OPERATION
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Feed the material to be shredded into the hopper (a).
Material will be automatically pulled through the
blades and emerge at the discharge chute (d).
■
To prolong the life of the hopper, wood should be fed
into the hopper with branches pointing upward. See
figure 8
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If the shredder becomes jammed by foreign bodies or
by branches which are too thick or hard, the shredder
will most of the time release itself automatically.
The rotating direction of the shredder will auto-
matically reverse thereby releasing the material back
through the top. To return the shredder rotation to
normal, press the OFF switch and wait until the cutting
blade has stopped completely. Then switch the
machine on again with the ON switch and the shredder
will be back to forward rotation.
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If the shredder does not automatically unblock itself,
turn the machine off and turn the forward/reverse
selection knob to the left. Then turn the shredder on
again. This should clear the blockage. Once the
blockage is free, turn the shredder off and turn the
forward/reverse selection knob to the right (forward
rotation) before turning the shredder back on.
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If the machine is overloaded, the circuit breaker will
cut off the shredder. Leave it for about 5 minutes,
then press the over-load protector (h), folllowed by
the On switch. The shredder should then start.
CAUTION
Do not operate the Knob/switches in sequence
using abrupt motions. Sudden switching may
generate current spikes potentially damaging the
shredder.
MAINTENANCE
SHAVING PLATE ADJUSTMENT
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If the shredder fails to shred material, the shaving
plate may need adjusting.
Note
: Adjusting the shaving plate should only be
attempted when deemed totally necessary. Adjusting
the shaving plate too often or too far could cause your
shredder to cease working completely.
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Ensure the shredder is turned on and working in
normal forward direction. Adjusting the shaving plate
while the motor is turned off could lead to serious
damage of your shredder (Fig. 8 – 9).
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Turn the screw inside the adjusting hole (12) with the
allen key (11) very slowly and very slightly in a
clockwise direction with the motor running until fine
aluminium chips fall out of the discharge chute.
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
Your shredder requires very little maintenance.
WARNING
Always disconnect the plug from the socket
before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning
procedures.
■
Ensure the air openings are kept clean and free of
obstructions.
■
Check all nuts and screws are tight.
■
Spray the cutting wheel after each use with a biode-
gradable oil via the feed hopper at the top to protect it
against corrosion.
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To clean the shredder, brush away dirt and waste
residue that may be caught in the cutter. Wipe clean
the motor housing with a damp cloth. DO NOT use
running water, solvents, strong detergents or a high
pressure washer to clean your shredder.
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If a foreign object comes into contact with the cutting
wheel or the machine starts to judder or produce
abnormal noises, switch off the motor immediately.
Disconnect the plug and check for damage.
DISPOSAL
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of
together with household waste. Please recycle where
facilities exist. Check with your local authority or retailer
for recycling advice.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES AT
ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.
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