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6. Close the cover, making sure it is correctly fitted and
securely re-tighten locking knob.
NOTE:
If cover is not correctly fitted and locking knob not
securely tightened, the shredder will not operate.
7. Allow at least 2 minutes for the motor to cool down.
8. Push in the overload protection button to re-set.
9. Reconnect the shredder to the mains supply.
10.Finally switch ON shredder to continue shredding.
NOTE:
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Do not allow garden waste to accumulate before
shredding as it will begin to compost, become too
damp and clog the cutting assembly. Dry material will
help to clear the ejection chute. Save some dry sticks
to help clean the blade area.
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Frequently check the build up/collection of shredded
material.
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Do not allow shredded material to build up and fill the
inside of the shredders discharge chute.
If necessary, use the plunger provided to push the waste
material down into the feeding chute.
NOTE:
In normal use, do not switch off the garden
shredder until all the shredded material are cleared from
the cutter assembly. If the garden shredder is switched
off too quickly, remaining pieces of material may clog the
blade assembly and stall the motor when the shredder is
switched back on.
BLADE MAINTENANCE
NOTE:
After prolonged use, your shredder's blades
will become worn or damaged. Blades can be reversed
to provide a new cutting edge. Replacement blades
are available for purchase from your local service
centre. Reverse or change the blades when cutting
performance drops and the material is not being drawn
in as effectively.
REVERSING OR CHANGING THE BLADES
(See figure 9, 11-12)
1. Switch off shredder by pressing the power On/Off
switch to OFF.
2. Disconnect the shredder from the mains power
supply.
3. Unscrew cover using locking knob. (Refer to the
paragraph: CLEARING OBSTRUCTIONS)
4. Wearing protective gloves, use Spanner I (with hex
key) to unscrew the cutting blades from the cutting
device. (See figure 11)
5. Remove cutting blades and either rotate 180˚ so that
new cutting edge is now in use or replace with new
blades. (See figure 12)
6. Ensure all hex screws are fully tightened.
7. Replace shredder cover, making sure it is correctly
fitted and the locking knob is securely tightened.
NOTE:
If cover is not correctly fitted and locking knob not
securely tightened, the shredder will not operate.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Before commencing cleaning and maintenance
procedures, make sure the garden shredder is
switched off and disconnected from the mains
supply. Always wear sturdy leather gloves when
cleaning the cutter blades.
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To ensure the best performance from the garden
shredder, it must be kept clean.
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Always clean the garden shredder immediately after
use.
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Do not allow material to become dry and hard on any
of the garden shredder surfaces. This will directly
affect the shredding performance.
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Make sure that the feeder chute and the ejection
chute are kept clean and clear of all waste material.
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Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are tight and
secure.
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Always have any damaged or worn parts repaired or
replaced by qualified personnel.
CAUTION
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Do not over - tighten the plate adjustment screw and
cut excessive aluminum off of the plate, as this will
reduce the life of your shredder.
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Have your garden shredder inspected and maintained
by qualified service personnel. Do not attempt to
repair the machine unless you are qualified to do so.
STORAGE
Make sure the garden shredder has been thoroughly
cleaned before storing in a clean, dry place out of the
reach of children.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
The manufacturer provides warranty in accordance
with the legislation of the customer’s own country of
residence, starting from the date on which the appliance
is sold to the end user.
The warranty only covers defects in material or
workmanship.
The repairs under warranty may only be carried out by an
authorized service centre. When making a claim under
