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CHANGING DIRECTION OF
ROTATION
To change the direction of rotation, first
turn the control to position
0
and wait until
the spiral cutter has stopped. Then turn the
control clockwise and turn on the main
switch (1). (fig. 9).
MOTOR PROTECTION
The grinder is equipped with a built-in motor
protection which prevents the motor being
overloaded.
In the event of overloading, the main switch is
turned off automatically. The current is broken.
After 5 minutes of cooling, the motor can be
started again.
AUTOMATIC CHANGE IN
DIRECTION OF ROTATION
In the event of a sudden blockage, the machine can
automatically change the direction of rotation.
This causes the material to be fed back.
• switch off the machine.
• wait until the spiral cutter has stopped
• start the machine again and use material which
can be processed more easily.
STOPPING THE MOTOR
Stop the motor by turning the switch to
position
0
(fig. 9).
Do not feed in any material after the
motor has been stopped. This will get
caught in the machine and can make
restarting impossible.
Disconnect the plug if the machine is to be left
unsupervised.
EMERGENCY STOP
In order to stop the machine quickly, e.g. in an
emergency, press the
0
button on the main switch.
DISCONNECT SWITCH
The machine is equipped with a disconnect switch.
This means that the main switch is automatically
disconnected in the event of a loss of current. The
machine can be started again by reconnecting the
plug and turning on the main switch.
GRINDING
The following types of material can be ground in
the compost grinder:
- twigs and branches
- waste from cutting bushes.
- waste from hedge-trimming.
- plant parts and other garden waste which is
suitable for grinding.
Examples of materials which are not suitable for
grinding include:
- glass, metal, plastic bags, stones, fabric, earth-
covered roots.
- waste that does not have a firm consistency, e.g.
kitchen waste.
To prevent damage to the machine, you are
recommended not to exceed the following
maximum sizes of twigs and branches:
< 40 mm in diameter.
Feel free to stand the grinder on a tarpaulin or
similar before grinding. This will catch the ground
material and make removal easier.
The material that is to be ground is fed into the
feeding hopper and, assuming it is not too bulky,
automatically pulled down through the slowly
rotating spiral cutter to the blades.
Branches and twigs should be ground shortly after
being cut. They become extremely hard when they
dry out, and the maximum diameter of what can be
ground is reduced.
A large proportion of garden waste contains a lot
of water and therefore sticks easily. Such material
should be allowed to dry for a few days before
being processed.
Store the grinder indoors in a dry place.
COMPOSTING
The processed material can be composted in
various ways:
- The material can be placed in a heap directly on
