ATIKA ALF 2300, Original Instruction Manual

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− Do not clean the machine with running water or high-pressure cleaners.
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After each operation treat bare metal parts with an environment-compatible biodegradable spray oil to protect them against cor-
rosion.
− the cutting roller and shaving plate are expendable parts, though with normal use and correct adjustment they have a service life
of many years.
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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 automati-
cally cuts out after 5 seconds reversing.
Switch the reversing switch to
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INFEED to conti-
nue the operation.
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 re-
versing tries.
1. Loosen the adjusting knob (J).
2. Switch then the reversing switch to
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REVERSE
to continue the operation.
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see also “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
Switch the reversing switch to
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INFEED.
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 adjust-
ed. 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.