•
The material can be placed in a plastic container,
wooden crate, skeleton container or similar (cold
composting).
•
The material can be placed in an insulated compost
holder. The heat is then held for longer and the rotting
process also continues during the winter. This method
produces faster results (warm composting).
•
The material can be spread directly onto the garden
(surface composting).
Adjusting the cutting gear
The anvil blade B should be adjusted the have a distance of 0.5
to 1mm from the cutting blade A. This distance should be kept to
guarantee effective operation of
the machine.
Soft materials or wet twigs can get torn instead of cut properly
due to wrong adjustment. Also a blunt anvil blade from frequent
use produces the same problem.
On the right hand side of the
shredder you will find the blade
adjustment screw (10). To adjust
the distance turn the screw to the
right, with the supplied allen key.
1. For lighter material,
|you can cut through the
material completely
turn the allen key clockwise
half a turn, in the CUT
direction.
2. If you are shredding heavy materials (such as harder
or large materials) they may need to be put through the
shredder twice, to crush the material before cutting it
completely. To loosen the adjusting screw, turn the allen
key anti-clockwise half a turn, in the CRUSH direction.
After you have completed the adjustment, check if the blade
cuts efficiently. To avoid and damage to the shredder make
sure that the cutting blade does not come into contact with
the anvil blade.
Maintenance and storage information
WARNING.
Prior to cleaning or any maintenance, always
ensure the power plug has been removed from the
electrical power supply.
Always wear protective gloves to avoid injury.
Generally speaking, shredders require very little
maintenance. In order to maintain the efficiency of the
machine and to achieve a long service life, observe
the following:
•
Keep the air openings clean and free of
obstructing material.
•
Check the customer-installed nuts and
screws (tighten if necessary).
•
Spray the spiral cutter after each use with an
environmentally-friendly, biodegradable spray oil to
protect against corrosion.
Cleaning
Always clean the shredder after each use.
WARNING.
Never use a high-pressure washer or running
water when cleaning the shredder!
Brush away dirt and plant residue which may be caught in the
spiral cutter. Wipe clean the outside of the shredder with a cloth
which has been moistened with a mild detergent and water.
Power cord maintenance
If the supply cord needs replacing, the task must be carried
out by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s agent, or an
authorised service centre in order to avoid a safety hazard.
A
B
10
0 - 0.5mm
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