Black & Decker GS1600, User Manual

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OPTIMUM USE OF YOUR SHREDDER
Material Recommended condition for shredding Remarks
Twigs and prunings As cut Feed without overloading.
Branches < 25 mm As cut Clip off side growth.
Feed without overloading.
Firmly hold large diameter branches.
Bedding plants, As cut, Knock soil and stones off roots.
weeds, shrubby growth fairly dry Do not shred seeded weeds.
Freshly cut foliage, As cut, When shredding materials with a
hedge prunings, no surface moisture high moisture content, regularly feed
vegetable waste dry material to clean the shredder.
Paper and cardboard Very dry, loosely rolled Do not shred following moist material.
Fibrous foliage, Very dry Cut into short lengths before shredding.
pampas grass stems
The following materials are suitable for composting without shredding:
- Grass clippings
- Soft vegetation, especially when wet or when natural decomposition has commenced
- Damp paper or cardboard
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