Black & Decker GS1600, User Manual

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Switching on and off (fig. C)
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To switch the tool on, set the on/off switch (1)
to position
I
.
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To switch the tool off, set the on/off switch to
position
O
.
Hints for optimum use
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Shred dry materials last, as this will help to
clear moist material from the shredder.
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Do not allow material to pile up and compost
prior to shredding.
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You may feed shreddings into the shredder for
a second time to further reduce their volume.
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Refer to the chart at the end of this text.
MAINTENANCE
Your Black & Decker tool has been designed to
operate over a long period of time with a
minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory
operation depends upon proper tool care and
regular cleaning.
Before performing any maintenance,
switch off and unplug the tool.
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After use, open the chute as described below.
Clean and dry the casing and the blade area.
Avoid the blades.
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Store the tool in a dry place, out of children’s
reach.
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Regularly check that the blades are sharp.
Replacement blades are available from
Black & Decker repair agents.
To replace blades, proceed as instructed below.
Removing the chute (fig. D1 & D2)
You will need to remove the chute to obtain
access to the blade area.
Make sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged.
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Loosen the thumb nut (7).
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Tilt the chute (3) backover (A), slide it forward (B)
and lift it upward (C).
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To replace the chute, proceed in reverse order.
Replacing the blades (fig. D1 - D4)
The blades can be used on both sides. When one
side has become blunt, you may use the other side.
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Make sure that the tool is switched off
and unplugged.
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Take care not to cut yourself.
Preferably wear gloves.
Removing
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Remove the chute as described above.
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Lock the blade disc using a block of wood (10)
as shown (fig. D3).
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Remove the blades (11) by loosening the Allen
screws (12) using the Allen key provided (fig. D4).
Refitting
To refit the blades:
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Place the blades on the disc with the ground
edge facing down. The holes in the blades
must line up with those in the disc.
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Securely fasten the blades (11) by tightening
the Allen screws (12).
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Remove the block of wood (10).
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Replace the chute (3) and tighten the thumb
nut (7) (fig. D1 & D2).
Restarting a clogged shredder
If the motor is overloaded, the tool will
automatically be switched off.
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Allow the motor to cool down for a few minutes.
If the motor still refuses to start:
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Make sure that the tool is switched off
and unplugged.
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Take care not to cut yourself. Preferably
wear gloves.
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Remove the chute as described above.
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Carefully remove all material from the shredder.
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Replace the chute as described above.
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Plug the tool in and switch it on.
E N G L I S H