BGU GSB 242, Operator'S Manual

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5. Operation
Become familiar with the shredder by reading the owner’s manual before operation.
Set your shredder on an even, safe stable and non-slip foundation.
Do not allow any bystander in the dangerous area of the machine. Avoid directing the discharge chute to any
nearby area accessible by staff or other persons. Anyone who operates the shredder must receive proper
instructions on its safe operation and must read the owner’s manual.
REMEMBER: the operator is responsible for safety of all nearby thirds on site. Never direct the discharge
of material towards bystanders. Strictly provide access to the nearby area to authorized, trained persons
who are familiar with the machine and its use.
Use the upper infeed hopper to shred branches (no hard wood) up to 3 cm (1.8”). Larger material should
be fed through the lateral infeed chute.
All BGU garden shredders are equipped with a lateral crushing rotor with infeed chute.
The combination of a lateral crushing rotor and an upper hopper allow continuous handling of thick branches
up to respectively 12 cm and 10 cm Ø best mixed with garden and chicken waste at the same time.
5.1 Downward side discharge
The downward side discharge is equipped with a number of removable square rods. To activate downward
side discharge simply remove the upper rod and let the discharge chute flap down. Before activating the lower
side discharge, the special shutter plate (supplied separately with each shredder) must be duly assembled
underneath the upper ejection pipe. To assemble the shutter plate first release the fixation screws, remove
the small close elbow and replace it with the shutter plate so to fully close the upper ejection pipe.
By removing and inserting the square rods one by one you can change the mulching size of the material
that can be then shredded down to a bigger or smaller particle size at wish. The average particle size of
the shredded material is obtained by removing every other square rod. For next size up material additional
square rods may be removed at wish.
5.2 Upper ejection pipe
If you are to discharge through the upper ejection pipe of your shredder, make sure to remove the shutter
plate and clear the way through the pipe. So first remove the shutter plate and replace it with the small close
elbow. Then flap the side chute up and insert the upper square rod to secure it in place.
The position of the upper ejection pipe can be adjusted to direct the material discharge at wish. To do so first
release (without removing them) all 4 fixation screws between the transition piece and the upper ejection
pipe. Then turn the ejection pipe to the desired direction and tighten the screws again.
5.3 General operating tips
Make sure that your debris are not too wet as this may lead to possible choking of the ejection
pipe.
Do not forget to check regularly on the ejection side in order to promptly clear possible choking or
if required – switch the shredder off.
To clear hopper choking release the deflection flap below the infeed hopper and exercise hand pressure in
the direction of the upper hopper.
Make sure to switch the motor off and wait till the rotor has come to a complete stop before trying
to clear eventual pipe plugging!