Ryobi RGS-2540, Owner'S Operating Manual

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SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage
Max. cutting
230V~50Hz
Power input 2,500W
45mm
40L
No load speed 4,200min -1
Net weight
Collection bag capacity
10.5kg
1. Feed hopper
2. Motor cover
3. Wheel
4. Support foot
5. Leg
6. Collection bag
7. Shredder body
8. Flat push stick
9. Rest button
10. ON/OFF switch
11. Cut chamber locking knob
12. Wheel axle
13. Wheel cover
14. Blade defend block
15. Inner hexagonal headed bolts
16. Socket spanner
17. Spanner
DESCRIPTION
1. Turn the shredder over.
2. Fold both legs (5) up and insert the wheel axle (12) through
the openings on the legs, firmly fix the legs with wheel axle
on machine body with bolts.
3. Place the spacer and axle bush on both end side of the
wheel axle (12), attach the wheels (3) and firmly fix them
with bolts. Fix the wheel cover (13).
4.Clamp the holding loops of the collection bag in the holders
on both sides of the product.
WARNING!
Be careful when leaning the device on the wheels, since the
weight is unbalanced when tilted and moved.
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.
PREPARATION
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!
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!
ASSEMBLING THE GARDEN SHREDDER
(Fig.1, 2, 3)