Ryobi RGS-1240, Owner'S Operating Manual

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SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage
Max. cutting
230V~50Hz
Power input 2,400W
40mm
No load speed 4,050 min -1
Net weight 14kg
STANDARD ACCESSORIES
Spanner (1pc), hex key (2pcs)
ASSEMBLY
1. Turn on the Foot A and Food B to the appropriate location,
then upside down the machine. (Fig. 1)
2. Mount the wheel in the same order, ensure the nut is not too
tight. (Fig. 3)
3. Lift up the button, push the collection box track to the
appropriate location. (Fig. 2)
4. Tighten the cover knob. The cover knob has a safety switch.
Please ensure the knob is tightened or the motor will not
activate. (Fig. 4)
NOTE: It is dangerous to use the machine without the hopper.
1. Inspect the material to be shredded before starting. Remove
any objects or debris that could be thrown, jammed or become
entangled in the blades. Remove any soil from root balls.
Foreign bodies like stones, glass, metals, fabrics, or plastics
must not enter the in-feed chute, these could damage the
blades.
2. Always place the machine on firm level ground. During
operation, do not tilt or move.
3. Allow the cutting blades to reach full speed before feeding
the material into the in-feed chute.
4. Use the machine to shred the following materials only:
1). Twigs and branches (Max. diameter 40mm)
2). Waste from pruning bushes
3). Waste from trimming hedges
4). Plant material and other garden waste
5). Leaves and plant roots (remove soil from roots before
shredding)
5. Do not fill soft waste such as kitchen rubbish into the shredder,
but compost them.
6. Feed the material to be shredded into the corner of the in-feed
chute, if it is not too bulky, the material will be drawn in by
the blades.
7. Only insert as much material so that the in-feed chute will
not be blocked up.
8. Ensure the shredded material can fall freely from the discharge
chute.
9. To make finer compost the shredded material can be shredded
for a second time.
10. Do not allow the shredded material to build up to a level
where it blocks the discharge chute. If the material builds up
too far it could reach the cutting blades and be thrown out of
the in-feed chute.
11. Organic material contains a large amount of water and sap
that can stick to the shredder. To avoid this the material
should be left for a few days to dry out. Large branches
however are best shredded when they are fresh.
12. If during cutting the blade stalls, stop the shredder immediately
and disconnect it from the mains supply before investigating
the cause.
13. Remove any jammed debris from the blades and examine
them for any damage before re-commencing shredding.
14. If the blade has stalled for more than 5 seconds the safety
circuit breaker will operate and switch the machine off. Allow
the machine to cool down for at least 1 minute before
re-starting. Push the reset switch first and then push on the
On/Off switch to re-start the machine.
15. If the cutting mechanism strikes any foreign object or if the
appliance should start making any unusual noise or vibration,
immediately switch off and allow the cutting means to stop.
Pull the plug from the mains supply and take the following
steps:
1). Inspect for damage.
2). Replace or repair any damage parts.
3). Check for and tighten any loose parts.
16. If the appliance becomes clogged, switch off and allow the
cutting means to stop. Pull the plug from the mains supply
before cleaning debris.
17. Keep the motor cooling vents clean of debris and other
accumulations to prevent damage to the motor or possible fire.
18. Switch off, allow the cutting means to stop and pull the plug
from the mains supply whenever you leave the work area.
19. Do not allow processed material to build up in the discharge
zone; this may prevent proper discharge and can result in
kickback of material through the feed intake opening.
Long material extending out from the machine could lash out
when being drawn in by the blades. Please keep at safe distance.
WARNING!
The circuit breaker will be activated in the following circumstances:
• A build up of shredded material around the cutting disc.
•
If the material being shredded is greater then the motor capacity.
• Where there is too much resistance against the cutting blade.
WARNING!
PREPARATION
OPERATION
Before using the machine, read the instructions thoroughly and
acquaint yourself with the features of the machine.
WARNING!
Before inspecting or servicing any part of the appliance, switch
off, pull the plug from the mains and make sure that all moving
parts have come to a complete stop.
WARNING!
DESCRIPTION
1. Feed hopper
2. Shredder body
3. Motor cover
4. Collection box
5. Frame
Wheel 6.
7. Feet
8. Flat push stick
ON/OFF switch 9.
10. Reset switch
11. Cover knob
1. Press the switch marked “I” to start the motor. (Fig. 5)
2. Press the “circuit breaker” button if the machine does not
work, ensure you have connected to the power supply. (Fig. 5)
3. When the motor has been running for a few seconds you can
commence shredding.
STARTING THE SHREDDER
1. Press the switch marked “o” to stop the motor. (Fig. 5)
2. Disconnected to the power supply.
STOPPING THE SHREDDER