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Before each fault elimination:
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Switch off device.
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Wait for standstill of the device.
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Pull out mains plug.
Fault Possible
cause
Remedy
Motor does not start
No power supply
Check fuses
Mains cable defective
have these checked (electrician)
Machine overloaded/blocked and auto-
matically cuts out after 5 seconds re-
versing.
To restart press the infeed switch
Retaining basket unlocked
(safety cut-out device of the retaining
basket has tripped)
Lock the retaining basket
Motor hums but does not start
Blade shaft blocked even after several
reversing tries.
1. Loosen the adjusting knob (J).
2. Press the reversing switch
.
Capacitor faulty
Bring machine to manufacturer or authorised work-
shop for repair
Shredding material is not drawn
into the shredder
The cutting roller is running in reverse.
Wrong switch position
Switch off device and switch over direction of rotation
selector switch.
Shredding material caught in funnel
Press the infeed switch
.
Shredding material too soft or wet
Push down with a branch and shred
Cutting roller worn
Adjust fixed counter blade as described under „ad-
justing the fixed counter blade“. In case of severe
wear, replace cutting roller.
Have the cutting roller replaced by the customer
service.
Shredding material not cut cleanly. Fixed counter blade not adequately
adjusted.
Adjust fixed counter blade.
Device starts but blocks under as
slight load and switches off via
protective motor switch.
Extension cable too long or cross-
section to small.
Socket too far from mains supply and
cross-section of mains cable too small.
Extension cable at least 1.5 mm², maximum 25 m
long. If a longer cable is used, minimum cross-
section 2.5 mm².
In case of further failures please contact our customer service.
