Push in the overload protection button (3) to re-set, mains
power can now be switched on.
If the cutting blades are jammed turn the rotation direction
switch to position , before switching the shredder back
on again, to clear any clogged material.
Disconnect switch
The machine is equipped with a disconnect switch. This
means that the main switch is automatically disconnected
in the event of a loss of current. The machine can be
started again by reconnecting the plug and turning on
the main switch.
Mulching
The following types of material can be mulched in the
shredder:
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Twigs and branches.
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Waste from cutting bushes.
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Waste from hedge-trimming.
Examples of materials which are not suitable for
mulching include:
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Glass, metal, plastic bags, stones, fabric,
earth covered roots.
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Waste that does not have a firm consistency,
e.g. kitchen waste.
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Soft Leafy material.
To prevent damage to the machine, you are recommended
not to exceed the following maximum sizes of twigs and
branches:
•
40mm in diameter.
The material that is to be mulched is fed into the inlet chute
(1) and, assuming it is not too bulky, automatically pulled
down through the slowly rotating spiral cutter to the blades.
Branches and twigs should be mulched shortly after being
cut. They become extremely hard when they dry out, and
the maximum diameter of what can be mulched is reduced.
Heavy material or twigs will jam the blades if you let the
machine cut continually. A large proportion of garden waste
contains a lot of water and therefore sticks easily. Such
material should be allowed to dry for a few days before
being processed.
Check all the material you want to shred carefully. Make
sure it doesn’t contain any stones or nails as this might
severely damage the shredder.
Be aware of vibrations. Heavy vibrations are caused by
damaged or worn out blades. Store the shredder indoors in
a dry place.
Mulching palm fronds
The GMC shredder is designed to effectively handle palm
fronds, reducing them to an easily disposable waste.
If the head of the palm frond is particularly large or
hard it may have to be removed before it is inserted into
the shredder.
If the material is particularly fibrous or hard then you may
have to loosen the blade adjustment screw (10) as outlined
in section ‘Adjusting the cutting gear’ and run the material
through once to soften it. Then retighten the adjustment
screw and insert the material a second time to effectively
shred it.
Composting
The processed material can be composted in various ways:
•
The material can be placed in a heap directly on the
ground (cold composting).
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