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Safety
careful that pieces of metal, rocks, bottles, cans ,
ropes, netting or other foreign objects are not
included.
7. When feeding material into the product be extremely
careful that the mains cable is not accidently fed into
the product.
8. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting means at
all times and especially when switching on the motor.
9. Do not touch the cutting means before the
machine is disconnected from the supply and the
cutting means have come to a complete stop.
10.Do not tilt product when the power source is running.
11.Do not fold product when the power source is
running.
12.When folding the product for storage please
ensure the mains cable is kept clear.
13.Whilst using the product ensure the cable does
not become trapped under the wheels or support
feet.
14.Do not allow processed material to build up in the
discharge area. This may prevent proper discharge
and can result in kickback of material through the feed
opening.
15.Use only Approved Replacement Parts.
16. Remove the plug from the mains :
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before leaving the product unattended for any
period or when transporting;
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before clearing a blockage;
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before checking, cleaning or working on the
appliance;
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if the product starts to vibrate abnormally or makes
an unusual noise. Check immediately. Excessive
vibration can cause injury.
Maintenance and storage
1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the
product is in safe working condition. Do not attempt
to repair the product unless you are competent to
do so.
2. Check the collection box frequently for wear or
deterioration.
3. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
4. Only use the replacement parts specified for this
product.
5. Be careful during folding of the product to
prevent entrapment of the fingers between
moving and fixed parts of the machine.
Before operating the product, ensure the collection box is correctly
located and the Interlock Switch (D1) is securely in place. The product
will not start if the Interlock Switch is not located correctly.
• Important
The Collection Box is a safety guard that prevents access to the cutting
blades. The product should never be used without the Collection Box in
place.
Starting and Stopping
1. To start the product, turn the control switch
clockwise to the symbol
(E1)
.
2. To stop the product, turn the control switch anti-
clockwise back to the O symbol
(F1)
.
•
A push stick is provided to feeding less bulky
material into the Feed Inlet
(G1)
enabling the
material to reach the cutting blade.
• Do not use any other object to push material
into the Feed Inlet.
Overload Reset Button
Overloading, jamming the product causes the
machine to automatically stop. After a short
period of time, press the reset button (H1) and
restart the product.
• When the feed inlet is suddenly blocked, the
direction or rotation may switch automatically.
Stop the product and after a short period of
time, restart.
Clearing a Blockage
The product is fitted with a reverse switch
(J1)
to
enable the release of jammed material. Turn the
control switch anti-clockwise to the symbol to
put into reverse mode.
Adjustment
• Important:- Only adjust the Cutting Plate
when the product is running. Failure to do so
may lead to serious damage to your product
and result in your Warranty becoming void.
Adjusting the Cutting Plate
If branches and twigs are not being cut through
cleanly, then adjustment of the Cutting Plate
against the Cutting Blade is required.
1. With the product running in the forward direction
insert the hex key supplied into the hole at the
side of the casing
(L1)
.
2. With the product running in the forward direction
turn the hex key very slowly in a clockwise
direction until the Cutting Blade (M1) can be
heard slightly touching the Cutting Plate (M2)
Do
not over adjust, doing so could cause serious
damage to the Cutting Plate and Cutting
Blade and result in your Warranty becoming
void.
3. Feed a branch into the Feed Inlet to check that it
is cut cleanly and that no further adjustment is
required.
