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2400 W Electric

Impact Shredder

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Page 1: ...2400 W Electric Impact Shredder User Manual Spend a little Live a lot Original instruction manual WITH QUICK START GUIDE 66926_3430345_11026_ug_cover indd 2 22 03 2016 3 21 pm ...

Page 2: ...the pictograms for handling on the machine 11 Safety devices 12 13 Safety instructions 14 29 Set up 30 34 Use 35 39 Description of the components and control elements 35 Operation 35 38 Safety 39 Malfunction and remedy FAQ 39 Cleaning 40 Maintenance and servicing 41 46 Turning the blades 42 Storage and transport 43 Cleaning 44 Ordering replacement parts 45 Replacing the power cable 46 Technical da...

Page 3: ...ation Road Bromborough CH62 3QG AFTER SALES SUPPORT Model GLEKS 2440 PRODUCT CODE 66926 ON SALE DATE 08 2016 0151 649 1500 1890 946244 www einhell co uk YEAR WARRANTY Fig 1 1 26 8 13 2 10 5 22 23 5 Shredded material bag not included 13 6 3 21 4 6 7 12 11 3 9 20 19 18 16 17 15 10 4 7 14 9 24 25 66926_3430345_11026_ug_cover indd 4 22 03 2016 3 21 pm ...

Page 4: ... screw 13 Wheel hubs 2pcs 14 Ring wrench 12mm 15 Hexagon Allen key 16 Screw for chassis assembly 2pcs 17 Washer for chassis assembly 2pcs 18 Sleeve Thick short 2pcs 19 Sleeve Thin long 2pcs 20 Washer outside 2pcs 21 Hexagon Nut 2pcs 22 Shredded material bag Not included 23 Hooks on chassis for shredder debris bag 24 Original operating safety instructions 25 Quick set up guide 26 Ejector chute 6692...

Page 5: ...fuse To comply with European Directive 2012 19 EU concerning old electric and electronic equipment and its implementation in national laws old electric tools have to be separated from other waste and disposed of in an environment friendly fashion e g by taking to a recycling depot Recycling alternative to the demand to return electrical devices As an alternative to returning the electrical device ...

Page 6: ...your purchase for many years to come If you require technical support or in the unlikely event that your purchase is faulty please telephone our Helpline for immediate assistance Faulty product claims made within the 1 year warranty period will be repaired or replaced free of charge provided that you have satisfactory proof of purchase keep your till receipt safe This does not affect your statutor...

Page 7: ...st also observe country specific guidelines and laws Store the instruction manual for future use If you pass the impact shredder on to third parties please be absolutely sure to include this instruction manual Explanation of symbols The following symbols and signal words are used in this instruction manual on the Electric Impact Shredder or on the packaging DANGER This signal symbol word indicates...

Page 8: ...njury Keep all safety regulations and instructions in a safe place for future use Proper Use This electric garden refuse shredder is designed only for shredding organic garden waste Place biologically degradable material e g leaves branches dead flowers etc into the loading tunnel inlet The operating instructions as supplied by the manufacturer must be obeyed to ensure that the equipment is used p...

Page 9: ...other tools or products of any kind The equipment is allowed to be used only for its intended purpose Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse The user operator and not the manufacturer will be liable for any damage or injuries of any kind resulting from such misuse Reasonably foreseeable misuse Not reading the Instructions and Safety advice in this User Guide before using the product Damage...

Page 10: ...ing long pieces of material into the tunnel inlet which might whiplash if the material is still projecting out of the tunnel inlet as it is drawn into the machine Lung damage if no suitable protective dust mask is used Damage to hearing if no suitable ear protection is used Health damage caused by hand arm vibrations if the equipment is used over a prolonged period The reprinting or reproduction b...

Page 11: ... persons and animals away from the danger zone 4 Important Protect the machine from the damp and never expose it to rain 5 Important Always wear safety goggles ear defenders protective gloves and heavy duty work clothes 6 Always set the ON OFF switch to OFF and pull the power plug out of the socket outlet before doing any work on the shredder e g cleaning the shredder and making adjustments or if ...

Page 12: ...t shredder s motor housing cover This label along with the safety instructions on these pages should be carefully read before attempting to operate this unit DANGER 2 Take care when the blades are rotating Do not put your hands or feet into openings when the machine is running RECOMMENDED 3 Important Keep other persons and animals away from the danger zone Fig 3 2 3 66926_3430345_11026_ug_inner in...

Page 13: ... switch will operate and turn off the power to the motor If this happens then tighten the release screw 11 The motor is protected from overloads by an overload switch In case of overloading the equipment will shut down automatically To restart the motor set the On Off switch to the position I to start or restart the electric motor 4 The plunger Fig 4d Item 4 is used to remove jammed objects from t...

Page 14: ... or damage to the machine due to an incorrect supply rating WARNING Read and follow the operating instructions and safety information before using for the first time Failure to follow the safety notes and instructions may result in an electric shock fire and or serious injury and or damage to the machine When using equipment a few safety precautions must be observed to avoid injuries and damage Pl...

Page 15: ...r local governmental agency for information regarding minimum age requirements for the user Never use an impact shredder in the direct vicinity of persons especially children or animals Safety instructions 1 Operation storage and monitoring WARNING a Wear close fitting work clothing which is in good condition and which offers protection such as long trousers sturdy work shoes hard wearing gloves a...

Page 16: ...s cable is damaged whilst relocating the shredder if it is not unplugged DANGER d Never use the shredder in the rain or in moist or wet conditions There is a risk of electrocution or damage to the shredder if moisture gets inside the shredder DANGER e Protect the shredder from the damp and rain There is a risk of electrocution or damage to the shredder if moisture gets inside the shredder DANGER f...

Page 17: ... Make sure that the shredder is properly closed loading tunnel and motor housing before you start up the motor There is a risk of electrocution or damage to the shredder if this is not done WARNING j The shredder must be placed on a flat and firm surface where it can stand securely If the shredder is not stable during use and topples over There is a risk of impact injury injury from materials bein...

Page 18: ...he safety devices supplied with the shredder e g the plunger must be used There is a risk of injury or damage to the shredder if this is not done WARNING n The shredder must be assembled correctly before it is put into operation There is a risk of electrocution injury or damage to the shredder if this is not done WARNING o Examine the shredder each time before you use it Do not use the shredder if...

Page 19: ...he shredder it will also result in the loss of your rights under the warranty s Keep the shredder away from other persons particularly children and pets t Use the shredder only for the purpose specified in these instructions u The mains voltage of your supply must be the same as the voltage specified on the appliance rating plate Risk of fire or electrocution exists if this is not correct v Power ...

Page 20: ...c When you are not using the shredder keep it in a dry place out of the reach of children d Check the screws regularly to see that they are properly tightened e Examine the shredder for signs of wear or damage each time before you use it and after any impacts Have essential repairs carried out without delay f Use only original replacement parts for repair and maintenance purposes g Never use repla...

Page 21: ...ng and one of at least 3x2 5 mm2 for cables longer than 25 m Risk of fire or electrocution o If the machine has to be lifted for transportation be sure to switch off the motor first and wait for the cutter to come to a standstill Each time before you leave the machine switch off the motor and pull out the power plug Before you connect the machine to the power supply make sure that the loading tunn...

Page 22: ...els must be replaced WARNING v To detect significant damage or defects the equipment must be inspected each time before use and each time after being dropped or suffering other shocks Do not use the impact shredder if any damage has occurred as a result of dropping Risk of injury death 3 Safety of persons a Be careful pay attention to what you are doing and approach work with an impact shredder in...

Page 23: ...hat the motor is clear of waste and other accumulations to protect the motor from suffering damage or possibly catching fire e Avoid an abnormal posture Maintain a safe position and keep your balance at all times This will allow you to have better control of the impact shredder in the event of unexpected situations f Wear suitable clothing Do not wear any loose fitting clothing or jewellery Keep y...

Page 24: ... working order and in position Damaged or illegible labels must be replaced b Do not tip the machine whilst the motor is running c Switch off the machine before you fit or remove the collection container d Children must not be permitted to use the machine e The appliance must only be used outdoors in a clear open space f Use the impact shredder accessories etc in accordance with these instructions...

Page 25: ...riginal spare parts This will ensure that the safety of the impact shredder is not compromised b When servicing the cutting tool remember that it may still be moving due to the starting mechanism even if the motor is not running because of the cover interlock c Pull out the mains plug and carry out the following work Check the machine for signs of damage Check that all the parts are secure and tig...

Page 26: ...y may get caught in it when playing and suffocate Make sure that children do not insert any objects into the impact shredder WARNING Never operate the impact shredder in the wet or in the rain as this can increase the risk of electric shock WARNING Risks associated with using the impact shredder If used improperly or in a negligent manner the impact shredder can inflict serious injury Carefully re...

Page 27: ...witch will operate and turn off the power to the motor If this happens then tighten the release screw 11 The motor is protected from overloads by an overload switch In case of overloading the equipment will shut down automatically To restart set the On Off switch to the position I to start or restart the electric motor 4 The plunger Fig 5d Item 4 is used to remove jammed objects from the loading t...

Page 28: ...ons to prevent dust inhalation every time you perform any work Before start up the protective guard must be correctly fitted and the impact shredder should never be operated without the protective guard Always position yourself in a stable upright position when working with an impact shredder Guide the material into the impact shredder properly Never stress the impact shredder so that it comes to ...

Page 29: ...ctors cannot be completely ruled out The following risks associated with the design and construction of the impact shredder may apply Contact with exposed material being drawn into the loading tunnel inlet cutting hazards Unforeseen abrupt movement of the material being drawn into the loading tunnel inlet cutting hazards Flung parts from the ejector chute cutting ejection hazards Flung parts of th...

Page 30: ... correct cutting blades must be used The cutting blades must be in a good condition with correctly sharpened edges 9 Safety and protective equipment Safety switch Figure 5a Item A in the interior on the motor housing Motor overload protector switch Operate the ON OFF switch to OFF then turn ON again The plunger 66926_3430345_11026_ug_inner indd 29 22 03 2016 3 22 pm ...

Page 31: ...shredder out of the packaging 2 Check to make sure that the delivery is complete see fig 1 3 Check whether the impact shredder or the parts exhibit any damage 4 In the event of damages or missing parts do not use the impact shredder Contact the manufacturer via the service address indicated on the warranty card 5 If possible please keep the packaging until the end of the guarantee period NOTICE Th...

Page 32: ...tar headed screwdriver You may also need one AF 10 open ended spanner to hold the axle whilst the nuts are tightened Before starting the equipment Before you connect the equipment to the mains supply make sure that the data on the rating plate matches that of your local supply Always pull out the power plug before making adjustments to the equipment The chassis and the wheels must be fitted before...

Page 33: ...ers 17 under the heads of the screws 16 and then use the screws with the washers to secure the chassis as shown in Fig 6b using a PH2 star headed screwdriver not included Fig 6b 5 17 16 Fig 6a 2 Assembling the axle and wheels Figs 7a 7h Remove the sleeves 18 19 nuts 21 and washers 20 from both ends of the axle 5 Mount the axle into the chassis 5 Fig 7a Fig 7b 18 5 7 Fig 7a 7 Refit thick short slee...

Page 34: ...2440 Set up Fig 7c 18 19 Fig 7d 18 19 6 7 Fit the wheels 6 the washers 20 and then fit the hexagon nuts 21 Fig 7d 7f Fig 7f 21 Fig 7e 20 Tighten the nuts using the supplied ring wrench 14 and fit the wheel hubs 13 Fig 7g 7h Fig 7g 14 Fig 7h 13 66926_3430345_11026_ug_inner indd 33 22 03 2016 3 22 pm ...

Page 35: ...edder As an option you can purchase a debris bag from the manufacturer via the contact information of service address indicated on the warranty card or the contact information at the foot of the pages You will need to provide the product data and part number of the debris bag from the Ordering replacement parts section on Page 45 If you purchase a debris bag then it can be fitted to the shredder a...

Page 36: ...perator and not the manufacturer will be liable for any damage or injuries of any kind caused as a result of this Please note that our equipment has not been designed for use in commercial trade or industrial applications Our warranty will be voided if the machine is used in commercial trade or industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes Operation Please note that the statutory regulations go...

Page 37: ... on the mains supply The shredder can be switched ON switch position I and OFF switch position 0 by using the ON OFF switch 11 Figure 11 Item 11 Overload protection motor circuit breaker The motor is protected from overloads by an internal overload switch In case of overloading the equipment will shut down automatically To restart set the On Off switch 11 to the position I Fig 11 Item 11 If the mo...

Page 38: ... loading tunnel inlet does not clog If you want to shred withered damp material that has been lying in the garden for several days alternate between putting in this material and branches This will help to prevent the loading tunnel becoming clogged with material Do not shred soft waste e g kitchen waste put it straight in the compost box Entangled branches and leaves should be thoroughly shredded ...

Page 39: ...l inlet 1 use a hook to remove jammed objects from the opening of the ejector chute 26 See Fig 11 Switch off and unplug the shredder Then swing open the loading tunnel 2 Fig 12a by opening the release screw 12 Fig 12a You can now remove blockages from the inside of the equipment Fig 12b c NOTICE Wear work gloves Risk of injury from the cutting blades Fig 12b A Fig 12c 7 Fig 12a 12 2 66926_3430345_...

Page 40: ... again the loading tunnel is correctly positioned and the safety screw is screwed right in CAUTION NEVER undo the release screw 12 Figure 12a without first switching off the machine at the ON OFF switch 11 Figure 11 and disconnecting the shredder 13A plug Malfunction and remedy FAQ Problem Problem Cause Corrective Action The machine does not work No power at the plug Check the power at the plug ca...

Page 41: ...rk Clean the machine regularly This will help to keep the machine in good working order and is the basis for a long working life Keep the air vent slots clean while you work Clean the plastic body and other plastic parts with a mild household cleaning agent and a damp cloth Do not use any aggressive agents or solvents for cleaning purposes Never clean the shredder by spraying with water CAUTION Pr...

Page 42: ... Stop 0 disconnect the 13A plug from the mains supply before starting any cleaning and maintenance work See Fig 1 Risk of electric shock Maintenance and ordering of spare parts CAUTION Always set the On Off switch 11 to Stop 0 disconnect the 13A plug from the mains supply before starting any cleaning and maintenance work See Fig 1 Risk of electric shock Replace sharpen and changing blades The blad...

Page 43: ...Undo the eight Philips screws C See Fig 13c and remove the cover plate Secure the rotary disk so that it cannot rotate for example by jamming it with a screwdriver see Fig 13d Undo the four blade screws D using the hexagon Allen key supplied 15 and remove the blades E See Fig 13d Each of the blades can be turned once as they are ground sharp on both long edges Once they have been turned and the se...

Page 44: ...t the 13A plug from the mains supply before starting any cleaning and maintenance work See Fig 1 Risk of electric shock To transport the shredder clean it first and then safely support store the mains cable whilst the shredder is tilted backwards using the handle 8 See Fig 1 and wheeled to the new location CAUTION Ensure that the 13A plug is clear of the ground and does not drag along the ground o...

Page 45: ... that they are tight If you do not intend to use the shredder for a lengthy period protect it from corrosion using environmentally friendly oil on metal parts When you have finished your work ensure the shredder is switched off and unplugged Then swing open the loading tunnel 2 by opening the release screw 12 You can now clean the inside Use a brush to remove deposits from metal parts on the insid...

Page 46: ...ection point Recycle packaging material metal and plastics Ordering replacement parts Please quote the following data when ordering replacement parts Type of machine GLEKS 2440 Article number of the machine 3430345 Identification number of the machine 11026 Replacement part number or description of the part required Optional debris bag 343034001077 For our latest prices and information please go t...

Page 47: ...nt is damaged it must be replaced by the authorised after sales service personnel such as a qualified electrician or similarly trained person to avoid danger CAUTION Always set the On Off switch 11 to Stop 0 disconnect the 13A plug from the mains supply before starting any cleaning and maintenance work See Fig 1 Risk of electric shock 66926_3430345_11026_ug_inner indd 46 22 03 2016 3 22 pm ...

Page 48: ...operated for 40 of the cycle at the specified rating and must then be allowed to idle for 60 of the cycle Keep the noise emissions and vibrations to a minimum Only use appliances which are in perfect working order Service and clean the appliance regularly Adapt your working style to suit the appliance Do not overload the appliance Have the appliance serviced whenever necessary Switch the appliance...

Page 49: ... the following parts of this product are subject to normal or natural wear and that the following parts are therefore also required for use as consumables Not necessarily included in the scope of delivery Category Example Wear parts Plunger Consumables Cutter Blades Missing parts 66926_3430345_11026_ug_inner indd 48 22 03 2016 3 22 pm ...

Page 50: ...AFTER SALES SUPPORT 0151 649 1500 1890 946244 www einhell co uk 49 Electric Impact Shredder GLEKS 2440 Technical data Declaration of conformity 66926_3430345_11026_ug_inner indd 49 22 03 2016 3 22 pm ...

Page 51: ...PPORT 3 Or contact via the Einhell UK Ltd website How do I obtain spare parts not covered by the warranty Make sure you have the information from the product data label or page 45 of this manual and then 1 Contact Einhell UK Ltd using one of the Telephone numbers for AFTER SALES SUPPORT and choose the option for Spare Parts 2 Or contact via the Einhell UK Ltd website where spares information price...

Page 52: ... Einhell UK Ltd Unit 9 Stadium Court Wirral International Business Park Plantation Road Bromborough CH62 3QG AFTER SALES SUPPORT Aftersales support available Monday Thursday 8 45am 5pm Friday 8 45am 3pm Please add the Ser Nr in the box below You will find the 7 character Ser Nr here YEAR WARRANTY www einhell co uk 0151 649 1500 1890 946244 MODEL GLEKS 2440 PRODUCT CODE 66926 08 2016 2400 W ELECTRI...

Page 53: ...fety and maintenance instructions Other improper treatment or modification After the expiry of the warranty period you still have the possibility to have your product repaired at your own expense If the repair or the estimate of costs is not free of charge you will be informed accordingly in advance This warranty does not affect you statutory rights The period of the warranty can only be extended ...

Page 54: ...fuse To comply with European Directive 2012 19 EU concerning old electric and electronic equipment and its implementation in national laws old electric tools have to be separated from other waste and disposed of in an environment friendly fashion e g by taking to a recycling depot Recycling alternative to the demand to return electrical devices As an alternative to returning the electrical device ...

Page 55: ...a our helpline support services details of which are to be found both in this manual and on the product itself If you are not entirely satisfied with this product please return it to the store where it was purchased and we will be pleased to replace or refund it This does not affect your statutory rights PRODUCED IN CHINA FOR ALDI STORES LTD PO BOX 26 ATHERSTONE WARWICKSHIRE CV9 2SH ALDI STORES IR...

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