Emptying the collection box
The level of shredded material debris in the collection box can be checked by looking through
the notches on the upper face of the base frame. Always empty the collection box in good time
to prevent it from overfilling.
To empty it, proceed as follows:
a) Switch off the device at the ON/OFF switch.
b) Press the safety switch down.
c) Release the collection box.
d) Take the collection box out at the front.
Adjusting the counter knife
(Fig.13)
Counter knife B can be set from 0 to 0.75 mm away from chopping knife A. This distance should
be kept to achieve effective operation.
Soft materials or wet woody branches may be wrapped around the chopping knife or not cut off
clean, while a worn counter knife may cause the same problem after several operations.
There is an adjusting device on the right side of the lower shell. To adjust the distance, turn
handwheel C clockwise. Half a turn will move the counter knife 0.75 mm closer to the chopping
knife.
After adjusting, make some cutting tests to check if the best effect is achieved. Ensure that the
chopping knife is in contact with the counter knife, especially when shredding soft materials or
wet, woody branches. When you use strong and dry materials the counter knife should have a
corresponding distance to the chopping knife to avoid any damage to the shredder.
Positioning and moving
The machine should be placed on smooth and even ground. Caution! Do not move the machine
before you have disconnected it from the mains supply.
Tips
1. Heavy material or branches result in blocking of the chopping knife when being shredded
continuously.
2. Always feed the material to be chopped from the right corner of the feeding funnel.
3. Carefully check the material to be chopped. Make sure there is no contact with stones or
nails as these could seriously damage the shredder.
4. Check for signs of vibration. Heavy vibration is caused by damaged or worn-out knives.
Change the knives, if necessary.
5. Large objects or woody pieces can be removed by withdrawing the material and, at the
same time, changing between the cutting and releasing directions of the chopping knife.
Caution! Always wait for the shredder to be idle before switching it on again.
Longer material standing out from the shredder could lash out when being pulled in
by the chopping knife.
Please keep a safe distance!
