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10. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
10.1 MAINTENANCE
Regular inspection and cleaning reduces the necessity for maintenance operations and will keep
your tool in good working condition.
1.
Warning: During maintenance and cleaning ensure the machine is disconnected from the mains.
2. When the appliance is stopped for servicing, inspection, or storage, or to change an
accessory, switch off and pull the plug from the mains supply before making any inspections,
adjustments, etc.
3. If an extension cord is used it shall not be of lighter grade than the supply cord already fitted to
the appliance.
4. Check the supply and any extension cord regularly for damage or signs of ageing. Do not use
the appliance, if the cords are damaged.
5. When servicing the cutting means be aware that, even though the motor will not start due to the
interlock feature of the guard, the cutting means can still be moved if the motor is turned by hand.
6. Never attempt to override the interlock feature of the top feed housing.
7. Remove deposited matter from the machine using a brush.
8. Always clean the machine after use. Clean the plastic body and plastic parts using soap and a
moist cloth. Do not use aggressive agents or solvents for cleaning.
9. Never clean the shredder with a jet of water or by rinsing. Make sure that no water is allowed
to enter into the shredder.
10.2 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem
Possible Cause
Remedy
Motor does not start.
1. Safety switch.
1. Check if the switch still
functions well.
2. Power failure.
2. Check the power supply
cable, the plug and the
house fuse.
3. Unsure.
3. Return to an authorised
service agent for diagnosis.
Poor shredding performance.
1. The material is jammed in
the feeding funnel.
1. Switch the shredder OFF.
Pull the material from the
feed funnel. Switch the
shredder back ON and
re-feed thick branches
such that the blade does
not immediately engage
the pre-cut notches again.
2. Shredding material is too
soft.
2. Insert wood or shred dried
branches.
3. Overload
Press the reset button and
then the On/Off switch. If
it still does not start, take
the steps indicated in
section 9.2 ‘Overload
Protection’ (page 11).