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TROUBLESHOOTING
Suspected malfunctions are often due to causes that the users can fix themselves. Therefore, check the product using this
section. In most cases the problem can be solved quickly.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Motor does
not start.
Power cord or extension
cord damaged or not properly
plugged in.
Check the power cord, extension cord, power plug, and
the power outlet. Make sure the tool is properly plugged
in. Do not use the tool if any cord is damaged.
Safety key is removed from
power switch.
Insert the safety key into the power switch.
Motor is overloaded and circuit
breaker trips.
The material may be too much or too hard for the
shredder to handle. Wait for motor to cool down, and
press the reset button. Reduce the material load and
restart the shredder.
The hopper is open.
Check that the hopper is closed and the hopper lock knob
is tightened.
Material cannot
be fed into the
shredder.
The material is jammed in the
feed inlet.
Turn off and unplug the machine. Open the hopper
and remove blocked or jammed materials.
The cutting blades are
blocked.
Turn off and unplug the machine. Open the hopper
and blade cover. Remove blocked material from the
blade. Close the blade cover and hopper.
The discharge chute is
blocked.
Turn off and unplug the machine. Open the hopper
and the plate of the discharge chute to clear the blocked
material. Replace the plate and hopper.
Inefficient cutting.
Cutting blade edges are worn.
Reverse the blades or replace with new blades.