1. Connect the shredder to a suitable power outlet.
2. To start and stop the shredder, depress the switch locat-
ed at the rear of the Motor.
3. To stop the shredder, switch to the off position. (Fig .8)
OVERLOAD PROTECTION AND MOTOR
JAMMING
If overfeeding clogs the machine the overload
protection switch may cut out the motor. To restart, first
switch the machine off and disconnect the power cord.
Loosen caging knobs and remove top cover assembly,
then remove any clogged debris from the cutting cham-
ber. If the top cover assembly becomes jammed and will
not lift off, turn the V-cutter by pushing a piece of wood
through the back chute of the top hopper to rotate the V-
cutter to enable the top cover assembly to be removed.
Reset motor overload protection switch. (Fig. 8)
IMPORTANT:
Before replacing top cover assembly
ensure that the V-cutter is positioned as shown in Fig. 9.
Replace the top cover assembly together with the top
cover screw knob ensuring this is tight. If the top cover
screw knob is not tight the motor will not start due to the
motor lock out switch not being activated.
ATTACHING MULCH BAG
Place a heavy duty trash bag on to the discharge chute
using the mulch bag strap. (Fig.10)
FEEDING LEAVES AND SMALL GARDEN
CLIPPINGS - TOP HOPPER
The sloping chute of the top hopper is designed to accept
leaves and small garden clippings.
Shredding and mulching is achieved by natural suction of
the debris through the blade chamber. Do not overfeed and
do not feed wet, soggy material into the garden shredder as
this may clog the blade chamber and the discharge chute.
(Fig. 11)
10
9
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FEEDING TWIGS AND SMALL BRANCHES - TOP HOP-
PER
The smaller back chute of the top Hopper accepts medium
to larger size garden clippings.
Shredding and mulching is achieved through the same
action as the front chute. If a finer type mulch is required
than is initially achieved, re-feed the mulch through again
until the desired result is obtained. (Fig. 12).
Do not feed solid branches through the two Top Hopper
chutes.
SIDE CHUTE
The elongated chute located at the rear of the machine is
specially designed to accept solid garden clippings and
branches up to 1-1/2" (38mm) in diameter.
IMPORTANT:
When feeding long, large diameter material,
control the rate of feed by pulling back on the material so
as not to stall or overload the motor. (Fig. 13)
Fig. 10
Do not under any cir-
cumstances, place
hands inside the feeding chutes while the
machine is operation. Force feeding of debris is
not necessary due to the natural suction action
of the shredder.
WARNING:
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 8
Read and understand
the safety instructions in
this owners manual before using your
Shredder. Failure to comply can result in acci-
dents involving fire, electric shock, or serious
personal injury.
CAUTION:
ON/OFF
SWITCH
OVERLOAD
PROTECTION
SWITCH
Fig. 9
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Your Shredder has been designed for a low level of main-
tenance, involving routine cleaning and inspection. The
motor of the Shredder is maintenance free and requires
no attention. For the best results the blades must be kept
sharp at all times. The blades have dramatically less cut-
ting power when blunt.
The Shredder will tear rather than cut when the blades
are blunt. When this occurs rotate the double sided
blades or replace the blades immediately.
V-CUTTER MAINTENANCE
1.
Switch the machine off and disconnect the power
cord ensuring all moving parts are completely
stopped.
2.
Wear gloves when attempting any maintenance to the
cutting blades.
JAMMING
if blades become jammed see disassembly.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Loosen caging knobs and remove the top cover
assembly.
2. Rotate the cutter base counter clockwise and place a
piece of wood between the cutter base and cutting
chamber wall so as to stop the cutting base rotating.
(Fig. 14)
3. Remove the center hold down bolt by turning it count-
er clockwise using a 16 mm spanner.
4. Remove the square washer, square bushing, V-cutter to
expose cutter base.
Fig. 14
Before attempting
any maintenance
switch the machine off and disconnect the
power cord.
WARNING:
Take extreme care not
to come in contact with
cutting blades.If discharge chute becomes clogged
or cutting blades become jammed, under no circum-
stances should you place your hands in discharge
chute to try to clear obstruction, as this will lead to
serious injury.
WARNING:
