model number 060-1744-0 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218
model number 060-1744-0 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218
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Operation
START/ STOP THE SHREDDER
1. Connect to the electric power supply.
2. To switch on the shredder, press the power On/Off switch to the ON
position (Fig. 5).
3. To switch off, simply press the On/Off switch to the OFF position (Fig. 6).
NOTE:
Ensure power On/Off switch is in the OFF position before
plugging in the shredder.
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WARNING!
Do not put your hands into the feeding chute.
The shredder must be used in the upright position only. Do not
operate the shredder if it is lying on its side.
When feeding long woody branches/stems into the shredder, be
careful of whip and vibrations as they get caught by the cutter.
The cutting device has a tendency to pull branches/stems into
the machine. Do not try to impede entry of the material being cut
once feeding has started.
CLEARING OBSTRUCTIONS
If the shredder becomes jammed, power to the motor will automatically
cut off. If the shredder jams and can not be restarted, the following actions
should be taken.
1. Switch the shredder OFF.
2. Disconnect shredder from electric power supply before attempting to
unblock any jams.
3. Unscrew locking knob, located on underside of cover.
4. Lift body cover up so you can clearly see the cutting section.
5. Remove any twigs, branches or other material that may be clogging
the blades, feeding chute or discharge chute.
6. Close body cover, make sure it is correctly located and securely
retighten the locking knob.
OPERATION OF OVERLOAD PROTECTOR
If the machine is overloaded, the overload protector incorporated in the
motor will cut off the power to the shredder.
Fig. 7
locking knob
body cover
feeding chute
Operation
NOTE:
If body cover is not correctly fitted, and locking knob is
not securely tightened, the shredder can not be operated.
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Fig. 8
overload protector
1. Leave the shredder for a few minutes, then press the overload
protector to reset the machine (Fig. 8).
2. Press the main switch to the ON position to restart the shredder.
3. If after above steps the shredder still can not be started, the motor
protector needs to be disconnected from the power circuit. Unplug the
power cable from the socket, wait for a few minutes, then plug it in and
follow above steps to restart the shredder.
USE PLUNGER
Use the plunger provided to help push the branches/stems down into the
feeding chute.
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WARNING!
The garden shredder has a tendency to pull branches/
stems into the machine. Do not try to impede entry of the material
being cut once feeding has started.