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WARNING!
The cutting device has a tendency to pull
branches/stems into the machine. Do not try
to impede entry of materials once feeding has
started.
SHREDDING GUIDE
For best results when shredding, follow the guidelines
shown in the table below.
MATERIAL
SHREDDING METHOD
Twigs and pruning
up to 6mm in
diameter.
Feed into the feeding chute at
a rate which the shredder will
accept without overloading. Use
the plunger to push the material
into the chute if required.
Branches and
pruning up to 40mm
in diameter.
Clip off all side growth with
secateurs before feeding into the
feeding chute with the plunger.
Bedding plants,
weeds and shrubby
growth.
Knock soil and stones off the
roots to prevent damage to the
blades. Avoid weeds that may
have seeded. The seeds may not
decompose and may germinate
later.
Freshly cut foliage,
hedge prunings,
and kitchen waste.
(i.e. cabbage
leaves, vegetable
peelings etc.)
With any material having high
moisture content, it is advisable
to feed in some drier sticks at
regular intervals to help push
the material through the cutting
assembly and prevent it from
clogging.
CLEARING OBSTRUCTIONS
This shredder has an overload protection button.
NOTE:
If the shredder should become jammed, power to
the motor will automatically cut off. If the shredder jams
and will not restart, the following action should be taken.
1. Switch the shredder OFF.
2. Disconnect shredder from mains supply before
attempting to unblock any jammed materials.
3. Unscrew locking knob located at the underside of the
cover. (see figure 8)
NOTE:
The locking knob has two stages, the first one
locks the housing, and the second one pulls on the
switch. Once the housing is unlocked, you must push
the knob down and turn it at the same time to unlock the
secondary lock.
4. Lift cover up so it is clear of cutting section.
5. Remove any twigs, branches or other material
that may be clogging the blades, feeding chute or
discharge chute.
WARNING
Take care when tilting the unit onto its wheels as
the unit has an uneven weight distribution when
tilted and during wheeled transportation.
WARNING
To ensure the stability of the shredder, make
sure that the cap headed bolts and washers are
securely tightened.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
The garden shredder is suitable for shredding most
organic garden waste. It will shred pruning, hedge
trimmings, twigs and other organic garden waste up to a
maximum diameter of 40mm.
CAUTION!
Do not feed stones, glass, metal objects, bones, plastic
or rags into the shredder.
These materials will cause serious damage to the
shredder. Do not feed roots covered with soil, as this will
damage the blades.
1. Position the shredder on a firm, level, stable surface.
2. If desired, position a collecting box or other collecting
device under the ejection chute to collect the
shredded material.
WARNING
Do not fix a collection bag around the waist of
the discharge chute.
NOTE:
Ensure power On/Off switch is in the OFF
position before switching on the mains power.
3. Connect to the mains supply. Once the shredder is
connected to the mains supply, the indicating lamp will
show a blue light.
4. To switch on the shredder, first press the power On/
Off switch to ON.
To switch off, simply press the On/Off switch to OFF.
5. Wearing heavy duty gloves, carefully feed the waste
material to be shredded into the feeding chute.
WARNING
Do not put your hands into the feeding chute.
The shredder must be used in the upright
position only. Do not operate the shredder if it is
lying on its side.
WARNING
When feeding long woody branches/stems into
the shredder, be careful of whip and vibrations
as they get caught in the cutter.
