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Changing the blades
Remove the mains plug before changing the blades.
Caution!
Risk of injury to the fingers and hands when
carrying out work on the blade unit. Wear protective gloves.
Open the machine.
Fix the blade.
Reduced output
One edge of the knife has become blunt:
Turn knife so that you can use the other edge.
All knive edges have become blunt:
Replace with new set of knives (order-no. 3893161).
Maintenance and Care
Each time before starting maintenance work:
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Switch off the motor and pull out the mains plug.
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Wear protective gloves to prevent injury.
The cutters will not come to a standstill immediately after cut-
off. Before starting any service work wait until all parts are sta-
tionary.
Be sure to have removed any tools from the machine after
completion of service work.
Generally garden shredders require little maintenance.
To maintain their efficiency and a long life, observe the
following:
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Keep vent slits clean and free from obstructions.
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Check the locking screws (tighten where necessary).
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Clean the device after shredding.
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To clean your product only use a warm moist cloth and a
soft brush.
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Never use cleaning agents or solvents. Otherwise the
device may be damaged irreversibly. Plastic parts may
be corroded by chemicals.
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Do not clean the machine with running water or high-
pressure cleaners.
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After each operation treat bare metal parts with an envi-
ronment-compatible biodegradable spray oil to protect
them against corrosion.
Storage
Pull out power plug
Store unused equipment in a dry, locked place out of the
reach of children.
Before a longer period of storage carry out the following to
extend the machine’s service life and ensure an easy operat-
ing:
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thoroughly clean the device
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