3. OPERATING THE SHREDDER
Overload Protection
1. The shredder is equipped with a built in motor circuit-breaker that
prevents the motor from being overloaded. The motor will switch
OFF “O” automatically in the event of overloading.
2. If overloading occurs wait 1-5 minutes
and allow the motor to cool down
before restarting the shredder.
3. Move the on/off switch to the ON “I”
position to restart the shredder.
4. If the shredder motor does not restart
disconnect from the mains power
supply.
Note:
Refer to
Cleaning the hopper plate
section or
Troubleshooting
.
Safety Interlock
The shredder is fitted with a safety switch
on the closure between the shredder
housing and motor housing.
This acts as a safety mechanism to
prevent the shredder from operating
if it is not closed correctly.
- If the housing is not closed correctly
and secured with the locking knob,
the safety switch will prevent the
shredder from being turned on.
- If this occurs open the housing and ensure no debris is preventing
closure. Refit and tighten the locking knob in a clockwise direction.
Take care to correctly line up the thread on the locking knob before
tightening to avoid cross threading.
Note:
See
Cleaning
section for further details.
Shredding
The following types of material can
be used in the shredder:
•
Twigs
•
Branches
•
Waste from cut bushes
•
Waste from hedge trimming
1. Feed the material to be
shredded into the feeding
hopper.
2. The shredder will automatically
pull the material through the
feeding hopper. The push stick
can be used to assist in feeding
the garden material.
Note:
The shredder may clog if
too much fine material is fed in. To
prevent clogging, mix fine material
with larger material.
WARNING!
THE SHREDDER IS NOT SUITABLE FOR
MATERIALS INCLUDING GLASS, METAL, PLASTIC
BAGS, STONES, FABRIC, EARTH COVERED ROOTS,
SOFT LEAFY MATERIAL AND WASTE WITHOUT A FIRM
CONSISTENCY (EG. KITCHEN WASTE).
WARNING!
TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE
SHREDDER IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT GARDEN
MATERIAL GREATER THAN 40MM IN DIAMETER IS NOT
FED INTO THE SHREDDER.
40mm Ø
40mm Ø
MAX
CAUTION!
NEVER LOOSEN THE LOCKING KNOB WHEN
THE POWER IS ON. ALWAYS ENSURE THE POWER IS
TURNED OFF AND PULLED OUT OF THE MAINS POWER.
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
