RSH-2435
4. TIPS
MAINTENANCE
5. CLEANING
WARNING!:
ALWAYS USE A DUST MASK AND
SAFETY GLOVES WHEN HANDLING COMPOSTED
MATERIAL TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM
MICRO ORGANISMS.
Shredding
Following the below procedures will improve operation and prolong the
life of the shredder.
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Branches and twigs should be shredded shortly after they are cut.
They become extremely hard once dry and the maximum cutting
diameter is reduced.
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Garden waste such as fresh foliage, creepers and vines contain a
lot of moisture, this can result in material sticking to the cutter head.
Such material should be allowed to dry for a few days before being
fed into the shredder.
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Always check material before shredding, ensure it does not contain
any stones or nails as this may severely damage the shredder.
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Material that contains dirt will rapidly blunt the cutting blades and
should be avoided.
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Always store the shredder indoors in a dry place.
Composting
The shredded material can be composted in many various ways:
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The material can be placed in a heap directly on the ground (cold
composting).
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The material can be placed in a plastic container, wooden crate,
skeleton container or similar (cold composting).
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The material can be placed in an insulated compost holder. The
heat is then maintained for longer periods and the rotting process
continues during the winter. This method produces faster results
(warm composting).
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The material can be spread directly onto the garden (surface
composting).
Cleaning
Always clean the shredder after each use.
Cleaning the hopper plate
1. Ensure the shredder is turned off and
pulled out of the mains power. Unscrew
the locking knob in an anti-clockwise
direction. The thread on the locking knob
is quite lengthy the operation will require
approximately 15 rotations to fully open the
housing.
2. After unscrewing the locking knob lift the
housing upwards to gain access to the
cutting blades.
3. Carefully clean out the cutting
and discharge area. Ensure
that all debris is removed
to prevent the blades from
clogging. The discharge area
should be free of all organic
matter. If the shredder is full
of organic matter it will burn
out the motor and prevent
operation.
4. Once the shredder blades are completely clean gently lower the
housing and tighten the locking knob by rotating in a clockwise
direction. Ensure it is securely fitted to the housing.
5. Connect mains power and press the reset button before turning on
shredder.
WARNING!:
NEVER USE A HIGH-PRESSURE
WASHER OR RUNNING WATER WHEN CLEANING
THE SHREDDER!
WARNING!:
PRIOR TO STARTING THE MOTOR
ENSURE THE SHREDDER IS EMPTY. ENSURE
YOU WEAR SAFETY GLOVES, SAFETY GLASSES AND
EARMUFFS WHEN THE SHREDDER IS IN USE.
