopped before touching them Safety Information Warning symbols Important Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly The following warning symbols appear throughout this manual and indicate the appropriate safety measures you should ta...

Page 4: ...recycling centre and disposed of in an environmentally safe way Class II equipment Protection against contact with the fingers and solid foreign bodies with Ø 12mm as well as protection against splashed water from all directions Machine operates intermittently Each cycle comprises a period of operation of 40 seconds at rated power input and a period of 60 seconds with the machine at no load The pr...

Page 5: ... all times If you give the equipment to any other person give them these operating instructions as well We accept no liability for damage or accidents which result from non compliance with these instructions Observe local noise and other regulations CAUTION When using mains powered tools observe the following basic safety measures for the prevention of electric shocks and the risk of injury and fi...

Page 6: ...e shredder with other persons or animals nearby When using the shredder wear appropriate hearing and eye protection at all times Wear appropriate protective clothing such as protective gloves firm footwear and long trousers Do not wear loosely fitting clothes or clothes with dangling cords or belts Only use the shredder in the open that is away from walls or other rigid structures and on a firm le...

Page 7: ... the power source from working Shut off the power unit before attaching or removing the collection box Keep all guards and deflectors in place and in good working condition Operating and maintenance safety Make sure that the hopper funnel is empty before you start the shredder Keep your head hair and body away from the intake opening Do not reach into the hopper funnel during operation The shredde...

Page 8: ...influence of alcohol or medication Always take a break when you need one and be sensible about how you work Disconnect from the mains supply i e remove the plug from the mains socket in the following circumstances when you are not using the device transporting the shredder or leaving it unattended before releasing a jammed blade when you are checking the device cleaning it or removing blockages wh...

Page 9: ... parts and clothing out of the filling chamber and ejection channel and away from other moving parts In the event of blockages in the machine intake or ejection channel switch off the motor and disconnect the machine from the mains before removing leftover material in the intake opening or ejection channel Ensure that the motor is free of rubbish and other accumulations in order to safeguard the m...

Page 10: ...o so CAUTION The following states how to avoid accidents and injuries due to electric shock Only use extension cables that have been approved for outdoor use and are earthed and splashproof The core diameter for extension cables measuring up to 25m must be at least 1 5mm and 2 5mm for cables longer than 25m Always roll the whole cable off the reel before use Check the cable for damage If the cable...

Page 11: ...ly cable under any circumstances If the power cable for this equipment is damaged it must be replaced by a qualified person in order to prevent hazards The silent shredder is equipped with a powerful motor and motor brake overload protection with an auto reverse system and restart prevention for additional safety A blade cylinder system is used for cutting which works quietly and automatically dra...

Page 12: ...12 In the Box 11 8 9 4 6 7 10 3 1 2 12 13 ...

Page 13: ...er funnel feed inlet 2 Collection box 9 Operating mode selection switch 3 Collection box safety switch 10 Feeder 4 Shredder unit 11 Cutting blade adjuster knob 5 Mains cable 12 Chassis 6 Transport handle 13 Feet 7 Reset switch ...

Page 14: ...be clipped onto the wheel hub Screw on the two stabilising feet 13 to the chassis 12 Fig 2 Fix the shredder unit 4 onto the top of the chassis 12 with the four screws enclosed To insert the collection box ensure the safety switch is in the OFF position 3 Push the collection box into the chassis with the safety switch at the rear of the machine The collection box can only be fitted in one direction...

Page 15: ...s the collection box and the safety switch are in their correct positions Make sure that the mains power voltage corresponds to the information on the rating label on the shredder If your shredder is fitted with a long mains cable you can plug this directly into a suitable power supply using an RCD device if necessary Operation Switching the shredder on and off Operating Instructions Tips 1 13 12 ...

Page 16: ...on selection switch by pushing forwards Once engaged turn the operation switch clockwise into the ON position To switch off Turn the operating selection switch counter clockwise to a central position In the event of the machine being overloaded e g due to branches that are too thick the shredder may switch off automatically To switch the machine back on turn the operating mode selection switch to ...

Page 17: ...and release any thick branches that may have caused the blockage Stop the machine then remove these obstructions carefully from the feed hopper and discard them if too big Switch the device back on as described above Use the feeder to help feed material down the funnel as necessary After switching off automatically as a result of overload the equipment may not restart automatically if material rem...

Page 18: ... moved towards the rotating roller blade The roller blade is designed to cut into the pressure plate to ensure that there is no gap between the blade and the plate The pressure plate is sacrificial to the roller blade and will be reduced in size over time If you regularly adjust the pressure plate then the branches to be shredded will be cut through properly Eventually over time you may need to re...

Page 19: ...ssure plate or the shredder Using the adjustment knob correctly Ensure the shredder inlet is free from material to be shredded Start the machine normally in the down direction this is the direction required to shred material The shredder roller blade should rotate freely it has a low speed of rotation only once per second Slowly rotate the adjustment knob 19 clockwise a turn The pressure plate is ...

Page 20: ...hat the blade shaft 18 the pressure plate rod 17 and the four recesses 15 for the Allen screws are all correctly aligned and fit smoothly into the recesses on the cover Ensure that the cutting pressure plate is positioned correctly Screw on the housing cover 15 firmly with the four Allen screws 14 16 17 18 14 15 Fig 7 ...

Page 21: ...e unit clogging up mix freshly cut branches or leafy matter with drier materials such as twigs To prevent the blade from becoming blunt quickly remove mud and stones from the roots before shredding Do not shred but directly compost all soft and wet material Keep a couple of dry branches to use for cleaning the unit at the end Do not turn off the unit until all the material has passed the blades Re...

Page 22: ...nd screws are tight Check the covers and guards for damage and improper attachment If necessary change the components Keep the shredder in a safe dry place out of children s reach Do not cover the shredder in nylon bags as moisture may develop Plug replacement Connect Blue to N Neutral 13 AMP fuse approved to BS 1362 Brown L Live Cable grip Outer sleeve firmly clamped If you need to replace the fi...

Page 23: ...of the plug Only fit an approved BS 1363 or BS 1363 A plug and correctly rated BS 1362 13 Amp fuse If in doubt consult a qualified electrician NOTE If a moulded plug is fitted and has to be removed take great care in disposing of the plug and severed cable it must be destroyed to prevent it being accidentally plugged into a power socket For convenient storage the shredder unit can be put inside th...

Page 24: ...ch the device back on No mains power supply Check the socket cable lead and plug for damage and if necessary have any damage repaired by qualified repair personnel Garden waste is not drawn in Cylinder running in reverse Change rotational direction using the operation mode selection switch On Off switch is defective Contact telephone helpline Shredding material is too soft Insert wood or shred dri...

Page 25: ...nches the maximum branch thickness that can be shredded is less than for soft wood e g pine spruce wood For dry or knotted wood the cutting thickness may also be less The sound levels have been determined in accordance with noise measuring process EN 13683 2009 09 appendix F The equipment is intended for use only in premises having an eliminate current capacity equal to or greater than 100A per ph...

Page 26: ...e made on the basis of the instruction manual cannot thus be considered as valid Disposal Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as household waste All tools hoses and packaging should be sorted taken to the local recycling centre and disposed of in an environmentally safe way Disposal and recycling If you need help or have damaged or missing parts call the Customer Helpline on 03...

Page 27: ...ithin 3 years of the date of purchase We will offer you a free repair of the item where this is possible or a replacement or a refund Your statutory rights remain unaffected in particular any rights you may have under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 This warranty is given by HHGL Limited MK9 1BA HHGL ROI Limited D02 X576 Please note This warranty does not apply to products misused or neglected and on...