10. Not to connect a damaged cord to the supply or touch
a damaged cord before it is disconnected from the
supply. A damaged cord can lead to contact with live
parts.
11. Not to touch the shredding means before the machine
is disconnected from the supply and the shredding
means have come to a complete stop.
12. To keep extension cords away from the shredding
means. The shredding means can cause damage to
the cords and lead to contact with live parts.
13. Pull the plug from the socket:
- Whenever the machine is left unattended.
- Before cleaning a blockage.
- Before checking, cleaning or working on the appli-
ance.
- After striking a foreign object, inspect the appliance
for damage and make repairs as necessary.
- Whenever the machine starts vibrating abnormally.
How Do I replace a mains plug?
Should the plug become damaged, it can be replaced by
a qualified electrician.
Never use a damaged or incomplete plug.
How do I assemble this product?
• Turn the machine over onto its head.
• Insert the ends of the trolley in the provided holes (Fig. 1).
• The trolley must be put into the holes in such a way
that the stand is located below the ejection funnel (Fig.
2).
Caution: Do not insert in the wrong way!
• Now slide the axle into the provided holes of the trolley
and slide all parts on the axle as shown in Fig. 2– on
both ends of the axle.
• The wheels must be put on in such a way that the
protruding wheel hub is located on the inner side and
the flat side on the outer side (Fig. 3).
• Tighten the lock nuts firmly and finally push the wheel
caps onto the wheels.
• Tighten the locking knob (11). The locking knob has a
safety switch please ensure the knob is tightened or
the motor will not activate (Fig.4).
NOTE: It is dangerous to use the machine without the
hopper.
How do I use this product?
Before using the machine, read the instructions thorough-
ly and acquaint yourself with the features of the machine.
Before inspecting or servicing any part of the appliance,
switch off, pull the plug from the mains and make sure
that all moving parts have come to a complete stop.
1. Inspect the material to be shredded before starting.
Remove any objects or debris that could be thrown,
jammed or become entangled in the blades. Remove
any soil from root balls. Foreign bodies like stones,
glass, metals, fabrics, or plastics must not enter the
in-feed chute, these could damage the blades.
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2. Always place the machine on firm level ground. Dur-
3. Allow the cutting blades to reach full speed before
4. Use the machine to shred the following materials only:
5. Do not fill soft waste such as kitchen rubbish into the
6. Feed the material to be shredded into the corner of
7. Only insert as much material so that the in-feed chute
8. Warning: Long material extending out from the ma-
9. Ensure the shredded material can fall freely from the
10. To make finer compost the shredded material can be
11. Do not allow the shredded material to build up to a
12. Organic material contains a large amount of water
13. If during cutting the blade stalls, stop the shredder
14. Remove any jammed debris from the blades and ex-
15. If the blade has stalled for more than 5 seconds the
16. If the cutting mechanism strikes any foreign object
17. If the appliance becomes clogged, switch off and al-
18. Keep the motor cooling vents clean of debris and
19. Switch off, allow the cutting means to stop and pull
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ing operation, do not tilt or move.
feeding the material into the in-feed chute.
- Twigs and branches (Max. diameter 40mm)
- Waste from pruning bushes
- Waste from trimming hedges
- Plant material and other garden waste
- Leaves and plant roots (remove soil from roots be-
fore shredding)
shredder, but compost them.
the in-feed chute, if it is not too bulky, the material will
be drawn in by the blades.
will not be blocked up.
chine could lash out when being drawn in by the
blades. Please keep at safe distance.
discharge chute.
shredded for a second time.
level where it blocks the discharge chute. If the mate-
rial builds up too far it could reach the cutting blades
and be thrown out of the in-feed chute.
and sap that can stick to the shredder. To avoid this,
the material should be left for a few days to dry out.
Large branches however are best shredded when
they are fresh.
immediately and disconnect it from the mains supply
before investigating the cause.
amine them for any damage before re-commencing
shredding.
safety overload switch will operate and switch the ma-
chine off. Allow the machine to cool down for at least
1 minute before re-starting. Push the overload switch
first and then push on the On/Off switch to re-start
the machine.
or if the appliance should start making any unusual
noise or vibration, immediately switch off and allow
the cutting means to stop. Pull the plug from the
mains supply and take the following steps:
- Inspect for damage.
- Replace or repair any damage parts.
- Check for and tighten any loose parts.
low the cutting means to stop. Pull the plug from the
mains supply before cleaning debris.
other accumulations to prevent damage to the motor
or possible fire.
the plug from the mains supply whenever you leave
the work area.