Ryobi RSH2445B, Original Instructions Manual

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Contact with the cutting mechanism. Keep unprotected
body parts away from the cutting mechanism at all
times.
KNOW YOUR PRODUCT
See page 6
1. Handle
2. Overload protection switch
3. On/off switch
4. Direction switch
5. Feeding chute
6. Shaving plate adjusting knob
7. Front cover
8. Discharge chute
9. Foot
10. Wheel
11. Collection container
12. Power cord
SHREDDING GUIDE
For best results when shredding, follow the guidelines
shown in the table below.
MATERIAL SHREDDING METHOD
Twigs and up to
6 mm diameter. Feed into the feeding hopper
at a rate which the product will
accept without overloading.
Branches and up to
45 mm in diameter. Clip off all side growth with
secateurs before feeding into
the feeding hopper.
Bedding plants,
weeds and shrubby
growth. Knock soil and stones off the
roots to avoid damage to the
blades.
Freshly cut foliage,
hedge, and kitchen
waste.(I.e. cabbage
leaves, vegetable
peelings etc.) With any material having a high
moisture content it is advised
to feed in some drier sticks at
regular intervals to help push
the material through the cutting
assembly and prevent it from
clogging.
Dry sticks and twigs By inserting these at the end
of your shredding task, this
will help to clean the moisture
and plant sap from the inside
of the product and the cutting
assembly.
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Do not allow garden waste to accumulate before
shredding as it will begin to compost, become too damp
and clog the cutting assembly. Dry material will help
most material to clear the ejection chute. Save some
dry sticks until last to help clean the blade area.
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Frequently monitor the build up/collection of shredded
material.
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The exit of the discharge chute must be clear at all
times to prevent blockages.
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When the collection box is full, turn the product Off
before emptying.
WARNING
Do not put your hands up inside the shredder’s discharge
chute to clear away shredded material while the product
is switched on or connected to the mains supply. The
blades are sharp. Wear heavy-duty gloves and exercise
extreme caution when cleaning and clearing blockages.
WARNING
When feeding long woody branches/stems into the
product be careful of whip and vibrations as they get
caught by the cutter. The operator must wear eye
protection whenever using the product.
WARNING
The cutting device has a tendency to pull branches/
stems into the product. Do not try to impede entry of
the material being cut once feeding has started. Always
wear gloves to prevent skin lacerations when feeding
material into the product.
NOTE: In normal use, do not switch off the product until all
of the shredded material has cleared the cutter assembly. If
the product is switched off too quickly, remaining pieces of
material may clog the blade assembly and stall the motor
when the product is switched back on.
SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT
Read and understand all instructions
before operating the product, follow all
warnings and safety instructions.
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Keep all bystanders, especially children
and pets, at least 15 m away from the
operating area
Danger - Rotating blades. Keep hands
and feet out of openings while the
product is running.
Switch off and remove plug from
mains before maintenance or if cord is
damaged.
Wear eye and ear protection.
Do not use as a step.